Vanport Flood Remains Northwest's Worst in 50 Years
Flooding along the Columbia River devastates Vanport Oregon a wartime suburb housing 35 000 people built at 26 million dollars. The dike breach floods 120 miles of the valley leaving thousands homeless and damages exceeding 30 million across Oregon Washington and beyond.
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Pipeline to Carry Gulf Gas to New York and East
The Federal Power Commission approved a 1,840 mile gas line by Trans-Continental Gas Pipeline Co. from Texas to New York City at an estimated cost of 151 to 180 million dollars. Completion is expected by fall 1950 and the project could serve up to 400 million customers in the East, replacing oil fuel use. The route runs through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey to the Hudson River at 132nd Street.
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Britain to test civilian defense with atomic age focus
Field Marshal Montgomery announced next year a joint civilian defense plan called Exercise Britannia. The program, at Camberley War Office, will coordinate civil defense with military technique for postwar Britain and its dominions. He stressed the human factor remains the decisive element in modern warfare.
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Arab Jewish Truce Brings Uneasy Hope in Palestine
The United Nations four week truce wins cautious acceptance from Jewish and Arab sides though both still reject key issues. Britain’s pressure aids the agreement while fighting continues. Jewish air strikes hit Amman and Egyptian raids strike Tel Aviv as Jerusalem’s commercial center suffers. Red Cross notes evacuations of wounded and civilians amid shifting lines.
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Local payroll taxes spread from few cities to nineteen
A May survey shows local payroll taxes growing to nineteen cities from three in six months as Municipal Finance Officers Association notes more towns study the plan. The tax targets commuter earnings, with Philadelphia the pioneer in 1939 at 1.5 percent. Toledo, Columbus, St. Louis and others follow, while legal challenges and limited state authority temper adoption.
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Superspeed Aircraft to Alter Warplane Design
Aerial superspeed tech signals major changes in plane design as guns, rockets, and bombs face reduced drag at 600 mph. Retractable turrets, heavier faster firing guns, and retained spent shells will balance planes. Bombers will climb to 50,000 feet and fly near 600 mph, pressuring automated sighting and firing systems.
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Demand and Supply Trends in 1947 Market
The AP News features a 1947 survey showing falling demand for new homes and cars, with 20 percent fewer new homes and 1 percent fewer cars. Despite slack demand, supply will still fall short of need. Many families overspend and 3 million more cashed war bonds. Household purchases rise via installment plans while incomes grew overall. The car industry aims for 600,000 units monthly production though May output was 334,000. Ford rebuilt after a model change, producing 8,800 cars and 7,770 trucks. Dealers hold back new orders as inventories rise.
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Primary and convention dates and major events listed
The list specifies political primary days for several states and key conventions, including Monday June 7 town primary, Tuesday June 8 New Mexico primary, Thursday June 10 Indiana Republican convention, Friday June 11 Connecticut Democratic Convention, Saturday June 12 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor convention, Belmont Stakes with a $100,000 purse at Belmont Park New York, and anniversaries noting the incorporation of New York City and the 15th anniversary of the Home Owners Loan Act. A four-day Governor's conference opens in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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Home Owners Loan Act
GE engineer alerts with baby crying warning device
Sidelights report an electronic crib alarm by General Electric that detects a crying infant and flashes a bedside electric grid. In Fort Erie a radio caused Mrs. Margaret EB. Possner’s drowning death. coroner cites electric shock. The British Coal Board admits an $8 million error ordering coal belt equipment. In Berlin Heinrich Czerwinski, 23, jailed for fraud after 800 letters seeking food. he received 99 packages from Americans and others while claiming a starvation diet.
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Plan State In Germany Sets Western Germany Structure
London negotiations among United States Britain France and Benelux ended with plans to create a limited western German state next year and to integrate its industry into Europe’s recovery program. Delegates will draft a western Germany constitution with districts choosing delegates. an international Ruhr coal and steel board is also established.
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