Midwest Storms Kill Two in Milwaukee and Chicago
A violent Midwest weather outbreak struck Milwaukee and nearby Chicago killing two boys, Santo Rizzo and Michael Pohrte, 14 and 6, while injuring at least 11 in Milwaukee and 10 at a Quincy picnic. The storms damaged homes and wires, with a 79 mph wind gust and a barge salvage operation reported on Lake Michigan.
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Agenda Postponed by Board in Los Angeles County
County supervisors postponed their regular Thursday agenda for two weeks due to heavy tax equalization hearings. Hearings on 29 items were rescheduled to August 21. The delay allows petitions from property owners claiming tax assessments are too high. a sympathy letter was sent to 20 Pacific Palisades and Malibu homeowners affected by floods and landslides, with reductions from 250 to 2,000 dollars on assessments.
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Britain aims to lure tourists by being courteous
London leader Braba urged Britons this week to adopt their well earned reputation as the gentlemen of Europe. He argued that Britain should set the standard as the most courteous country in the world and that tourists would then flock to its shores.
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Lord Brabazon
Britain
First Ever Hong Kong Legs Contest Held Tonight
Hong Kong hosts a first time event as girls parade in a legs contest before judges. Sponsored by a motion picture organization and an air line, the event aims to find "nice legs" in the historic display.
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Hong Kong
UPI
Normal Operations Resumed by Navy
The Navy announced all ships and fleet units have returned to normal procedures after a four hour crisis alert in the Middle East. The alert began July 15 with ships in port told to be ready for movement within four hours and units kept on extended operations as needed. The relaxation was gradual, based on unit type location repair state and mission. A similar easing occurred in the Strategic Air Command after mid July.
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Navy
Middle East
Strategic Air Command
Strategic Command
Catholic warning to stay away from nude Las Vegas shows
In Nevada a bishop warns Catholics Sunday to avoid nude and indecent entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip. The Diocese of Nevada reads to mass that participation is forbidden by divine law, urging visitors also to abstain. Despite the controversy, Sands reports an 18 percent rise in business last quarter as nude shows spread among El Rancho Dunes Stardust and El Rancho.
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UPI
Nevada
Robert J. Dwyer
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Knight approves 1.6 million for California hospitals
Governor Knight issued an executive order to authorize a 1.6 million dollar appropriation intended to match an unexpected federal grant for local hospital construction in California. The action was announced Thursday in Sacramento.
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