Cold Wave Claims Hundreds Across Nation
A severe cold wave leaves about 200 dead across at least 28 states with traffic accidents and exposure leading causes. Kentucky reports record lows and a drowned couple after a car plunge into the Ohio River. Skating options appear in Dixie as sub freezings enable sleigh rides and fruit crops are forecast to survive northern Florida as snow blankets the north.
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Great North Central Plains
Texas
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain States
New England
North Atlantic States
Ohio River
C. W. Roberts
Bismarck
N. C
Henry Ford
Milton Raymond
New York Central
Washington, D. C
Mercury
Dixie
South
Florida
Slave Holders in 1860 Census Reveals Small Share of Owners
The 1860 United States census reports 3 958 742 slaves and shows fewer than 5 percent of southern whites owned slaves, totaling 884 884 owners. The decade saw growth of large holders with 10 657 owning 50+ slaves, 2 292 with 100+, and 1 500+ owning 1 000 or more. 77 333 owners held a single slave.
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United States
Uruguay Moves to Expel Soviet Minister Amid Rumors
Montevideo authorities prepared to hand passports to Soviet Minister Alexander Minkin and staff as tensions rose from Brazil's November uprisings. Raids, troop movements, and border patrols followed rumors of an imminent insurrection. no solid proof surfaced as police searched homes of opposition figures.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Alexander Minkin
Russia
Brazil
Los Presters
Legation
Gabriel Terra
Shenandoah National Park Credited as New Park Reality
Secretary Ickes announced the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia became an official addition to the National Park Service holdings. The 200000 acre Blue Ridge area will connect via a parkway to the Great Smoky National Park, with development and a potential celebration planned for spring or summer.
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Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
National Park Service
Ickes Ickes
Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain Country
Skyline Drive
Great Smoky National Park
North Carolina
Wilbur C. Hall
America
Ickes
Too Tough To Kill at Hables Palace Today Only
Victor Jory and Sally O Neil star in Too Tough To Kill at Hable s Palace Today Only. Frankie Darro and Gene Autry appear in The Phantom Empire with a cartoon Foiled Again. Bob Steele and Tom Mix appear Saturday in No Man s Range and The Miracle Rider last chapter.
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Bob Steele
NO Man’s Range
Tom MIX
Victor Jory
Sally O’neil
Palace Theatre
Frankie Darro
Gene Autry
the Palace
Judge OKs 20 Percent Dividend for Atlantic Mutual Claims
Judge Henry T. Lummus authorizes Arthur F. Bickford as receiver for Atlantic Mutual Casualty to pay an initial 20 percent dividend to claimants. Of $46,939 in claims allowed, the receiver has $17,248 on hand to meet them. the company wrote auto liability under compulsory law.
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Henry T. Lummus
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Arthur F. Bickford
Atlantic Mutual Casualty
Insurance Field
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