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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1979
Page
4
The piece argues that Three Mile Island fear harms nuclear power prospects yet notes the industry’s high costs and long build times. It contrasts global nuclear activity, price advantages, and safety considerations, urging measured risk management and continued development alongside safety improvements.
The piece argues President Carter will name more federal judges than any prior president and that district and appellate courts will shape most decisions. It notes 152 new judgeships and high turnover, with party balance and merit standards debated, praising the American Bar Association committee.
The case against former Congressman Otto E. Passman ends in a not guilty verdict on bribery and tax evasion charges linked to Koreagate. Tongsun Park testified he gave Passman about $477,000 in cash envelopes. Passman’s hometown Monroe Louisiana becomes the trial venue after a home district rule move. Only one Koreagate figure, Richard T. Hanna, faced substantial punishment, while several House members received reprimands or were absolved. The piece argues justice may be harsher on future Koreagate cases.
Arthur F. Burns urges Congress to enact deficit-spending checks via legislation rather than a constitutional amendment. He warns against a constitutional convention and calls for annual review of measures to curb deficits. Senate moves to require balanced budgets clash with ongoing debt-limit debates.
A Pullman Kellogg survey shows U S engineering and construction led worldwide in 1976 with 18.5 billion in overseas contracts, but by 1978 the U S dropped to fifth as European and Asian rivals dominate Middle East awards.
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