Floods and High Winds Strike South Central Nebraska
Heavy rain hail and strong winds damaged buildings and flooded highways in South Central Nebraska with a flash flood watch in effect for Central and Eastern areas. Deputy Jim Henry reports at least four structures destroyed or damaged and many roads flooded as trees are uprooted and more damage awaits confirmation. No storm related injuries were reported in Keith County as officials monitor the aftermath.
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United Press International
Nebraska
Lincoln County
Jim Henry
North Platte
Henry
Keith County
Eldon Webb
Nebraska State Patrol
North
Webb
U.S. 30
Ogallala
Keith
Joe Bauer
Lake McConaughy
National Weather Service
Paxton
Lincoln
Sutherland Reservoir
Kerry Dam
Grand Island
Elm Creek
Nemaha County
Carter First Lady heads seven nation Latin tour
First Lady Rosalynn Carter departs Brunswick on a seven nation Latin American tour aimed at more than goodwill. President Carter says the trip will strengthen ties with individual countries and she will file daily reports to him and Secretary of State Vance.
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Brunswick
Rosalynn Carter
Vance
Carter
United States
Latin America
Amy Carter
Amy
Mrs. Carter
St. Simons Island
FDA rejects miracle fruit as saccharin substitute
The FDA turned down a request to use a sweetener derived from the African miracle fruit in candy gum pudding and other foods. The agency said it could not prove the berry is safe while noting its long use in West Africa.
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Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
West Africa
No sprinkler system blamed as Beverly Hills fire kills many
Investigators explore an oil compressor explosion as the cause of the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate Kentucky. The blaze, not sprinklered, killed at least 160 people with hundreds injured amid a 3500 strong crowd. John Davidson escaped. Governor Carroll urged fire code reforms.
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Southgate
UPI
Beverly Hills
John Davidson
Kentucky
Julian Carroll
Cincinnati
David Riesenberg
Fred Stine
Campbell County
Davidson
Stine
Weather notes and editorial highlights in Lincoln paper
Inside content previews include a flash flood watch for Tuesday and a sunny warm spell with a high near 79. Page by page summaries touch on Marshall Plan overhaul editorial, Lincoln public schools tutoring progress, marriage realities, and sections on deaths, comics, dining, records, sports, and TV radio listings.
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Ess
Lincoln Public Schools
Ann Landers
Lincoln
Nebraska
Nelson Cemetery Walkway Remembers a Bygone Era
Southeast Nebraska recalls a 1200 foot concrete walkway to Nelson Cemetery built in 1913 to aid mourners. Veterans note Memorial Day crowds fade as cars replace processions, while old timers recount funding, lynching lore, and rising lot prices from $1 for 16 spots to $100 for a two-space lot.
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Nebraska
Nelson
Nelson Cemetery
Veteran Cemetery Board
Albert Klawitter
Nuckolls County
Klawitter
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