Heat Wave Wilt Crops and People Across Nation
A triple digit heat wave blamed for multiple deaths drives sweltering Americans to seek relief with dry ice, fountains, and free fans. Temperatures reach dots like 107 in Pierre and 104 in Bes Moines while power outages worsen conditions and shelters open for the elderly. Authorities warn the heat will persist through the weekend and urge hydration shade and light clothing.
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Pierre
S.C
Bes Moines
Iowa
Palm Beach
Calif
St. Loui
St. Louis
Larry Rice
New Life Evangelistic Center
Logan Circle
Kevin Jester
Minnesota
St Paul
Joan Murray
National Weather Service
Kansas City
Tennessee Valley
Gulf Coast
Keith Sikes
Georgia Department of Human Services
Iowa Abuzz Over Iowa Motto On License Plates
Iowa Governor Branstad backs the slogan A State of Minds to adorn 1985 plates while residents and lawmakers deride it. Some residents ask to cover the motto and a senator pledges legislation to override the decision. Officials cite a 1977 ruling as a basis for potential legality.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
James Gallagher
Uae Transportation Commission
Terry Branstad
Iowa Development Commission
Jack Bailey
Bailey
Taleradio
John Loudon
Transportation Commissioners
KRNT
Steve Gibbons
U.S. Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Philadelphia fountains double as poor summer pools
In a heat wave Philadelphia residents escape to public fountains like Swann Memorial Fountain near City Hall. People cool off despite official rules against swimming, while authorities warn of risks from unguarded water and unfinished safety measures.
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Philadelphia
Kevin Jester
Logan Circle
Jester
City Hall
Delaware River
Schuylkill River
Wissahickon Creek
Richard Nicolai
Fairmount Park Commission
Feo
Nicolai
Compussion
Nitza Ruiz
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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