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Survivors of Buffalo Creek disaster live day by day
In Logan West Virginia survivors recall the 1972 Buffalo Creek flood and its lasting scars. Psychologist Dr. J S Church notes anniversary fears linger as families rebuild with Pittston Co settlements and state projects. Residents face loss of community and delayed improvements while coping with trauma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Sun
Buffalo Creek
Church
Logan- Mingo
Pittston Co
Ailene
Larry Peters
Lorado
Man
Pittston
Peters
Coal Company
Arnold & Porter
Washington, D.C
Arlene Peters
Moore
Arch A. Moore Jr
Bertz Adkins
Buffalo