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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2002
Page
6
Senate votes split on two Medicare drug proposals with 52 47 and 48 51 outcomes, both short of 60 needed. Democrats push a $594 billion government run plan. Republicans back a $370 billion private payer option. Leaders pledge to keep negotiating amid time pressure and electoral stakes.
A 48200 acre blaze in the Giant Sequoia National Monument nears Freeman Creek Grove and Trail of 100 Giants. Hundreds evacuated, 10 structures burned as drought fuels fires across the West. Firefighters warn that if flames reach the Trail of 100 Giants climaxes of 300 to 400 feet could occur. Weather and terrain complicate containment efforts.
Pope John Paul II travels to Toronto to begin World Youth Day events. Crowds of youth from 170 countries greet him as he slowly descends from the jet amid hip and knee problems. Pilgrims say his spiritual presence matters more than his frail health.
In Hatfield Pennsylvania a 19 year old worker from Philadelphia, Yoni Cordon, died after being submerged in a 1200 gallon liquefied chocolate vat at Kargher Corporation. Co workers found him Tuesday near the vat opening while he was on a platform. Police said foul play is not suspected.
American adventurer Steve Fossett and co pilot Einar Enevoldson tested a space suit and glider in New Zealand as they prepare to fly a modified German glider to 62 300 feet. The low level flight served to acclimate them to the constrictive gear before a high altitude attempt.
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