Flood Thwarts Camp Near Philadelphia as Toll Grows
Severe flooding from Hurricane Diane sweeps eastern Pennsylvania toward Philadelphia. At least 35 people are dead with many missing. A state of emergency is in effect as Delaware River crest threatens more damage. Camp David at Andoming near Stroudsburg is submerged, trapping residents and especially children.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Delaware River
David
Andoming
Stroudsburg
Broadhead Creek
United Press
Scranton
Lackawanna River
Diane
Local Praying Mantis Brought To News Office
An extra large praying mantis was found by Mrs. Margaret Krisik of 611 East Reynolds Street and brought to The News by Mrs. John Miller of 6109 East Reynolds Street The insect was seen on the Krisik window sill Predictions warn of a blazing hot weekend with highs near 95 Saturday and 98 Sunday Hurricane Diane failed to cool the area Apple harvest and cider questions arise as local growers expect good yields Licenses plates trend shows initials allowed in other states a Connecticut plate with JLMD indicates a doctor No left turns continue on East Washington Street prompting warnings about near misses Pedestrians note lingering hazards and many toys left on sidewalks as families walk after dark
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Margaret Krisiik
East Reynolds Street
John Miller
East Reynol Street
Krisik
Diane
States
Ohio
Connecticut
Daily Weather Report Sunny hot and humid weekend forecast
Sunny hot and humid today and Sunday with highs of 92 to 98. Fair warm night with low 65 to 70. US weather stats show 24 hours ending 7 am with max 90 min 61 and no precipitation. river at 5.5 feet. A year ago max 85 min 63 and traces of precipitation.
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United States
Lewis Wins $2 Increase For Soft Coal Miners
John L. Lewis secured a two dollar per day pay hike for soft coal miners in a secret agreement with major northern producers. The deal, reached with the Bituminous Coal Operators Assn, covers captive mines owned by steel companies and could lead to a similar demand with the Southern Coal Operators Assn. Officials declined to comment.
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Maureen Gothlin
United Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Assn
Southern
Rioters Repelled With Tear Gas At U S Air Base
American military police used tear gas to break up a mob of about 300 Korean demonstrators attacking U S Air Force workers at the Kunsan 5th Air Force Base. The clashes followed a warning from President Rhee urging restraint and investigations into subversive elements after several days of rioting injuring about 60 American soldiers.
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Seoul
Korea
U P
U.S. Air Force
5Th Air Force
Kunsan
Neutral Nations
South Korea
Kangnung
Songman Rhee
Cutch
Rhee
Republic of Korea
Captain Sticks To Injured Ship In Atlantic Gale
WICK Scotland UP A tough British sea captain stays on the bridge of the damaged freighter Argobeam to keep it afloat until salvage tugs reach from the port. Capt George Watson 46 remains with the ship as waves roll over the deck while Chief Officer Kenneth Seamen of London and a 32 man crew abandon after an engine room fire.
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Wick
Scotland
Atlantic
Kurt Carlsen
Flying Enterprise
George Watson
Argobeam
Kenneth Seamen
London
Rural School Calendar Out for 1955 56 in Lawrence County
County Superintendent R F Conway announces the proposed 1955 56 school calendar. Opening dates vary with many schools starting Sept 6 or 7 and ending June 5 after shortening Easter break. Notable dates include Teachers Institute Sept 1 2 Veterans Day Nov 11 Thanksgiving break Nov 24 25 Christmas New Year break Dec 23 Jan 3 Easter break Mar 29 Apr 2 Memorial Day May 30.
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Lawrence County Board of School Directors
R. F. Conway
Teachers Institute
Man Stricken In Automobile In Butler County Engineer Samuel Thompson Dies
Samuel E. Thompson 61 of R D 4 Butler County, a Pennsylvania railroad engineer, died after a sudden coronary attack when his car left the road and plunged down an embankment on Route 37044 near East Brook. His son Kenneth, injured, survived with wife Ruth D. Thompson and other relatives. Funeral services are slated for Monday at 2 p m at Cunningham Funeral Home with Rev J Earl Hughes officiating.
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Samuel E. Thompson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Charles FE. Allen
Thompson
Scott Township
Fast Brook
Kenneth
Thomas E. Adamczyk
Harlansburg
East Brook
Butler County
John Thompson
Ruth D. Rinker Thompson
Frank Rinker
Butler
Paul Eugene Thompson
Park Thompson
Cunningham
E. Washington St
Chestnut
J. Earl Hughes
Oak Park
Area Firemen Display Trucks At Pulaski Parade
Firemen from multiple counties gathered in Pulaski for the fifth annual parade drawing a record crowd. Forty seven units competed with Mineral Ridge Ohio earning best pumper, Neshannock township oldest truck, Burghill Ohio longest distance, Fredonia Polka Dots best marching unit, Clarksville Clarkettes second drill team, Brookfield best marching unit, and Rocky Grove Pa band named best in the pageant.
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Pulaski
North County
Mineral Ridge
Ohio
Stoneboro
Neshannock Township
Burghill
Fredonia
Polka Dots
Clarksville Clarkettes
Clarksville
Brookfield
Rocky Grove
Gallagher Sentenced to Life In Korean Prison Murder
New York based report states Sergeant James G. Gallagher received life at hard labor from a military court martial for the unpremeditated murder of two fellow prisoners of the Reds in Korea.
