Tellico dam ruling tests Endangered Species Act limits
The Supreme Court upheld a halt to the Tellico dam project in Tennessee, citing an unequivocal law against harming an endangered species the snail darter. The piece notes the clash between $100 million in dam investments and the fish’s preservation, urging Congress to amend the act to permit sensible exceptions.
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Supreme Court
Tellico
Tennessee
Burger
Congress
High Court
Swan Song Of NBA Finale For Fans And Frantic Planning
The final NBA championship game between the Bullets and the Super Sonics is described as unreal and extended beyond its usual season. Coach Dick Motta uses the fat lady metaphor to stress survival as fans linger in a long post season, while many follow the finale from distant interests like fishing.
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Bullets
Dick Motta
NBA
Cbs-Tv
Computers Begin to Gather Research Through Library Networks
University of Iowa libraries report dial-up access to remote computers in California and New York. Trained librarians run searches that yield citations fast and economically, with average costs around $11.90 for about 60 citations and an 11 minute search time per query.
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University of Iowa Libraries
Health Sciences Library
California
New York
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Beefe import blunder editorial praises by cattlemen
A reader compliment notes the June 12 editorial on beef imports. The letter agrees it won’t lower prices for consumers but warns of damaging psychological impact on American cattlemen recovering after four lean years.
Beef talk and farm incident raise concerns and praise
A reader laments high meat prices and urges American cattlemen to boost supplies while criticizing imports and drug bans. The letter also thanks Iowa Electric Light and Power crews for restoring power after a June 14 storm, noting strong service.
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U.S
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Secrecy by force in owning information
A commentary argues the Justice Department uses a theory that information itself, not the documents, can be government property. It cites Humphrey and Truong as examples and warns this could threaten press freedom and open government.
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Ronald Humphrey
David Truong
State Department
Vietnam
Justice Department
Albert V. Bryan Jr
White House
Amtrak
Britain
United States
Republic
Congress
Carter Justice Department
Humphrey-Truong
Griffin Bell
Malaphor Collection Traces Everyday Mixups
Tom Ecker catalogs malaphors and mixed metaphors heard since 1962 from coaches, officials, educators, and speakers. The piece highlights humorous misphrases such as bull in a china shop and three sheets under his belt, noting they arise in daily conversation.
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Ed Diddle
Western Kentucky University
Diddle
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Daniel Ellsberg
Anthony Russo
Pentagon
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David Marston
Mondale
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Western Kentucky
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