House sets limits on tritium production use in reactors
The U S House approved an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act prohibiting production of tritium in commercial reactors. Representative Lindsey Graham and Ed Markey sponsor the measure, arguing it preserves civilian military separation while Energy Secretary Pena criticizes the move as limiting potential use of TVA Bellefonte reactor for tritium.
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Obituary Notices for Sammie Willis Aiken Christopher Queens
Obituary notices on page 2B report the deaths of Sammie Levi Willis Aiken Christopher Queens and Aiken Justin Damon Vick. Details on their ages times and services are listed in the notice lines.
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Multi-state school violence incidents raise safety alarms
An Onalaska Washington 16 year old carried a 9mm pistol aboard a rural school bus and killed himself after forcing a girl off the bus. In Jersey Village Texas a 15 year old girl was wounded in a high school classroom and a 17 year old student was arrested. In St Charles Missouri three sixth graders allegedly plotted a last day sniper attack imitating the Jonesboro massacre.
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Weston Center books get accountant's OK
A Columbia accountant reported the Margaret J. Weston Medical Care Center’s books are in shambles but show no signs of embezzlement after reviewing the 1997 audit. David Wirth noted bad judgment in travel reimbursements yet overall finances appear orderly and warned the board to adopt stronger management practices to avoid collapse.
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Springfield teen gun rampage shocks Oregon town
Kip Kinkel, 15, a Thurston High freshman once voted Most Likely Start World War III, opened fire in the cafeteria killing and wounding students. Police recovered the bodies of his parents at home. Friends note his temper and signs of violence were masked by teen pranks and angst.
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Educators Seek Ways to Prevent School Violence
Community educators offer varied strategies after a 15 year old's murder attempt spikes debate. Anneay Middle School principal George Rogers urges parental control and stable home life while Midland Valley High School principal Warren Whitson calls for ongoing student guidance and mandatory reporting of weapons or threats.
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McDonald’s reissues Teenie Beanie Babies promo with changes
McDonald’s launches a four week Teenie Beanie Babies promotion with 200 million toys. This year adults can buy toys separately, stores will cap purchases, and each location will display weekly toy allotments while last year’s hype and shortages prompted changes.
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