Heavy Snow and Rainwide Western U S Weather Update
Snow blanketed seven western states with 15 inches in Lakeview Oregon and 18 inches around Mount Shasta California. Rain drenched coastal California while inland regions reported mild national temperatures from minus eight in Limestone Maine to seventy three in Miami Florida. Mountain passes were clogged with snow and travel warnings remained into Monday.
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Doubleday Gives 10 Cent Pay Hike
Doubleday and Company announces a 10 cent per hour pay raise for all hourly and office workers at the Berryville plant effective January 16. Plant manager George R. Lake says the boost totals over $2,000 weekly and about $100,000 yearly. The facility, established in 1956, employs around 500 with payroll over $2 million annually.
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Rocket burns at hush hush testing site
A stage of Saturn S4B rocket exploded at Douglas Aircraft Company test site near Sacramento. Officials imposed tight security and Douglas guards kept sheriff's deputies and reporters from the area after the late Friday afternoon blast. No injuries were reported.
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Rickenbacker forecasts supersonic transport breakthrough
Eddie Rickenbacker says SST is inevitable with atomic-power advances. He envisions speeds of 1,500 to 2,000 mph, then ramjets to 3,000 to 5,000 mph, and orbiting rockets. Milestones include 15 minutes New York to London and global rapid travel as early as the near future. He spoke after receiving the Tony Jannus Award in Tampa.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
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Columbus
Ohio
Pacific
Tony Jannus
Tampa Bay
St. Petersburg
Highway Association Meets Today
The U S 11 Highway Association held a meeting at the George Washington Hotel to organize regional support for a Montreal to Mexico City caravan promoting tourism on the USS 11 corridor. President Willis Fisk said the group seeks ideas and a minimal budget to keep the project alive and is in talks with other groups, including the Louisiana Texas Hug the Coast Highway Association.
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Lunch Break Cut Sparks Grumbling From New Orleans Officers
New Orleans Police Superintendent Joseph Giarrusso ordered lunch breaks shortened to 20 minutes, drawing complaints from veterans who say 30 minutes was needed to eat. He defended the move as necessary for quick action, as crime in New Orleans rises.
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Apple Blossom Firemen Parade Invites 240 Units
Invitations mailed to 120 volunteer fire companies in four states plus 120 bands and drum corps for the 40th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade on May 4 at 6 p.m. DST. Harold M. Bageant leads the effort for the city and Frederick County. the event features multiple judging categories and an Out-of-Town Fire Chief Contest at Plaza Theatre.
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Nursing Homes Get Fund Boost
The State Department of Welfare and Institutions raised public assistance rates for nursing homes. Intensive care rates rise from 225 to 325 per month and to 360 on July 1. Basic care rates go from 160 to 200 and to 225 on July 1. Washington seeds note follows.
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U N Command condemns sinking of South Korean patrol boat
The United Nations command accuses North Korea of a murderous assault that sank a South Korean navy patrol craft, killing or missing 40 sailors. Maj. Gen. Ciccolella argues the ship was outside the DMZ and requests an investigation by the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission, while North Korea denies initiating fire. He also cites a prior air violation by Communist jets entering South Korean airspace.
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Franklin D Roosevelts Hosted Record Guest Count
Eleanor Roosevelt noted the Roosevelts hosted diverse guests in a year with 323 houses guests, 4 729 served meals and 14 056 offered light refreshments at the White House reflecting broad hospitality.
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