Economy boosts polls for Clinton first year in office
Clinton ends his first year with broad support as polls show 54 to 60 percent approval. Polls credit the economy and foreign policy wins for the rise, while one survey notes concerns about a possible hidden issue. A majority view him as honest, but trust in crisis handling remains mixed.
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Industry turns to cartoon to soothe anxiety over plutonium
Japan defuses fears about plutonium powered plants with a promotional video starring Mr Pluto the friendly nuclear agency mascot. Anti-nuclear groups charge the footage downplays danger while officials defend it as a harmless educational tool for students in Fukui prefecture and the public.
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Japan faces global critique over plutonium program
Perspective on Japan’s plutonium program notes international criticism as ports and territorial waters blocked a ship carrying 1.7 tons of plutonium from France to Japan last year. The 1970s also saw various nations examining nuclear fuel risks and policy.
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Mr Pluto on Nuclear Energy in Japan’s Plutonium Push
In Japan, promoter Mr Pluto defends plutonium as a peaceful energy option though breeder reactors prove costly and toxic. Western opposition grows as protests loom with Japan advancing a breeder program while groups urge a shift to uranium and a large savings plan.
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Poe Grave Tribute in Snow Draws Anonymous Visitor
In Baltimore an anonymous man paid a midnight tribute at Edgar Allan Poe’s grave on his birthday anniversary. He left cognac and three white roses, a yearly ritual noted by curator Jeff Jerome. The event, held in freezing weather, remains an enduring international folk legend with varied customs.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Status Report
Daily readings show high 30 and low 8 with overnight 17 in Lawrence. Record highs and lows noted, no precipitation today, year-to-date 0.194 inch. Lake Clinton ice covered at 100 percent with level 876.01, normal 875.5. Perry Lake at 891.24 with normal 891.5. Road condition updates via Journal-World Access line. Moon phases listed with last half February 3 and full January 27.
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