Hawaii hit by hurricane wrecks Kauai on a devastating day
Residents began cleanup after the core island suffered widespread destruction. Bush declared much of Hawaii a federal disaster area as 30 percent of Kauai buildings were wiped out and damage neared 1 billion dollars. Relief efforts included 300 Hawaii Army National Guard troops and 24 hour airlift by 10 C 130 planes.
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EPA found slower cleanup in minority communities says report
The National Law Journal notes EPA actions lagging in minority areas versus white communities. Fines under hazardous waste laws ran up to 500 percent higher in white areas, while overall penalties for other pollution laws favored white communities by about 46 percent.
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Fischer takes lead in $5 million rematch with Spassky
Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky in 40 moves on Sunday to move ahead 3-2 in their Yugoslavia rematch at Sveti Stefan. Spassky faced back issues and rumors swirled he might delay a game as match director noted the winner’s psychological edge after two weeks of play.
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Kauai Damage Report From FEMA After Sunday Tour
FEMA officials released a damage summary for Kauai noting 10,000 homes with major damage and widespread hotel damage. The island faced a failed water system, destroyed crops including sugar cane and macadamia nuts, and 7000 to 8000 people in Red Cross shelters.
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