Tornado Toll Rises as Grand Island Struggles to Rebuild
National Guardsmen patrolled the shattered Grand Island after seven twisters devastated the city of 40,000. Federal aid and disaster status from President Carter opened low interest loans as officials, including Gov. Thone, warned the death toll may be lower than early estimates while 531 homes and 6 businesses were destroyed and hundreds were injured. Water and power were largely restored slowly over days.
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Tornadoes batter North Dakota with no injuries reported
Western North Dakota saw thirty tornadoes and funnel clouds between 3 and 4 pm MDT on Wednesday causing widespread damage. In Dunn County more than 15 twisters were sighted as heavy storms swept the region with 88 mph winds near the state line.
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Illinois Counties Declare Disaster Areas Over Flood Damage
Central Illinois officials say flood damage exceeds the state's estimate by more than five times with Tazewell County hit hardest. Gov Thompson declared ten central Illinois counties disaster areas, enabling possible tax reassessments and IRS deductions. Counties named: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, McDonough, Livingston, Henderson, Hancock, Ford, Iroquois.
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