Icy River Breakup Forecast Near Missouri River
Ice in the Missouri River threatens lowland flooding as warmer weather arrives. Meteorologist Nick Wilson warns large ice cakes will move downstream and scour banks, with 10 to 12 inch ice and four feet per second flow creating temporary dams and water level fluctuations up to 10 feet. Stay away from the river in coming days.
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Neb
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Boonville
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Roots sequel considered by David Wolper
New York AP reports producer David Wolper may pursue a Roots sequel if author Alex Haley agrees. The plan would use unused material from Haley and content from My Search for Roots, though Wolper notes two thirds of the book remains and suggests ending there. The original eight night serial drew record TV ratings.
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NEW York
Alex Haley
Haley
David Wolper
Suit Filed Over 80000 Fraudulent Evangelist Gift
In Billings a U S district suit alleges that evangelist Friends befriended dying Pearl Scheifley and persuaded her to buy an $80000 Wright County Missouri property in their name. The niece heiress Tele Bowles claims the deal reduced her inheritance by over 30 percent, with the estate valued at 172000 before the gift. The complaint seeks 130000 in damages.
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U.S
Pearl Scheifley
Wright County
Scheifley
Tele Bowles
Friends
Mountain Grove
Friend
Little Dixie
MFA
Larry Lierheimer
Bob Brown
Mexico
Rumors swirl over Walters ABC move and ratings note
Rumors that Barbara Walters may join Washington anchor duties prompted ABC executives to deny active consideration. William Sheehan said the quote was taken out of context as ABC emphasized Walters’ Evening News ratings rise, with a two million increase since Walters’ October debut.
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Barbara Walters
Washington
Evening News
ABC News
William Sheehan
Chicago Daily News
ABC
Sheehan
ABC Evening News
Miss Walters
Buck Stops Here Sign Returns To Washington
Independence Missouri AP President Jimmy Carter requested the Truman Library to borrow the famous buck stops here sign once perched on Harry S Truman's desk. A replica will stand at the library until the original is returned. The library director notes Ford borrowed a Truman painting two years ago, still in Washington.
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Truman
White House
Missouri
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Truman Library
Carter
Benedict Zobrist
Zobrist
Gerald R. Ford
Not A Rug To Walk On
A Persian carpet sold at Sotheby Parke Bennet on Madison Avenue for a record 200000, far surpassing prior marks of 112000 and 150000. The mint condition 125 year old rug, once used as a billiards cover in Wheeling West Virginia, came from the estate of steel heiress Emily Stifel.
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New York
Sotheby Parke Bennet Gallery
Iran
England
South Africa
Madison Avenue
Wheeling
W.va
Emily Stifel
Army Tests Plastic For Combat Gear At Ft Benning
The U S Army is testing helmets and vests made from recycled tire plastic called Kelvar. Ft Benning officials expect this molded plastic gear to become standard GI equipment within two years. The Kelvar helmet covers more of the ears than the steel pot and features a high collar for greater protection and comfort. Soldiers testing the gear under simulated combat found it lighter and more streamlined than current equipment.
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U.S
Ft. Benning
Col. Ba ‘J. Odds
Ft. Béen
Hing
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