Chester firm chosen for next generation oil tankers plan
Washington A Chester shipbuilder Metro Machine of Pennsylvania part of a Defense Department consortium to develop double hull oil tankers. The project spans 65 acres on former Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Co. land and aims to make Chester a premier U S tanker site. Metro Machine and 15 peers share 1.8 million in funding this year after investing about 20 million in research.
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Metro Machine tapped for fed tanker project
U.S. Senator Harris Wofford and Chester-based Metro Machine officials described a MARITECH grant aimed at converting defense work to civilian tanker construction. The plan would adapt seven acres and a Delaware River dock for building double-hulled petroleum tankers, with first ships due in 1997.
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Poll on Clinton Infidelity Shows Public Divides
Washington AP poll finds 71 percent view marital fidelity as a personal issue between Clinton and Hillary while 27 percent say Americans should care. About 62 percent say knowledge of infidelity would not affect their vote. 35 percent would be less likely to vote for him if proven false. Republicans more likely than Democrats to be deterred. The survey of 1,253 adults was May 23 to 26 with a 3 percentage point margin.
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Green tea linked to lower cancer risk in humans
In Shanghai a study of 902 esophageal cancer patients and 1,552 healthy controls found nonsmokers and non drinkers who consumed green tea had a 57 percent lower risk for men and 60 percent for women. Lead researcher Joseph McLaughlin noted the finding aligns with prior animal studies and marks the first human association suggesting protection.
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