Point of Rocks Flood Relief Rush Under Way
Floods peak then subside as Point of Rocks evacuates all 400 residents. Stores submerged, bridge washed away, homes wrecked, and damage runs into thousands. Red Cross Salvation Army and volunteers rush food and shelter, with a camp kitchen and local clergy coordinating relief efforts.
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Point of Rocks
ewer
national guard
hid
isi Seg
Roy Perkins
Red Cross
Roy W. Clem
Salvation Army
Point Rocks
Salvaion army
benye moon
wader
Cap fermatd Morris
Colles
M. S. Joghan
Inicks
J. H. Gambrit
Jim
Circle M. Roz
manligh
Edward 5
Delaisine
C. H Corley
Elmer F. Mirashower
laxvy EB. Pettingall
American Legion
ormamande
ami Roger R. Rice
Comey
poonte
Florence Garner
Caanices
wesidens
Maryland
Immediate Needs At Point Of Rocks Flood Sufferers
Dr. Charles Conley urged noon aid for Point Of Rocks flood victims. Immediate needs include food for 250 people for ten days, 200 cots and blankets, and 100 gallons of kerosene. He visited the scene to coordinate relief efforts.
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Peinine of Rocks
Charles Conley
Reckord Put In Charge Of Western Maryland Flood Response
Annapolis March 19 AP Governor Nice placed Major General Milton A. Reckord in charge of the flood situation in Western Maryland. Reckord will oversee all National Guard activities in the impacted zone and decide troop use after conferring with the governor. The Cumberland and Hagerstown units were ordered on law. A bank holiday in Allegany county was extended through today as the flood recedes at a rate of 17 inches per hour.
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Annapolis
Earry W. Nice
Milton A. Reckord
Maryland
Reckord
Cumberland
Hargerstown
Allegany county
Nice
General Reckord
Johnstown Flood Refugees Return Home After Devastation
Ten thousand flood refugees returned to Johnstown Pa after sheltering in 23 emergency sites and open grounds as waters receded from a crest of 16 feet. Officials urged residents to stay away until authorities clear safe access amid hunger cold and damaged homes. Trucks and buses carried food medical supplies and clothing into the stricken city.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Johnstown Axiay
Flood Crest Expected Tonight as Pocomac Rises
Washington dispatch reports rapidly rising waters at the edges of the capital with Weather Bureau predicting the crest of the Pocomac River could reach Georgetown areas tonight. Flood warnings circulated as river levels climbed and residents prepared for high water in the capital region.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Pocomac
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Georgetown
Pittsburgh Sinks Under Deadly Flood Damage
The Pittsburgh area faced its worst flood in history with 45.9 feet stage, six dead, and damages exceeding 325 million dollars. Martial law and a city holiday left the Golden Triangle quiet as National Guardsmen controlled traffic and refugees filled shelters. Electric service remained out and relief work dominated the city scene as the water receded slowly.
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Pittsburgh
America
golden triangle
William N. McNair
Flood Devastates Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland
Tragedy spreads across Cumberland and surrounding counties as floods from the Potomac and tributaries sweep towns in eastern central Pennsylvania and western Maryland. Governor Earle mobilizes National Guard and state troops as 30 dead or missing are reported, with towns like Altoona and Lewistown affected and extensive property loss across multiple communities.
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Baciisburg
Pennsylvania
George E. Earle
Willamspoot
Lee
Oss
ermor Eatie
caphe iider
Siale
Johnstown
Tescuess
Tiver Tromt
Junaia
Lewstown
Blairsville
Altoona
East's Worst Flood Roars Through Ohio Into West Virginia
Floods from the Ohio River Basin devastate Wheeling Wellsburg and Huntington while threatening Washington as towns flood and thousands are stranded. Officials report fatalities and widespread property losses across Ohio West Virginia and New York as rivers surge and floodwaters recede in spots.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Flood Receding as Bridges Fall Near Potomac
The Potomac River receded about 6 AM with a 32 foot crest at Brunswick by noon. Bridges at Harpers Ferry across Potomac and Shenandoah were swept away, Point of Rocks bridge collapsed, and Brunswick bridge stood as the only intact crossing between Williamsport and Washington. Supplies rushed to Point of Rocks to prevent disease. Brunswick yard damage runs to thousands. Furnace Ford bridge over the Monocacy remained closed due to backwash. no casualties reported by noon.
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Associated Press
United States
West Virginia
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio river
Wellsburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Wheeling Island
Huntington
Johnstown
Quemahmoing
New York state
Binghamton
New York
Susquehanna
Wilkes Barre
Cumberland
Harpers Ferry
Washington, D. C
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Brunswick
Potomac
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Point of Rocks
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Williamsport
Washington
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Furnace Ford
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Doubs
Weverton
Maryland
AOL
C. H. Norris
Baltimore
Knoxville
Trenty
Norris
G. Frank Bissett
Cer Foreman
ironiclals
westpone
E. E. Bowers
Roger Nichols
Clay Bageart
Brumsack Gooperzhve Association
Tayers cuel
D. Co. Winebrewer
W. L. Gross
Record Flood Destroys Bridges From Point Of Rocks To Harpers Ferry
The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers surged in river town devastation as four bridges fell, including Point of Rocks and Harpers Ferry structures. Rail yards at Brunswick flooded, cars derailed, and local businesses faced widespread damage as floodwaters inundated Baltimore and Ohio yards and surrounding streets.
Point of Rocks Bridge Crashes in Potomac Flood
The Point of Rocks bridge tolls failed and its super-structure collapsed under the combined Potomac and Shenandoah flood. Six spans broke away this morning, leaving the Brunswick bridge as the only intact crossing between Williamsport and Washington. State Roads Commission officials estimate replacement costs, while plans for replacement were not yet announced.
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Maryland
Virginia
Point of Rocks
Potomac
Shenandoah
Waller
Brunswick bridge
Williamsport
Washington
Brunswick
State Ready Commission
Harpers Ferry
Hood's
West Virginia
Destrict
Thomas M. Linthicum
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at &htspan
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couch
Johnstown
Fredx
Leesburg
Potomac river
Chainbridge
Frederick county
Jug Bridge
Baltimore
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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