Mississippi Governor Assesses Storm Damage
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JACKSON, Miss. — Recent torrential rains and a tornado that killed seven people over the weekend caused damage estimated at $28.5 million, Gov. Bill Allain said Tuesday.
Allain asked President Reagan to declare a disaster for Jones County, where the tornado on Saturday cut a path of destruction 20 miles long. About 700 people were left homeless, Allain’s office reported after completing a survey of the area.
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