Sightseers Hamper Florida Tornado Cleanup Effort
In Polk County and surrounding counties of central Florida a tornado outbreak disrupted cleanup as sightseers blocked roads. Officials warned they may clear areas to allow equipment through. At least 10 dead and more than 300 injured with damage pegged at 29.4 million dollars. Red Cross treated dozens, with 82 hospitalized in Lakeland area and 150 injuries countywide. National guardsmen guarded affected towns including Lakeland, Auburndale, Davenport, Haines City, and Winter Haven as Gov. Burns seeks federal disaster aid.
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Ammonia Leak Injures Two In Bondville Plant
A storage tank leaking ammonia near Bondville Illinois sent two men to Burnham City Hospital in Champaign. Jim Nichols and Marshall Billings were treated after workers sealed the 30 000 gallon tank while armed with rubber suits gas masks and shields. The incident prompted area road closures and evacuations for families near the plant on the eastern edge of Bondville near the Illinois Central tracks.
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Reshuffle by Wilson Affects 25
Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced 25 changes to his government aiming for a younger bench and more female opportunities. Top ministers retained posts, including George Brown as deputy prime minister and chancellor, James Callaghan as foreign secretary, Michael Stewart as Commonwealth relations secretary, and Arthur Bottomley as commonwealth relations chief. A surprise rise is Richard Marsh, 38, appointed Minister of Power.
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Fire Destroys Trestle Halts Southland Trains
A 150-foot rail trestle south of Bakersfield burned after an early morning blaze around 2:30 a.m. No injuries reported among firefighters. San Joaquin Daylight canceled. about 100 passengers bused between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Santa Fe’s San Francisco Chief was held up at Mojave with 156 passengers diverted by bus and a special train. Meningitis Hits Colorado Coed. Officials report a 21-year-old University of Colorado coed hospitalized with spinal meningitis in Boulder.
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Legislature ends budget fight in chaotic two hour session
Assembly and Senate clash over Brown budget as all night bargaining yields a record gap. Democrats rail against tax rises while Republicans decry accrual funding. The Assembly adjourns at 5:15 p.m. with a 30 day limit forcing a new bill and more partisan battles ahead.
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