Flood's Death Toll At 67 In Buffalo Creek Disaster
The 67 killed and 4,000 left homeless as 16 coal camps shattered by a dam break in Buffalo Creek. Relief agencies move to provide emergency housing, with the Federal Housing Administration already taking applications. National Guardsmen sift debris for bodies and survivors as public health teams administer typhoid vaccinations at Red Cross centers. Officials say Lundale was hardest hit with 1,000 residents erased. Lorado survivors numbered 158.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Lundale
Walter Garrett
Lorado
National ‘Guard
Buffalo Mining Co
Red Cross
Moore calls coal firm statement irresponsibl e over Buffalo Creek flood
Gov Arch Moore Jr denounces a Buffalo Mining Co official remark about releasing sediment to ease dam pressure as irresponsible. He cites no formal request while noting a 1971 directive to reduce clear water and decanter clarified water. A Pittston Co official disclaims Buffalo Mining. The department notes trout were stocked in Buffalo Creek in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Arch Moore Jr
Logan County
Ben Tucor
Buffalo Mining Co
Buffalo Creek
Moore
Tudor
Pittston Co
Buffalo Mining
Pittston
State Department of Natural Resources
Dayton Man Drowns While Visiting Kauai Island
Edward Finkbanner age 67 from Dayton Ohio drowned while visiting Kauai Island last weekend authorities reported the death occurred at a beach or water area on Kauai with no further details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lihue
Woman Loses A Year In Two Traffic Accidents
Mrs. Mary Jo Reedy of Franklin, 35, involved in two crashes this year. A Jan 15 collision blinded by sun damaged her car and Clare Easton’s car, with $860 in damage. the truck driver was fined. A Feb 16 collision on Nelbar Street caused minor injuries and about $200 damage to Reedy’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Reedy
Skylark Circle
Franklin
Clare Easton
Croydon Lane
Nelbar Street
Reedy
Reely
Term Papers Being Sold At Ohio State
Ohio State University may pursue legal action to stop the sale of term papers to students for 2.50 to 6 per page. Advertisements appear in campus newspapers by two local firms and a Youngstown company. The university has asked its attorney if action is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University
Youngstown
TV Blamed In $15,000 House Fire
A faulty television caused a fire at the home of John McClanahan at 1204 Donna Marie Drive, east of Millville, with an estimated damage of 15000 dollars. Mrs. McClanahan woke to a blaze in the family room as TV set burned. John Spath aided with an extinguisher but flames spread to a garage. Millville and Venice fire units responded and the occupant was treated for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
John McClanahan
Donna Marie Drive
Millville
Larry Huffman
McClanahan
John Spath
Spath
Venice
Ishoek
42 Class To Plan Reunion
Members of the 1942 Middletown High School graduating class plan a 30th anniversary reunion. A planning meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Sports Bowl with Frances Conrad reachable at 425 3693 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
Sports Bowl
Frances Conrad
Rezoning Okayed for Mobile Home Sales Site in Hamilton
Butler County commissioners approved rezoning about five acres on Ohio 4 just north of Ohio 747 from agricultural to business to permit a mobile home sales agency. Steve Lewis of Fairfield requested the change after a public hearing last week. West Side Motors of Hamilton was the apparent low bidder at 3723 dollars for a new police cruiser. three bids total were sent to Sheriff Harold J. Carpenter for evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Ohio 4
Ohio
Steve Lewis
Fairfield
West Side Motors
Butler County Police
Harold J. Carpenter
Bobcats Welcome Two New Members to Pack 9
Cub Scout Pack 9 of Excello held a Blue and Gold Banquet at Amanda Elementary School last night. Randy Williams and Ronnie Brewer joined as new bobcats while 160 attendees celebrated with patches, awards, and Webelos recognitions for Robin Arnette Craig Farrish James Neely Jr. Steve Garrritson Jeff Meadows Allen Raymond Smith Steve Risiner Jim Robinson Erik Salyer Perry Handschuh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excello
Amanda Elementary
Randy Williams
Ronnie Brewer
Ted Homsher
Scott Colvin
Tim Croucher
Scott Dellmore
Mike Morman
Jim Kennedy
Danny Smith
Mike Lovely
Webelos
Robin Arnette
Craig Farrish
James Neely Jr
Steve Garrritson
Jeff Meadows
Allen
Raymond Smith
Steve Risiner
Jim Robinson
Erik Salyer
Perry Handschuh
Senate wrestles over busing as civil rights foes push reversal
The Senate, divided over desegregation methods, plans multiple votes to settle the antibusing rider fight. Supporters seek to undo a provision curbing federal court power on desegregation orders while evaluating a Mansfield Scott compromise. House Judiciary Panel also weighs a constitutional antibusing amendment headed by Rep. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Robert Griffin
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Griffin
Scott Mansfield
House
Judiciary
Carlisle Council Tables Motion to Abolish Cop Post
Carlisle village council via 4 to 3 vote tabled a plan for 90 days to abolish the assistant police chief post. Mayor Stebleton broke a tie. opposing were Shotwell Eldridge Edwards. Maintenance issue: using own equipment was ruled illegal for lack of two thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cop
Carlisle
Jack Shotwell
Lucille Back
Shotwell
Clifford Tuck
Tuck
Siximan
Clyde Eldridge
John Edwards
Roger Stebelton
Eldridge
Edwards
Black
Richard Nicholas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Man, W.va
Appalachian
Buffalo Creek Hollow
Hawaii
John
John Wayne
Dayton Mall
Cinema
Garver
Ohio State
the Franklin
Middletown
Main Strnklin
Ima
Needle Park
Bobcats
Lester
Georgia
Lester Maddox
Maddox
The
Georgia Sea
Rep
Fletcher Thompson
R-Ga
Thompson
U.S
Union Senitary
Great Goas ‘Savings
Double
Bob
Beer Depot
Eagles Corner
Krogers
S. Main ST
Reawco Theators
VATA
Elizabeth Taylor
Michael Caine
Y & Zee
Ally
Bermuda
Alfys Restaurant
Shopping Plaza
Bretel
Grand Ave
Alfy
Katie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!