Public access to nuclear plants faces tighter security rules
Zion Illinois and Zion Nuclear Generating Station face stricter government security measures that restrict tours and bar potential intruders. Despite high public interest and safety demonstrations, industry warns expanded restrictions may deter education efforts and increase costs while guards could be authorized to shoot trespassers.
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Zion
Commonwealth Edison
George Travers
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Virginia
Security and Access at Zion Nuclear Plant Spar Over Repression
Jack Bitel argues security measures at Zion are a fortress mentality that may not stop determined attackers. He notes electronic fences and perimeters exist but questions whether tighter rules truly improve safety while warning that insiders could be the only ones with no access.
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Bitel
Seabrook
Zion
Kent State
Jack Bitel
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Reporter and photographer stage mock pipeline attack in Alaska
An Alaska Advocate report recounts reporter Roger Painter and photographer Ken Roberts triggering a red smoke flare near the Alyeska Pipeline, near Sourdough, 220 miles from Anchorage, and driving past guards without being stopped. Alyeska officials condemn the stunt and warn it could spur dangerous actions.
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Anchorage, Alaska
UPI
Alaska
Roger Painter
Alaska Advocate
Ken Roberts
Sourdough
Painter
Convicted murderer Wilson to appeal 50-to-75 year sentence
Clarence Wilson, 50, of St. Louis, plans a appeal after a Williamson County judge imposed consecutive 50 to 75 year murder terms on him for the Oblong Police Chief slaying during a burglary probe. Prosecution cited Wilson as the shooter. Fechtig said an appeal would follow.
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Marion, Ill
UPI
Clarence Eugene Wilson
Jack Fancis
Wilson
St. Louis
Williamson County
W.A. Lewis
Marion
Thomas Connors
Charles Levad
Connors
Lewis
Wayne County
Fairfield
C. William Fechtig
Carmi
Fancil
Donald Mitchell
James Sharp
Vienna
Fancis
Parents sue Broward school board over daughter’s graduation
George and Alice Garrett sue Broward County school board in Broward Circuit Court on behalf of their 19 year old daughter Elizabeth to block her graduation for alleged educational deficiencies. They seek court ruling the district failed to provide required education and ask the board to fund tutoring until she catches up.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla
UPI
Broward County
George
Alice Garrett
Broward Circuit Court
Elizabeth
Garretts
Fort Lauderdale
Garrett
Elwood Obrig
Florida
Obrig
Northeast High School
Edgar Lee
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Tom Tiede
Ill
NEA
Chicago
Lake Michigan
NRC
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Alyeska
Lou Cancelmi
Advocate
Howard Weaver
ACE Hardware
RTE
Buchanan Morris
Riverdale
Baling Twine
Kidde
Hula Hoe
Fechtig
Wabash County
Mount Carmel
Big John’s
Oblong
Block
Dennis Block
Munch
Morris
Cini
Zeniths
Uthorzed
Zenith Dealer
Carlyle
Feniin
Joliet Optical Hearing Aid CO
E. van Buren
Joliet
Bawa
Aramis
Liberty St
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