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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1937

Page

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Troopers Take Up Duties In Louisville City

United States Army troops march into downtown Louisville to relieve exhausted police, taking posts at city hall and court house under Brig. Gen. Daniel Van Voorthis after a flood crisis. City reports deaths, widespread damage, and a massive relief effort as aid pours in from across the nation.

Louisville United States Army Daniel van Voethis Fort Knox Nevills Miller Cisi Ohio Hugh Rodman Leavell West End Cincinnati Neylie Miller Jeffersonville New Albany Ind Ative ARMY Bowman Field Fort Benjamin Harticon

Evansville Flood Reaches Crests Amid Massive Displacement

In southern Indiana, flood waters driven by a cresting river threaten Evansville and surrounding communities. Over 75,000 residents evacuated, at least nine fatalities reported, and property damage expected to be extensive as water levels pass 52 feet and rise toward an anticipated 55-foot crest. Local businesses and services collapse under the mounting crisis.

Evansville Honetul Ohis Indiana Zeng

REMABILITATION ON AG FLOOD RECEDES

Receding waters in the upper Qiste river valley from Fittsburgh to Merletta mobilized thousands for cleanup after a flood that damaged the Ohio border towns. Unofficial surveys estimated property losses across East Liverpool Steubenville Martins Ferry Bridgeport Bellaire and others totaling about 50 thousand dollars locally, rising to about 1 million in cities like Barletta Pomeroy and Trenton. Cincinnati and surrounding areas faced losses near 10 million, with broader payroll and business declines seen as another 25 million.

Marietta Ohio Qiste River Fittsburgh Merletta Hash Liverpool Ginciangil Liverpool Steubenville Markins Terry Bridgeport Bellaire Barletta Pomeroy Middleport Gadipolis Trenton Portsmouth Ripley Manchester Rome Higginsport Chile Neville New Richmond Cincinnati Losg

Flu Strikes 84 in Postoffice Here

Flu hits three floors of Mio federal building incapacitating 38 clerks and 28 carriers last week. U S Attorney James F Jackson and Secret Service Agent Ednaca attacked but back at work Wednesday. Collector Harry B Tentbey recovering. secretary Henry Mourland and others out.

Sears Mio Federal Building Adge McMillan U. S James F. Jackson Secret Service Ednaca Harry B. Tentbey Clarence Wiliams Henry Mourland Washington Joel Frazar Senate House Cary T. Grayson Ohio Valley

Londoners Hear of Louisville Flood

London readers were told by transatlantic telephone of the Louisville flood situation. Van Arsdale, secretary to Mayor Neville Miller, conveyed that the Evening Star reported on the Bingham family and stated they and their children were safe. Barry Bingham, ambassador's son, leads the Courier Journal and Times.

Louisville Ky Bem Bere van Arsdal Neville Miller Louisville

Louisville to receive police volunteers

Washington dispatch reports the United States Conference of Mayors announced Louisville is well supplied with police. Mayor Miller of Louisville said enough external police have arrived or are en route, and no additional volunteers are needed at the moment.

Louisville Washington The United States Conference of Mayors Miller Paul V. Belters

Ex-Cabby Kills Son, Then Dies in Highway Tragedy

James LaRue a 26 year old former San Antonio car driver shot his 2 year old son to death and killed himself on Highway 27 near Covington park. Justice of the Peace O. 1 Wiley ruled murder and death by own action. Deputies E. Winston and Gordon Hagen investigated. LaRoe borrowed a car from his brother Dan Las Toe and went to Pleasanton to fetch his son from his mother in law. They found the bodies in a field near the road after he left with a rifle. A note in his pocket read Forgive me and pray for me. He had sought reconciliation with his estranged wife but failed.

James LaRue San Antonio Covington Park Justice of the Peace O. 1 Wiley E. Winston Gordon Hagen LaRae Dan R. Las Toe Delaware Street Pleasanton Lapain

Cincinnati River Flood Assures Power Return After Crest

Cincinnati faces a rising Ohio River crest with 70.13 feet and potential top near 80.00. Officials expect generating plants to be ready within 43 hours after river falls to 75 feet as 40,000 homeless endure candlelight. Refugees from Portsmouth move to Columbus amid fears of being stranded. Red Cross says no epidemic risk and city officials declare disaster under control.

W. CG. ‘Deverreux Brown Power Company Portsmouth Columbus Ohio C. A. Dykstra Red Cross

Barbara Mauguty Leads in The Mighty Jeve Star Moves

Barbara Read, petite leading lady from Universal’s The Mighty Jeve, travels to the mountains for a snowport retreat and remains unspoken to. The former student at a Los Angeles junior high, who sang in Universal’s Three Smart Girls, was chosen to operate the cafeteria cash register last year.

Barbara Read Universal Jeve Deanna Durbin Los Angeles

Tibbett Carries on Despite Tragic Death

New York January 27 Assistant District Attorney Sylvester Cosentino announced an autopsy showed Joseph Sterzini died of natural causes and Lawrence Tibbett was cleared of any part in the death. Despite the stabbing during rehearsal Tibbett sang in Newark that night, distraught by the incident as Sterzini, a 24 year chorus veteran, was taken to hospital. Autopsy planned.

Louisville Lenisville Fourteenth Maple Streets Water Front New York Jat Jpj Sylvester Cosentino Joseph Steraini Metropolitan Opera Shorts Lawrence Tibsett Truc Lawrence Tibbett Newark Joseph Star Zin Metropolitan Zini Tami Tibbett N. J

Portsmouth Flood Crests Watch Urgent Relief Effort

Portmouth Ohio reports ongoing flood crisis as Ohio and Scioto rivers rise toward crest. City council allocates 200000 for refugee care and cleanup. Flood waters were advancing about a foot every hour with crest expected Thursday, delaying relief and rehabilitation work.

Portsmouth Ohio Scioto

Weather data fragment from Temptalores Tan 282

The fragment lists wind at 130 am from the east, humidity around 78 percent, a trace of 24 hour precipitation, and daily sun and tides notes. It provides temperatures and conditions for multiple U.S. locations including Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo and others with varied cloudiness and rain.

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