Rain Adds To Flood Woes In Mississippi River Basin
Flooding worsened as rain drenched the upper watershed threatening new crests on tributaries. Levees held near Missouri and Illinois towns but residents along the Mississippi and its rivers faced alerts and possible evacuations as waters rose, with rivers at twenty three and a half feet near Pike County and Mississippi flooding already extensive. Local crews monitored dikes and trains, while rivermen expressed uncertainty over how long the relief would last.
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United Press
Misa
Illinois
Kansas City
Issouri
Sibley
Boonville
Misaouri
Mississippi
Say
Pike County
Nois
Atream
Hannibal
Waters
Scramble For Potatoes disrupts London streets
A near riot erupted in London as thousands chased a delivery truck spilling about 50 crates of potatoes onto the street. Police reserves restored order after crates blocked a streetcar line and passengers joined in the scramble while salvage efforts continued amid a potato shortage.
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London
Mothers to Meet at Town Hall for Kindergarten Plans
NORTH RIDGEVILLE June 24 at 2 p m mothers of prospective kindergarten students are asked to meet at the Town Hall to plan the fall session and form a new committee. Children five by January 1948 may enroll. Last year's class had 23 pupils with Mrs Dorothy Gates as teacher. The former committee included Mrs A Hoskins chairwoman and Mrs Robert Lycua among others.
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North Ridgeville
Plana
Chilren
Sirs
Dorothy Gates
Mra
A. Hoskins
Robert Lycua
C. S. Winet
George Matroam
Osemary Slash
MacMillan Starts 25th Arctic Expedition from Boothbay Harbor
Bowdoin sails for Etah with 72 year old Commander Dunsid H. MacMillan leading his 28th Arctic voyage funded by the Chicago Geographical Society. Maine Governor Horace A. [il?]presides at a send off with 15 crew members, including MacMillan’s wife and photographer. The crew plans field observations in ornithology geology mineralogy botany geography anthropology and radio to aid an Arctic museum project.
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Boothbay Harbor
Bowdain
Park North
Dunsid H. MacMillan Jond
Horace A.ilfreth
Maine
Hie
MaiMillan
Chicago Geo Graphical Society
S. Etah
Ilny
Greenland
North Pole
Thule
MaacMillan
Thipealbe Mire
Woung Biong
Bowdoin
MacMillan
Atl Cakes
Bownor College
Alumni Day at Oberlin Dedicates Burton Hall for 200 Men
Oberlin College marks Alumni Day with the dedication of Burton Hall, named for the late Senator Theodore E. Burton. President Stevenson will dedicate the residence hall at 2 pm. The building houses 200 men and features Dobyns Lounge and Tarr Wing, funded by alumni gifts and family memorials.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
William E. Stevensen
Theosdore E. Burton
Ohio
Burton
Dobyns
Hearland
Chuck Tarr
Wollow
Currall Mervyn Dobyns
Long Beach
California
Leutenant
U.S. Army Air Forces
Wilkins
Abe College
Willdy
Major Flood Warned as Missouri River Rises at St Joseph
Kansas City Weather Bureau issued a warning of a potentially very serious condition as floods swelled along the Missouri River below the Kansas City area. At 4 am the river stood 24.3 feet, with crest possible at 25.5 feet, after heavy rains pushed water higher across western Missouri provoking evacuation urges for residents in Miggourt and nearby areas.
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Kansas City
St. Joseph
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Miggourt
Kansay
Slible
Boonville
Meo
Buckner
Auto Trail In Cascade Park Reopens After High Water
Cascade Park reports the automobile trail including Ely wood section is open today after seven weeks. High water on the Black River flooded fords, closing sections. only the Lod entrance road remains closed. Repairs on hillside roads estimated at 10000 dollars. Motorists warned to drive slowly at fords. parents urged to keep children from crossing rivers on foot. The Cascade Park swimming pool activity rises to about 30 daily participants.
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Cascade Park
Ely+ wood
John Madock
Black River
Lodatreet
Machock
Rosda
Machbock
Ames
Paat
Machocklea
Lames
Cassade Park
Ewungjing
Dow Pen
Mike
Weather notices and garbled local item
Fragmentary weather brief and stray text from a local page. Readable parts mention place names and dates but details are unclear. The item resembles a tiny public notice or column snippet with scattered terms.
Truman And Taft Put Decision On Bill Up To Nation
President Truman and Senator Taft argued over the Taft Hartley labor bill as the House veto loomed and the Senate faced action. Truman urged public support against the measure, warning it weakens labor policy and risks a broader strike. Taft rebutted, accusing the veto of misrepresenting the bill and pressing for a timely, decisive answer from Congress and the nation.
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Truman
Taft
Washington
Eri Fhall
Robert A. Taft
Truma
House
Senate
Abraham Lincoin
Striihen Doveglas
Coukrese
Joh L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Ana
United States Army
Congress
Tri. Torn
Aid To Local Governments Program In Effect Soon
Columbus reports Gov Thomas J Herbert signed six measures to enact a 30 million annual aid program for local governments and labor-related provisions. The laws take effect in 90 days with impacts on wage increases and job security for teachers and public employees under related acts. Revenue bills authorize sales tax grants to cities and counties totaling over 39 million this year and next, with intangibles taxes returning to their origin cities. Salary increases for state and county officials were approved, including a 1000 annual boost for Probate and common pleas judges.
