Debate over who pays for Three Mile Island repairs
In Harrisburg and Washington a clash erupted over cost responsibility for the Three Mile Island crisis. Rep. Eugene Atkinson urged utilities or the federal government to cover repairs and replacement power, while attorney Gerald Charnoff argued that consumers should pay to avoid harming stockholders.
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Harrisburg, Pa
UPI
Three Mile Island
Eugene Atkinson
D-Pa
Washington
Gerald Charnoff
Energy Subcommittee
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Charnoff
Atkinson
Metropolitan Edison
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Mainte
Sadat Calls Palestinians to Join Peace Process in Cairo
President Anwar Sadat urged Palestinians to join the Egyptian Israel peace process and warned against terrorism. He pledged strong retaliation and condemned Arab sanctions, while signaling a May 27 Sinai meeting with Cyrus Vance and Menachem Begin to open the Egypt Israel border after 31 years.
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Cairo
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Arab East Jerusalem
Nicosia
Cyprus
U.S
Cyrus Vance
Sadat
Menachem Begin
el Arish
Sinai Peninsula
Teamsters Talks Resume as Truckers Strike Grimly Binds Auto Industry
Federal mediators arrange a restart of contract talks between truckers and the Teamsters amid a four day shut down that has jolted auto makers. Officials warn the stalemate likely persists into next week as Chrysler forecasts nearly complete U.S. plant closures starting Monday.
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Washington
Teamsters
Chrysler Corp
U.S
House panel accuses Diggs of ethics violations
The House ethics committee charged Rep. Charles Diggs with 18 violations of House rules as he fights a federal conviction on 29 counts of mail fraud and falsified payroll forms. The panel may proceed to a trial by the committee and could recommend punishment by the full House.
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Washington
Charles Diggs
House
House Ethics Committee
Diggs
Congress
Michigan Democrat
Bhutto death protests renew in Kashmir violence escalates
Violent protests over former Pakistani PM Bhutto's execution spread to Kashmir for a second day. Three people were killed and at least seven seriously injured in rioting as Kashmiris, mostly Muslims, react to the hanging. Authorities urge calm while Kashmir debates union options.
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New Delhi
India
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Kashmir
Bhutto
Pakistan
Carter says he was party to hospital testing ripoff
At the White House Carter recounts his past on a Georgia county hospital authority. He says the body bought new machines and required patients to undergo tests to cover costs, later admitting he did not realize he was ripping off people. He ties unnecessary testing to higher hospital costs.
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Washington
Carter
Georgia County
White House
Inmate Charged With Aggravated Arson in Dayton Fire
Dayton police charged 20 year old inmate Roderick Trice with aggravated arson for starting a fire in his padded cell at the Dayton Safety Building with a book of matches. Seventy five people were treated for smoke inhalation, with 25 still hospitalized. Investigators say they have not determined how he obtained matches.
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Dayton, Ohio
Roderick Trice
Dayton
Prime Minister in 1971 Backed Kashmir Self-Determination
A 1971 era prime minister who strongly supported self-determination for Kashmir is noted in this archival reference, highlighting their stance on regional autonomy and conflict resolution during a pivotal period.
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Kashmir
Nuclear plant in Korea resumes after nine day shutdown
South Korea’s only nuclear plant restarts after a nine day suspension. Korea Electric Power Corp says a reactor coolant pump repair in the primary system cleared the leak described as an ordinary disorder. Contaminated water levels were reduced to a harmless 10 millirems.
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Seoul
South Korea
Korea Electric Co
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Weather Summary for the Period
Wind direction and velocity noted at 10 a.m. W at 20 mph. Sunrise Friday at 5 42, sunset 6 37. Year Ago Today high 49, low 35, precipitation .83. Extended forecast includes a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. Partly cloudy Monday with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Wednesday highs and overnight lows and precipitation amounts are not specified.
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Bismarck
PtCldy
Cevelaeet
Chicago
Ron Lor
Pat Hiss
Yeasevbiaeeennots
Des Moines
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Mississippi River
LaCrosse
Lansing
Dam
McGregor
Guttenberg
Dubuque
Davenport
Keithsburg
Keokuk
Clinton
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Anchorage
Miami LA
Cedar
Moss
Boston
Nashville N.orleans
Denver
New York
Duluth
Phoenix
Houston
Honolulu
Seattle
Washington
Coralville Lake
Evans Awaited Execution as Mother Pleads for Clemency
Condemned killer John Louis Evans III faced planned execution in Alabama as his mother Betty Evans pressed the governor and the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay. Attorneys sought a mental competence hearing. Gov. Fob James weighed options amid last minute talks.
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Atmore
Ala
John Louis Evans III
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Betty Evans
Beaumont
Texas
Evans
William Rehnquist
Rehnquist
United States
Gary Gilmore
Utah
Montgomery
Holman
Kevin Duignan
Duignan
James
Births and notices from Mercy area and Cedar Rapids
Birth announcements list a son for Marvin Maiers and a daughter for Michael LeMoine both on April 4. Mount Pleasant reports a daughter for Thomas A. Hatfield on April 3. Additional births include multiple Cedar Rapids and surrounding area families with names and residences. Police and emergency incidents are logged with times and locations across the city.
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Mount Pleasant
Thomas A. Hatfield
Hatfield
Keith Bennington
24Th St. NW
Amin Reappears in Kampala Amid Invasion Cast
Ugandan President Idi Amin reportedly reemerged in the capital Kampala addressing soldiers and declaring he is strong and physically fit. Independent verification failed, as rebel forces close in and residents report a deserted city with Libyan allies retreating.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Uganda
Idi Amin
Kampala
Amin
No Man's Land
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Parade Magazine
Geeh
16Th Ave
Byanie
Sondrol’s Variety & Hardware
1St Ave
Cedar Rapids Art Center Museum
Third Street
Cedar Rapids
Marvin Maiers
Concord Lane
St. Luke's
Michael LeMoine
Carlisle St
Billie Hoover
Michael J. Watts
Kay L. Bruce
William R. VanNever
Tamara E. Renzo
Norway
Kevin K. Ford
Toddville
Pamela D. Armstrong
Richard F. Stusak
Olivia K. Bruns
Marion
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Mary Esther
James E. Schwinn
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