Heatwave grips the South and Midwest with record temps
A scorching front moved from the drought toward the Gulf of Mexico as upper Plains storms roared with 75 mph winds and large hail. In hot areas like Little Rock, Topeka, and Montgomery temperatures hit or exceeded 100F. The South faced a sixth day of heat blamed for 17 deaths while Senator Barry was not expected to ease much of the region. The NOAA reported Americans spent 1.28 billion on air conditioning in the first half of August, about 12 percent above normal.
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Weather prompts early dismissal as districts feel heat
Two Marion Independent districts planned to decide by 11 am on early dismissal due to heat. Clarence-Lowden pupils faced 88 degree classrooms. Lone Tree saw sweltering conditions and early releases. Across 21 districts, 15 cancelled classes early to meet 180 day rule.
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Jurisdiction dispute over case of infant death abroad and Perry
FBI says no jurisdiction while Army and German authorities pursue the 1978 death of a 17 pound girl injured during CPR attempts. Perry, from Texarkana, Texas, seeks help and asks why he acted, while officials note the case remains open and under review by multiple authorities.
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The
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Weather Forecast Highlights Across Regions
Extended forecast shows little rainfall Sunday through Tuesday with highs mid 80s to low 90s and lows mid 60s to low 70s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms affect Great Lakes, north Atlantic coast, Florida peninsula, central Gulf coast, and southern Rockies. 90s expected from High Plains to Mississippi Valley with some readings over 100 in Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Reagan Aide Shakeup Ahead Of 1984 Campaign Rollout
James Lake will be press secretary for the 1984 re election committee after Reagan aides including Charles Black and John Sears were dismissed during the New Hampshire primary. White House political affairs will close as the plan to delay a formal candidacy announcement persists. Reagan campaigns in Los Angeles praising Hispanic entrepreneurs and the American dream.
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Reagan
Free Beltone Ear Level Hearing Aid Demonstration
Chicago readers are offered a free non operating Beltone model to demonstrate how tiny hearing help can be. The lightweight unit weighs under a quarter ounce and is provided with no cost or obligation. Mail to Dept. 38370 Beltone Electronics 4201 W Victoria St Chicago IL 60646.
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