Flood Devastation Buries Rapid City In Black Hills
The flood left Rapid City reeling with 2 000 homeless fed by Red Cross housed in emergency shelters. Officials reported more than 500 homes destroyed or severely damaged and 900 injuries citywide. Looting surfaced as authorities warned about extensive damage and disrupted communications. Tourists faced isolation as regional roads and services failed.
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Red Cross
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Black Hills
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Palice
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Noxon
Police Probe Death of Los Angeles Woman
Police investigated the shooting death of Angelina Plaza Pierce 31 found in her home at 105 Neff with four bullet wounds. Quidio Benavides is charged with murder with malice and bond set at 15000. A woman held for questioning was released on a writ. An .82 caliber handgun was later found in the bathtub area hidden under a space heater. The pistol bore no fingerprints.
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Nixon Urges Senate to Preserve Foreign Arms Aid
President Nixon pressed Senate leaders to oppose deep cuts in U S military aid for Vietnam and Indochina arguing cuts would undermine U S interests and risk auth and alliance stability. He urged passage of the Mansfield amendment and warned reductions could weaken the struggle against communism and harm domestic welfare aims.
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Italy dominates Fourth World Bridge Olympiad standings
Italy's Elite team swept rivals at Miami Beach with 87 of 109 victory points. The United States Aces fell to 10th place after losses to the Netherlands. Other results included Switzerland over Australia 15-3 and Poland over Japan 20-10 as teams chased Italy in the 50 round event.
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Australia
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Civil Defense Meeting in San Antonio Discusses National Role
National Association of State Government Directors meets at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Monday to discuss civil defense duties. Attendees include Congressman Robert Wilson and John Navis of the Office of Emergency Preparedness with George Lincoln among speakers. The Texas Department of Public Safety hosts the conference starting at 9 45 a.m. and a luncheon at 3 20 p.m. with an awards session to close Wednesday.
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