Experts Study Nuclear Subs To Push Icebergs For Water
Paris reports that Saudi prince and French polar explorer said experts will meet in the United States this fall to explore using nuclear submarines as deep sea tugs to move Antarctic icebergs to water-short nations. They noted insurance backing and a seven month, 5000 mile voyage could yield 25 million gallons of fresh water per iceberg with costs running up to 2 billion dollars.
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Paris
United States
Saudi Arabia
Antarctic
Red Sea
Mohamed al Faisal al Saud
Satine Walter Conversion Corp
Iceberg Transport International
ITI
Paul Emile Victor
Australia
Canada
Mexico
France
Prince
Victor
Arctic
Iowa State University
U.S. National Science Foundation
Orlov Charged Over Defaming Soviet State in Moscow
Yuri Orlov, jailed since February, is charged with defaming the Soviet state. His wife Irina and dissident fund manager questioned at Lubyanka, denying answers and calling actions immoral. The case highlights tensions within the Helsinki group founded in 1976.
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Moscow
Yuri Orlov
Orlov
Irina Orlov
Lubyanka
Anatoly Shcharansky
Shcharansky
Alexander I. Ginzburg
Tatayna Khodorovich
Ginzburg
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Vermont
Miss Khodorovich
Valentin Turchin
Amnesty International
Jail fire tragedy prompts arson and safety questions
Witnesses recount a fatal jail fire as inmates choked in cells and guards struggled to reach them. Investigators note padded foam padding may ignite violently and question safety standards while deputies describe chaotic delays and failed door access during evacuation.
Virginia and North Carolina Weather Outlook
Variable cloudiness in Virginia with warm humid conditions through Wednesday and thunderstorms chances. Highs in the mid to upper 80s for Tuesday and Wednesday, lows Tuesday night around 60s to 70s. North Carolina: partly cloudy and humid with scattered showers mainly Tuesday. temperatures warm, with reasonable precipitation chances.
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Virginia
North Carolinas
Supreme Court Allows Lawyers to Advertise Routine Fees
The Supreme Court ruled that lawyers may advertise fees for routine services such as uncontested divorces and wills. The decision narrows a long standing ban, noting ads on simple legal work may aid consumers by revealing price and service options. Justice Blackmun wrote the ruling applies only to straightforward matters and may lead to lower costs as lawyers compete for clients.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Arizona Supreme Court
Harry A. Blackmun
Justin A. Stanly
American Bar Association
Stanley
Blackmun
Pope Criticizes Liberal Liturgical Practices During Ordination Preparations
The Vatican condemns intercommunion with non Catholics and unauthorized readings as preparations for Wednesday ordinations proceed. Workmen set up a tent to hold thousands of traditionalists for the St Peter and St Paul feast day ceremony, following last year’s ordinations.
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Vatican
Scone
St. Peter and St. Paul
Author Claims More Than Half Of Married Women Suffer Abuse
Washington AP reports author Richard C. Levy says over 28 million American wives suffer physical abuse from husbands. He and Roger Langley based their figure on studies and surveys from hospitals, police, and legal groups, noting a widespread, underreported problem and calls for federal research and guidelines for shelters.
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Washington
America
Richard C. Levy
Roger Langley
Levy
PBS
American Bar Association
HEW
Members of Congress
Library of Congress
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Pollution Reduced By Devices On Autos
The EPA reports a two year Los Angeles freeway study found catalytic converters cut carbon monoxide by about 25 percent since 1974 and reduced lead and dust by about 25 percent from 1975 to 1976 due to unleaded gasoline, while oxides of nitrogen rose about 50 percent due to engine changes.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
EFA
Los Angeles
Fire Destroys Maury County Jail Killing 34 Inmates
Inmate Garry A. Pillow recalls flames and toxic smoke sweeping the Maury County Jail as 34 inmates and eight visitors died in a Sunday fire started by a borrowed cigarette in a padded isolation cell. Pillow survived among 22 inmates, helped by a wet towel and staying low as smoke filled the unlocked day-room complex. He was in fair condition Monday in the hospital.
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Columbia, Tenn
Maury County
Garry A. Pillow
Columbia
Bill Voss
Pillow
Maury County Hospital
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