Floods Hit Kansas City Area Killing 18 People
Flash floods from record rainfall devastated Kansas City area communities including the Country Club Plaza and Leeds district. Eighteen deaths confirmed with bodies recovered across Kansas City and suburbs. evacuations and widespread damage to homes, shops, and plants. Over 150 private boats used for rescues as Iow water, power outages affected 25,000 customers.
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Independence
Country Club Plaza
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Leeds
Truman Sports Complex
Toby Johnson
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Ward Parkway
Plaza
Frank H. Spink Jr
Spink
Thankful
National Weather Service
Kansas City Power & Light, Co
Lance Denies Resignation Ahead of Senate Testimony
Bert Lance rejected calls to quit as he prepared to testify before the Senate Government Affairs Committee on Thursday. He said he would stay at the Office of Management and Budget and handle routine matters with emphasis on remaining in position while critics urge his removal. His wife also spoke, noting plans to stay and see azaleas bloom in spring.
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Bert Lance
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Gary Hart
Colorado
Presi
White House
OMB
Alaska
Senate Government Affairs Committee
Charles H. Percy
Percy
John L. Moore
Associated Press
Conferees OK Budget With 458 Billion Plan
Senate and House conferees approved a 458.3 billion dollar budget for next year forecasting a 61.3 billion deficit. The accord relies on less optimistic economic projections than the Carter administration with 5.3 percent growth in the White House view versus 4.8 percent by Congress and unemployment not dropping below 6.5 percent through 1978. Social Security tax increases are blocked before Oct. 1 1978 though a plan to shore up Social Security finances is urged. The budget allocates 41.7 billion to interest on the national debt.
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White House
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Senate Finance Committees
Energy Fight Looms over Carter Gas Pricing Plan
The Senate Energy Committee sent President Carter's natural gas pricing plan to the floor without recommending support after a 9-9 tie rejected a Republican bid to lift federal price controls. Chairman Henry Jackson indicated a floor vote would likely mirror the deadlock, while a 15-2 approval of Carter's plan moved forward.
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Senate Energy Committee
Carter
Senate
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Vote Very Light In Franklin County Ballot Tally
About 240 Franklin County voters turned out by noon to vote on a half cent county wide sales tax. Turnout and totals were light due to rain with precincts showing low numbers while officials noted some votes came from board members. Some reports indicated a possible uptick if weather improves.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Herald
Peoria
Vo Tech Buildings Location Shift Upheld After Neighbor Protests
USD 290 board moved vocational buildings 30 feet south to ease curb proximity and traffic. Neighbors Gary McClay and Dale Deardorff raised concerns about appearance and safety with up to 50 cars on Eleventh Street. The plan includes two smaller buildings, brick siding, and bus access for students, with cost savings cited. Smoking ban approved for Cyclone Room areas, extending to adults, amid district discipline discussions and Glasser method progress.
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Don Lambert
U.S.D
Gary McClay
Dale Deardorff
Eisenhower School
Vince Skidmore
Skidmore
Jack Bushman
East-Central Vocational Cooperative
Neuenswander
Walt Dengel
Jim Allen
Judy Wilkins
Jack Beauchamp
Warwick to replace Reddy at Kansas State Fair concert
Hutchinson AP Dionne Warwick will replace Helen Reddy for a Friday night show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson after Miss Reddy canceled to seek throat infection treatment. Warwick, known for Do You Know the Way to San Jose, joins a slate including Asleep at the Wheel and Crystal Gayle as a two day tractor pull and other entertainment draw crowds, with attendance topping 250,000 since Thursday.
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Kan
Dionne Warwick
Helen Reddy
Miss Reddy
Bob Gottschalk
Miss Warwick
San Jose
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