Pantex still has a shot at plutonium mission
Pantex near Amarillo may not get MOX fabrication, as Savannah River Site is favored for plutonium fuel rod production. DOE plans an environmental impact statement rating Savannah River highest for MOX, while Pantex could still host pit disassembly, securing about 400 jobs and preserving national security roles.
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Panhandle
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MADD pushes preemptive DWI laws for Texas
Mothers Against Drunk Driving outlines a proactive plan for the 1999 Texas Legislature to curb drunk driving before it starts. Proposals include lowering the blood alcohol limit to 0.08, reinstating sobriety checkpoints, and banning open containers from vehicles. Texas leads in alcohol related fatalities with over half of fatal crashes linked to alcohol. The group urges swift legislative consideration.
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Bill Lewis
Texas
Lewis
Editorial Page Notice on Opinions and Byline Policy
The Amarillo Daily News notes that the left side editorials carry the opinion of the newspaper as determined by its editorial board. Columns by local and syndicated columnists on this page reflect the writers views and do not necessarily represent the paper's editorial stance.
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Verse of the Day Mocker and Brawler Quotation
A proverb quotes Wine as a mocker and beer as a brawler. It warns that those led astray by intoxicants lack wisdom.
Twister ride sparks comparison with new Universal park
A New York report notes a traveling tornado ride with winds and rain provoking fear, but critics call it inferior to Universal Studios Escape's recently opened Twister ride. A press release touts its realism with 35 mph winds and room shaking effects.
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Universal Studios
Universal Studios Escape
Tom Williams
Character matters in our Iraq policy
President Clinton’s remarks on Iraq show a shift from confrontation to appeasement as sanctions strain under UN resolutions. Critics say his self congratulation undermines policy while inspectors report little progress and Iraq blocks access to sites. A bipartisan call grows for a tougher approach to remove Saddam before he gains capable weapons.
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Richard Perle
Paul Wolfowitz
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R. James Woolsey
Donald Rumsfeld
William Bennett
House
Newt Gingrich
Senate
Trent Lott
United States
Saddam
Israel
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Suskind
Esquire
Horatio Alger Society
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Black Press Spars Over Justice Thomas Amid Controversy
The article surveys reactions to Justice Clarence Thomas, noting black publications and groups differing in support. It highlights invitations, protests, and defenses by figures like Damon Keith, Bernette Johnson, and A. Leon Higgenbotham, while praising Thomas for resilience and charity.
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Howard Metzenbaum
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Emerge Magazine
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Landover
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Eric Clay
Detroit
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Edward J. Devitt
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