Willard Tornado Hits Town. Officials Seek Aid Despite Losses
Three residents were killed as a tornado ripped through Willard and nearby areas causing about 5 million dollars in private property damage. State Civil Defense officials say area does not meet disaster criteria under Public Law 91-606, though city manager still seeks 1 percent federal relief. The worst damage struck the R R Donnelley plant on Route 224 and three mobile home parks, with the plant’s roof and walls damaged and 800 workers left jobless.
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Tornado damages flood Willard area. Orenic reports estimate
City Manager Michael Orenic, two Civil Defense officials, and an AP CT team toured Willard after a killer tornado Thursday. He described the damage as ballpark figures while tabulating more than a million in losses and urging caution on final totals.
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Weather outlook with scattered showers and cool nights
Cloudy conditions persist with a chance of showers tonight and tomorrow. Lows dip to the low and mid 40s, highs in the lower 40s. Rain probability around 40 percent, with northwesterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset today at 2 26 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow at 6 10 a.m.
Mother's desperate bid ends in Willard tornado tragedy
Desperate attempt to move children to safety during the Willard tornado leads to fatal result. Community members rally to support storm victims offering shelter and aid as reporters document the aftermath from air and ground. Unrest among youth appears in Communist China with potential mainland support for Nationalist invasion discussed at Oberlin.
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Father pays for wedding then reads he gave her away
A joke notes a father spends a thousand dollars on his daughter's wedding and later learns from the paper that he gave her away, highlighting the irony in a light humorous tone.
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