Flood Crest Shifts South Across Indiana
Flood crests moved toward southern Indiana as officials assess damage from rampaging waters. Federal figures estimate June floods cost farmers 35 to 40 million dollars with up to 900000 acres of crops ruined. The Wabash River crest at Terre Haute left 40 percent of West Terre Haute under water, forcing about 1500 residents to flee. U S 40 closed, traffic rerouted to U S 150 toward the Illinois line.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Wabash
Terre Haute
West Terre Haute
U. S. 40
U. S. 150
Illinois
Legislator Dies In Fall In Illinois Levee Break
Floods at Hutsonville broke a levee on the Wabash River nine miles east of Robinson, killing 19 year old Wilbur Wright Jr during a flooded area excursion. The river dropped from 29.3 to 28.4 feet as residents evacuated homes and roads flooded. In Springfield, State Rep Toby Barry of Ladd died after falling from the sixth floor of the St Nicholas Hotel during a special session.
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Hutsonville
Ill
Wabash
Illinois
Wilbur Wright Jr
Robinson Monday
Springfield
Tobias
Toby) Barry
Ladd
St. Nicholas
Barry
William Telford
Joseph Stremlau
Mendota
St Louis Founded as Fur Trading Post in 1764
The article notes that St Louis began in 1764 as a fur trading post establishing the city's early commercial roots and strategic location along the Mississippi River.
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St. Louis
Brown Shoe resumes five day week after shutdown
Brown Shoe Company employees returned to Murphysboro after a two week vacation shutdown. The five day work week was resumed starting Monday.
Illinios special session moves fast on aid and unemployment bills
Springfield June 17 the Illinois Legislature sped into a high gear special session with both houses hearing Gov Strattons 15 million dollar public assistance add on the biennium and an extension of unemployment compensation. Democrats plan amendments while Republicans seek 13 week limits amid industry opposition and calls for a potential future session. The session opened after Stratton read his message with politeness noted as members traded aims and tactics.
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Illinois
House
Senate
Gov. Stratton
Paul Powell
Vienna
Stratton
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Family Weekly
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