Reagan plan would loosen Clean Air Act protections
A draft Reagan administration staff report proposes sweeping changes to the Clean Air Act, eliminating federal secondary standards and mandatory pollution controls. It would let states set standards, reduce tailpipe limits, drop penalties, and limit EPA intervention, aiming to shift oversight toward state discretion. The document, shown to Rep. Waxman, signals a forthcoming administration position due around June 30.
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Clean Air Working Group
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Great American Flag Unfurled in Central Park
A 21 story seven ton Great American Flag is displayed in Central Park New York. Officials seek 650000 dollars to fund hanging the flag from the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. The polyester flag measures about two football fields in length with 13 foot stars and 16 foot wide stripes. White dots serve as air vents.
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Missing George Washington teeth stun Smithsonian
A set of George Washingtons gold and ivory false teeth from 1795 is missing from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The loss, discovered Thursday, also includes a 1845 tooth set and two gold pocket watches. FBI probes possible link to earlier museum thefts and guard arrest.
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UPI
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Lawrence Taylor
National Museum of American History
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Mount St. Helens Stage Non Explosive Eruption
Mount St. Helens erupted Friday in a non explosive dome building event the ninth since May 18 1980 and the fourth non violent dome growth eruption. Clouds obscured the peak but helicopters glimpsed a dome 300 to 400 feet high and 1200 feet wide as scientists noted ongoing molten rock accumulation.
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European Ariane launches two satellites from Kourou
A European consortium launched Meteosat Two and the Indian Apple satellite aboard Ariane 103 from Kourou French Guiana at 8 32 am CDT. ESA cements a broader space role and foresees 180 to 200 satellites in the next decade.
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French Space Studies Center
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Michel Bignier
European Space Agency
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Trident Ohio Hurdles Engine Trouble On Sea Trials
The Trident nuclear submarine Ohio experienced an engine issue during its first day at sea off Fishers Island in Long Island Sound. Crew fixed the problem and the sub later completed its first dive during three days of North Atlantic sea trials before returning to Groton.
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Long Island Sound
Thames River
Alex Piranian
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Navy
Information Center
Washington
Thought for today quote by Samuel Butler
A concise quotation from Samuel Butler emphasizes faith as essential. It notes you can do little with faith but nothing without it, reflecting Butler's English satirical voice.
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Samuel Butler
Coptic Church Members Convicted in Large Marijuana Smuggling Case
Nine Jamaica based Ethiopian Zion Coptic church members were found guilty by a federal jury of operating a massive marijuana smuggling operation under religious pretense. Convicted on two conspiracy counts plus importation possession and distribution charges. The government seized more than 95 tons of marijuana across three raids. Each defendant faces up to 25 years in prison and fines up to 75000 dollars.
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Miami
UPI
U.N. Peacekeepers Renewed in Lebanon Amid Casualties
The U.N. Security Council extended UNIFIL duties for six months despite two U.N. casualties that day and a total of 33 killed since 1978. Ambassadors warned the force risks becoming mere “safe keeping” as violence continues in southern Lebanon.
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