Three Mile accident blamed on operators
NRC staff says the Three Mile Island Unit 2 accident could have been prevented if operators had allowed the emergency core cooling system to function as designed. The report cites design, equipment and procedure adequacies. it also notes 19 potential non compliance items and 16 radiation protection violations under review.
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Washington
Three Mile Island
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Harrisburg
Victor Stella Jr
Three Mile Island Unit
Stella
NRC
Office of Inspection and Enforcement
Metropolitan Edison Co
Revival of ancient herb to induce abortions shocks doctors
The University of Iowa confronts a revival of an ancient herb used to induce abortion drawing concern from doctors and university officials. The report notes rising interest and potential safety questions.
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University of Iowa
Hole at intersection stirs SW side residents
A ground hole at a southwest intersection has caused resident concern and anger for about a year, prompting calls for repair and safety attention from the community.
Dining Out Cedar Rapids restaurant menu offers varied options
A downtown Cedar Rapids dining spot on page 15A highlights a varied menu and pleasant attentive service noting its inviting atmosphere and quality staff.
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Cedar Rapids
Man with car anxious to meet girl with parking space
A small personal ad in a major city paper seeks a man with a car who longs to meet a girl with a parking space. The brief note emphasizes mobility and practical connection, signaling a casual approach to an urban dating need.
Pilot lands jet at Buffalo that wasn’t destination
Western Airlines pilot Lowell Ferguson landed a Boeing 737 at Buffalo International in error while aiming for Sheridan. The incident caused Ferguson to be suspended pending investigation. The town celebrated Ferguson Days as locals recalled the jet age arrival.
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Buffalo
Wyo
Western Airlines
Lowell Ferguson
Buffalo International
Jim Hicks
Buffalo Bulletin
Ferguson
Wyoming
Sheridan
Hicks
Rationing bill unlikely before recess
Democratic leaders push to rush a standby gasoline rationing bill to President Carter but face slim odds. Byrd and ONeill offered guarded optimism, while Baker warned slow or uncertain support. A House-Senate conference could delay final action until after the August recess.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Senate
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Thomas O'Neill
O'Neill
House
Byrd
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Sen
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Senate Energy Committee
Internal Carter administration forecast of deeper 1980 recession
An internal Carter administration document predicts a deeper 1980 recession with unemployment rising to 8.2 percent by year end and GDP contraction of 1.4 percent this year. The report, prepared by Treasury and CEA staff, also warns of higher inflation near 8.8 percent and analyzes tax cut and spending options to blunt the downturn.
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Washington
White House
Admin
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U. S
Roxanne Conlin
Connecticut
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Denver
John Dingell
D-Mich
Huh
Los Angeles
Treasury Department
Council of Economic Advisers
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