Disastrous floods show similarities in two U S floods
Federal scientists compare the Big Thompson Canyon Colorado flood of July 31, 197? and Rapid City South Dakota flood of June 9, 1972. They cite similar atmospheric conditions and note findings aim to improve flash flood watches and warnings.
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Boulder, Colo
UPI
Colorado
South Dakota
Charles F. Chappell
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Big Thompson Canyon
Rapid City
S.D
Estes
Chappell
Big Thompson
Bergland says farmers will back canal treaty after details emerge
Agriculture Secretary Bergland told reporters farmers may oppose the Panama Canal treaties until they see their impact. He argued keeping the canal open with reasonable tolls is crucial for a $24 billion export sector, and a treaty would avert higher costs and lost markets by 2000.
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Washington
UPI
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Panama
Jackley
Canal Zone
Canal
State
Defense Department
South America
Senate
Lawrence Jackley
Pentagon
Brazil
Far East
LEAA closure criticized by Kansas Lt Governor
Lt Gov Shelby Smith criticized the Carter administration for closing the LEAA regional office in Kansas City Kansas. He said the Kansas City center bridged state and federal law enforcement needs and its closure centralizes decisions in Washington.
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Topeka
UPI
Shelby Smith
Carter Administration
Regional
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Kansas City
Kan
LEAA
Smith
Washington
Carter
Senate approves pregnancy benefits bill in 75 to 11 vote
The Senate passed a bill requiring employers with health or disability plans to cover pregnancy and related conditions, overturning a 1976 Supreme Court ruling. The measure, opposed by business groups as costly, frames pregnancy discrimination as Title VII sex discrimination and would mandate compliance by July 1, 1978.
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Senate
Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
General Electric Co
Thomas Eagleton
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