20 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1977
Page
1
Subcommittee hearing on Senator James R. Sasser nomination reveals committee preference and expected Senate floor vote timeline. Key figures and agency affiliations discussed include administration officials and Senate leadership.
Lake City Pennsylvania faced a twister that leveled more than 80 structures including an elementary school. About 100 of 1700 residents were homeless, seven injured. Mayor Walter Cashdollar estimated damage at 2 million dollars and praised residents for surviving.
A strong early rain drenched Northern California improving parched hills and sparking hopes a wetter winter will refill reservoirs. Marin to Crescent City reports ranged from 0.5 to 2.75 inches with streets flooded briefly in low areas. Weather officials warn may see further storms but drought relief remains uncertain.
Crisp autumn air settles over the South Plains with a weakening cold front. wind will gust 15 to 20 mph, highs in the mid 60s to upper 80s and tonight’s lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Lightning sparked three fires in Mount Pleasant but caused no injuries or major damage.
A 12 year old man living in Bastrop is hospitalized in Temple with pneumonia and chills and is recovering after a month of treatment. CDC tests in Atlanta indicate Legionnaires disease though confirmation is pending. Officials say no Texas outbreak is expected as yet and no site visit is planned.
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