Feds plan to halt bomb-grade uranium use at universities
Federal officials aim to issue new rules by March requiring Iowa State University and about two dozen campuses to convert research reactors from highly enriched uranium to lower grade fuel. NRC cites terrorism risk and notes thousands of kilograms stored at campuses, with conversion costs estimated around 15 million dollars for 25 reactors.
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Washington
Iowa State University
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Robert Minogue
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Patriotism Drives Minority Enlistment, Weinberger Says
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger told mayors that the higher share of blacks and minorities in the all volunteer Army stems from patriotism and willingness to serve. He noted unemployment rates among Black youth and stressed defense spending creates jobs, arguing the armed forces draw from all regions and groups with no evidence of restricted opportunities elsewhere.
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Washington
Caspar Weinberger
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Weinberger
Labor Department
Marion Barry
Defense Secretary
Singer Michael Jackson burned on set during Pepsi ad
Pop star Michael Jackson sustained second degree burns to his scalp when his hair ignited after a smoke canister exploded during filming of a Pepsi commercial. Spokesman John Franca said the incident happened at the Shrine Auditorium as Jackson performed a jingle. He was treated at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in good condition and to be transferred to Brotman Memorial Hospital for further care.
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Los Angeles
Michael Jackson
Michael
Jackson
John Franca
Angela Bennett
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Larry Baum
Brotman Memorial Hospital
Culver City
Baum
Bennett
Shrine Auditorium
Billy Jean
Margaret Watkins
Fullerton
Bomb Explodes Killing Man Near Dallas Morning News Box
A bomb in a newspaper vending machine outside a Dallas apartment complex killed 63 year old Ward Keeton who was in his bathrobe. The device hurled debris about 200 feet while neighbors rushed out after the 5 15 a m blast. Police say no threats were known and no group claimed responsibility, suggesting a random act.
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Dallas Morning News
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Carl Dorman
Day care holdups prompt citywide warning
Police issued a citywide alert after three daytime robberies at day care centers. In one incident a gunman threatened children to stay quiet or be killed. Detectives call the crimes inexplicable and note the loot is small but the victims are vulnerable. No injuries reported.
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ST. Louis
Don Hardy
Judges void NC 1982 redistricting for Black voting power
A panel of three federal judges ruled that North Carolina's 1982 redistricting violates the Voting Rights Act and ordered the state legislature to redraw state House and Senate districts by March 16. It marks only the second time a statewide plan approved earlier was overturned by a federal court.
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N.C
Justice Department
North Carolina
Timerman files abuse and torture charges against Videla and Camps
Argentine journalist Jacobo Timerman filed charges against Gen. Jorge Videla former president and Gen. Ramon Camps former police chief. Timerman alleges abuse of authority by Videla and torture by Camps during his 30 months detention before exile. He filed with Judge Carlos Bourel in a federal court accompanied by Emilio Mignone.
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Argentina
Jacobo Timerman
Timerman
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Emilio Mignone
Carlos Bourel
Jorge Videla
Ramon Camps
U S envoy in talks on Namibia fate near Cape Town
U S assistant secretary of state for African affairs Chester Crocker met South Africa's Foreign Minister Roelof Botha on a 17th century wine estate outside Cape Town amid speculation of a breakthrough in the Namibia dispute.
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South Africa
U.S
Namibia
Chester Crocker
United States
Roelof F. Botha
Portugal approves limited abortion in extreme cases
In Lisbon the National Assembly legalized abortion in limited cases amid sharp coalition splits. The law permits abortion when the pregnancy results from rape or severe fetal deformity or endangers the mother's life, after a 132 to 102 vote following a day of debate.
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Portugal
National Assembly
Assembly
France Expands Chad Front to 16th Parallel
Paris orders French troops to extend control 60 miles north in Chad to back Habre government and attack any forces crossing the new line. Air force strengthened with Mirage F-1s and Jaguars raising combat planes to at least 14, with other support aircraft.
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France
Chad
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Hissen Habre
Gabon
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Habre
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Low turnout in referendum rocks Marcos era Philippines
Manila and other areas report a low turnout for a national referendum boycotted by opponents of President Marcos. Votes favored four amendments including restoring the vice presidency. officials say 80 percent of 30 million registered voters cast ballots, though many centers saw under 50 percent turnout and violence and ballot theft were reported.
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Philippines
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Marcos
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Vicente Santiago
Mindanao
Estelito Mendoza
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