Bubble and instruments raise NRC concerns at Three Mile Island
In Harrisburg officials report radiation exposure harming reactor instruments at Three Mile Island while optimistic tests push toward a hydrogen gas reduction and a cold shutdown. NRC spokesmen say some systems may be at or beyond design limits but could still allow a safe shutdown with backup devices.
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Harrisburg
Three Mile Island
Karl Abraham
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Abraham
Harold Denton
NRC
Denton
Richard Vollmer
Vollmer
Bob Bernero
SRP Reactors Endorse Safety Compared to Three Mile Island
SRP officials say their reactors designed for weapons material production run at low heat and pressure and have dual cooling lines plus an automatic gas vent to prevent a TMI like incident. They stress weapons work differs from electric power generation and that Three Mile Island issues do not apply here.
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Savannah River
Three Mile Island
Pennsylvania
Department of Energy
SRP
Three Mile Island Station
Dave Mason
Mason
Three Mile
Don Bridges
Lexington's Solution to Double Taxation in Growing County
Lexington County, SC, rapidly expanding and urbanizing, led the state in resolving double taxation. The effort included removing cities from county tax billing for sheriff patrols, consolidating tax collection under the county treasurer, and adjusting property taxes to reflect countywide fire services. The move followed years of strife and cooperation with nearby municipalities amid a push for Home Rule and county-city collaboration.
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Lexington County
South Carolina
Lexington
Aiken
Aiken’s
Cayce
West Columbia
Columbia
Laurens Street philosopher returns after repairs
Robert Harris proclaims himself king of Ridge Spring billiards after beating Nate Daniel in a best of five eight ball series at Richard's last Thursday. Harris ends a quiet spell and plans to resume his wit and wisdom in public view.
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Laurens Street
Robert Harris
Ridge Spring
Harris
Nate Daniel
Richard
Death of Leslie Bower Stirs Georgia Racing Community
Leslie Bower 29, tied to W C Freeman Stables, was found strangled near Savannah after being missing since March 25. Police in Chatham County, Georgia, report no leads or motives, with autopsy confirming strangulation and ongoing tests including possible sexual assault findings. An officer will question Freeman associates in Aiken where she stayed since January.
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W.C. Freeman
Chatham County
Georgia
Leslie Bower
Savannah
al St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence
James C. Metts Jr
George J. Bouchea
Bouchea
Aiken
Freeman
Ms. Bower
FBI
Kellah Cleckley
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Stewart Malony
Elizabeth Harrington
Tolchup
Margaret
Harry
Shealy
Emily J. Hindman
Warrick
Pacers
Aiken County
Dear Abby
Lin Smithwick
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