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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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