FLOOD DISASTER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23108, 6 February 1937, Page 13

FLOOD DISASTER

THE POSITION AT CAIRO WATERS RECEDE SLIGHTLY (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) CAIRO, Feb. 4. (Received Feb. 5, at 9.30 p.m.) The flood waters have receded slightly at Cairo for the first time since the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers reached the record stage of 59.52 feet. THE CINCINNATI FIRE NEW YORK, Feb. 4. The fire in Cincinnati's partially submerged west end was got under control after destroying a five-storey furniture factory and a two-storev woodworking plant. The loss U estimated at 200,000 dollars. Two firemen were injured. THE WORST OVER NEW YORK, Feb. 5. (Received Feb. 5. at 11.45 p*m.) The Mississippi, absorbing the enormous flood waters of the Ohio, carried its record load through the delta country to-night under the vigilance of river men, who predicted its safe passage to the Gulf_ of Mexico An army of engineers, 120,000 work-weary defenders, and thousands of refugees shared the view that the worst was over upon hearing that the floods were receding at stages on the Ohio and the upper Mississippi.