Firefighters battle 8600 acre Sierra Nevada blaze along state line
Firefighters focused on the Sierra Nevada fire near Topaz Lake as bulldozers rebuilt firebreaks around homes amid the worst drought in 30 years. About 1000 firefighters, three air tankers, and two National Guard helicopters worked the 8600 acre blaze on the California Nevada line, 30 percent contained. Spokeswoman Laura Williams warned wind and very low humidity threaten progress.
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Indictment Names Zachary Taylor in 1814 Assault Case
Historians report an 1814 indictment of Maj. Zachary Taylor for assault and battery, tied to his War of 1812 actions near Rock Island Illinois. The charges against Taylor and one co defendant were dismissed, while Byrd Lockhart was convicted.
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Helms Returns Home After Heart Surgery
U S Senator Jesse Helms aged 80 returned to his Raleigh home Tuesday after nearly three months in rehabilitation following surgery to replace a pig valve in his heart. Spokesman Jimmy Broughton said Helms looked forward to living with his wife for the first time in three months and noted his plan to leave the Senate when his fifth term ends in January.
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Medicare chief delivers bad news to governors
A top federal health official told the nation’s governors not to expect more federal money for Medicaid. Medicare Administrator Tom Scully urged efficiency as lawmakers weigh a Senate plan for $4.5 billion in Medicaid aid and a $4.4 billion block grant. Governors seek quick relief while Congress weighs drug coverage and generic drug access.
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