Flood Waters Swamp Pierre as Missouri Crest Rises
The Missouri River flood inundates Pierre and Ft. Pierre as the crest nears 19 feet, with water rising to second floors. Authorities warn of dike breaches while the National Guard aids evacuations and volunteers sandbag critical facilities including the water plant and telephone building. Heavy damage hits farms across South Dakota and Nebraska.
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Pierre Tontor
Sioux City
National Guard
Towa
Nebraska
Missouri
Ft. Pierre
Dhea
Robert Newcomb
Steel wage increases and fringe benefits approved
The Wage Stabilization Board approved basic wage and fringe benefit increases amid a dispute scene. The President’s remarks on steel mills are criticized as framing the workers versus companies. The notice hints at continued discussion on page 34-A.
No Drought No Drought! Rain Today Revised Forecast
The Weatherman announced intermittent light rain today as a low pressure area about 200 miles off Santa Barbara moves northeast. Expect a high near 60 and a low around 53 with dry spells when not raining.
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United States Weather Bureau
Dieu
Santa Barbara
Bureau
Political Deal With CIO Charged
New York reports the steel industry charging President Truman backed a corrupt political deal and transgressed his oath by seizing the nation’s steel mills. Inland Steel president Randall said Murray knew in advance wage board rulings would push raises for CIO United Steel workers, while criticizing the industry’s proposed terms.
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CIO
New York
Steel Industry
Truman
Aarence TG
Randall
Inland Steel Co
Wage Stabilization Board
Phil Muray
Muray
United Stentworkers
Murray
Steelworkers Union
WSB
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Marty von Eschen
Minneahaha Creek
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