Storm Agnes Hits Northeast with Massive Destruction
The storm caused at least 80 deaths and displaced over 120,000 as President Nixon visited flooded regions in Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanias damage topped $1 billion while Virginia and New York faced millions in losses. Flooding eased in some areas but water systems and supplies remained strained across several states.
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Nixon Signs Education Bill Amid antibusing Controversy
President Nixon signed a $21.3 billion education bill promising renewed antibusing efforts in Congress. He warned he would veto a separate antibusing measure but backs the funding landmark, noting the clause halts federal court ordered busing for 18 months. The impact varies by region with potential North effects greater.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
South
McGovern to Visit San Antonio on Texas Stop
Presidential candidate George McGovern plans a visit to San Antonio as part of a six state southern campaign tour. The event marks his only Texas stop on the circuit.
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San Antonio
George McGovern
Texas
Light Rains Fell In Childress Area
Light showers fell in the Childress area with .05 inch at the FAA airfield station. An observer said it looked like rain most of the time. A twister south of Pampa prompted tornado warnings for Gray Wheeler and Hemphill Counties briefly.
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Associated Press
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Senate Spends and House Hedges on Welfare Funds
The Senate Finance Committee backed 28.5 million for food stamps and day care centers while the House Appropriations Committee hesitated. Welfare Commissioner Vowell cited 128 million in expected federal aid for services from April 1, 1972, to August 31, 1973. The House approved an eight month welfare appropriation with a contingency for four more months totaling 94.4 million. Lt. Gov. Barnes said the Senate bill would go to the full body for a vote, with pay raises of about 3.4 percent under consideration.
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Senate Finance Committee
House
Raymond Vowell
Senate
Ben Barnes
Democrats Push Moderation in Platform Hearings
Senators Muskie Humphrey and Jackson urged a broadly based platform acceptable to moderates in the nation and party. McGovern did not attend the session, as platform writers pressed for a plan avoiding ideological extremes and appealing to a wide voter base.
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Sterling F. Green
Associated Press
Washington
Platform Committee Today
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Henry M. Jackson
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Muskie
Blacks to Rally Behind McGovern Delegation Move
A coalition of previously uncommitted black delegates shifts toward George McGovern, aiming to place the senator within reach of the Democratic nomination. Yancey Martin of the McGovern campaign cites a hard count of 86 delegates with potential for more as Black Caucus members and the National Black Political Convention pledge support.
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Associated Press
Washington
George McGovern
Yancey Martin
McGovern
Martin
Congressional Black Caucus
Old Settlers Call for Program Ad and Queen Contest Fees
Roy Key, treasurer, urged all who will place ads in the Rodeo programs or enter a queen in the Old Settlers Celebration Queen's Contest to mail checks now. He said early payments save directors time and effort and that entry is not valid until the $5 fee is sent.
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Old Settlers
Roy Key
Bobcat Lane Named In Childress Street Plan
The Childress Board of Trustees unanimously named a new block north of Childress High School Bobcat Lane. Supt. Howard Murchison may attend a Texas Highway Commission meeting to seek paving for Avenue 1 in north Murchison. The board extended tax valuation contracts and approved pole and budget items amid ongoing school finance actions.
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Childress
Childress High School
C. J. Cheatheam
Board of Trustees
Howard Murchison
Texas Highway Commission
Avenue 1
North Childress
Murchison
Texas Association of School Administrators
University Scholastic League
Pritchard
Hijacker May Have Died In Bail Out Try
A youthful gunman who hijacked a plane in St Louis bailed out with a 502000 ransom after learning parachute use from airline staff. Police fear he may have died during the bailout. radar tracked the jump zone and searchers moved to Frances Slocum State Park near Mississinewa Reservoir as boats fanned out on the Wabash River.
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American Airlines
Air Force
Frances Slocum
Mississinewa Reservoir
Indiana State Conservation
Wabash River
Development Meeting Set For Childress
Public officials and citizens are invited to a Childress meeting July 11. The Texas Department of Community Affairs hosts the 9 a.m. session at the West Texas Utilities building with a noon Lions and Rotary joint meeting Varsity speakers include Mayor Glenn Buckley and Leo Bounds Jr. of the state agency.
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Texas Department of Community Affairs
West Texas Utilities
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Glenn Buckley
R. J. Cordell
Leo Bounds Jr
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