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Columbus
Secretary of State
Thomas J. Herbert
Herbert
Ait
Common Pleas
Chinese Communists Tighten Their Grip On Manchuria
In Nanking the Chinese government warns Communist forces tighten hold on Manchuria. Changchun and Szep-Inngket near 70 miles southwest loom strategic. United States and Britain urged supplies to prevent a full Soviet backed puppet state. Sun Fo calls for aid as refugees flood Manchuria.
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Guidiag Meters
United States
Britain
Manchuria
Manchura
de Sut
China
Coninistiat
Guia Ethaves
Wade
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Hedaa Ghd
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Biatew
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Hiw
Manchuris
George C. Marshall
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Aid
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Sun
Korey Ching
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Korea
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Sabes
Suffers Elbow Fracture In Traffic Mishap
Raymond Diewald, 33, Lorain, sustained a compound fracture to his left elbow and injuries to the left forearm and three fingers after a Route 254 collision near Route 37 at 12 48 a m today. He was taken to Bl Joneply's Hospital. Driver Herald Sheldon, 19, Elyria, said his headlights blinded Diewald. his car lights reportedly went out momentarily. Passenger Mary Bodus, 18, Elyria, was in Sheldon's car. Deputies noted damage at 4 2 p m yesterday to a separate collision on Middle Avenue and Ninth Street involving Lee Whitney and Emmet Crosby. Another crash damaged a car driven by Amma Hanson in Cleveland on Route 10 near Route 76 after slowing for a crossing animal. no injuries reported.
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Lorain
Shorilf Department
Diewald
Herald Bheldon
R. D
Elyria
Mary Bodus
Carvin Avenue
Sheldon
Cace
Lee Whitney
Furnace Treet
Emmet Crosby
Oberlin
Middle Avenue
Ninth Street
Amma Hanson
Cleveland
Route 10
Route 76
Franklik
Dr Wiseman Of Amherst Passes In Ohio History
Dr George R Wiseman, 69, Amherst physician, died Friday night at his North Ridge Road home. Born in Jer k town Ohio, he trained at Ohio State University and began practice in 1900 near West Point Ohio before moving to Amherst in 1905 where he worked until retirement. A WWI captain, he helped promote Amherst Hospital and spent winters abroad afterward. Survived by wife Mabel and grandson Thomas, services planned Monday with Rev Albright officiating. Burial at Buckeye Cemetery. Classes and groups connected include Masons Shrine Cleveland Amherst Eagles Lorain Bikes. Funeral home notified.
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Amherst
George R Waisteran
Amherst Hospital
Stonington
Paneral
Sugdey
Curley to Start Serving Sentence Soon
Curley, a former mayor, will depart Boston by train Tuesday for Washington to begin serving a sentence. His daughter Mrs. Mary Curley Donnelly announced the trip, noting health improvements and a rest day in the capital before a Thursday court appearance.
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Cine Tress
Urley
Son
Washington
Mary Curley Donnelly
Boston
Oberlin Commencement Program Complete For 1910
Oberlin College outlines the 314th commencement with Ray Kling of New York City invoking, Barbara King to graduate, Henry Churchill King as former president, Howard Lowry delivering address, music by John Fraser, and Rev. Lewis L. Gilbert delivering benediction. Archer Hayes Shaw named honorary marshal. George K Waln to lead band, outdoor loudspeakers planned for Tinney Chapel and Finney Chapel services.
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Oberlin
Ray
Philip C. Kling
New York City
Oberlin College
Barbara King
Henry Churchill King
Oberlin “College
Tinney Chapel
Howard
Lowry
College of Wooster
John Fraser
Haydn
Sammartini
Lewis L. Gilbert
China
Chandler Wright Gilbert
M.C. Au
Arts
George K Waln
Tappan Square
Archer Hayes Shaw
Obere Sun College
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Finney Chapel
Auto License Fees Unified for All Cars in Ohio
Gov Thomas J Herbert signed a bill to replace horsepower based plates with a flat 19 fee for all makes. The General Assembly approved the measure, set to take effect with 1848 plates. This ends the previous system where fees varied by engine power.
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Columbus
Thomas J. Herbert
Filibuster and Labor Vote Jeopardize Biden Budget Showdown
Senators from both parties endured a marathon session as Morse and others spoke for hours delaying a crucial vote on overriding Triton’s veto and enacting a labor bill. A compromise circulated to end the filibuster and determine timing for a decisive Senate vote next week.
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Inka
Tritan
House
Bill
Senate
Bens
Claude Pepper
D. Fla
Harley M. Kilgore
W. Va
Taylor
Morse
Kenneth
Sore
Enna
Flood Damage Near Hundred Millions
United Press notes new Missouri river floods as engineers estimate central states floods in the past three weeks have caused about 99.5 million dollars in damage. They caution that danger of dike breaks seems to be easing, with final counts pending from Army Engineers at St. Louis.
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Missouri River
Army Engineers
Central States
St. Louis
American
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