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News article from Cumberland Evening Times, 1936-03-18

STATES AND CITIES LOOK FOR HELP ON DAMAGE REPAIRS

Millions Wanted To Aid in Rehabilitation of Stricken Sections

DEATH LIST GROWS AS RIVERS RECEDE

Loss Estimated at More Than $500,000,000 with $425,000 Homeless

The flood crest of the Ohio river moved westward toward the Mississippi, Monday night; carrying destruction and suffering, into new areas, as a dozen flood-torn eastern states struggled with an immense rehabilitation task.