Mississippi Crest Rises Seven Feet in Midwest Floods
The Mississippi River flood crested Friday at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and rose past Iowa towns as water surged toward Illinois. Residents of Dubuque and other cities fought the rising wall with sandbags while Red Cross volunteers fed over a thousand workers and thousands evacuated. Federal disaster status was declared for several states as communities battled widespread flooding and threat to tanks and levees.
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Pennsylvania's Largest Store Perk and Lake Feature
Cambie County Tourist Council promotes Krensburg Pa attractions with boating fishing swimming canoeing hiking and excursion boats. Includes trailer court and upgraded facilities at the Court House.
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Flood Damage At 88 Million In Minnesota
Earl Rolyaag estimated in a reappraisal for the federal government that spring floods in Minnesota caused 43 million dollars in damages. He wrote that private property damage reached 60 million while public property was 28 million. State and local governments had spent nearly 2.5 million in disaster relief with no federal reimbursement.
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Illinois bridge left between La Crosse and Clinton
A bridge on the Illinois Central Railroad near Dubuque was flooded as rains inundated the area. Gov. Kerner wired President Johnson for emergency aid, stating that Illinois suffered about 25 million dollars in damage from the storm and tornado.
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YMCA Model Legislature Ends Today
ANNAPOLIS AP Members of the YMCA Model Legislature wrap up their annual exercise in democracy today by passing several bills. Enacted measures repeal laws against racially mixed marriages, raise the beer tax, ban compulsory union membership, and call for a constitutional convention to reconsider the one man, one vote rule on registrations. Barry L. Mitchell of Baltimore signed one dollar bills as governor of the model government.
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Luci Crowned After Parade at Azalea Queen Festival
In Norfolk Virginia the Azalea Festival proceeds crown Luci as queen amid a crowded parade. Alberti Harrison is named as the official, with speculation about who will perform the honors if the President does not attend. The event follows a tense political backdrop in the state and mentions Governor Harrison weighing contingency plans.
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Prayer Today Faithful Learners Courageous Believers
A prayer asking for steadfast faith amid doubt and new learning. The speaker, Stuart LeRoy Andersen of Berkeley, California, identifies as president and offers a plea for balance between openness to revelation and respect for forebears.
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Bird Transmits Washington Show Demonstrates Transatlantic TV
Washington reports that the Early Bird communications system and its ground stations have proven they can handle transatlantic television traffic. Officials describe successful transmission tests and note potential for rapid, overseas broadcasts using satellite links.
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Six Injured in City Crashes Across Two Accidents
Police said six people were injured in two city crashes on Friday. In the Church and High streets collision four people were hurt including Carolyn Rollins 27 and Jerome Rollins 12 with facial injuries, and Thelma Jackson with a fractured collarbone. Helen Long 52 sustained arm injuries in the other car. All treated and released from Washington County Hospital. A second incident on Dual Highway at Clove Avenue left Shirley Gail Euclid and her son Gary treated after a left-turn collision with Billig Wheeler 24 of Elkins. Damages estimated at 7500. Correction notes a caption misidentification on Page 1.
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Negroes Propose Heritage Day Separate From St Patrick's
A Boston march spurred King outlined grievances listed to Mayor Collins on civil rights needs while Rep Joseph Resnick urged a Negro Heritage Day after St Patrick's. The idea would center on celebrations in homes, parks, and communities with white neighbors joining in. A separate national emphasis on heritage follows a pattern noted by lawmakers and academics.
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FCC Authority Battle Spurs Ex-Commissioner Ford Rift
Former FCC member Frederick W. Ford attacks the agency over a curbs decision asserting federal reach of CATV systems. Ford, now president of the National Community Television Association, vows Congress will intervene. Comments also reference political figures and a Boston rally linked to civil rights leadership.
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Health Bill Drag Seen On Economy
Washington AP economists say the spring plans include strong stimulus streams and tax changes to ease cost pressures. They project a $680 billion annual gross national product with offsetting shifts in Social Security taxes and anticipated excise cuts, likely keeping stimulus through early 1966.
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OAS proposes peaceful dispute settlement pact
The United States suggests American republics settle disputes peacefully and seek mediation through the OAS before approaching other bodies. The proposal aims to channel conflicts to hemispheric organs, with a conference of American foreign ministers set for May 20 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Neighbor foil leads to mistaken alert and shot
Reporter's Notebook recounts a man trying to catch burglars who warned a neighbor by phone. The neighbor, awakened and panic struck, fired into trees, killing no one. A correction clarifies a liquor board case at Ferry Hill Inn involving John L. Creamer and a janitor.
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