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New York
INS
James G. Gallagher
Reds
Korea
County Farm Show Opens Tuesday Three Day Event Near New Castle
Lawrence County Farm Show begins Tuesday at the J. R. Rick farm two miles east of New Castle on Harlansburg Rd. Exhibits cover livestock farm products foods clothing and equipment over three days with daytime displays for residents and a 4 H home economics roundup and style show Tuesday. A horse show with 12 classes starts Tuesday at 7 30 p m and a tractor driving contest for boys is slated for 1 30 p m.
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Lawrence County
J. R. Rick
New Castle
Harlansburg
Lawrence County Saddle Club
Open Rebellion Threatens Casablanca Amid Riots
Casablanca reports rising tension as open rebellion against France looms. French paratroops and Foreign Legion prepare to quell insurrection amid the second anniversary of Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef’s ouster. Riots since Wednesday have killed 23.
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France
Sultan ‘Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef
Gilbert Grandval
Paris
U.S
Edgar Faure
Morocco
Nice
California
Ben Youssef
Madagascar
Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa
Old Pasha
Marrakech
Billy Sunday life to be filmed by charity backed project
Widow Mrs William A Sunday 86 releases motion picture rights to The Billy Sunday Story after years of refusals. Proceeds go to her favored charities. Rev Lee Thomas will head a Billy Sunday Memorial to oversee the film program and Great Commission Films of Hollywood will produce the picture. Sunday died November 6 1935 and was born on a farm near Ames Iowa.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Ins
Billy Sunday
William A. Sunday
Great Commission Films
Hollywood Religious Picture
Ames Ia
Camp David Summer Camp Reported Flooded With Missing People
Pennsylvania state police reached a private summer camp in the Pocono Mountains where 40 people were reported missing and the facility was found underwater. Camp David near Stroudsburg is run by Rev. Leon David of Manuel New Jersey. State police cautioned the 40 drownings rumor and noted 18 to 30 persons were in the area with possible evacuation.
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Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
Pocono Mountains
Camp David
Jersey City
Rutherford
West Paterson
West Caldwell
New Jersey
Staten Island
Mere
Stroudsburg
Leon David
Manuel, N. J
Earl J. Henry
Henry
Toy Auto Triggers Post Office Scare in Frankfurt
In Frankfurt, postal workers evacuated a crowded main station after a smoking package was found. Firemen and bomb experts cordoned off the area. demolition teams determined the battery powered toy car had a short circuit and caused the smoke.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Flood Toll Climbs as Diane Ravages East Coast
Bulletin reports the worst flood in east coast history as deaths near 100 and rising in Pennsylvania to Vermont. Hurricane Diane unleashed torrents turning Brooks to creeks and wrecking cities across Pennsylvania Connecticut Massachusetts New York and New Jersey. Helicopters plucked many from roofs and trees while officials warned final casualty counts would take days.
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Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Korea
Bridge Damage In State Sets Toll At 10 Million
The State Highways Department estimates damage to roads and bridges at 10 million dollars after floods in Eastern Pennsylvania. Monroe county reports a span between Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg partially destroyed and 30 other small bridges washed away. Further estimates may rise as waters recede and surveys proceed. 26 Scranton area bridges were washed out and many highways remain blocked.
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Harrisburg
INS
State Highways Department
Pennsylvania
Monroe County
Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg
Scranton
Destruction Across Pennsylvania After Severe Flooding
Widespread flood damage reported in Monroe County Stroudsburg Canadensis Tamaqua Scranton and Lehigh Valley. State Police recovered 20 bodies in Monroe County while numerous residents remain missing or feared drowned. Bridges out water and power disruptions affected hospitals and towns with state of emergency declarations and mobilized National Guard units.
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Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg - Stroudsburg- Canadensis
Monroe County
Tamaqua
National Guard
Scranton
Lehigh Valley
Easton
Allentown
Bethlehem
Delaware
Deaths and ages listed in Saturday notice
Obituary notices record the deaths with ages and partial addresses for Clara L. Davis 89 of 132 Leasure Ave Samuel E F Thompson 61 R D 4 Miss Margaret Gamble 78 Al mira Home Charles A Yunker 52 Enon Valley New Galilee Road Carl C Nolte 83 712 Brooklyn Ave Clarence M Richeal 61 R D
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Clara L. Davis
Leasure Ave
Samuel EF. Thompson
R. D
Margaret Gamble
Almira Home
Charles A. Yunker
Enon Valley
New Galilee Road
Carl C. Nolte
Brooklyn Ave
Flood Disaster Grips Northeast With Deaths and Dams
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and Waterbury Connecticut report heavy losses with 20 and 15 drowned. Connecticut River expected to crest at Hartford, 10 feet above flood stage, as five states declare emergencies. Debris floods, road washouts, and rail blockades disrupt life. Gov Ribicoff warns of a major disaster.
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Stroudsburg
Waterbury
Conn
Connecticut
Hartford
Insurance City
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Schuylkel
Lehigh
Lackawanna
Scranton
Connecticut River
Ribicoff
Eisenhower
Putnam
Boston
Catskill
Port Jervis
Delaware River
Arthur Mometer on the Job and Weekend Rest
A note on Arthur Mometer describing his strong work ethic and skill, with a Saturday noon dip for a breather, and his Saturday night social time. He remains ready for the week, and the passage ends noting a hot eighty seven today.
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Pa Nene
East Washington Street
Daily Weather Report
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Gallagher
Pals
Casablanca
Life of
Toy Auto
Bucks County
International News Service
Vermont
Clarence M. Richeal
Sermo VR As
Cross Word
Ellwood
Sone Ae Af
Vavak Zmobstes
Uae
Arthur Mometer
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