Mississippi floods push into Midwest as cold slows crest
Thousands of flood workers brace for peak Mississippi River waters slowed by recent cold. The river floods Minneapolis–St Paul to Hannibal, Missouri, with La Crosse and Prairie du Chien evacuated. Red Cross aids refugees across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Gov. Kerner deploys 300 National Guardsmen along western Illinois reach.
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Missiles Likely in Hanoi Area Cited by U S Officials
U S officials say Soviet short range missiles near Hanoi would boost communist defense without drastic change. They note possible Soviet personnel in North Viet Nam and doubt immediate readiness for longer range missiles. Viet Cong strength cited at about 38 000 hard core and 100 000 part time fighters.
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Cherry blossoms peak draw crowds at Tidal Basin
Washington crowds flocked to the Tidal Basin Friday to view the famed cherry blossoms. Park officials say the blossoms should stay in good shape through the holiday weekend, ensuring continued peak beauty for visitors.
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Man who sees both sides not ideal in hot argument
A witty remark notes that a person who can view both sides of a dispute may struggle to win a heated argument, suggesting flexibility hinders confrontation.
Students and police clash as riots flare in Seoul
In Seoul hundreds of police and students were injured as fifth day riots over ties with Japan continued. More than 200 youths were arrested amid street battles near the Blue House with tear gas, clubs, and a police post raid.
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Snow Storm Sweeps Northern Areas From Montana to Michigan
A pre Easter snow storm coated northern regions with up to 10 inches in Lewistown Montana while smaller amounts fell elsewhere. Weather warnings covered western South Dakota and southwestern North Dakota as mixed snow and rain disrupted roads and protests erupted with injuries to police and students across several states.
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Million-Sandbag Gamble for City
Winona Minnesota, home to 25,000 residents, races to complete a nine mile wall of sandbags and earth as the Mississippi River swells. Forecasters predict a crest near 21.5 feet, with dikes up to 25 feet high and state civil defense calling the effort a national model. Sandbags cost about 135000, while workers add 300000 more to the massive floodwall.
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Treasury chief uses yardstick to praise US growth
Secretary Henry H. Fowler told editors that a $100 billion rise in U.S. production since 1961 surpasses France and Belgium’s entire annual output. He noted the gain, even after inflation, exceeds Western Europe’s added output and underscores America's lead over the Soviet Union in production.
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Senator Olen D Johnston Grave Ill Amid Medical Procedures
Sen Olen D Johnston a Democrat of South Carolina remained gravely ill with viral pneumonia after a second major abdominal operation in less than three months doctors said the 68 year old senator had shown slight improvement but was not responding to treatment as of early today William Johnston his brother said doctors reported.
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Weather outlook warms to 75 with showers expected
Weather forecast says warmer air arrives tonight and tomorrow in the Miami Valley with a low near 50 and a high around 75. Clouds will increase and showers are likely, growing stronger through the day tomorrow.
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Demonstrators Hauled Out After Sit In At State Department
Washington police hauled out about six demonstrators who staged a long sit in at the State Department lobby. The group calling itself the Washington Committee for the Right to Vote in Alabama and Viet Nam was allowed to stay until 6 15 p m closing time.
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Federal mediator to join steel talks in Pittsburgh Monday
William E. Simkin of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will meet with United Steelworkers and steel industry leaders in Pittsburgh to resume contract negotiations. He cautioned his presence is not government intervention but signals growing concern over the stalled interim deal before a potential May 1 strike.
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VA Reclaims Silver From Film Work and X Ray Waste
The Veterans Administration says it now captures about 225000 dollars in silver that previously went down the drain annually. For the year ending June 30, it reclaimed 131950 dollars from film developing solutions and 135359 dollars from depleted X ray films.
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Thirteen boats sink as 30 drown in Krishna River tragedy
AP reports that thirty people drowned when eight boats in a religious procession sank in the Krishna River in Andhra State. Details reach Madras as rescue efforts continue and authorities assess the disaster.
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Jews Observe Passover as Easter Joys Rise Worldwide
Jews continue Passover observance after Friday’s sorrow as Christians prepare Easter celebrations. Holy Saturday services are held globally with Pope Paul VI joining Easter vigils in St Peter's Basilica. Pageants, sunrise services and church ceremonies mark the weekend across cities from New York to Winston-Salem and Salem.
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