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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1984

Page

4

A Primer On Nuclear Power and the Atom's Promise

The piece argues that nuclear energy powers modern life, cites 13 percent of U S electricity from plants and highlights Oconee Station as a model. It claims uranium 235 equals huge coal or oil energy, notes cost savings and environmental concerns, and urges rapid transition from oil gas and coal to nuclear power, questioning party willingness.

South Carolina Duke Power Co Oconee Station

Debt ceiling rise and unfunded liability loom large

An editorial notes the debt ceiling increasing by 53 billion to 1.573 trillion only until late summer while the Civil Service Retirement System shows an unfunded liability of 528.1 billion. The piece argues the real national debt exceeds 2 trillion and grows rapidly with deficits and pension liabilities.

Congress Washington U.S. Office of Personnel Management Civil Service Retirement System Pension Plan For Federal Employees

Nudist tourism and political jibes mix in a provocative column

A Sanford-style column riffs on nudist beaches as a funding solution for a Cooper River bridge, cites Greece tourism moves and Yugoslav and Spanish nudist resorts, and lampoons U S presidents and biographers. It links Palmetto land satire with Gore Vidal and Kennedy era anecdotes, ending with media exposure of Gary Hart.

Cooper River Europe Sullivan's Island Isle of Palms

Frisco satire mocks the 1984 Democratic convention

The piece lampoons San Francisco based convention scenes and TV culture. It contrasts frantic party drama with world crises and features quotes about Mondale Manatt and past conventions. It asks if Jesse Jackson Hart Carter and Mondale can unite the party and deliver a poised prime time speech.

Ted Kennedy Jesse Jackson Gary Hart Jimmy Carter

Hart Walks A Fine Line In San Francisco Convention

Hart hints he would accept Geraldine Ferraro as running mate if miracle yields nomina tion. Campaign manager Henkel notes united vice presidential sentiment, while Hart pursues a conciliatory path with Mondale and Jackson to keep the convention's focus on Mondale's bid and Hart's future. Hart avoids pressuring delegates and stays off first ballot influence.

San Francisco Gary Hart Hart New York Geraldine Ferraro Hart-Ferraro Oliver Pudge Henkel Mondale Jesse Jackson Veep White House Road Warriors Bert Lance-Charles Manatt Sen. Hart Jackson

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