Three killed and three missing in Nebraska floods
Destructive floods from a six inch downpour hit western Omaha and eastern Nebraska, killing three people and leaving three missing. Ashland and Papillion Creek areas faced rising waters as dikes gave way and trailers were swept away. Gov Morrison toured the zone and sought federal aid while searchers recovered bodies, including a woman and a child, with others still missing.
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Senate ends hearing on adoption practices
A Senate subcommittee closed a two day hearing on adoption practices after testimony from Charlton G. Blair of Buffalo who said he supplied babies for 850 dollars and disputed the existence of a gray market in private adoptions. Congress weighs two bills to criminalize interstate and foreign child placement profits.
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Senate sets stage for vote on rights bill
The Senate approved by 76 to 18 the substitute civil rights bill and moved toward final passage possibly Thursday. Leaders aim for rapid passage with an assured vote, while Goldwater’s fate and Tower’s absence shaped the final tally. Russell called the measure worse than the House version.
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