Weather roundup reports heavy rain across the East
The Nation's Weather notes heavy rain across much of the East with flash flood watches in five states New York Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Thunderstorms hit Cincinnati with hail while storms trek through Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia northern Florida and into the western Carolinas.
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Associated Press
Agnes
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Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Lower
Great Lakes
Gulf
Cleveland
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Carolinas
Flood Warning System Endures Agnes Strain Says Official
NOAA head Robert M. White told a House subcommittee that the flood-warning system responded promptly yet was stretched to the limits by storm Agnes. He praised the Harrisburg and Pittsburgh offices for accuracy and dedication as floods moved through Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, with warnings issued ahead of crest levels.
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Washington
Agnes
Washington, D.C
Robert M. White
White
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
House
Government Activities Subcommittee
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Boston
Pennsylvania
Simplicio
New Jersey
New York State
Virginia
James River
Richmond
Potomac
Weather Service
Harrisburg
Wilkes- Barre
Long
Pittsburgh
Wheeling Creek
W.va
Jack Brooks
D-Tex
R. D. Bailey Dam Speedup Urged
Logan County citizens group condemns delays in building the R. D. Bailey Dam at Justice urging immediate federal and state action. The resolution cites nine years of work and 37 percent completion with recurring floods causing substantial damages since 1957 along the Guyandotte River.
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Logan
W. Va
Logan County
Justice
Citizens For Environmental Quality
Guyandotte River
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
R. D. Bailey
Veep Nominee Thanks West Virginia Voters
Democratic vice presidential candidate Charles G. Hamilton thanks 147 985 West Virginians who voted for him in the May 9 primary. He says turnout shows voters want change and liberty and justice for all, including the underprivileged white, and pledges to continue the fight for Christian Americanism under God.
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Charleston
W. Va
Charles G. Hamilton
West
London First to Open Subway System in 19th Century
London pioneered urban rapid transit as the first city to operate a subway, while Cape Cod in Massachusetts stands out as the sole New England region designated a national seashore park.
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London
England
Cape Cod
Mass
New England
Early Indian Peace Medals Tied to Presidential Tokens
Long before the first official inaugural medal, the U S Mint struck Indian Peace Medals later called the Presidential Series. Early presidents presented these medals to Indian chiefs as friendship tokens.
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U.S
Public Notice Orders Publication Mercer County WV
Legal notice in Mercer County WV confirms two civil actions. Plaintiffs seek real estate sale and divorce relief. non residents must answer by specific dates. Clerk of the Intermediate Court of Mercer County issues the orders and directs service on the named defendants and their attorneys.
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Intermediate Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Richard McGuire
Edith Saunders McGuire
Lacy M. Saunders
Pauline Dye Saunders
Mary Katheleen Thompson
Robert T. Thompson
Grover Jones, Jr
Mercer Street
Princeton
C. McGuire
the Intermediate Court of
Carol A. Tranthum
William A. Tranthum
J. S. Redmond
Notice to Contractors West Virginia highway bids July 11 1972
Sealed proposals will be received by the West Virginia Department of Highways in Charleston until 10 A M EDST Tuesday July 11 1972 for Interstate 77 expressways portal and turbine buildings at East River Mountain Tunnel and 0 160 miles of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement plus 0 791 miles in Virginia. Proposal guaranty 2000 or 5 percent of bid. Minority business enterprises guaranteed full opportunity and no discrimination. Executive Secretary H Post.
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West Virginia Department of Highways
Charleston
West Virginia
Washington Street
Mercer County
Bland County
Virginia
East River Mountain Tunnel
H. Post
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