Nuclear plants ordered to install new backup shutdown systems
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved regulations mandating backup shutdown mechanisms for most of the nation's about 140 reactors. The move follows Salem New Jersey shutdown failures and aims to reduce the risk of an uncontrolled reactor meltdown by ensuring alternative rod-insertion and cooling protections within three years.
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Stone urges internal dialogue with Sandinista rebels in Nicaragua
U S special envoy Richard Stone urged Nicaragua to open internal dialogues with U S backed rebel forces. Daniel Ortega rejected the proposal at a news conference, calling the counterrevolutionary groups artificial creations of the United States after 1979.
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Huge Cache Of Arms Said Seized In Grenada Invasion
In Grenada U S troops report capturing 5 million rounds of ammunition 29 tons of TNT and 6322 rifles including AK 47 models. The People's Revolutionary Army size is uncertain 800 to 2000 men with Bishop once aiming for a militia of 20000.
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Farmland Foreclosures Jump As Loans From FH A Rise
Washington AP Farmers Home Administration foreclosed on 1,357 farms in the past year to repay loans, a 60 percent rise from 844 the prior year. Bankruptcy filings also grew from 1,245 to 1,392, though total operators leaving farming fell from 8,227 to 7,529.
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Navy says area size and terrain hampered recorder search
Admiral Sylvester R. Foley Jr. told Columbia audiences that the Sea of Japan search zone’s size and underwater terrain halted recovery efforts for the Korean Airlines jet flight recorder. He warned the Soviet Union may fire on foreign aircraft or ships entering its skies or waters and said he does not believe the recorders were retrieved.
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Entertainer Klemperer Narrates with Toledo Symphony
Veteran actor and conductor Col. Klemperer 63 says no career switch and continues performing as guest narrator with major orchestras including the Toledo Symphony He has previously narrated for the Boston Chicago and New York ensembles and appeared at the Met. Jacques Cousteau with the 65 foot Moulina Vent reports a failed Atlantic crossing after two days of gale force winds and 15 to 20 ft seas The voyage tested the wind propulsion system but welding failures ended the attempt.
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House Votes Down New Telephone Fee
Washington AP report: House blocks FCC plan for monthly access fees on local phone service. Sponsor Rep. Timothy E Wirth says bill shields consumers while opponents warn it threatens the national phone system. Debate frames long distance subsidies versus local network costs and 1984 election politics.
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Senate Passes Stopgap Budget Amid Education Spending Fight
Congress raced to finalize a stopgap spending bill after a House push for $1 billion in education and social funding. The Senate, voting to strip added social items, gave final approval by voice vote after hours of debate as talks continued between House and Senate negotiators. The White House signaled a veto if social provisions remained, while Republicans criticized Democrats for preelection brinkmanship.
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Judges Struggle With New DUI Penalty Law
Greenville AP reports state officials warn some judges are unfamiliar with the tougher DUI law passed by the General Assembly. The measure imposes fines and jail or community service on repeat offenders with first offenses facing 200 dollar fines or 48 hours to 30 days jailed, and second and third offenses carrying higher fines and longer sentences.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates Noted for Advance Payments
Aiken Standard lists payment terms for subscriptions including three months six months twelve months and annual options. It specifies that all advance payments should be made to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
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Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard
Aiken community safety numbers listed for emergency and non emergency use include Aiken Community Hospital 649 7911 Jackson Volunteer Fire Departments 648 6811 Graniteville Police Aiken County Sheriff 648 6811 New Ellenton Fire Emergency New Ellenton Police North Augusta Fire
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