Panel Approves 30 Million For SRP Groundwater Cleanup
A House Senate conference committee tentatively approves 30 million dollars for cleanup of triclene and perchlene in groundwater under the Savannah River Plant near Barnwell. Funds would phase out seepage basins, fund a new treatment facility, and require a DOE plan before spending. Senator Strom Thurmond led the push amid some opposition from Hatfield.
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Senate nears passage of debt limit increase in stalemated Congress
Washington AP reports Senate leaders moved toward approving legislation to raise the national debt ceiling beyond 1.389 trillion. After two weeks of stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker says he has enough votes to pass the Reagan administration backed measure to restore borrowing authority.
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Clark poised for interior secretary post amid Senate delay
William P. Clark, a longtime Reagan adviser, is virtually assured of confirmation as James Watt's successor as interior secretary but Senate leaders warn the vote may slip to early next year. Senate leaders fear a debate over environmental policy and possible filibuster, with interim service possible if adjournment looms.
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Deficient Intelligence Nearly Delayed Grenada Invasion
U S military intelligence before the Grenada invasion was so deficient that key Pentagon officials considered delaying the operation for a day. Army Chief Gen John A Wickham Jr said the idea was dropped to avoid giving the enemy more time to strengthen defenses. He cited gaps between technical and human intelligence growth.
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Debra Winger to Attend Lincoln Premiere of Terms of Endearment
Debra Winger, star of Terms of Endearment, is slated for the Lincoln premiere next week with parts filmed in Lincoln Nebraska. Paramount reservations include a flight to Omaha and hotel stays for Winger and executives including Producer Martin Jurow and Gov. Bob Kerrey. Elizabeth Taylor visits Mexico with fiancé Victor Gonzalez Luna amid marriage rumors.
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Demonstrators Arrested Across Britain Over Missile Deployment
Police arrested more than 450 demonstrators on Britain's first full day hosting U S cruise missiles. Prime Minister Thatcher defended the nuclear balance of terror as keeping peace while protests at Greenham Common and near the House of Commons drew many arrests.
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Cigar and Pipe Use Poses Risks for Former Smokers
University study finds former cigarette smokers who switch to pipes or cigars still face elevated disease risk due to deep inhalation and heavy use. Researchers, presenting at the American Heart Association meeting, urge quitting altogether rather than switching to pipes or cigars.
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Minnesota
Pechacek
Cholestyramine Drug Slows Artery Hardening in Study
A 10 year NIH study finds the drug cholestyramine raises HDL and lowers LDL to impede atherosclerosis in patients with heart disease. Of 116 subjects, 32 percent worsened versus 49 percent in those not given the drug, supporting use in atherosclerosis management.
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New York
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Auto sales beat 1982 totals as year advances
Domestic automakers report higher year to date sales than all of 1982 and early November sales up 5.6 percent from a year ago. Analysts cite inventory limits on popular models as the main constraint.
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