Storm Strikes East With Floods And Snow
A broad winter storm lashes two thirds of the nation bringing floods in the East heavy rains and high winds in the South and heavy snow in the Midwest. West Virginia evacuates over 1000 people across eight counties as rivers rise. Governors authorize National Guard aid and road closures occur in several states. At least three deaths attributed to the storm are reported in South Dakota Iowa and Alabama.
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Fla
Vermont
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Florida
Huntington
W.va
Tom Morgan
National Weather Service
New York
New York City
Boston
Canada
Fargo
N.D
St. Louis
Forest Varvle
Weather Service
Arctic
Ohio
Tennessee
Nashville
Midstate
Peter Lustre
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Milford
Mass
Williamsport
Snow and storm lash Virginia with deadly tornado near Quantico
A tornado near Quantico killed a 3 year old boy and injured his family as the storm tore through Boswell's Trailer Court and the Quantico Marine base. Heavy winds, rain and 4 to 6 inches of snow spread across southwest and northwest Virginia, threatening floods along the James River while utilities worked to restore power to tens of thousands.
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Quantico
John Dalton
Roanoke Valley
Buchanan County
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Boswell
Quantico Marine Corps Base
National Weather Service
Bristol
Southwest
Ohio River Valley
Mercury
Explosion sinks Liberian vessel Eva Maria in Gulf of Mexico
A Liberian registered cargo ship Eva Maria with three tons of explosives exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico about 600 miles from St. Petersburg. Twenty seven crew members were on board and no survivors were confirmed. Captain Peter Lunau, a German, led a mixed Filipino and German crew. A distress call at 12:56 a.m. EST described the ship sinking. search efforts found no sighting of survivors or debris by morning. The vessel carried general cargo along with explosives and lifesaving equipment.
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Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Coast Guard
Steve Frazier
Peter Lunau
Gulf
Frazier
Federal funds allowed for some abortions in rape cases
The HEW secretary and the attorney general clarified that federal health funds may cover abortions for rape or incest victims if the incident is reported within 60 days. This interpretation aligns with pro abortion senators and narrows the funding ban under the December law.
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Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Congress
House
Senate
HEW
Canal Treaty Changes May Be Accepted
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance signals possible acceptance of changes to the Panama Canal treaty to win Senate ratification. The Foreign Relations Committee prepares to send the pact to the full Senate as debate looms with opponents pushing amendments. Senators seek limited changes to adopt a memorandum promising U S priority access and defense, while Byrd remains cautiously optimistic about reaching the 67 votes needed.
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Cyrus Vance
Carter
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Executive Branch
Vance
Capitol Hill
Robert C Byrd
D-W.va
Panama
Byrd
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Omar Torrijos
United States
Torrijos
Baker
Weather outlook shifts from heavy snow to wind and flurries
Forecasters altered the morning forecast from as much as eight inches of snow to a pattern of high winds and only flurries. The area’s weather page includes photos of the effects and notes the latest predictions. Woodworking section details a shop fully equipped for cutting carving and turning.
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