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Levee Breaks Threaten Calhoun County Hardin Town
Star photographer Mary Compton records relief work in Hardin Illinois as Bloom Township declares adoption of flood relief for Calhoun County. Photos show rescues of residents, sandbagging efforts, and bank workers protecting computer equipment amid the high water from the Illinois River break.
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Mary Compton
Hardin
Ill
Bloom Township
Calhoun County
Illinois
Mississippi
Kenny Roth
Rich Meseke
Sherman Herter
Candy Ewen
Betty Herter
Doris Sprong
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