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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

5

Senate OKs 15 Million Flood Control Authorization

Senate Public Works committee approved a measure to authorize immediate use of 15 million dollars for emergency flood control in the Midwest. The House has already approved the plan, backed by the U S Army Corps of Engineers, to repair restore and strengthen levees and related works harmed by floods.

Washington Senate Public Works Committee West House Senate U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle West

House includes 12 million for fron relief in deficiency bill

The House adds an actual appropriation of 12 000 000 dollars for fron relief within a 15 000 009 dollar authorization. The provision would allocate funds under the approved authorization, directing relief spending.

Westchester Couple Returns From Western Vacation

Rev. and Mrs. R. Vernon Pike concluded a long western tour visiting their children and families in Kansas City Missouri Palo Alto California San Francisco Junction City Oregon Des Moines Greenfield Iowa and more. Also accompanying were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Robison of Moline Illinois and Mabel Robison of Brighton.

Westchester R. Vernon Pike Wayne H. Wehrle Kansas City Vernon W. Pike Palo Alto Calif Robert Pike San Francisco Carl B Mason Junction City Oregon Willis F. Rauscher Des Moines J. Neil Chicken Greenfield Iowa Floyd D. Robison Moline Ill Mabel Robison Brighton

Party Enroute Skims Colorado Springs and San

A short item notes an event en route touching Colorado Springs Colorado and San. It highlights travel progression without detailing participants or outcomes.

Colorado Springs Colorado San

Painted Desert Sightings Across New Mexico

In New Mexico's state and Albuquerque regions travelers note the Painted Desert landscape. The stretch between state routes and urban centers draws visitors seeking stark color bands and desert geology.

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