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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1937

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Ohio River Flood Threat Shrinks Cincinnati Power

Cincinnati braces as the Ohio River nears 71 to 72 feet with flood warnings. City officials warn electricity may be curtailed and tram service disrupted as record-high river stages threaten power plants and downtown streets. National guards aid evacuations while widespread rain and ice prompt colder forecasts.

Cincinnate Ohio River W. C. Devereaux Cincinnati C. Blackwell Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company Ilo

Miner Loses Death Ace In Ice Race Tragedy

In Okanogan Washington a 25 year old Fred Waite died after a 60 mile dog sled race ended in failure of rescue efforts. He collapsed en route and died at the Okanogan hospital hours after Dr E Peo Murdock performed an appendectomy postponed five days due to high altitude gastyle pressure in the Cascade mountains.

Okanogan Wash Fred Waite Oxanogan E. Peo-Murdock Murdock Buuo Cascade Mountains

Pope Pius XI Prays for Benedict in Vatican Mass

Vatican City January 22 Pope Pius XI in ill health continues to be cared for in the private sick room. He offered special prayers in memory of Benedict XV who died thirteen years ago. Br Aminta Milani noted the pope’s prolonged examination of his condition after a night of distress with excruciating pain and periods of semi suffocation reported by doctors and nurses.

Vatican City Pius XI Benedict XV Pius Aminta Milani Holy Father

Actress Julie Haydon Reads Vacant Scripts for Broadway

Hans won van rap Buring the til bebyeen pictures Julie Haydon M G M Actress is read ing vacious scripts of plays for Brichway production and imay go Kash to appear in and of them.

Hans Won Van Til“ Bebyeen Pictures Julie Haydon M-G.-M Brichway Production Imay Go Kash

Steel City Flood Threat as Rivers Rise in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh faces flood danger as the three rivers swell toward a crest of 33 feet eight inches, threatening downtown and the lower North Side. Evacuations near The Point center on potential water deposits after last March’s $200 million disaster. Governor Earle orders National Guard deployment as western Pennsylvania endures widespread river flooding.

Pittsburgh Steel City Golden Triangle AL Tegheny Monongahela Ohio George H. Earle Washington Edward G. Shanhoo National Guard Penesylvans Somerset, Bedford, Carrebria Jefferson Counties

Boulder Strike Hits Portsmouth Suburb. Eight Die

Onis January 21 a rock slide in New Boston, near Portsmouth, trapped a hillside apartment house. The boulder struck an eight-family building, causing multiple deaths and injuries as residents fled in fear. Residents report rapid collapse and emergency crews rushing to the scene amid falling debris.

Portsmouth Onis New Boston

Ohio Floods Swell Across Central and Eastern Regions

Ohio towns face extensive flood damage as streams rise after days of rain. In Zanesville the Licking and Muskingum rivers merge, forcing over 20 families to abandon homes while factories and businesses relocate from low-lying areas. Roads in the Licking valley close. Muskingum dam protections hold back waters. Logan is isolated with transport hindered on most approaches.

Columbus Ohio Zapeselite Lagan Allens Zanesville Licking Valley Muskingum Conservatory Muskingum Logan

Towns Meet Flood Perils Across Rivers

Calmness sparked the upward surge of flood waters in Point Pleasant West Virginia as residents report high waters from the Ohio and Kanawha rivers menacing business and homes. Relief workers halted aid to assist sufferers while authorities race to move people to safety and secure food and fuel amid a widening emergency. In Missouri, Cardwell residents trapped by flood flagship isolation fear shortages as aid efforts struggle to reach them. Kentucky reports a 400 dollar addition to flood relief funds for Franklin County victims. authorities describe the flood as among the worst in memory with thousands displaced and ongoing danger. A tow from a rowboat rescues a horned calf named Kossy and underscores the urgent need for shelter and assistance.

Point Pleasant Onin River Ohio Kanawhs River Towh

Hershall Library Moves as Insured for 65000 Dollars

Hollywood reports Jean Hershall plans a move for his famed library of rare editions and fine bibliophile titles. The collection is insured for 65000 dollars with Lloyds of London.

Hershall Library Hollywood Jean Hershall

Weather and city reports from the regional forecast brief

A dense weather bulletin lists forecasts and past conditions for multiple U.S. locations. It notes sunrises and sunsets, high and low temperatures, cloud cover and precipitation in cities such as Houston Brownsville Galveston Dallas Chicago and many more, with scattered station readings and tide data.

Bitter Winter Hits Hard in Tar West States

San Francisco January 22 bitter winter weather grips Tar Western states threatening crop losses and worsening flu and respiratory infections. Snow blankets Washington Oregon and California with sub freezing temps. inland readings fall below zero. Health officials report rising influenza cases and demand for medicines as druggists hire extra staff to meet orders. Oregon tallies 20 600 cases countywide and total cases rise to 1089 since January 9 with 1300 influenza cases in Los Angeles.

San Francisco Byreau Califorun Pacific Portland Oregon Los Angeles

Flood Waters Menace Portsmouth Streets In 1925 Flood

Debris filled waters surged over Portsmouth flood wall as levee breaks and heavy rain swelled the river. Citizens fled upper floors, city crews worked sewer valves and pumps to delay inundation amid mass mobilization and warnings.

Portsmouth Onin Portsmith Ohi Selets Useefty Frank Sheehan

Lowland Warning as Flood Threat Rises Along Mississippi

Messengers warn residents in southeastern Missouri to evacuate as the Birds Point New Madrid floodway faces strain from the Ohio and tributaries. Cold rain compounds refugee hardships while engineers consider widening channels and reinforcing levees to protect Cairo and surrounding areas. Thousands flee Arkansas and West Tennessee as valleys overflow and property damage climbs with rising rivers.

Memphis Tenn Missouri Mississippi River United States Birds Point New Madrid Ohio Cairy Cairo Pala Big Lake Arkansas Otter Prop Mississippi Mississippi, Ea“Peers Aten Hanele

Flood Threatens Lawrenceburg Ind Levee Breach

Floodwaters from heavy rainfall surged through an eight mile levee protecting Lawrenceburg Indiana, flooding nearly a square mile of low-lying areas. Fire bells warned residents who fled to higher ground as debris clogged the mile-long breach and the community faced a rising disaster.

Lawrenceburg Ind Lawrencehurg Unil Mondale

Flood Faults Hit Frankfort as Kentucky River Rises

Convicts at a state reformatory in Kentucky faced floods when the Kentucky River surged to a four foot level. The water swamped half the business district and damaged 460 homes. A youth drowned after falling from a rescue boat and an elderly woman died from a heart attack during boat rescues.

Kentucky Kentucky State Reformatory Old Capitol Frankfort

Four Die in Auto Crash Into Canal Near Scottsdale

Four persons plunged to their deaths when their car struck a bridge rail and plunged into an irrigation canal near Scottsdale after midnight. The four occupants died in the cold waters, authorities reported.

Canal Phoenix Aris Jan Svoltsdale Beriz

Ice Skating Star Louisa Henie Promotes Ice Cream

Hollywood splash features ice skating star Louis Henie of Twentieth Century Fox promoting her love for ice cream as she cuisines through publicity. The article hints at a light, promotional tone with playful quotes and ad-like notes.

Hollywood San Loujs Henie Twentieth Century-Fox

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