Topeka Tornado Leaves Thousands Homeless and Injured
In Topeka Kansas a devastating tornado killed 15 and left thousands homeless. Red Cross shelters opened at schools and the city auditorium while 60 treated in hospitals and 260 treated as outpatients. Authorities estimate up to 7,000 to nearly 9,000 homeless with damage totals from 75 to 108 million dollars. Local officials and agencies mobilized debris clearing and aid as governors and federal bodies prepared disaster steps.
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Storm Damages Across Onondaga County Leave Widespread Destruction
A ten minute gale caused extensive damage across Onondaga County. High winds toppled trees and ripped structures including a 30,000 square foot Orlapy-Maid Potato Chip plant portion. A farm barn on the Auburn-Skanefeles road was destroyed by a twister, with debris scattered up to 1,408 feet away. The Cayuga County Home in Sennett and Port Byron School faced power, heat, and access disruptions as trees blocked routes. Two mobile homes were destroyed and 13 people injured as residents sought shelter in cellars during the storm.
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Dr Sam to be retired Dr Sam to be retired Cleveland
UPI reports Supreme Court action on Tir. Samuel H. Sheppard, a society osteopath, as he nears release or retrial. He has served years in prison for the slaying of his first wife and is free on bond after a second degree murder indictment. Corrigan announced ruling at his Rocky River home.
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Crane kills Warsaw crane operator Neeley at Turnbull site
Neeley Floyd, 59, of Warsaw, was killed Thursday when the crane he operated overturned crushing him. He was lifting a 40 volt tower used to test elevators for Turnbull Elevator Co during dismantling. Police reported the accident occurred at the Warsaw work site. Across the border in Germany, three East Germans and two others crossed the mine infested frontier to West Germany under fire without injuries.
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Today’s Chuckle: The Most Expensive Thing in Georgia
A humorous quip notes that the priciest thing in Georgia would be two girls shared for the evening, framing it as a lighthearted pun on value and romance.
Ky Uses Combat Police in Buddhist Hue Standoff
In Hue Buddhist militants resist a Ky government push as 350 combat police arrive with tear gas to block convoys. Amid tensions, Thich Tri Quang urges nonviolence while Ky weighs options and dialogue with ambassadors. European and UPI coverage notes cautious Buddhist restraint and stalled police action.
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Alma storm threat prompts flood warnings along Georgia coast
The hurricane Alma system pushed toward Georgia and the Carolinas, prompting flood and wind warnings from Savannah to Charleston. Weather officials in Miami warned of possible tornadoes, high winds, and heavy rains as Alma neared offshore, with damage already seen near Claxton and Albany, while soldiers were treated for injuries after wind events.
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Fierce Alma Tuckered Out at Alma
A battered Alma in Georgia faced extreme weather as a 16 day downpour drenched Formosa and other areas. The storm battered towns, caused floods and disruptions, with rivers rising and roads washed out. Officials reported damage across multiple counties and ongoing efforts to restore traffic and utilities.
Sunny and Cool Forecast With Mixed Conditions
The forecast calls for gradual clearing tonight and sunshine tomorrow. Temperatures will drop to an overnight low in the 30s and a high tomorrow in the 60s.
Copters Rescue Eight Wounded In Kontum Fight
U S helicopters plucked eight wounded from two trapped paratrooper companies near Kontum Saigon amid intense fighting. Units from the 101st Airborne faced up to a full Communist division as helicopters hoisted casualties through sheets of machine gun fire and rain soaked jungle.
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