Five Die in Tornadoes Across Regions
Five people died and more than twenty were injured as tornadoes and severe storms hit the midwest south and east. In Nebraska a twister destroyed 25 homes near Scottsbluff injuring about 25 while two others died in a separate storm. Lightning killed a 13 year old boy near Camden New Jersey and a woman in Texas. Hail and rain caused crop damage in Pennsylvania. Evacuations occurred along swollen rivers and storms produced widespread power outages and flood fears.
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Mid-Continent
Hillerege
Scottsbluff
Neb
Texas
New Mexico
Daniel Williamson
Camden
N. J
Greenwood Township
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
V. J. Daniels
Jim Karubos
Daniels
Nick Karubos
Wyoming
North Platte
Henry Julian
Canadian
Tex
Kenneth E. Guyer Sr
Pan
May Have To Borrow Boats From dockers strike at Henley
London dockers refused to unload Soviet rowing shells from a Russian ship. It appeared the Red athletes would have to use borrowed boats in the famed Henley Royal regatta fighting for boats.
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London
Shortage of Grain Cars Stirs ICC Action
Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission faces a boxcar shortage in the Midwest and Far West. Chairman Richard F. Mitchell told Sen. Young of ND that the commission is aware of the serious conditions and is seeking remedies. Congress members urged more cars to move grain before the harvest while premiums on spring wheat rise.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Midwest
Richard F. Mitchell
Sen
Young
R-Nd
Mitchell
ICC
Middle West
Far West
Congress
Boxcar Shortage Cited In Freight Bottleneck
Mitchell cites truck strikes across 11 Western states forcing freight to reroute by rail. Strong demand for West Coast lumber boxcars worsens the shortage. CCC wheat moves late, reducing available cars. Lawmakers note insufficient boxcars to meet needs.
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Mitchell
Commodity Credit Corp
Debt limit boosted eyed by Byrd and others
Washington sources report that Senator Byrd and allies push for an increase in the federal debt limit, signaling action in Congress. The move aims to avert a possible default and sustain funding for programs. Further details on the plan, timing, and votes remain pending.
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Rational Debtimit
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