Floods devastate Pittsburgh as waters recede
United Press reports widespread damage across downtown Pittsburgh as the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers fall from record levels. The Lower Triangle suffers heavy destruction with office furnishings afloat, water reaching Duquesne Way and Liberty Avenue while city residents aid suburbs and await aid deliveries. At least 70 parking lots remained submerged and transport like trolley cars was disrupted.
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Governor Earle Fliers Over Flooded Area
Gov Earle flies over the flooded Susquehanna river valley on an inspection tour at noon. Rescue crews report saving 209 children from a school amid the high water and swift currents in Newland North Carolina as the region reels from the flood impact.
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Red Cross Seeks 500 Dollar City Appeal
Corry's Red Cross chapter answered a national flood relief appeal to raise 500 dollars for the city quota. It listed 86,000 homeless families in eastern states and urged subscriptions through local outlets. Contributions may be left at the Journal office or sent to Mrs Houghton or others. Republican Women’s Council led with a 5 dollar donation.
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Probe link between AT&T and gambling probe
Washington May 1 Communication Commissioner Paul Wallace called on the FBI and Department of Justice to investigate what he termed a link between the American Telephone and Telegraph and horse race gambling interests. He cited a $84 000 a month stream from horse racing News services for teletype machines in pools and bookmaking dens in hundreds of cities. He said he had no authority to compel DOJ action but requested investigation.
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McKees Rocks Is Isolated By Ohio River Floods
Pittsburg dispatch reports McKees Rocks about 14 miles from downtown Pittsburgh was cut off as Ohio River floodwaters rose from Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. Hundreds of families evacuated as the town of 18 000 faced rising waters and isolation.
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Twenty Dead as Wheeling Flood Rises Across West Virginia
The Ohio River surged past 92.8 feet, flooding Wheeling, Wheeling Island and several West Virginia towns, with at least 20 fatalities. Rescue workers evacuated marooned residents as floodwaters continued rising, while Pittsburgh and Huntington also faced flood impacts and more communities awaited word.
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Italy to end hostilities with Ethiopia now bargaining
Italy ready to cease hostilities with Ethiopia as sanctions are lifted the League of Nations officials announced tonight in London.
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Dam Collapse Sparks Flood Fears in New England
A large dam in the Blackstone river system near Uxbridge collapsed at 10 10 am today, unleashing a 15 foot wall of water through the Blackstone valley. Residents fled as damage to nearby towns mounted, with Worcester and Providence area holdings affected.
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Company A Heads to Flood Area for Patrol Duty
Thirty six members of Company A led by Gapl W Stuart Houghton depart by bus at 3 75 this morning to patrol the Jotnstown flood district. Call mobilizing is complete with company officers on duty. A special fire alarm call assisted in stabilization before midnight. Carry guardmen moved via Pittaminil Gran Viley Titusville and nearby towns.
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League brands Hitler regime pact violator
The League of Nations council approved a Franco Belgian resolution declaring Germany a violator of the Versailles and Locarno treaties. Germany defended its Rhineland occupation before the council with Joachim von Ribbentrop, Hitler's foreign affairs adviser, urging peace for Europe as the council adjourned until September.
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State Capital Flooded Heavy Tolls Feared
Harrisburg March 19 Flood records dating to 1846 were shattered by the Susquehanna as it doubled flood stage in many points. The river stood at 21 feet and rising, trapping workers and marooning families. Rescue crews labored amid lacking boats and power outages, with trains halted and industrial operations disrupted. Continued on Page Three.
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Isolated Wattsburg Bin by Heavy Snowfall
Wattsburg and surrounding Wattsbug district sit cut off after a heavy snowstorm buried the area under about four feet of snow this week. Snow plows struggle along the Union City Wattsburg road as crews race to reach the stranded community, with telephone service the only link to the outside world. Rural residents report being snowbound for days while pay news is delivered by radio.
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Toll of Dead Mounts Roosevelts Appeal for Relief Funds
Floods sweep 14 states from Maine to Virginia with 100 dead and 210,000 homeless. President Roosevelt calls for $3,000,000 in Red Cross relief as the Potomac swells and Washington braces for further disaster. Federal offices move to safeguard monuments and capital buildings as dikes fall and workers rush to protect shelter and files.
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National Guardsmen aid flood relief in Johnstown Pa
Johnstown Pennsylvania faces devastation as a massive flood aftermath sees over 2,000 National Guardsmen patrolling mud filled streets. Volunteers and Civilian Conservation Corps crews work to clear debris while Red Cross stations open to aid hundreds of homeless residents. State police and Adams estimate death toll likely above twenty as relief centers coordinate efforts.
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Ten Dead At Lock Haven Flood Rising Threat
United Press reports Lock Haven Pennsylvania faces rising floodwaters after heavy rain. Ten people are dead, martial law considered as water surpasses eight feet in some areas. Rescuers use boats to evacuate from schools, college, church and factory districts while physicians treat victims at the hospital. Sunbury suffers major inundation with widespread evacuations and property loss, no deaths reported in that city.
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Flood Strands Sunsbury as Roads and Rails Fail
Heavy loss and urgent relief efforts as youths from COC camps assisted Red Cross workers in evacuating families. Sunsbury remained isolated except for telephones, with roads submerged and trains blocked. A mob attempted to defend the dike but the flood overran defenses.
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