Washington, Jan, 21.
The nation counted at least 72 dead on Saturday night as the most intense cold wave of recent years swept ccross the United States.
Sub-zero temperatures and the consequent handicap to fire fighters during the last two days accounted for the unprecedented toll from violence, fatalities, and motor tar accidents Slayings and suicides were not included in the death toll Winter sent frigid winds whistling over the south yesterday, but growers had prepared for the cold spell and tender citrus and other crops were believed to have escaped serious damage.—United Press.
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