1936 Williamsport, Pennsylvania flood...

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March 20, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 20, 1936

* Great Eastern flood
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Susquehanna River

This 48 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "135 DEAD, 200,000 HOMELESS IN FLOODS; WHEELING DELUGED, WASHINGTON HIT, NEW ENGLAND CUT OFF ABOVE HARTFORD" with many subheads. (see)

Also a two column headline on the front page: "Williamsport, Pa., Scene of Desolation; City in Darkness and Damaged by Fire"

Tells of the great Northeastern flood in which Williamsport, Pennsylvania was one of the hardest hit cities.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise good.

Category: The 20th Century