Avalanche buries sanatorium ward in French Alps
An avalanche struck the Roc de Fizes Sanitarium area near Passy in the French Alps at 12:30 a.m. local time, burying the boys ward and nearby nurse chalets. Rescue teams worked through the night with dogs and explosives as officials warned of more slides and evacuated a nearby facility. At least 15 bodies were recovered, including a child and four medical staff. total dead and missing expected to rise above 39 from a prior Val d Isere slide.
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Senate to scrutinize Blackmun for court post amid reform debate
The Senate Judiciary Committee will delay a vote on Harry A. Blackmun’s Supreme Court nomination as electoral reform hearings push into mid May. A Kopd: Kleindienst summary reports Blackmun’s net worth at 125000 with stock holdings but cites no impartiality issues.
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Dow edges below narrow range as analysts brace for support
Wall Street reports the Dow Jones index breaking below its tight early month range. EF Hutton cites potential support near 782 783, with a possible further drop to 760 765. While weak, the market may gain technical strength and could see an explosive rally led by beaten glamour issues. Argus Research cautions a brisk economy rebound would prompt tighter Fed policy.
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Arizona Town Hall backs Medicaid for state needy
Participants urged state participation in Medicaid with a caveat that the federal government must maintain U S Public Health Service care for Indians on reservations. If Medicaid fails, an alternative for indigent health care is required. The report favors system restructuring and new care models including group practice centers and expanded insurance benefits.
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Arizona Sees Nine Hundred Million Tourist Spend Last Year
Tourism revenue reached 900 million dollars in the last year as Arizona aims to boost visitor experience. Officials urge cleanliness and courtesy to keep the state inviting for travelers and memories worth sharing.
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