Nuclear energy public relations storms spark resignations
A pair of high profile moves by engineers and a NRC official amplify fears about nuclear power. GE engineers resigned to condemn practices while a NRC manager claimed a New York plant is a ticking time bomb on 60 Minutes. The California group Creative Initiative Foundation links to the resignations. The piece warns that dramatic TV appeals can mislead public opinion without context, urging scrutiny of motives before drawing conclusions.
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Scranton Named U N Ambassador Amid Moderate GOP Ties
President Ford appoints William Scranton to succeed Daniel Moynihan as American ambassador to the United Nations. A former Pennsylvania governor and 1984 GOP presidential candidate, Scranton is praised as a moderate who favored an even handed U S policy toward Israel and Arab nations and who led the Presidential Commission on Campus Unrest after Kent State and Jackson State incidents. The piece predicts Scranton will maintain a low profile and effective diplomacy at the U N.
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Jamaica's tourist industry trembles amid Kingston violence
The Caribbean island faces possible hotel cancellations as January violence in Kingston shocks investors and tourism rebounds. IMF tensions highlight Jamaica's social and economic divides. Manley government pursues education and jobs programs amid a global recession.
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AMA drug price control fight splits doctors and firms
The piece argues doctors and major drug makers keep prices high to profits, urging Medicare and Medicaid price limits. It cites Caspar Weinberger’s proposed Maximum Allowable Costs plan, opposition by the AMA, pressure from drug firms on lawmakers, and examples of price and influence dynamics in policy.
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New Hampshire Primary Ambitions Clash With GOP History
Ford's decisive NH showing contrasts with early beauty contest vibes as he gains 192 delegates aided by Union Leader publisher Loeb and Governor Thomson. Reagan narrows but falters in GOP mood, while Ford faces a wary national stage after House life in a conservative, parochial world.
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New Hampshire Primary Sparks National Political Drift
The piece surveys the New Hampshire outcome highlighting Reagan’s struggle, rising gravitas in the presidency, and heavy media spending. It notes shifts in Republican labor support, the looming Massachusetts contest, and Democratic splits with Carter’s perceived moderation amid Wallace’s presence and Jackson’s flank.
Debriefing Nixon Through a China's Poster World
Secretary Kissanger contends Nixon will be debriefed on return from his trip to China. The mock dialogue references Teng Hsiao-ping, Hua Kuo-feng, Mao Tse-tung, and posters seen by sources. It portrays ongoing power struggles, ideology, and warnings against imperialist leaders.
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