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Floods kill five as Susquehanna rages through Pennsylvania
Five people die in flood related accidents as the Susquehanna River swells after Eloise rains flooding a 150 mile Pennsylvania corridor. President Ford declares 30 central counties a major disaster to expedite federal aid for about 20,000 displaced residents. Harrisburg evacuations spread to Milton Muncy Lewisburg Selinsgrove amid crest approaching 10 feet. Farmland and crops suffer extensive losses with damage in the millions. National Guardsmen assist in evacuations as officials assess impacts.
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