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Los Angeles Promises Help for Flood Victims
Mayor Samuel Yorty pledged compensation and help filing claims against the city and the Department of Water and Power for Baldwin Hills flood victims. Damage estimates top $10 million as residents sift mud and debris after the reservoir break. The disaster killed at least three, destroyed 64 homes, and damaged many more. 27 people were injured.
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