Ohio River flood recedes after Toll of the Disaster grows
The Ohio River is expected to fall below 52 feet in Cincinnati next Thursday after a week of devastation that left thousands homeless and at least one dead. The river peaked at 65.1 feet in Cincinnati and was 62 feet Friday night. Authorities estimate $50 million in damage while about 70, six hundred people in Greater Cincinnati remain in shelters. Several towns such as New Richmond Lucasville Portmouth and Manchester remain flooded with cleanup underway. Upstream areas like Marietta and Pomeroy also recede gradually as crews work to restore normal traffic and reopen roads. The hardest hit Athens in the Hocking River valley reports residential areas drying as pumps remove water and debris.
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Ohio Pledged Speedup In Flood Control
President Johnson promised faster federal flood control work in Ohio after a flood disaster. Governor Rhodes said the pledge came during an aerial tour of the Ohio River area with officials from the Corps of Engineers Red Cross Small Business Administration and Bureau of Public Roads. The party inspected Marietta Ripley New Richmond Cincinnati and Athens amid the flood devastation.
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Ohio River flood relief move speeds aid
President Johnson announced rapid federal aid after aerial survey of Ohio River flood areas. He cited 110,000 affected and $50 million plus in damages across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia with several towns evacuated and cities constructing flood walls. Governors and engineers outlined works including Hocking River valley land purchase and other Ohio river basin projects to accelerate flood control and multipurpose dams.
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Ruby Jury to Decide Fate in Dallas Murder Trial
The jury weighing Jack Ruby's fate recessed late and could return a verdict today or Sunday. Prosecution sought the death penalty, while defense urged psychiatric care or confinement, arguing Ruby is a gravely ill man.
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Canadian Revenue Minister Garland Dies on Train
Ottawa AP report says John R Garland, Canada's national revenue minister and a young cabinet member under Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, died aboard a train from an apparent heart attack. Garland, 46, stood 6 foot 2 and weighed over 300 pounds.
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Bombs in Colombia Fail to Kill Any People
In Bogota and other cities in Colombia bombs exploded Friday night causing little damage. No fatalities were reported. Police said the devices appeared to be noisemakers intended to draw attention ahead of congressional elections.
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Baker Quiz Kept Alive In Senate
In Washington AP Republicans revive interest in the Bobby Baker probe. A sworn ant statement claims a name on Baker tax returns was forged. The Senate Rules Committee weighs ending hearings with a report. Witnesses GOPers want questioned include Walter Jenkins and Matthew McCloskey.
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Nine-car SR 70 pileup leaves two dead in fog
ZANESVILLE, Ohio AP report says a nine vehicle crash on foggy Interstate 70, including a tractor trailer, claimed a second life. Margie Boring 28 of New Lexington died at Columbus University Hospital from injuries. Her fellow passenger Mrs. Herbert Thompson 39 died at the scene.
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Cyprus Eases Tense Cyprus Crisis With UN Peace Move
The United Nations Security Council urged restraint and set a plan for a 7,000 member peace keeping force on Cyprus after Turkey threatened intervention. Canada Ireland and Sweden promised troops while Ottawa disclosed a Canadian diplomatic push influenced Turkey. Turkey welcomed UN troops and offered financial support as Greek Cypriots relaxed amid the crisis. Reports said shots were heard near Nicosia and a Turkish driver’s body was found, with border sentries relaxed and troops on alert.
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Grandson Honored Moments Before Air Crash
In Oakman Alabama Mr and Mrs John Holley recalled watching their grandson fly over the house as an Air Force 137 jet trainer crashed nearby killing 2nd Lt Thomas Pierson aged 22. The accident occurred Friday.
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John Holley
Thomas ©. Pierson
New Volcano Erupting In Aleutians
ANCHORAGE Alaska AP a major new volcanic eruption was reported on Unimak Island in the Aleutians a lava flow and debris were seen about five miles east of Westdahl peak on Pogroma Volcano at the near end of Unimak The new crater lies about 1500 feet in altitude and is separate from earlier eruptions that shook Scotch Cap lighthouse station
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Magellan Rounds World Tour Compared to Golf Distances
The note jests at Magellan's around the world voyage and compares it to golf distances. It humorously implies in a playful way that long trips resemble long golf strokes as a metaphor.
Mark Clark to quit Citadel presidency
Gen. Mark W. Clark 68 announced he will retire as president of The Citadel at an early date, no later than June 30, 1955. He cited rest and recreation and his wife’s poor health, and said the Clarks will live in Charleston after retirement.
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Mark W. Clark
Citadel
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Italy
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Tight Security For De Gaulle Welcome In Mexico City
Mexico City prepares for the arrival of French President Charles de Gaulle with posters of the leader, French music on air, government helicopters, and unprecedented security. Officials say the welcome rivals any prior foreign head of state visit, even Kennedy in 1962.
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