Nuclear group urges eight Three Mile Island design plants closed
The Union of Concerned Scientists asked the NRC to shutter eight Babcock and Wilcox built pressurized water reactors including Davis Besse Rancho Seco Arkansas One Crystal River and Oconee units until stability is improved and hearings held. B&W reps call data outdated and point to reactor and control system upgrades.
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Army seeks replace Divad after canceling gun program
Army officials say Divad was canceled 18 months ago and a replacement is being sought to defend ground troops from air and missile attacks. Secretary Marsh testified that the service may buy weapons from European allies as part of its study of options amid ongoing defense needs.
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Boy George Testifies in London Heroin Trial
Pop singer Boy George testified at Knightsbridge Crown Court that he bought heroin about 30 times from defendants Steven Luben and Diane Fiener who deny supplying heroin to unidentified people. A third defendant Anna Tinmaung denies two charges of supplying heroin to the singer.
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Intergenerational Respect Reported in AARP Survey
A 2000 American adults poll by the Daniel Yankelovich Group for AARP finds broad mutual respect between generations and limited anti elder ly sentiment. Two thirds say older people can continue to contribute to society despite concerns about programs for the elderly. The survey was released Tuesday in MOBILE.
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Congress Urged to Fight Reagan Plan on Grants
Local and state officials urge Congress to oppose cuts in development grants and urban aid as the Reagan administration pushes a 1988 budget plan. Mayors, counties and states warn reductions could raise taxes or cut services while Gramm Rudman targets drive a about 60 billion dollars in savings.
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Carter Country Chosen for 1988 Democratic Nominee Search
Democratic Party officials announced Atlanta as the site for the 1988 nominating convention at the Omni Center in July with a Carter library nearby in Plains Georgia. Party chairman Paul Kirk emphasized rebuilding the South to compete nationally as Carter’s relevance rose amid Reagan era scandals.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact
The Aiken Standard lists mail rates of 1.14, 4.90, 14.70, 29.40, 38.80 with 3, 6, and 12 month plans and a total 84.00 option for all advance payments. It notes payment to Aiken Standard-PBM Subscription and provides phone numbers 642-0800 and 648-6983. Established in 1867, the paper is published weekday afternoons and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc.
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Prince and Cobra Lead Razzie Nods in Oscar Spoof
Los Angeles AP The Golden Raspberry Foundation revealed its Razzie nominees as Hollywood’s mock awards celebrate the worst of the year. Prince and Stallone led with eight and six nominations respectively for Under the Cherry Moon and Cobra, while Howard the Duck earned seven, and Rambo: First Blood Part II and Shanghai Surprise also received multiple nods. The ceremony precedes the Oscars with a lighthearted gymnasium event.
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Aquino Proclaims New Constitution Amid Clash Reports
President Corazon Aquino proclaimed the new constitution ratified in Manila urging peace as government troops search Nueva Ecija hills for rebels. In a separate clash in Quezon province two rebels were killed and a constabulary trooper wounded after a 20 minute firefight.
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