Soviet report of nuclear accident at Ukrainian plant
The Soviet Union said a nuclear accident damaged a reactor at Chernobyl in Ukraine with radiation up to ten times normal spreading to Finland Denmark and Sweden over 750 miles away. Tass gave few details but said a government commission was appointed and injuries were being aided.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Chernobyl
Ukraine
Finland
Denmark
Sweden
Budapest Radio
Hungary
Kiev
Tass
Lars Erik de Geer
Defense Research Agency
Scandinavia
Lennart Franzon
Forsmark
Stockholm
Gunnar Bengtsson
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Board
No danger outside Soviet Union from reactor accident
U S nuclear experts say the Soviet reactor accident likely poses no danger beyond the Soviet Union though lack of Moscow data hinders full assessment. They warn environmental damage inside could be severe while only small amounts drifted toward Scandinavia as xenon and krypton gases.
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New York
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Scandinavia
Iowa House votes to raise drinking age to 21
The Iowa House approved a measure raising the minimum drinking age from 19 to 21 by a 61 to 34 vote. Backers cite saving lives from alcohol related crashes, while opponents call it unfair and cite federal blackmail threats over highway aid. The bill moves back to the Senate with a House amendment.
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Don Hermann
Rettendorf
Senate
Rep
R.J. Varn
D-Solon
Iowa
Iowa House
Senate resists proposed sale of state liquor stores
Iowa senators struggled to gain 26 votes for selling 212 state liquor stores tied to a 2.2 billion appropriations bill. House backing failed to sway caucus leaders as both parties debated alternatives including a franchise plan then disposal. Hutchins said the issue remained unresolved as sessions continued.
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Iowa House
House
C.W. Hutchins
D-Audubon
Hutchins
IIA
ES Moines
Todays Chuckle Spouses stand by mates through troubles
A humor item notes spouses will stick with their partners through troubles they would not have if they remained single. The quip plays on the idea of marriage causing or solving problems in a lighthearted way.
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Nicosia
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Libya
U.S
Alku Coskun
Associated Press
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Istanbul
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