Tornadoes devastate Grand Island killing up to 35
A string of seven tornadoes struck Grand Island Nebraska injuring 129 people and destroying about 100 buildings. Officials conflicted over deaths with Hall County Supervisor Irene Abernathy saying 35 feared dead while others cited five confirmed and reports of more in the Capital Heights area. Hospitals were crowded and a temporary morgue was set up as Civil Defense and National Guard supported recovery efforts.
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Cornille weighs chance for freedom at retrial
Amil T. Cornille, inmate A-86213 at Menard, hopes for release before his March 1981 parole date as his attorney seeks a pretrial release and possible retrial after a 1978 conviction for arson at his Johnston City home. Prosecutors say key testimony by Dennis Michaelson now faces perjury charges.
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Portable classrooms eyed after Grand Tower fire
Grand Tower Elementary students may attend classes in portable rooms at the burned site next year. The district will seek about four portables from the Illinois Office of Education and plans to rebuild on site, contingent on cafeteria repair and funding. Two nearby fires prompt state fire marshal checks as insured damage nears 800000 dollars.
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Weather outlook shows warm, humid period ahead
The National Weather Service forecasts partly clear skies tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Highs near 88 and lows around 68 with an 80 percent rain risk tonight and 50 percent Thursday. A lengthy outlook calls for partly cloudy, very warm conditions Friday through Sunday with scattered thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday, highs 88 to 92 and lows 68 to 72.
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