Survivor of three floods stays in Johnstown
In Johnstown Pennsylvania 94 year old Daise Heslop recounts surviving the 1889 Memorial Day flood the 1936 flood and the 1977 floods. She says she loves the town its people and the scenery and plans to remain despite more floods possibly coming. Her father drowned guiding the family to safety. Her recount includes Clara Barton’s six month aid stay and the museum display of her flood shirt.
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Review urged for black lung X ray data
Congressional auditors urge that all X rays from coal miners denied black lung benefits be reviewed by government radiology experts. GAO notes current practice rereads only X rays labeled positive, risking bias against negative interpretations. Senate moves to maintain reviews as Labor Department faces long processing times and slow benefit payments since 1972.
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Johnstown Heroes Not Glorious in Tragic Flood
UPI reports that the heroes of Johnstown, not seeking praise, include children warning residents of the flood, volunteer firefighters, private helicopter crews, doctors, nurses, and volunteers who fed and comforted survivors. Police, guards, Civil Air Patrol, and servicemen aided rescue as orderly efforts emerged amid chaos.
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James Mack
Community aid in Johnstown flood relief efforts described
Pennsylvania CB radio operators coordinated relief messages as private vehicles ferried people from ruined areas near Route 56. Telephone operators fielded hundreds of calls while floodwaters disrupted service. Volunteers, firefighters, and good Samaritans aided victims, while looters and sightseers sparked tension amid a historic recovery.
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Soul searching after Johnstown flood cracks open anew
National Weather Service officials plus independent meteorologists question warnings and planning for the 12 foot flood surge in Johnstown. They cite late warnings, ground reports missing due to a shutdown airport station, and propose improved alert systems and volunteer watershed observers to prevent future disasters.
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