The editorial points out that warnings were given as far back as the 4th of September that the storm was headed that way. but without the scientific knowledge now available. they did not know with what force the hurricane would strike. and out of a population of 15.000 at that time only onethird had left the beach areas. with the result that a great toll was taken. The editorial pays tribute to the persons and agencies who the writer thinks are entitled to the greatest credit in the evacuation. The editorial points out that the Red Cross. civil defense. and other groups made an excellent record in taking care of the refugees from Carla throughout the threatened region. and states they have earned the highest praise. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the RECORD at this point the editorial from the Houston Post of September 12
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