Blizzard Death Toll Rises Amid Eastern Snowstorms
A crippling blizzard produced by two major coastal storms raised the toll to 46 and disrupted travel from the Carolinas to Maine. New York City reported 13 inches of snow as Idlewild and LaGuardia shut. buses and trains faced delays while roads remained hazardous.
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New York
Atlantic
Seaboard
Yonkers
New York City
White Plains
Mercury
Carolinas
Maine
Ohio Valley
Idlewild
la Guardia
New Jersey Turnpike
New York Weather Bureau
Connecticut
New Haven
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Stratford
Derby
Fairfield County
Syracuse
Newburgh
Olean
Nassau
Brett
Snow Drags West Virginia With Up To 25 Inches Of Snow
West Virginia bore a new heavy snowstorm with up to 25 inches in the northeastern mountains. Roads closed and traffic halted by drifts and a rock slide near Logan County. Towns reporting totals included Rowlesburg 22, Thomas 21, Morgantown 15, Flat Top 13, Clarksburg 12, Weston 10, Parkersburg 7, Bluefield 6, and Charleston 2. teens to low 20s in temperature across the state.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Road Commission
Pleasants
Preston County
Logan County
Rowlesburg
Thomas
Morgantown
Flat Top
Clarksburg
Weston
Parkersburg
Bluefield
Huntington
Wheeling
Associated Press
Virginia
Old Dominion
Front Royal
Winchester
Fruit Research Laboratory
Shenandoah Valley
State Highway Department
Frederick County
Gordonsville
McCormick Observatory
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Strasburg
Carolina
Quantico
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Bristol
Richmond
Blackstone
Danville
Washington
VMI
Fairfax
Northern Virginia
Fairfax High School
Fort Myer
Harrisonburg
Madison County
Knotts Island
N. C
Snow Plugs Must Be Clear For Fire Hydrants
Firemen urged residents not to pile shoveled snow on fire plugs to keep hydrants accessible during emergencies. The Star reports playful big-horse sleigh sighting on W Boscawen St and mentions letters from Edna J Ridings about Carter’s Grove becoming a museum per a late owner’s will. Dr Barbara Moore the British hiker was fined in London for driving on the wrong side.
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Star
W. Boscawen St
Edna J. Ridings
Lee Hall
Ft. Eustis
Barbara Moore
Winchester
Associated Press
London
Britain
Prayer Week Services Offer Free Parking at Local Churches
Free parking in the Safeway lot at 117 N Braddock St is arranged for the Week of Prayer services starting Sunday at First Baptist Church. Evening services run 7 30 p.m. through Friday with opening address by Dr E T Clark and prayer by Dr George D Jackson.
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Safeway
N. Braddock St
First Baptist Church
E. T. Clark
George D. Jackson
First Church
Louis H. Evans
Henry W. Korinth
Centenary Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert Gaines
Dr. Evans
Baptist Youth Center
N. Washington St
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Gordon Cosby
Church of the Savior
Washington
Virginia Braces For Ice And Snow Across State
Virginia endures deep ice and snow with depths from 1 to 17 inches in several regions. Bluefield Front Royal Winchester and Charlottesville report notable totals while statewide conditions cause hundreds of canceled games and school closures.
United States pushes plan to end Congo crisis at UN
The United States quietly sounds out UN delegations on a broad Congo crisis plan. It calls for freeing Congo from big power interference, a government not led by Kasavubu, disarming Congolese troops, reconvening Parliament, and releasing political prisoners. Stevenson seeks Soviet agreement to stay out, with UN backing likely needed for disarmament.
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United Nations
N.Y
United States
U.N
Congo
U.S
Joseph Kasavubu
Adlai Stevenson
Soviet Union
Stevenson
Valerian A Orin
Washington
Son
Security Council
Dag Hammarskjold
Hammarskjold
India
Kasavubu
Patrice Lumumba
Katanga
Moise Tshombe
Lumumba
Eisenhower
Cat's Eyes Aimed At Protecting Pedestrians In Ansbach
In Ansbach Germany police test a bright rear hit by auto lights device called cat's eyes to reduce late night pedestrian injuries. The boom in accidents where pedestrians are struck from behind prompts the trial.
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Ansbach
Germany
Russia Launches Seven Ton Sputnik Anew
Moscow reports the Soviet Union launched a seven ton sputnik via an improved multistage rocket. Tass notes orbit altitude up to 203 miles with 64 degree 57 minute inclination and no life aboard. Previous launches included dogs and a chimpanzee, with Ham the chimp's capsule flight noted.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Strelka
Pschelka
Mushka
U.S
Ham
Four Dead and 32 Injured in Wyoming Three-Vehicle Crash
A late Friday collision west of Rock Springs Wyoming involving a car a crowded bus and a truck killed four people and injured 32. Victims include the car driver and bus driver plus two women passengers. Among the injured 21 remained in hospital with 11 released. two in critical condition.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Wyoming
State Patrol
Joe Wiemer
Green River
Wiemer
Bill Hurd
John Bucho
Ralph Gilpin
Andy Lagerski
Smallpox Epidemic in Java Kills 143. 9 Districts Closed
Indonesian news agency Pia reports a smallpox outbreak in central Java centered on Solo City has claimed 143 lives and sickened more than 2 500. Nine districts are closed to visitors as authorities respond.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Java
Pia
Solo
Trapped Victims Believed Beneath Slag Heap Collapse
In Moulins-sous-Fleron Belgium a massive slag heap collapsed after heavy rains and a snowstorm. Officials fear 14 people are dead as homes and a butcher shop were damaged. King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola visited the village amid rescue efforts.
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Moulins-Sous-Fleron
Belgium
Liege
Europe
Fleron
Jupille
King Baudouin
Queen Fabiola
Brazil Hands Liner Back to Portugal
Recife Brazil AP The Brazilian government returned the Santa Maria to Portugal amid a seaborne revolt led by Capt Henrique Galvao. Rebels claim Brazil signed a guarantee the liner would fly under the Brazilian flag as they seek asylum, while officials say the ship is being returned to Colonial Navigation Co. Owners plan to move the ship to permit passengers to collect belongings. Galvao promised further political action against Salazar and said asylum was accepted.
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Recife
Brazil
Portugal
Henrique Galvao
Galvao
Salazar
Antonio Salazar
Colonial Navigation Co
Navy
South Atlantic
Santa Maria
Europe
Vera Cruz
Lisbon
United States
Winter Storm Closes Frederick County Schools Monday
Winter snow drive adds to a multi day storm. Frederick County roads remain largely blocked as gusty winds pile drifts up to three and four feet. Winchester School Superintendent Quarles announces city schools closed Monday due to curbside snow piles.
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Highway Department
Frederick County
Winchester
Garland R. Quarles
Virginia Elects Pro-Union Majority at Secession Convention
A century ago, Virginia chose a pro union majority for its Secession Convention while the Confederacy organized at Montgomery Alabama with the seceded states meeting in Alabama.
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Virginia
Montgomery
Ala
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Russia
John Deere
Lupton Orchard Service
South Loudoun Street
Walter §. Hough
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Howard Grove
Rt. 11
Grove
R. E. Ayler
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