Johnstown Flood Returns After Decades of Hope
Johnstown Pennsylvania suffers another massive flood killing at least 32 people. Downtown shops are destroyed and hundreds are left homeless as a wall of water eight to ten feet high swept through the Conemaugh River Valley. Officials estimate losses around 100 million dollars with two thirds of the city affected. Local residents recall past floods and describe the severity of this disaster.
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Congress
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Corps
Richard Mayer
Pennsylvania National Guard
Heslop
Carmel Coco
Conemaugh River
Allegheny
Laurel
Chestnut Ridge
Pleasantville
Jim Simon
Bethlehem Steel Plant
Consumer Prices Rise Again in June
The June consumer price index climbed six tenths of a percent led by higher food costs and broader services. Retail food prices rose eight tenths of a percent, the sixth straight month of increases. A second economic report hinted at a stronger quarter for the economy and a continuing GNP expansion.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Cedar Creek Campground Wins Board's Approval
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved a 45 site campground for Woodrow Cornwell on a 4 to 1 vote with conditions including health and welfare review and no sewage dumping by transient campers. supporters hail the project while opponents warn of impacts on Cedar Creek Battlefield and local heritage.
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Battle of Cedar Creek
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Woodrow Cornwell
Rt. 11
Cedar Creek
Cornwell
Belle Grove
Sam Lehman
Frederick County Taxpayers Association
Irvan O'Connell
Martin Downey
George Smith
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Cooling Trend Eases Heat Belt Pressure Across Regions
National Weather Service forecasts a cooling trend from the Great Lakes to the central plains, while the Atlantic coast endures hot conditions. Rain offers partial relief in many areas but flooding strikes in Johnstown Pennsylvania with at least 32 dead and 41,000 homeless. Officials monitor evacuations near Estes Park Colorado as river levels fall after brief flooding. President Carter declares drought disasters in Georgia and Alabama amid losses from heat and dry spells.
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Atlantic
Rockies
National Weather Service
Great Lakes
Central Plains
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Estes Park
Colo
Big Thompson River
West
Atlantic Coast
Carter
Georgia
Alabama
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wharton State Forest
New Hampshire
Ohio
St. Louis
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Virginians urged to cut air conditioning usage
Virginia officials pressed residents to reduce AC use and limit electrical appliances amid a savage heat wave. SCC chair Shannon warned brownouts could occur as Vepco bought power from other utilities to meet demand and push costs higher. Temperature readings across cities ranged from 89 to 105 degrees with 100 plus expected. The report also notes Libyan Egyptian clashes at the border with heavy losses.
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State Corporation Commission
Preston C. Shannon
Virginia Electric & Power Co
Shannon
Vepco
SCC
Norfolk
Charlottesville
Virginia
National Weather Service
Inside Today's Star Photo Features and Local Updates
The Star highlights include a photo feature of the John H. Enders Fire Company Yard Party held yesterday. Clarke Compass covers Berryville youth activities and a Shenandoah River bridge repair. Water supply progresses to a Frederick County subdivision.
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John H. Enders Fire Company
Compass
Berryville
Shenandoah River
Clarke Compass
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Costello
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Middletown
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Ellwood Patterson
Valley Camping and Trailer Association
J. Miles Cory
Pground
Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Commer Cleaners
South End Fire Company
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