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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1955
Page
7
The Gross National Product rose to new highs in 1955 after the mild 1954 recession. Economists project GNP could reach around 400 billion dollars in 1956 with some forecasts at 410 billion. The note reflects widespread optimism about continued growth.
AP reporter John Mayer describes rapid Yuba City flood when the levee broke near Marysville California. He notes cars fleeing in long lines, some trapped, crews rushing to aid with boats helicopters and Army ducks, and widespread damage yet relief as waters receded. He recalls a burning house and limited drinking water while many communities depend on buses for transport nationwide.
In Gaylord Michigan a 36 year old mother Mrs Gladys Soaper and her five children Elaine 13 Marilyn 12 Spat 10 Owen 3 and Dale perished in a flash fire that destroyed their farm house on U S 27 six miles north of Gaylord. Warren Soaper the husband and sole survivor told state police he awoke to smoke around 3 am and tried to rescue his family before being driven out by flames.
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