Floods drive evacuations as Walnut River swamps Kansas towns
In southeast Kansas, hundreds evacuate El Dorado and Augusta as the Walnut River rises to record flood levels. Police report no injuries, high water closes highways, and power is knocked out to about 8,000 customers. National Guard aiding evacuations from about 1,500 homes with more rain expected.
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No Broad Based MX Missile Opposition
President Carter pushes for full scale development of the MX mobile missile system with a 30 billion price tag. A military bill would fund 670 million for engineering work. Senator McGovern vows to delete the money, but leaders expect no broad opposition and call for a speedy deployment decision.
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Warren County High School 282 graduates in new gym
Warren County High School awarded diplomas to 282 seniors in a ceremony held in the new gymnasium. Principal Robert Long described the class as large but not record, with students filing in at 8 p.m. and an invocation by the Rev. Allen.
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Larry Stephens Wins Star Leadership Award in Warren
Warren graduation highlights include Larry D Stephens of Warren County High School winning the Winchester Star Leadership Award and a $1000 scholarship. Top scholars Diane L Dovell Jeanne M Foster Deborah J Grigsby Nancy J McNeill Thomas D Pugh Vicki E Rudacille Charles J Samborsky Michael D Smedley Karen L Smith and Larry D Stephens also named as scholastic honorees.
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Charles J. Samborsky
Michael D. Smedley
Karen L. Smith
Q. D. Gasque
Katherine Stewart Ziemer
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Army approves 1981 National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill
The Army approves a Boy Scouts of America request to hold the 1981 National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County. Assistant Army Secretary Allen J. Gibbs says the decision follows a study of what would be needed to host 30,000 to 40,000 Scouts and families at the 77,000 acre base during the first eight days of August 1981.
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Caroline County
Allen J. Gibbs
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Griffin Bell Honors First Attorney General in Clarke County
Clarke County hosts U S attorney general Griffin Bell for a ceremony at Old Chapel to celebrate Edmund Randolph the nation’s first attorney general. joined by Congressman J Kenneth Robinson and Alson Smith Jr along with Sen Lloyd Bentsen and Sen Charles Mathias.
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Clarke County High School Crowns 116 grads
Clarke County High School crowned 113 seniors with diplomas as Roy Batterton urged tassel changes and pride in a new life. Salutatorian Betsy Lynn Teets spoke of work and purpose. Valedictorian Judith Lynn Cain urged locating goals amid uncertainty while addressing pollution and energy concerns. Awards went to Judith Cain Betsy Teets Elizabeth Howell Christopher Spivey.
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Donald Duck Turns 45 In Star Birthday Feature
The veteran Walt Disney character Donald Duck marks 45 years old today with a feature on the Spectator page. The sports section notes Waynesboro was defeated despite a late comeback.
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Elizabeth Howell Wins Star Leadership Award in Clarke
Clarke County High School senior Elizabeth M. Howell won the Winchester Evening Star Leadership Award worth 1000 dollars to aid her college plans. She intends to study physical therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University after graduation and is the daughter of Robert E. and Dorothy P. Howell of Berryville. The award, begun in 1954 by Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr., honors leadership, character, and duty.
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Clarke County
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Dorothy P. Howell
Clarke County High School
Thomas T. Byrd
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