Three row houses collapse in South Philadelphia
Three adjacent row houses collapsed Tuesday in South Philadelphia trapping six people, including a 14 month old boy named Prince Robinson. Firefighters tunneled 30 feet to reach the child and rescued six occupants, with five sustaining only minor injuries. Police said no explosion preceded the collapse and a 78 year old woman, Gladys Brook, was also recovered from the debris.
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Philadelphia
Daniel Brooke
Prince Robinson
Gladys Brook
Kiwanis Suit Aims to Preserve Men-Only Policy
In Newark Kiwanis International sues to block a Ridgewood New Jersey chapter from admitting Julie Fletcher a 45 year old woman arguing the by laws require male only membership. The suit seeks to bar use of the Kiwanis name and trademark by the chapter while noting the all male policy was reaffirmed in Toronto.
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Kiwanis Club
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International Organization
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Williams
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Willams
Xerox
Coca-Cola
Lear
Neela Thakur
Longmeadow
Mass
Shelter aid sought for hurricane victims across Gulf Coast
Emergency officials seek shelter for those left homeless after hurricane Milena as dusk to dawn curfews remain along the Gulf Coast. About 17,490 dwellings across Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida show some damage per Red Cross estimates. Mississippi eyes up to 12.5 million in state aid, with federal support to be determined. Dauphin Island and areas in Alabama report tens of millions in damages while Florida records hundreds of homes and mobile homes destroyed or damaged. Deputies assess recovery needs, debris hampers access, and curfews persist with guard and police overseeing order. Shipyards near Pascagoula suffer hits. extent not yet clear.
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Lee
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Ron Elias
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