Texas Tornadoes Leave Eight Dead
Severe weather across Texas killed eight and injured over 35, with flash floods claiming two lives. Tornadoes struck Plainview Pearsall and Corsicana, damaging homes, airlines, and gas lines while causing millions in damage. One Plainview victim was a local newsman aiding civil defense.
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Associated Press
Texas
Plainview
David Bryant
Plainview Daily Herald
Kevin Lewellen
South Texas
Pearsall
Bill Rowan
Corsicana
Dallas
San Antonio
Roy Buerrero
Dew Wertheim
Westridge
Parties Cost Taxpayers Senator Says
Sen William Proxmire urged the Defense Department to disclose yearly spending on retirement ceremonies for high ranking officers citing a Malmstrom Air Force Base event for Maj Gen William S Harrell Feb 27 28 as costing tens of thousands The Pentagon denied an elaborate ceremony noting the events were routine and that guests paid for dinner
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Washington
William Proxmire
Defense Department
Wisconsin Democrat
Proxmire
William S. Harrell
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Montana
Air Force
Pentagon
U.S
Fire Claims Three Bennie Cooper Children In Missouri Home
A late night blaze near Raymondville Missouri killed three children of Bennie Dean Cooper and injured others. Bennie Charles Cooper 18 Beverly Ann 11 Betty Jean Faulkenberry 21 a visiting sister from Peoria Illinois died. Two other Cooper children 14 and 9 were critically burned and to be transferred to University of Missouri Medical Center. Bennie 42 and Betty Mae 37 were injured. Fire started in a utility room. Two more Cooper children ages 16 and 13 escaped unharmed.
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Raymondville
Bennie Dean Cooper
Missouri
Bennie Charles Cooper
Beverly Ann
Betty Jean Faulkenberry
Peoria
Cooper
Barbara Jo
Billy Michael
University of Missouri Medical Center At
Columbia
Betty Mae
State's Money Earns 86 Million in Missouri Treasury
Idle Missouri funds have earned 86.8 million in interest since a 1957 law required investment. Records show annual interest from 227,604 to 12.4 million in 1968. Most idle money is in U.S. securities, with some in state banks at lower rates. Treasurer Spainhower backs bills to raise bank deposit interest.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
U.S
James I. Spainhower
No Sign of Anne’s Romance in England Equestrian Events
Princess Anne and Lt. Mark Phillips attended four days of competition in Badminton England with little romance evident. They stayed apart during most events, shared a longer private cocktail party, and were seen walking dogs together. Anne finished eighth among 69 in a push toward British team selection for Kiev’s European championships in September.
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Badminton
England
Anne
Mark Phillips
Queen Elizabeth II
Phillip
Kiev
Soviet Union
Miss Dunlop Admits Signing Others Names In Estate Case
Hannibal Missouri AP Helen Dunlop longtime secretary to the late U S Senator Edward V Long admits signing the senator and relatives names to checks and papers but says she had oral permission from four people In deposition she claims she could have signed Mrs Longs name on several documents but denies writing the widow s signature on tax returns for 1966 1971 The Long estate valued around 2 million is being contested with Mrs Florence Long seeking 91 million damages and removal of Miss Dunlop as executrix plus a Pike County Probate suit for one third of the estate The case ties to signatures on deeds notes and other documents and centers on the will which left the bulk to Long s granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Miller and left Mrs Long and Mrs Miller each 10.
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Hannibal, Mo
Helen Dunlop
U.S
Edward V. Long
Missouri
Miss Dunlop
Long
Florence Long
Marion County Circuit Court
Ann Garner Miller
Frank Miller
Speech And Hearing Clinic For Children May 4 Screening
Audrain City County Health Unit sponsors a preschool speech and hearing screening May 4. Free for ages 3 to 5 to identify problems before starting school. For appointments call 81-1760 ext 323.
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Audrain City-County Health Unit
Hueston named to Phi Beta Kappa at MU
Allen Hueston of Columbia, formerly of Mexico, named to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Missouri in Columbia where he is a senior. He earned a 4.0 last semester and will enter Iowa University Medical School in Iowa City this fall.
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Allen Hueston
Columbia
Mexico
University of Missouri
Earl Precht
Kentucky Rd
Hueston
Iowa University Medical School
Iowa City
Palm Sunday Observances Mark Holy Week Worldwide
Palm Sunday signals the start of Holy Week with Christian processions, Passover prep at sunset, and the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday anniversary noted by Muslims. In Jerusalem over 5000 pilgrims traced Christ’s route into the Holy City, escorted by scouts and monitored by Israeli police, as the crowd sang in multiple languages and Olive Sunday rites proceeded without incident.
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Associated Press
Jerusalem
Christ
Michael
Israel
Egypt
Lod International
Moscow
Mohammed
Lebanon
Ski Team Diet promises 20 pounds in two weeks
An advertisement claims the U S Women’s Alpine Ski Team uses a “Ski Team” diet to lose 20 pounds in 14 days while maintaining energy. It touts rapid, science based weight loss with no starvation and invites readers to order for $2.00 plus rush, mailing to Solana Beach California.
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U.S
Colorado
O.K
Jorma Products Co
P.O
Solana Beach
California
Pontiff delivers Palm Sunday mass before 15000 at St Peter's
Pope Paul VI led Holy Week rites before more than 15000 in St Peter's Basilica with millions watching on TV. He urged youth to seek Jesus Christ to transform society, warning that contest and rebellion do not bring change. Olive branches and palms were distributed to cardinals prelates and youths as Easter Week began.
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Sion
Middle East
Paul VI
St. Peter’s Basilica
Rome
Jesus Christ
Christ
Jerusalem
St. Peter's Square
Nixon
White House
Edward Victor Hill
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Los Angeles
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Jesse Hall
University of Missouri Columbia
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