Mayflies Shut Down Toledo Edison Plant in Smothering Swarm
In Toledo Ohio a massive mayfly swarm coated the Edison plant shutting transformers and triggering alarms. Power dropped 15 to 20 seconds, lights dimmed televisions went out and hundreds of residents reported cleanup and discomfort. Plant returned to full power Monday as residents cleared mayflies from sidewalks and homes.
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Tornado and storms sweep Virginia and Pennsylvania
Severe weather struck Fairfax County and nearby areas with a tornado and strong thunderstorms. Damage included 25 homes damaged and 20 uninhabitable, two injuries, and a power outage affecting thousands. A Maryland resident suffered severe burns from a kerosene lamp during the outage. Western Pennsylvania saw winds up to 68 mph and 51,000 homes without power. A local airport logged a record rainfall for the date.
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Probationer admits killing infant daughter in Florida
In Oakland Park, Christine Sharrow, 41, on probation for manslaughter, confessed to strangling her 18 month old granddaughter Alexandria Witeky and stuffing the body in a freezer. Sharrow was charged with murder and aggravated child abuse after the Saturday death. sister Carol Webb questioned why the girl was placed with Sharrow.
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PTA to issue guide on drugs alcohol dangers
Washington reports the federal government and the National PTA unveiled a campaign to guide parents in talking with children about marijuana and drug dangers. A 22 page booklet, distributed by local PTAs this fall, offers age appropriate messages about cigarettes alcohol and other drugs.
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Clinton and Dole woo New York donors for millions
Presidential rivals Bill Clinton and Bob Dole hit Manhattan for fundraisers and photo ops as Clinton netted about 3 million and Dole roughly 2 million. Clinton sang for jazz legends and faced mixed local reactions while Dole drew endorsements hopefuls and a comedian nod. Giuliani stayed neutral amid a crowded campaign scene.
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First Lady Denies Guru Link In Houston Talks
Clinton dismisses claims that Jean Houston was her spiritual adviser after Woodward’s book raised questions about imaginary conversations and an alleged Gandhi Roosevelt brainstorming session. Houston says the exercise was a simple idea session, while critics question resume accuracy and professional credentials.
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Ex Clinton aides subpoenaed to testify on FBI files flap
William Kennedy and Bernard Nussbaum were subpoenaed to testify before Congress after declining invitations. Rep. Clinger cites need to establish why the White House improperly sought about 500 confidential FBI file summaries. The probe could tie to Starr’s criminal inquiry and the handling of Reagan Bush era files.
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Church fires in Louisiana linked to nationwide surge
In Sheeppurt Louisiana a vacant hall being converted into a church suffered heavy fire damage amid a wave of blazes targeting black congregations nationwide. Federal investigators linked similar arson in Mississippi while officials urge action. Janet Reno and President Clinton press for swift probes and broader anti racism measures.
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Boys playing with gasoline blamed for Nevada wildfire
Firefighters gained ground on a blaze started by two boys playing with gasoline burning 4000 acres, four homes, and forcing thousands to flee near Lake Tahoe. Across the West, Alaska, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona faced near 30000 more acres on wind whipped fires with evacuations and damage to homes.
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