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Storms Lashed Midwest and South Killing Dozens Across States
Violent storms sweeping the Midwest and South killed at least 12 people in three states and damaged Branson Missouri theaters ahead of the tourist season. An EF4 tornado hit Harrisburg Illinois, 170 mph winds and 200 yard width, leaving towns wrecked and hospitals strained as residents searched debris for clues and photos.
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Midwest
South
Branson
Harrisburg
Illinois
Darrell Osman
Mary Osman
Derrick Washington
J.r’s Motor Inn
Lori McGauley
McGauley
Hilton
Legends Theater
Branson Variety Theater
Veterans Memorial Museum
Presley
Yakov Smirnoff
Neil Cox
Osman
Missouri
Buffalo
Springfield
Cassville
Paxico
Tennessee
Cumberland County
DeKalb County
Kansas
Harveyville
Rockies
Corey Mead
Norman
Okla
Ozark Mountains
Merle Haggard
Crystal Gayle
Chubby ‘Checker
Andy Williams
Joplin
Raeanne Presley