West Coast floods and heat grip nation amid Alicia headlines
Severe storms drenched California and the West causing roof collapses and floods with two deaths in San Bernardino. Riverside County saw 2.5 inches of rain, Mecca bridge destroyed, and a desert flash flood. Nevada also hit hard as 100 degree heat scorched the Midwest with Beloit topping at 110.
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French triple troops bolster Chad northern defense lines
French paratroopers reinforce the northern desert defense in Chad and Le Monde says troop levels could top 3,000 with a bomber squadron near N'Djamena. Radar Crotale missiles guard the airport as strongpoints arise at Biltine Arada Abeche Sala and Ati amid a protracted civil war with Libyan and rebel involvement.
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Philippine quake kills thirteen in Laoag and San Nicolas
An 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Laoag and San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte killing 13, injuring 22. Buildings toppled, bridges and churches damaged as officials report concrete cracks and a house fire. The tremor hit at 8 18 p m local time, with fears of more casualties.
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Public hearing set on 4.7 million workers' comp rate rise
Topeka Kansas Insurance Commissioner Fletcher Bell announced a public hearing for next month on a proposed 4.7 million increase in workers' compensation insurance rates. The 2.8 percent rise would raise Kansas employer costs by 4.7 million if approved, with variations by employer classification. The Sept 6 session in Topeka will include a National Council on Compensation Insurance representative to answer questions, and the final decision will follow the hearing. The higher rates were proposed to take effect Sept 1 but will be delayed to Oct 1 at earliest.
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