Lyons residents favor nuclear waste site in salt beds
In Lyons Kansas the majority of residents back a proposed nuclear waste repository. Support comes from a diverse group including a lawyer, doctor, banker and minister, while critics urge more research and raise concerns about container longevity and safety under long term storage. Local figures cite the AEC program as a necessary step in disposal methods amid debate driven by Rep. Skubitz and local miners.
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Lyons residents debate atomic waste repository plan
In Lyons several locals discuss the proposed Salt Vault project. Arthur Harvey, the Rice County Clerk, says many residents support the plan after discussions with AEC officials. Opponents include Roy Dressler and Mrs. Denver Sells whose land would be seized. They fear loss of improvements and uncertain compensation.
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KU to Launch Radio Network Serving Kansas Stations
John J. Conard announces the KU Radio Network a service of KANU IM the universitys 110000 watt station The network begins August 1 with two weekly programs Kansas Editorial Review and Report from the KU Medical Center Additional programs will be added in the fall Kansas Editorial Review runs fifteen minutes weekly produced by advertising students at the William Allen White School of Journalism The KU Medical Center program originates in Kansas City Kansas and features doctors presenting medical topics for lay listeners
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Kansas City
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Pope Paul VI Begins Summer Retreat at Castel Gandolfo
The Pope leaves the Vatican for Castel Gandolfo the papal summer residence south of Rome. The hilltop palace overlooks a lake and volcanic crater, a favorite retreat since Pius XI, with summers lasting about two months. Urban VI first chose the site in 1623 for health reasons.
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Quiet Returned In Junction City
Junction City faced a quiet Wednesday after two nights of fire bombings and shootings tied to racial tensions. A curfew from midnight to 6 a.m. applied to those under 18, with city officials citing minimal damage and no injuries.
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