European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 30, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 10 the stars and stripes . Thursday june 30, 1994house panel set to of health Bill Washington a health Reform legislation patterned on president Clinton a recommendation is nearing final approval in a key House committee the vote came shortly before a Senate panel planned to begin work on an alternative Likely to fall Short of the White House goal of coverage for All. Democrats on the House ways and Means committee Defeated an attempt tuesday night to strip Price controls from the measure. A final vote on the Bill was expected by today at the latest. Approval would represent a major Victory for. The White House and democratic leadership in the House. The Bill would require businesses to pay 80 percent of the Cost of insurance premiums with discounts for Small businesses. For a few years companies also would be required to make payments for workers covered under a spouses insurance at a different company. In the Senate the finance committee was scheduled to begin drafting its Bill wednesday. Several senators predicted the panel would reject a proposal to require businesses to provide coverage for their workers if other insurance reforms fail to expand coverage to enough individuals. In its place according to these lawmakers the committee will give its approval to an alternative that blends insurance changes with subsidies for the poor. Supporters claim it would Lead to coverage of 95 percent of americans by 2002. Clinton has vowed to veto any Bill that does no to provide coverage to All and first lady Hillary Clinton underscored the message tuesday. A we believe that Universal coverage is the right Way to go and its Worth fighting for Quot she told the economics club of Washington. But in the byzantine world of health Reform politics some of the presidents staunchest allies in the Senate said they would lend their support in committee to the plan that Falls Short of that goal. Action in the full House and Senate is expected next month. Southwest broils As temperatures hit record highs Elpaso Texas apr a southwestern heat wave has made things so unbearable that a Tumble to the sidewalk meant second degree Burns for a child Buffalo gave up roaming to stand under sprinklers and temperatures neared triple digits wednesday a before Sunrise. Construction worker Bret Williams head capped by a Green helmet and neck shielded with a dark Biu Oban Dana was sweating his Way through the 100-degree plus heat that a been baking Albuquerque n.m., for Days. "1 roast i put sunscreen on twice a Day. And in a losing weight Quot Willians said tuesday he was t complaining however Quot i need to lose 25 pounds Quot roofer John Lytle had something to Gripe about in Elpaso which tied its All time record with 113 a the fourth straight Day Over 110. Quot it feels like sometimes you can to get enough air because of the heat a Lytic said. In Chandler ariz., a 15-month-okl girl suffered More than breathing problems recently in the South Western oven. She had to be treated for second degree Burns after she fell to the ground thursday outside her apartment. Heat records crumbled and humidity neared 10 percent a extraordinarily soggy for the arid Southwest. Even the traditionally Cool desert nights offered no Relief in areas where triple digit temperatures persisted Well after Sunset. It was 99 in Las vegas Early wednesday and 95 in Phoenix. Nevada Sall time heat record melted away tuesday when the Colorado River gambling town of Laughlin in the state s extreme Southern tip hit 124 degrees. Las vegas posted a record 115. Meteorologists blamed the southwestern inferno on a dome of hot air stuck Over the Region. Temperatures Well into the 100s were expected for the next several Days. In Tucson ariz., tuesdays 115 degrees beat the record for the Date of 113. The heat wave that set in late last week has crippled electrical equipment leaving some customers with nothing but a trickle from their faucets said Mark Stratton general manager of the water District. It hit 113 on monday in Carlsbad n.m., where the Cougar bobcats badgers foxes and porcupines at the living desert zoo and gardens state Parle All sought the Shade clerk Sonoia Erlhwa said. All but the Sun worshipping Elk. And the Buffalo which cooled off under sprinklers. A a a amp do Quot a a a soccer tans flee after police throw Flash bang grenades in Huntington Park Calif., on tuesday. About 4,000 people were celebrating Mexico a Advance to the second round of the world cup. Soccer fans riot in California Huntington Park Calif. A up to 4,000 soccer fans blocked traffic and threw rocks and bottles at police tuesday after an Impromptu Celebration of Mexico a Advance in the world cup soccer tournament. Police used Pepper Spray and fired rubber bullets in return. A 3-year-old girl hit by a bottle was treated by paramedics at the scene in Huntington Park a City four Miles from downtown los Angeles. Several officers suffered minor injuries. The fans became violent after police tried to keep them on the sidewalks during the Celebration said police it. Michael Gwaltney. The crowd was controlled after about three hours. A a we be got bruises and scratches and one officer has an injured hand a Gwaltney said. See related Story on Page 36 Gwaltney said he did no to know How seriously the 3-year-old girl was injured. There were no immediate reports of other injuries. In Mexico City one youth was beaten to death and another was seriously injured As thousands of people took to the streets to celebrate. Fans some waving mexican flags were celebrating Mexico a 1-1 tie with Italy on tuesday. The draw guaranteed Mexico a Advance to the world cups second round. On Friday night in Huntington Park a sheriffs Deputy was struck by a car during a two hour disturbance by fans celebrating Mexico a 2-1 Victory Over Ireland. About 97 percent of the City a 85,000 residents Are hispanic and a Large number Are mexican immigrants or mexican americans Gwaltney  making headway against California wildfires Anza Calif. Apr working in unrelenting 100-degree heat firefighters gained ground tuesday against the wildfires blazing from Central California South to san Diego. The most destructive Blaze a 3,000-acre fire in Angeles National Forest about 60 Miles Northeast of los Angeles was contained tuesday evening. The fire apparently started sunday by an untended campfire destroyed 10 houses and injured four firefighters. Damage was estimated at s3 million id firefighting costs had reached 52,5 Millioni National Forest spokeswoman Dianne Cahir said. A 650-acre fire in the Sierra Nevada 30 Miles West of Yosemite also was contained and a 3,500-acre fire in Angeles National forests Soledad Canyon was almost contained with fire Crews getting reassigned to the other blazes. Unlike last Falls Urban wildfires which devastated hundreds of houses in affluent Malibu Laguna Beach and Alta Dena this week a fires have burned Over about 20,000 acres of Mountain and desert where most houses sit alone or clustered in hamlets. More than 960 firefighters on the lines at a 3,560-acre fire in Anza were close to containing it. Eight minor injuries were reported. The 3-Day-old fire destroyed a Mobile Home monday. In san Diego county about 1,400 firefighters worked to contain a 4,500-acre Blaze near the Mesa Grande Indian reservation. Nine minor injuries were reported. The cause of the three Day fire was under investigation. North of los Angeles a 3,000-acre fire and a 300-Acrc Blaze were still burning in Sequoia National Forest. A four other blazes continued to Burn in Riverside. County East of los Angeles said Mary Moreland spokeswoman for the department of forestry and fire Protection. They Are a a 840-acre fire believed to be the work of an arsonist which was 90 percent contained. A a 1,200-acre fire cause under investigation which was 45 percent contained. A a 1,000-acre fire also apparently the work flan arsonist which was 60 percent contained. J a and a 30? acre fire near the to Rongo Indian reservation started by burning trash which was 50 percent contained. As temperature topped 100 again firefighter Gary Zissa gave up looking for Shade. There Wasny to an Inch of it to be found As he caught his breath three Miles from the front line in the Battle against the Anza w wildfire