Cincinnati Braces as Water Shortage Strikes City
Water supply dwindled in Cincinnati as the Ohio River peak flood reduced pumping. Red Cross and state authorities housed 60,000 to 103,000 homeless, with two reservoirs dry and daily water ration cut to one hour. Martial law considerations arose amid widespread displacement and damaged infrastructure.
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Ludwig S. Coney
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More Cold on Citrus Feared in Southern California
Frost bit citrus orchards in Southern California with light but widespread damage reported. Federal Meteorologist Finn D. Young warned of another frigid wave from the Northwest within days. Estimated January freeze cost cited at 1.5 million dollars. price increases expected for oranges avocados lettuce and cauliflower.
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Refugees believed dead are rescued near Ripley
Ripley editor J. W. Hedgeseth reported floods along the Mississippi last night claimed victims in a collapsed house. A group believed drowned 32 miles west of Ripley was rescued moments before the structure gave way, officials said.
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Stricken city bans autos in flood relief drive
In Gincinnats on January 26 the downtown streets are closed to passenger vehicles except those with official emergency stickers. Safety Director John J. Ames said no cars on relief business, with a unified bus system to start by Wednesday morning.
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Weather snapshot with mixed regional data and forecasts
Fragmented weather report lists wind, precipitation and temperatures across multiple locations. Includes wind directions northeast, trace and measurable rainfall, tide times, sunrise and sunset, and forecasts for cities from Albuquerque to Winnipeg. Contains numerous garbled words and inconsistent formatting.
Mississippi River Flood Threat Escalates Across Basin
Early today the Mississippi surged with 54 dead and 10,000 homes flooded as engineers blasted a floodway below Cairo, releasing billions of gallons to avert disaster. Tens of thousands evacuated in Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi while a flood crest near 58.65 feet held Cairo momentarily at risk.
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Flooded Louisville faces fire and hunger as relief waters rise
In Louisville Kentucky a major fire at the Louisville Varnish plant flared amid flood chaos. Authorities scramble to evacuate two thirds of the 300000 residents. Pontoon bridges are built to move refugees as 830 soldiers from Fort Benjamin Harrison and 250 from Fort Thomas arrive. Food stores emptied and redistributed to relief centers while water service remains limited. Indictments and grand jury actions occur in Criminal District court under Judge W W St Grovy.
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