Midwest Floods Threaten Central Regions Amid Levee Struggles
Flood crests press against weakened levees in the Midwest flood belt as workers fight to hold back waters. Six southern Illinois counties face disaster designations while Indiana Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Ohio and Kentucky see easing threats. 25 deaths and 1,250 homes evacuated as National Guard and Army Engineers brace rivers including the Embarrass and Kaskaskia.
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Pair Convicted in Pittsburgh Lottery Case
Pittsburgh AP report states Fred Alberts and Frank Petraglia, both of Pittsburgh, were convicted by an Allegheny County Criminal Court jury on charges of conspiracy to operate a lottery and operating a lottery with a daily play exceeding 25 000 dollars. Authorities found 11 390 number slips in Petraglia s car. sentencing is set for Friday while appeals are planned.
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Turks Deny Riot Rumors Near Border Areas
Ankara officials denied reports of anti government riots in three Turkish border districts near Aleppo Syria. A foreign ministry spokesman said no such incidents occurred and rejected claims the border had been closed.
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Flea Exchange Sparks Entomology Tale With Soviets
London based Miriam Lane daughter of Lord Roths explains a flea exchange with the Soviet Union as Britain seeks to broaden its collection. She notes Britain held 96 percent of known flea types, with 2 000 species documented. Four Soviet entomologists will assist, expanding access to rare varieties. The piece ends with a ceremonial American flag salute.
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Lord Rothschild
Soviet Union
Miriam Lane
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