Chilean President seeks emergency powers for disaster relief
President Jorge Alessandri asked Congress for emergency powers to declare a national emergency in southern Chile after earthquakes and floods. He urged a moratorium on debts and penalties for hoarders while outlining a broad reconstruction plan with foreign aid. Estimates place damage from 250 to 700 million dollars amid widespread disruption in Valdivia Concepcion and the lakes region.
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Chile
UFI
Jorge Alessandri
Congress
Valdivia
Alessandri
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UK quake toll forecast sparks debate on machine diagnosis
London reports a May 21 quake could yield up to six thousand dead or missing, with doctors predicting future routine diagnoses by electronic devices. Dr Woolmer, a professor at the Royal College of Surgeons, cautions against relying on a Brazilian suspect and Chilean tragedy as proof for the policy. An American professor argues that a portable “family doctor” machine might store enough data to diagnose common diseases, fueling controversy about contraband routes and airport security.
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UPI
R. F P. Woolmer
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Royal College of Surgeons
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Paraguay
Santiago
Fire damages McCoy's Market in Anaheim blaze
A November 1994 fire at McCoy's Market on East Anaheim Street caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Faulty wiring started the blaze just after closing, with two stock clerks escaping unharmed as firefighters fought the roof blaze for hours. Traffic was disrupted and bystanders hampered operations while groceries and merchandise valued at roughly 90000 dollars were ruined. A witness from Westminster alerted authorities after spotting the fire.
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Chuck Day
James Burch
Anaheim
Lloyd E. King
Hoover St
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Cuba President Corticos Welcomed in Mexico City
Cuba President Corticos arrived in Mexico City during a Latin American tour. He was greeted by President Mateos as troops sealed the airport and commercial traffic was halted. Supporters along the motorcade shouted pro Cuba and anti Yankee slogans.
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Osvaldo Corticos
Cuba
Latin America
Adalfo Lopez Mateos
Dorticos
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