Ohio flood crests near 59 feet as Ohio River valley floods
Floods grip the Ohio valley from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati isolating towns and displacing thousands. Marietta declares a state of emergency as water rises toward a Cincinnati crest of 58 or 59 feet, far below 1937 records. Rural areas flood nearly a third of southern Ohio with towns like Athens and Logan isolated.
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Ohio River Cities In State Prepare For Major Flood
In PARKERSBURG April 20 sixty five families were evacuated from their homes as the Ohio River rose rapidly. Red Cross American Legion and state workers moved emergency food to evacuees at St Joseph hospital building. The river reached 40.5 feet and was crest predictions ranged to 45 feet by tomorrow. Water flooded hospital basements and prompted pumps to be used. Merchants removed goods from first floors in Point Pleasant and New Martinsville while Kanawha rose and forecasts warned of a major flood across 250 miles from Chester to Kenova. Authorities shifted planes and prepared for higher ground as crests were forecast for Wheeling Parkersburg Point Pleasant and surrounding towns.
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AFL Leader Green Demands Norton Bill Support Across States
William Green president of the AFL urged backing for the Norton bill amending the Wagner act and warned lawmakers against opposition. He framed it as a test of representatives loyalty to labor and urged voting for labor friendly candidates regardless of party as the Southwestern conference aims to add 200000 AFL members across five states. He stressed the bill grants workers choice between industrial and craft unions and dismissed claims it is a craft unit measure.
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City Gains Lead as West Virginia Booms
Charleston's rise in business and housing is confirmed by labor and chamber data. Construction of 1,493 of 3,097 new units in five cities came in Charleston, while postal receipts sales tax revenue and bank activity climbed from 1935 to 1939, with deposits reaching a record March figure and a six year gain of 16.6 million.
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Washington
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Huntsington
Parkersburg
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Kanawha County
Kanawha River Flood Under Threshold as Alerts Ease
Local residents saw Kanawha River level stay below flood stage at around 16 feet while Elk near Fayette Street bridge reached 22 and a half feet. No rescue calls were logged as Marmet locktenders reported a standstill river at Kanawha Falls and later drainage improved. Troopers reported the Sissonville road clearing of water and temperatures in the 30s with light rain.
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Train Wreck Near Little Falls Claims 26 Dead
Rescue teams continue at the Lake Shore Limited wreck site near Little Falls New York seeking additional victims after a rear track derailment at a sharp curve. About 300 passengers were aboard the 59 mph train when it plunged into a stone embankment, with 24 identified and two more unaccounted for as searches proceed at night.
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Ex Local Man among those killed in Little Falls wreck
A. M. Greaves-Walker of Toledo, formerly with Libby Owens Ford Glass, who studied company methods at Ohio State University and worked as a ceramic engineer in Toledo, is identified as one of the victims in yesterday’s Little Falls train disaster.
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President of Equitable Life Says He Fears No Inflation
Thomas I. Parkinson, president of Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U S and trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation, addressed West Virginia life underwriters and guests at the association's concluding session in the Daniel Boone hotel. He stated that even in a low mood he had no fear of inflation and that his view remains unchanged.
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Rising Waters Threaten Major Routes Out Of Charleston
Rising rivers and continuous rain disrupted travel across the state with Kanawha at a half foot per hour threatening U S 60 21 near Reed under pass and U S 119 near Marmet to close while a flood on Powataligo closed U S 21 at Sissonville and state route 14 was covered by Little Kanawha between Elizabeth and Mineral Wells.
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Neely Lewis feud dominates West Virginia primary
Gov. Homer A. Holt blasted U. S. Sen. M. M. Neely as taking orders from CIO leader John L. Lewis and accused Neely of being the liberal candidate chosen by Lewis. Holt framed the May 14 Democratic primary as a choice between democracy and dictatorship and urged West Virginia to resist Lewis influence.
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Nazis Promise Arms to Romania Amid War Tension
Bucharest on April 20 reports Germany pledging to ship large munitions and fighters to Romania in exchange for minor concessions. King Carol’s aides seek to stall larger demands while arming the army, with contracts tied to Skoda Munitions and a 100 MEs pledge.
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Roosevelt urges liberal ticket as Republicans warned
President Roosevelt urged Young Democrats to back liberal candidates and criticized Republicans for scaring the country into war. He framed the 1932 and 1936 campaigns as a precedent for this year and urged a forward looking platform without naming individuals. He said the nation keeps out of Europe and Asia wars with a cool head and steady hand.
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Stolen Trucks Fuel German Norway Invasion
Washington reports Germany used 400 stolen American trucks valued at 350000 dollars to motorize its rapid occupation of southern Norway on the first day of the invasion. Diplomats say the revelation solves how German forces quickly moved troops, with details leading to Page 4.
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Duce Sees Ultimate Victory For Germany
Mussolini sent Hitler a birthday message expressing confidence that the German people will victoriously stand the test. Hitler replied with thanks and unshakable belief that the German and Italian people will win their vital rights.
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British Troops Enter Norwegian Front Near Oslo
British forces reportedly appeared on the Hamar Elverum front 70 miles north of Oslo, fighting alongside Norwegian allies. The move, executed by air and rail, blocked German reinforcements and led to the capture of about 50 German paratroopers at Dombaas. Norwegian forces continued strong resistance as operations unfolded across Trondheim region and Namsos corridor.
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