Nuclear program stakes seen in SRP debate across three states
In Aiken Columbia and Augusta Du Pont Vice Chairman Richard Heckert assures health and safety at Savannah River Plant amid protests over a reactor startup. The piece notes political fights involving Governor Riley and anti nuclear activists, with looming decisions on a new production reactor and Defense Waste Processing Facility funding.
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Aiken
Columbia
Augusta
du Pont
Richard Heckert
Savannah River
Mr. Heckert
SRP
Gov
Richard Riley
Department of Energy
NPR
James McClure
Idaho
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
Idaho Falls
State House
South Carolina
Reagan
Defense
Reagan Defends Free Trade Leadership in State of the Union
President Reagan urges unrelenting advocacy of free trade as nations drift toward protectionism. He frames trade as two way, citing that America exports over 20 percent of industrial output and 40 percent of farm products while domestic layoffs prompt demagogic protectionism. The piece argues liberty in trade benefits Americans and Western Europe, urging openness.
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America
Reagan
Thought For Today Folly of Despair Quote
A reflective Thought For Today presents Miguel de Cervantes’s warning against despair. The quote urges resilience and cautions against yielding to hopelessness, attributed to the famed 16th century writer.
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Miguel de Cervantes
Critics Say Media Bias Drives Public Fear On Nuclear Power
The piece argues news coverage distorts nuclear energy, aided by industry advertising. It cites Gallup polls rising public objection since 1956 and studies by Rothman Lichter Battelle Center and Media Institute showing increased negative media treatment over 10 years. Ralph Nader is cited as a prominent expert.
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Astro
George Gallup
Stanley Rothman
S. Robert Lichter
New York Times
Washington Post
Network TV
Rothman- Lichter
Battelle Center
Media Institute
Ralph Nader
Reagan and Hitler echoes spark debate on planned economy
A column argues that Hitler’s socialism and Reagan era policies are misread, warning that state control grows through deficits and tax shifts. It contends private wealth protects freedom, criticizes statism, and urges restraint on government planning.
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Reagan
Patience and Faith in Daily Work and Prayer
A letter discusses impatience at work and its harm, urging commitment to Christ as the source of true patience. It suggests studying the Bible for examples of God’s patience, highlighting Psalm 86 and Galatians 5 as guiding passages.
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DR. Graham
O.T
D.T
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Readers urge environmental review for Savannah River L Reactor
A letter argues for an environmental impact statement on the proposed L Reactor at Savannah River Plant. The writer cites risks to swampland and the river, notes broad political support for safeguards, and quotes Senator Strom Thurmond on public safety and environmental integrity.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Lreacter
Savannah River
Savannah
General Accounting Office of
United States
Canada
Sheiks
Ayatollah
United States Senate
Strom Thurmond
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Michael R. Daniel
Robert McNair
George Busbee
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