Flash floods devastate Kansas City area leaving 18 dead
In a catastrophic flood, 18 people died as floodwaters swamped mobile home parks and downtown districts. Water rose up to five feet in stores and streets, with a gas explosion at the House of Toy restaurant causing additional damage. Authorities found bodies in a Mercedes and other flooded areas as emergency crews evacuated residents and searched for missing.
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Missouri
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Plaza Tin
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Senate weighs Carter gas pricing plan on floor vote
The Senate Energy Committee deadlocked on extending natural gas price controls and sent Carter's gas pricing plan to the Senate floor with a 415 vote, while a Republican plan to lift controls failed 2 to 1. A separate measure aims to ban fuel-inefficient cars after 1979, requiring 11 mpg in 1980 and 21 mpg by 1985, with automakers facing penalties for noncompliance.
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R-Wyo
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H-Okla
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Bermett Johnston
D-La
Ete Domenici
R-N.m
House
Johnston
Phone refund case could reach Supreme Court after PAC rehearing
Commissioner Richard Gravelle said the appeal process may drag on for years as the case winds through the PAC rehearing and appeals. The matter has been before the PUC since 1471 and twice presented to the state Supreme Court.
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U.S Supreme Court
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Carter and Thatcher meet at the Oval Office in talks
President Carter meets British Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher in the White House with Cyrus Vance and Zbigniew Brzezinski present. Earlier Thatcher sat with Vance, Brown, and Schlesinger as discussions continued on Northern Ireland and security policy.
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Carter
Margaret Thatcher
Northern Ireland
Snoopy toy banks recalled for excessive lead in paint
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls about 60,000 Snoopy themed toy banks after a manufacturer check found lead in paint above the allowed level. No injuries reported. Banks are 6 inches high in four poses. Return to purchase place for full refund. for info call Ideal Toy Corp or the CPSCs toll-free line.
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Lance faces Senate hearing amid Alaska oil debate
Curtis Lance, under fire over personal finances, meets with President Carter and plans a White House talk on routine OMB matters. Senate Government Affairs probes potential cover up with former ethics adviser John Moore joining the hearings. Lance denies resignation talks as Tarleton testifies about bank restrictions and recovery.
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John L. Moore
Budget pact sets next year’s deficit near zero
Washington talks yield a 158.3 billion dollar budget for the coming year with a 0.3 billion dollar deficit. Economic assumptions differ from the Carter plan as White House sees 5.3 percent growth while Congress forecasts 4.8 percent. Unemployment is projected to stay around 6.5 percent through 1978. Conference negotiators oppose Social Security tax hikes and press for long term financial stability.
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