Ohio river floods Marietta main business district
Ohio river flood waters five feet deep engulfed Marietta OH and nearby towns. Crests threaten Huntington and Parkersburg areas as 300 families receive Red Cross relief and merchants move stock to safety. Floods disrupt Sistersville New Martinsville and Pt. Pleasant with several towns cut off.
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Marietts
Sistersville
Pt. Pleasant
Gallipolis
Cincinnati
Williamsport Blaze Finally Subdues After Flood Delays
Ay United Press reports a fire in Williamsport burned itself out after raging through two or three blocks of the Hast Third street bush ire district. Hunt apartment House was destroyed. Firefighters struggled due to Susquehanna river floodwaters and disrupted communications. Floodwaters receded in Lock Haven but food and water shortages remained.
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Susquehanna River
Williamsport
Explosion rocks diner in Clymer injures one
A blast at Tenpas Diner on East Main Street at about 10 15 p m Thursday damaged the diner and a nearby filling station, causing about nine thousand dollars in losses. One person was injured but not seriously. Mystery surrounds the cause as firefighters battle the blaze and investigate. Continued on page two.
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Clymer
Hundreds Missing In Wheeling Flood Island Rescue Effort
In Wheeling West Virginia authorities race to remove six residents from Hooded Wheeling Island as the Ohio River stays 14 feet above flood stage. The island, part of the city, houses about 10,000, with floodwaters sweeping across after the river receded slightly near noon.
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W. Va
Wheeling
Wheeling Island
Ohio
New York Man Wins Damage Verdict Over Corry Truck Crash
George Howell of New York City won a 1275.45 verdict against Warren Baking Company after a fatal April 26 1994 crash east of Corry involving Howell’s helper Christopher Bisler. The sealed verdict favored Mong the New York operator, while Howell’s attorney was A Y Rossiter of Erie. The accident occurred as Mong attempted to pass another truck driven by Howell.
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Warren Rating Company
Warren
Corry
Wrightsville
Howell
Christopher Bisler
New York
Werren
John R. Mong
Hitler
Corry ‘Hospital
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Erie
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Schoonmateer
Pittsburgh
Tax proposal targets foreign corporations and shareholders
Washington officials disclosed a tentative congressional agreement to tax foreign corporations and their shareholders, aiming to raise millions for federal revenue. The proposal marks a major shift in federal tax policy with broad implications for international business and compliance.
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United Press
Washington
Troopers Reinforce Wheeling After Flood Strife
Additional state troopers and 200 reserve officers arrived in Wheeling to restore order as guardsmen struggled to cope with the flood disaster. Aerial photos and reports indicate ongoing looting concerns and heightened security measures in the city.
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W. Ve2sar
Flood relief drive organized by veterans and groups
The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Boy and Girl Scouts and other groups joined the Corry Chapter of the Red Cross in flood relief efforts. They will collect clothing, bedding, food and money for Johnstown victims. The first load leaves Sunday. The Legion posts, VFW, and local shops will host drives at designated locations through Tuesday and Sunday’s bingo proceeds fund aid.
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Port
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T. F. Giblin
J. J. Haight
Toll Mounting at Johnstown Mass Effort in Aftermath
Firemen sprayed mud streets as 10000 WPA CCC workers and volunteers aided the search for debris in Johnstown Pennsylvania. The body of Edna Rae Wagner 22 was recovered among the wreckage marking the thirteenth casualty confirmed from the disaster. Mayor Shields warned the toll would rise further and sent a search to the Conemaugh River below town where power plants lie in hope of locating more bodies.
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Johnstown
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Edna Rae Wagner
Daniel Shields
Conemaugh River
Demilitarized Rhine Zone Spelled in Locarno Pact Plan
Paris reports outline a British White Paper plan on Rhineland demilitarization. It proposes a 20 kilometer border zone, international control, and potential joint actions by Britain France and Belgium if Germany breaches Locarno terms. The plan calls for Germany to accept a new Rhineland status and to face World Court arbitration for breaches.
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London
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Lee Varouilles
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France
Belgium
Kurtz Case Goods resumes regular work after roof collapse
Kurtz Case Goods announces continuation of operations at the plant after roof cave ins damaged two sections. Repairs are underway with production continuing in other areas, and both officials and workers anticipate a return to normal scheduling.
