Cracking the Ice- Coast Guard icebreaker cuts its way through ice of Hudson River just opposite West Point, N.Y., to clear channel for oil tanker. Tugboat pushes stern of tanker for added boost through ice floes. Sub zero temperatures were recorded early today in many parts of the state. Icy winds were still lashing the Hudson River area when this airview was made.

Associated Press · [ca. January 1957]

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