Watery Isleton Faces Devastating Delta Flood After Levee Break
Isleton in the Sacramento Delta evacuated as floodwaters breached a hastily reinforced levee on Andrus and Brannan Islands. About 4000 yards of dirt and sand were used to build the levee in 45 hours, with thousands of acres of farmland damaged. Officials fear losses could exceed 13 million dollars as residents seek shelter and emergency crews, including National Guard units and Red Cross volunteers, assist in evacuations and relief efforts.
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Florida asks Nixon to declare 25 counties disaster area
Governor Reubin Askew requested President Nixon declare 25 Florida counties disaster areas after Hurricane Agnes. The move would unlock federal aid to families whose homes were destroyed or damaged by flooding and high winds from the storm, potentially easing Branta and Joans o those affected.
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Education bill signed by Nixon promises broad federal aid
President Nixon signed a sweeping education bill proposing direct federal aid to colleges and universities up to 11 billion dollars annually. It would grant 1400 dollars per student yearly with family contributions deducted. The act also funds one billion dollars yearly for elementary and secondary schools and creates two National Institutes of Education to research learning. Nixon urged universal eligibility for grants and subsidized loans to cover gaps between costs and parental contribution, but noted congressional restrictions limit full equity at present.
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Agnes floods hit Pennsylvania and New York area
Flood waters from Agnes forced evacuations in Elmira Corning Olean and Painted Post New York and Pennsylvania towns. Wellsville Memorial Hospital wing collapsed into the Genesee River. Almond evacuated residents faced near destruction as 60 feet of water loomed. Pittsburgh Ohio Allegheny Monongahela rivers warned of rising levels.
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Commerce
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New York City
Anaheim aides tied to alleged land deals surface in report
Los Angeles Times reporters detail claims that City Manager Keith A. Murdoch and Public Works Director Thornton E. Piersall profited from land purchases made with access to nonpublic information over 12 years. The paper cites escrowed purchases near a planned road and a plant site deal linked to aerospace negotiations, with land values rising due to public improvements.
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Los Angeles Times
Keith A. Murdoch
Thornton E. Piersall
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Murdoch
Bloodier Long Beach day as three murders unfold
Long Beach reported three stabbing deaths in a brutal day. Victims include 34 year old John Gadow and 35 year old Sandra Cole found in a cherry avenue apartment, 19 year old Tim Carswell killed on San Antonio Drive, and 22 year old Bill Pieresa injured witness in the drive by. Investigators tie the spree to a shooting and robbery motive with a 12 inch hunting knife and bloodstained shirt found at the scenes. Police, overtime homicide squad members, and a 3 year old painter were detained in the sprawling case.
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