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Floodwaters Rage through Central Texas and California Fires
Floodwaters swept through west and central Texas injuring no one but drowning Sgt. Dennis Province near Fort Hood and forcing hundreds from their homes in Nolanville and Belton. Harper, Texas suffered the worst damage with about 9.5 inches of rain. flash flood watches remained as storms weakened eastward. In California, a large brush and timber fire burned thousands of acres, aided by firefighting aircraft and winds up to 22 mph. Weather across the nation included showers from Texas to New England and dense fog along the Pacific Coast. Former Governor William Scranton will remain in a White House post to facilitate the Ford transition while downsizing the staff.
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United Press International
Texas
California
Fort Hood
Tex
Sgt
Dennis Province
Nolanville
Belton
Texas Hill Country
Harper
J.W. Harper
Ohio
West Virginia
Palm Springs
Calif
New England
Pacific Coast
Dickinson
N. C
Yuma
Ariz