Insurance firms face 7.3 billion storm cost from Andrew
Miami reports Hurricane Andrew could cost insurers about 7.3 billion in Florida with up to 700,000 claims for homes cars and businesses. Total damage estimates may reach 30 billion and flood losses are not included.
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Homestead housing inspector faces daunting Andrew aftermath
Homestead inspector Victor Straker condemned two damaged houses eight days after Hurricane Andrew and admitted he did not know where to start. The city faces a massive task as inspectors assess thousands of structures while residents wait for shelter options and tent cities.
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Rise in censorship of school texts across the nation
A survey by People for the American Way finds a 50 percent rise in censorship incidents to 376 last year. Florida tops with 34 cases, followed by California and Texas with 27 each. The report cites books like Of Mice and Men and Catcher in the Rye among those challenged, and notes efforts to remove sex education and AIDS materials.
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Idaho
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Military expands disaster relief effort in Florida
U S military intensifies disaster relief in Florida after Hurricane Andrew. Gen Gordon Sullivan says 25 000 troops may be deployed with two Miami International Airport depots as hubs. Troops erect tent cities reopen schools broadcast radios distribute leaflets and reach out to local communities.
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Iowa Jaycees halt new goods as Florida relief ramps up
The Iowa Jaycees suspend new donations to coordinate hurricane aid for south Florida. Executive director Jim Michaels says only already collected items should be delivered to drop-off points in Atlantic Des Moines and Walcott, with 15 to 20 truckloads planned after volunteers pack the goods.
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Former Continental chief pleads no contest to drunken driving
Frank Lorenzo, former Continental Airlines chairman, pleaded no contest to drunken driving in Houston. He received two years probation and a $750 fine after a July 28 arrest for driving the wrong way. Blood alcohol levels registered 0.096 and 0.10 percent during Breathalyzer tests. Lorenzo and attorney Bob Moen did not comment.
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