James River floods Richmond for second time in 1972
The James River crest at 24.19 feet flooded Richmond spreading rust brown water into damaged businesses as Petersburg faced Appomattox floodwaters. Five confirmed deaths reported statewide. City crews stockpile sandbags at the water plant while authorities close bridges and warn of further closures. Virginia highways agency estimates $15 million in road damage with 300 secondary roads and seven primary routes still closed.
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Jayton Girl Crowned Queen At Kent Dickens Pageant
Judith Duboise of Jayton was crowned Kent-Dickens Fair Queen at Jayton High School Auditorium by last year’s queen. Runners up included Bobette Hamilton of Jayton and Dewayna Bostic of Spur. The pageant opened the Kent-Dickens Fair as 72 entrants competed with events in Girard, parade, barbecue, sky diving, horse show finals, and a junior rodeo.
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McGovern Get Extra Billing At Local Shopping Center
Balloons with the name George appeared at a St Louis shopping center rally but promoted a different George McGovern connection a film titled A Dog Named George.
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Lubbock Voters Exceed Record 1972 Registration
Voter registration for the 1972 general election ended Saturday with Lubbock’s count at its highest level ever. The total in Lubbock County well exceeded the 65 057 record set in 1968, aided by liberalized registration laws.
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Legislators Enter Last Full Week of Insurance Session
Texas lawmakers begin the final full week of a 30 day special session with limited results so far. Senate and House leaders promise a busier week, aiming for new insurance rate rules and action before the October 17 adjournment. The House has yet to approve measures though the Senate passed six bills before a long weekend.
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