Missouri governor mobilizes guard for southeast storm disaster
Gov. John Ashcroft declared Cape Girardeau and Scott counties disaster areas after tornadoes and floods killed four and caused millions in damage. The National Guard was called to curb looting as hundreds of homes, trailers, and buildings were damaged or destroyed in Sikeston and surrounding areas. Murder, injuries, and flood deaths were reported across Vanduser Fredericktown and nearby towns as residents awaited federal disaster relief.
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Hands Across America faces gaps in planned chain
AP reports officials acknowledge gaps along the 4152 mile Hands Across America route while still aiming to raise 50 million dollars for the hungry and homeless. Arizona segment was dropped for health and safety concerns and desert areas may be empty at noon May 25. Urban signups surge in New York City and other cities. organizers hope to reach 5.4 million participants though a continuous link across the nation may not be achieved.
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Paramedics rule man dead then revive him later
Kenneth Smith, 63, was pronounced dead by two paramedics at his home but was found alive nearly an hour later by a deputy coroner who removed chewing tobacco from his throat. Smith remained in serious but stable condition in Holy Cross Hospital ICU. His wife Sylvia described the revival as a mix of relief and confusion.
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Two Boykinapped Boys Recovered Unharmed in Mexico
In El Paso Texas two young boys Ben Bohannon four and Matt two were kidnapped for 57 hours by two gunmen. They were found in Mexico after their abductors abandoned ransom efforts. The father, a wealthy developer, said the children were bug-bitten but otherwise unharmed. FBI spokesman Gary Webb provided details.
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