Severe storms sweep Texas to Canada with tornado sightings
AAP reports a wide storm line from Texas to the Canadian border, with Nebraska panhandle bearing most severe weather. Tornadoes touched down in North and South Dakota and Florida, while large hail hit western North Dakota. No injuries reported. Flash flood watch active for southeast Texas. Early temps ranged 46 to 85 across the nation.
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Policeman Killed Two During Riot in Humboldt Park
In Chicago on June 4 during Puerto Rican Day events in Humboldt Park, a police officer fired the shots that killed two 25 year olds, Raphael Cruz and Julio Osorio, after police moved to arrest rowdy youths. The initial account was corrected by Police Supt. James Rochford as looting and arson followed with over 100 arrests and injuries.
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Spokane 1956 Weather and Precipitation Outlook
Spokane forecast references yesterday's high 74 and low 66 with .02 inches of precipitation. Precipitation outlook covers the 24 hours ending this morning. Sky conditions and today’s outlook are described for the day.
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House doubles library funds in Harrisburg vote
The House approved a measure to double state library funding, granting 50 cents per resident in each library service area. Current funding stands at 25 cents per resident, costing about $8.8 million annually, but no money is attached to the extra appropriation and a budget addition is unlikely this year. The bill goes to the Senate, which rejected a similar measure last session.
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International researchers warn of higher risk of general nuclear war
STOCKHOLM Sweden AP an international research body warned that the nuclear arms race and expanding global arms trade raise the probability of a general nuclear war. The study notes vast resources devoted to arms racing between the United States and the Soviet Union plus unchecked arms trade and growing nuclear capability could make the next decade dangerous.
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Auditor General Won't Force Job Cuts Amid Funding Deal
Harrisburg AP report says Auditor General Al Benedict will not lay off 241 staff after Sen Henry Cianfiani promised an extra 552000 to cover the department through the fiscal year end. If funds fall short, Benedict warned, about 120 positions could be abolished. The state audit agency safeguards public funds.
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al Benedict
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Henry Cianfiani
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John Kennedy Jr Enrolls in Wilderness Training Program
John I Kennedy Jr 16, son of the late President, joins a 26 day Hurricane Island Outward Bound School course in Rockland Maine. He will learn sailing navigation rock climbing and emergency first aid and endure a solitary three day solo on an island with limited supplies.
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Phillips Andover Academy
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