Nations urged to build high speed rail similar to abroad
A congressional panel urged the United States to develop a national bullet train system linking major cities. The 39 page study coincided with testimony from Japan United States Rail Congress members, seeking high speed trains for the U S. breaching highway and air congestion.
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Anti-cancer pills to 7000 near Sequoyah Nuclear Plant
In SODDY-DAISY Tennessee 7000 families within five miles of the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant will receive potassium iodide tablets to protect against thyroid cancer. The pills will be distributed this month as part of the state emergency plan because evacuation routes may become clogged. TVA spokesman Carl Crawford notes the remote need and shelf life. A distribution briefing was planned in Chattanooga with Health Department spokeswoman Jean Inman explaining the rationale and timing.
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Walesa to host summit with Jaruzelski and Glemp
Solidarity leader Lech Walesa announced a planned meeting with Communist Party chief Wojciech Jaruzelski and Archbishop Jozef Glemp to discuss the economy and labor strife as 180,000 workers remain in wildcat strikes. He warned he would resign as Solidarity head within two weeks if strikes do not end.
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Barbs By Phil Pastore
Philosophical column insightfully critiques how armchair advisors offer solutions without real-world experience. Pastore frames common excuses as excuses, invites readers to consider practical limits, and stresses humility in giving guidance across situations.
Former hostage Kathryn Koob Reflects on Iran Crisis Anniversary
Kathryn Koob a Tehran captive for 444 days says the U S government did all it could to free hostages and cautions that diplomacy alone may be insufficient in handling international terrorism She praises Americans for standing firm and urges listening to underlying signals in foreign talks.
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Aspirin May Slow Cataracts Says Yale Researcher
Dr Edward Cotlier of Yale University reported at the American Academy of Ophthalmology that daily aspirin in high doses over years may prevent cataracts and delay surgery up to ten years. He noted 5 million Americans have cataracts and 75 plus individuals show high rates, with 10-15 percent of treated patients experiencing gastritis or bleeding.
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