Storms sweep broad region with tornadoes and floods
United Press International reports nine tornadoes across Oklahoma Texas and Colorado with no injuries or damage. Kentucky flood losses reach 2 to 3 million with 41 trailers and 27 houses damaged. Authorities seek aid while receding waters reduce danger. Ozone warnings hit Illinois with health advisory. Pound Virginia evacuates 250 residents as heavy rains persist.
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Sailor Roberts Wins World Series Poker Top Event
In Las Vegas Brian Sailor Roberts clinched the winner take all title worth 210000 dollars at the Horseshoe Club. He celebrated with girlfriend Ben Tudor after a tough final round that began with three players remaining from a 21000 entry pool. Roberts overcame a glasses mishap, finished the final in a smokey casino, and posed with the prize on a silver tray.
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UPI
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Nurse Held In Slaying Of Woman Who Gave Birth In Vein
Kathryn Viramontes, 28, was found dead in Van Nuys after delivering a boy who survived at Children’s Hospital. Police say the baby weighed 642 pounds and was in excellent condition. Norma Armistead, 44, Hollywood, is jailed on murder charges. Investigators note the neck wound and suspected professional incision. The victim’s other children are Richard, 8, and Deborah, 4.
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van Nuys
Calif
UPI
Kathryn Viramontes
Norma Armistead
Hollywood
Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Viramontes
Angela
Richard
Deborah
Rallies Split Over Busing as Boston Divides
Thousands rally for and against busing in Boston amid desegregation debates. NAACP commemorates the 21 year old Supreme Court ruling while BOAR holds its first national convention. Speakers praise Judge Garrity's desegregation order and recall the city’s turbulent civil rights history.
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UPI
NAACP
Supreme Court
BOAR
W. Arthur Garrity
Bright Sun
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Thomas Atkins
South
Liberty
O Haire says FBI and Secret Service spy on her crusade
Madalyn Murray O H Air claims more than a decade of surveillance by the FBI and Secret Service since May 12 1964 as she campaigns to end government support for religion. She cites documents she says prove tracking of her actions and movements and alleges involvement by her late husband.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Madalyn Murray O’hair
FBI
Secret Service
Supreme Court
O’hair
Jack Anderson
United States
Anderson
Betty Ford Reflects On Ford Handling Mayaguez Incident
Mrs. Ford described the president as facing a problem he did not need during the Mayaguez crisis after the Vietnam evacuation. Speaking on a West Coast tour, she emphasized her health is marvelous and she will campaign for him in 1976.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Ford
Mayaguez
Betty Ford
U.S
Vietnam
Portugal hunts plotters as left government faces rift
Lisbon reports a nationwide manhunt for alleged right wing plotters to overthrow the leftist government. Police say over 20 soldiers and civilians have been arrested. a controversial meeting open for a revolutionary tribunal was held as officers clash over influence. Demonstrators urged expulsion of the US ambassador and CIA presence.
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