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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
23
Dr. Richard Brownlee, principal at Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti Michigan, appears unharmed in a 1971 photo after being tarred and feathered by hooded men. The article notes the story ended on a positive note despite the incident.
Friday night will bring scattered showers across the Northeast with breezy winds. Showers also possible in the upper Rockies and lower Florida, while other areas see mostly fair to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures across major cities and a flood warning in Western Pennsylvania are noted, with regional rainfall and river data included.
Devastating floods from tropical storm Agnes swept Pennsylvania forcing more than 100000 from their homes in Wilkes Barre and other cities. At least 25 died, with damage running into the tens of millions including a $5 million marina loss near Pittsburgh. The Susquehanna rose toward a record crest while Gov Shapp mobilized 4000 guards and ordered evacuations in Wilkes Barre Kingston and nearby areas.
Harrisburg coverage shows the capital nearly flooded with water around two airports. Lt. Gov. Ernest P. Kline and pilots describe rescues across the Susquehanna and Swatara Creek as volunteers evacuate residents and deliver aid. An elderly woman was saved from a second story window as water rose.
A flood engulfed Lykens Pennsylvania with 10 to 12 foot high waters washing away pavement and trapping residents. National guardsmen aided evacuations carrying 500 cots and 700 blankets while volunteers helped reach stranded locals. None killed and some residents refused to evacuate.
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