The Pontiac Press: 1955-08-20

Abstract

East staggered by floods as as death toll nears 100: Property loss in seven states runs to billions ; Today’s weather: 40 below zero ; Heat records smashed ; Contracts let for Linda Vista school building ; Flood waters sweep away pavements ; Coal miners will receive new $2-a-day pay raise ; Gallagher says Army's wrong ; Hunt 40 persons missing from flooded camp site ; Scout advisor held in slaying ; City reservists leave tomorrow for Ft. Knox ; Riots break out in Casablanca ; Reds pull surprise at conference end ; Guards help fight forest fire at Grayling ; State now distributing highway funds: Pontiac to get $133,316 share ; The day in Birmingham: To ‘ticket’ city children in new safety program ; Detroit officer killed by drunk ; City hospital chairman outlines goal for year ; Walled Laker faces manslaughter count ; City woman hurt in 2-car accident ; Car hits boy, 5, riding on tricycle ; Annual picnic set Sunday at Pontiac State Hospital ; School system is overstuffed ; Official blasts policy critics ; Expert says ornery ‘polecat’ never lived ; Keep guard up, Allies warned ; Senate to hear Wayne teacher ; Says maker liable if cars are unsafe ; German labor row imminent ; Telephone installers walk off their jobs