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Causiel
Atl
Hauptmann to Die March 31 in Lindbergh Baby Case
United Press reports Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s execution is set for 8 p.m. on March 31 in the Lindbergh baby case. The warden, Mark O. Kimberling, confirmed time and invited news correspondents and witnesses to attend.
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Renton
N. J
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Mark
Flood Waters Idle Pennsylvania Anthracite Mines
Flood waters in Pennsylvania's anthracite region halted operations as transportation links were washed out and water poured into mines across multiple districts, leaving coal production at a near standstill.
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United Press
Sorantion
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt delays vacation to mobilize disaster relief
President Roosevelt postponed his southern vacation for 24 hours to focus on mobilizing nationwide resources for flood devastated regions.
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United Press
Thousands Aid Hartford Flood Cleanup and Rescue
More than 250 WPA workers and street crews cleared curbs and sewer intakes in Dormtown to relieve flood risks after a heavy thaw. Hartford and surrounding areas faced five foot flooding on the Connecticut River with 200,000 residents affected. Coast guard cutters and 2,000 National Guardsmen aided in rescues and order as a temporary dike failed, suspending operations at nearby plants and communities.
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Colt Patent
175 Dead as Flood Worsens Across 14 States
United Press reports a rising flood toll of 175 across 14 eastern states as waters from the Connecticut and Ohio rivers surge. The Red Cross in Washington handles aid for about 275000 homeless, with property damage feared above 200 million dollars. Fate of many on an island at Wheeling and in central Pennsylvania remains unknown.
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Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Red Cross
Washington
Army Bombers Deliver Supplies to Renovo in Emergency
Wood clothing and medical supplies for Renovo victims were flown from Aberdeen by seven Army bombers. Red Cross units coordinate relief from Harrisburg as landslides block roads and WPA trucks from Phillipsburg fail to reach the stricken borough. Navy Yard crews divert to aid, with transfer to trucks planned at Bat Haven if needed. Severe flood conditions reported at Williamsport prompt emergency communication to Governor Earle and Insurance Commissioner Hunt.
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Contagious Disease Strikes Post-Deluge Pennsylvania Cities
Relief workers report mounting deaths and property damage as flood ravaged towns Milton Williamsport Sunbury Lock Haven and Wilkes Barre struggle with contagious disease. Pittsburgh area faces water threats while Johnstown seeks gas gangrene vaccine. State Health Department says germs enter wounds from flood debris. Vaccine for 1000 people dispatched from Philadelphia by air.
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Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna River
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Philadelphia
Burns and Beach to Address Dems Monday
Burns and Beach will address the Corry District Democratic Booster Club at the Municipal building at 8 o clock Monday evening. Owen M. Burns, Erie attorney, and Alwin Beach, Union City attorney and state assembly candidate, will be the principal speakers. The group formed this week saw 221 members enroll at its first meeting and expects a large turnout for the upcoming session.
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Corry
New England Flood Worsened by Fresh Rains
United Press reports new rains added to the flood horror in New England. Six major rivers reached historic flood levels, devastating over twenty towns and cities. At least 25 dead with fears of higher toll as isolated communities loom uncertain. Springfield, Massachusetts, lost power as floods crippled the United Electric Light Company plant and generators.
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New Hampshire
Maine
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Penobscot
Amiroscoggin
Kennebec
Saco
Springfield
Mass
United Electric Light Company
Thousands Are Homeless After Devastating Flood Toll
The March flood left thousands homeless and many missing after a collapsed embankment swept away pedestrians, including George Wagner, 37. Six people remain unaccounted for since Wednesday night, with disease fears rising as scarlet fever and measles spread among refugee families moved to safety. The Sunbury Item editor Harry Haddon noted communication had been cut for 86 hours.
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Harry H. Haddon
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Sunbury Flood Report From United Press Covers Bus. District
United Press reported from Philadelphia that Sunbury faces severe flooding with four to six feet of water in streets. Hospitals mobilized as doctors and nurses aid victims. Gas plant submerged, few services operate, airport closed, heat unavailable, water deemed safe though marooned residents remain inside.
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