Flood Threat In Indianapolis As White River Rises Rapidly
North Indianapolis faces rising White River with waters climbing two inches per hour and threatening summer resorts and residential districts. Two families were rescued from Mars Hill as Big Eagle Creek overran banks and West New York Street Bridge rocked on its foundations, with flood level expected later today.
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Severe Cold Wave Hits Indiana With Flooding Across State
An intense cold snap arrives by Wednesday as temperatures plunge near zero and rain turns to snow. White River floods swallow streets and cottages. several schools close and roads are blocked across southern Indiana. Major relief aid planned as inundation expands toward Vincennes and surrounding counties.
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Gas Company to Elect Directors and Officers
The Citizens Gas Company will meet Wednesday at the Columbia Club to elect officers of the board. Present officers are expected to be re elected: John R. Welch president Clarence L. Kirk vice president G A Efroymson treasurer F R Rastenberg secretary. Henry Kahn was elected vice chairman of the gas trustees, succeeding the late Lucius B. Swift. Thomas L. Sullivan Sr. is president. All directors were reelected.
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Congress Tackles Mammoth Prohibition Program in Early Action
The report highlights rapid congressional activity on a sweeping prohibition initiative. It notes broader national policy debates and anticipates further details on enforcement and funding as lawmakers press ahead with the measure.
Flood Evacuations In Vincennes As Wabash Flood Grows
Airborne photos show families forced from homes in Vincennes Indiana as the Wabash River floods. Neighbors and deputies aid to rescuers towing a man and child to safety and bringing others ashore. Sandbag levees line the George Rogers Clark Memorial boulevard.
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Wabash Flood Threat Prompts Knox County Evacuations
Knox county residents urged to seek higher ground as the Wabash river is forecast to reach 26 feet by Wednesday. Mayor J. W. Kimmell appeals for Red Cross aid while Vincennes braces for extensive flood damage and a possible 1913-scale disaster.
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Lull in Meningitis Reports In Carroll County
No new meningitis cases or deaths were reported in the last 24 hours as Dr. Herman G. Morgan, city health commissioner, prepares to address the Sherman-Emerson Civic League on the disease. The death of 13 year old Jean Hamilton of West Delphi is the first in Carroll county, and West Delphi school remains closed indefinitely.
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Auto Crash Fatal in Gary Ind Field
Auto collision on the Industrial highway east of Gary, Indiana, killed Leslie Morgan, 30, of Gagliard. The crash occurred January 14 and involved a single vehicle with Morgan pronounced dead at the scene.
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