Bitter Cold Grips Deep South and Midwest
Subzero temperatures and winter storms sweep the nation with winds and snow. Groundhog Day observances are canceled in Chicago as officials cite dangerous weather. Cold warnings spread through Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky while Louisville Nashville and Crossville report frigid readings.
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South Youn
Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Tennessee
Ohio
Arkansas
Mississippi
Kentucky
Louiisville
Nashville
Crossville
Tenn
Farmers & Merchants National Bank declares quarterly dividend
Wilbur M. Feltner reports 1964 gains with assets deposits and loans at record levels. The board approves 50 cent per share cash dividends paid March 21 and 27. Shareholders totaled 63rd annual meeting at the main banking house on Loudoun Street. Deposits rose 2.73 million to exceed 34.5 million. earnings up 20 percent to 439126.53 after taxes. A 1.70 per share cash dividend and a 5 percent stock dividend were paid.
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Wilbur M. Feltner
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
The
N. Loudoun St
York State
Hampshire
Vermont
Feltner
Bank’s
Indonesia Aims to Build First Atomic Bomb and Missiles
Jakarta reports that about 200 scientists work to produce Indonesia’s first atomic bomb with a surprise planned for Armed Forces Day. Brig HaP Na says this year will see guided missiles with superior capability, while a plant for explosive materials and an existing reactor at Banand are noted.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Armed Forces
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HaPno
Antara
Hartono
Java
Sumatra
Celebes
Banand
West Java
United States
Three County Fires Cause No Damage
Gainesboro and Clearbrook Fire Companies answered three alarms with no major damage. An overheated stove at Mrs. Johanna Zadigo’s Gainesboro home triggered a call at 10:30 p.m. and again at 7:20 a.m. with only minor smoke damage. Another stove fire at Jack Boden’s Bruce town home caused chimney confinement and no damage.
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Gainesboro
Clearbrook
Johanna Zadigo
Jack Boden
Brucetown
Negroes plan protests over Dr King arrest in Selma
In Selma Alabama Dr Martin Luther King Jr remained jailed to dramatize the civil rights struggle as 250 Negroes and several white volunteers jailed on a massive right to vote march await release on bonds. Spokesman Rev Hosea Williams said renewals and simultaneous marches are planned in Perry and Maringo counties with teen detentions noted as deputies take 44 missing students into custody.
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Selma, Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Selma
Hossea Williams
Atlanta
Perry
Maringo
Lowndes
Alabama
Sheriffs
Senate eases aid ban to Nasser under emergency funds
Senate Appropriations Committee voted 17 to 6 to relax a House ban on surplus farm shipments to the United Arab Republic. The move grants the president flexibility to continue exports when needed to fulfill a 1962 sales agreement and deemed in the national interest. The panel warned against continued aid to Nasser era states as UAR sea routes and Middle East business concerns loom.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Johnson
United Arab Republic
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
State Department
UAR
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Suez Canal
Middle East
Senate Committee
Nasser
United States
Apple Blossom Festival drive raises funds in Middletown area
The March of Dimes drive held Sunday in Middletown and nearby areas brought in 202.45 dollars. The Apple Blossom Festival headquarters report receiving many inquiries from fourth and fifth graders seeking information about the spring celebration. A Benson Vermont fourth grade class asked for details as part of their state project. Also Pixie Pineups will photograph children at Penney's on Thursday through Saturday.
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Middletown
Apple Blossom Fete
Benson
Nalda Baugh
Penney’s . Thurs
Senate Votes Today on VA Head Nomination Controversy
Senate moves to confirm William J. Driver as VA administrator after a contentious battle over closures of 11 veterans hospitals and four soldiers homes. Administration allies won a 58-26 procedural vote to delay decision a month while a congressional investigation proceeds.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
William J. Driver
Wee
Docks Idle as LBJ Appeal Fails to End Longshore Strike
The 23 day longshoremen strike by 60,000 ILA members continues as Baltimore locals approve a four year contract while others in South Atlantic Gulf ports hold out. President Johnson urged a return to work and A B Reynolds said decisions hinge on Baltimore and Philadelphia ratifications. The strike has cost the U S economy over 1 billion dollars.
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New York
Johnson
Maine
Texas
Asst
James J. Reynolds
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
Reynolds
ILA
Baltimore
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
U.S. Maritime Administration
Bundy to Saigon for briefing on South Viet Nam turmoil
President Johnson sends White House adviser Bundy and Ambassador Taylor to Saigon for a firsthand report on political stability amid coups. They will discuss Viet Nam policy with Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh and explore Soviet aims as North Vietnam receives a multientity delegation. The goal is a stable civilian government and continued U.S. support.
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Washington
Johnson
Maxwell D. Taylor
South Viet Nam
Bundy
White House
National Security Council
Saigon
Taylor
U.S
Nguyen Khanh
State Department
North m
Southeast Asia
North
Viet Nam
Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
Quarryville and Gobbler's Knob hosts report the annual Groundhog Day forecast with Punxsutawney Phil and Gobbler's Knob's Phil predicting continued cold weather. Observers in blue jeans and fleece await shadows as local officials note the tradition and ceremony.
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Virginia Department Of,anes and Inland Fisheries
Quarryville
Pennsylvania
Phil
Gobeblers Knob
Order of the
Groundhogs
Robert W. Herr
The
Appalachia Aid Cleared by Senate for Johnson Desk
The Senate approved the Appalachia aid bill 62 to 22 after two days of debate. House action is set on the 1.09 billion measure designed to boost economic development in distressed regions. Public Works hearings begin Wednesday as leaders promise later regional planning funding.
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Washington
Senate
Appalachia
House
Llestate
John W. Moe Cormack
Johnson
Public Works
Grandson Trails Race For Diploma In Akron
Akron AP report notes 17 year old Bill will graduate in June from Akron North High. His grandmother Sarah Jamison aged 61 will receive her diploma in May from Akron Evening High School. She left school after sixth grade but reentered six years ago seeking more education.
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Akron, Ohio
Bill
Akron North High
Sarah Jamison
Akron Evening High School
Jamison
Weather clears as low pressure moves off Virginia coast
The low pressure area that brought rain and snow to Virginia yesterday and last night will move off the coast today. Skies will clear except in the mountains.
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Gulf Coast ‘States
Tennessee
Carolina Mountains
New England
Great Lakes
Richmond
Virginia
Savings Offered Insured by Federal Savings and Loan
A short notice promotes a 4.25 percent dividend on savings insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Investors are urged to save by the 10th and earn returns on deposits with the institution.
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
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