The worst blizzard in years has enveloped the Middle West, severing communications lines and causing, hardships in many sections.
Lake Michigan is being thrashed by a 60-miles-an-hour gale which has raised high waves. Shore lines are being so severely pounded as to be seriously weakened at various Points, Lake shipping is endangered and anxiety is felt over several Two persons are reported to have! died from exposure, while three have been killed in accidents result ing from the storm. Many vehicles have been wrecked because—of smowdrifts or the drivers' impaired vision—United Press.
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