Haze Blows Across Kansas Forecast Temperatures in 90s
TOPEKA Kan AP the National Weather Service forecasts hot humid days for Kansas with highs in the low and middle 90s and nightly lows around 60s to 70s. Showers possible mainly in eastern areas this weekend with southeasterly winds shifting to northwest later. Extended outlook calls for little or no rain Monday through Wednesday with highs still in the 90s.
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Jerusalem riot as Jews clash after bombing toll
Police and troops used water cannon to break up a thousands-strong mob of Jews angered by a Jerusalem bombing that killed 13. The crowd attacked Arab stalls on the old border as arrests were not yet announced. In Beirut, Premier Karami sought to reassure foreign business confidence amid recent fighting. Israel accused the UN of backing Palestinian raids.
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Ashe Wins Wimbledon Title In Four Sets
Arthur Ashe defeated Jimmy Connors 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-4 at Wimbledon to claim the men’s singles crown becoming the first black player to hold the title. Ashe advanced with powerful serves and volleying, faced a late surge from Connors in the third and fourth sets, and sealed victory by breaking in the ninth game of the final set.
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Harvest Goes Over The Hump In Kansas Wheat
About half of the expected Kansas wheat crop was harvested by Friday as hot dry July weather allowed progress despite June rains. Officials said 40 to 50 percent of the 12 million acre crop had been cut with boxcar shortages reported in spots. Traders noted low protein levels around 10 to 11 percent, while higher protein wheat at 14 percent fetched about 82 cents above the Kansas City July futures price.
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Flood shuts Strip casinos as Las Vegas floods
In Las Vegas flood waters from a sudden downpour submerged hundreds of cars and two city workers were found dead after 244 inches of rain in two hours. Caesars Palace guests crossed mud and ankle deep water to enter as gamblers kept playing. Hotels filled, casinos jammed with patrons amid sunny relief by Friday.
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Ford Sees Bicentennial as National Experience at Ft McHenry
President Ford awards the flag and speaks on liberty democracy as the nation marks 200 years. He declares the Fourth of July a beacon of hope while a ceremony at Ft McHenry features a reenactment and the naturalization oath of 41 new citizens.
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