Hurricane Carla shown as warning system evolves into 1900s
The article recalls early 20th century weather work by Isaac Cline and others in Galveston and links past hurricane practices to Carla. It notes limited instruments, reliance on tides and cloud colors, and evacuations as a city braces for a major storm.Warnings, civil defense plans, and police responses are described.
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Water Still Six Feet Deep Freeport Residents Not To Return Yet
Freeport Texas city manager Bilk Blackwell warned residents to stay away until notified to return as flooding from Carla left water up to six feet, no drinking water, electricity, gas or sewage facilities, and guards patrolling for looting. Thousands evacuated. few homes undamaged in Surfside. damage cost in the millions.
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Three Days Of Winds Five Killed In Louisiana Tornadoes
In Louisiana three days of hurricane Carla spawned tornadoes killed at least five people and left others missing with heavy property damage. The storms struck Kaplan Indian Village St. Joe Plaisance and damaged the Hodge Jonesboro area where four died and about 30 were injured. Damages statewide neared two million dollars as guards and deputies searched ruins. witnesses described homes and stores torn apart with victims including a four week old girl and several local residents.
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Navy Warships En Route To Aid Texas Coast Area
Navy warships head for Texas coast on a peacetime mercy mission with doctors nurses and helicopters. Task Force 135 led by Rear Adm Brush aims to reach Hurricane Carla ravaged areas by Thursday dawn. Carriers Shangri La and Antietam will carry 50 doctors four nurses 40 helicopters and emergency supplies.
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Texas Baptists Designate Funds To Carla Victims
Texas Baptists allocate 825000 from contingency fund to hurricane Carla victims and urge a 25000 church relief offering next Sunday. Executive Board unanimously approves plan while requesting food clothing and usable materials and preserving state missions gift allocations amid a 5 percent budget cut and other adjustments.
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