Radioactive Promethium 147 Gunsight sparks controversy
Fort Riley Kansas reports the Promethium 147 gunsight, a glow in the dark radioisotope device, may contaminate soldiers and civilians if broken or misused. Army studies show up to 20 percent breakage with 8 percent at Fort Riley shattered. Spokespersons claim no biological risk tho experts urge tighter controls and better soldier education.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Nea
U.S
Pfc
Rick Hale
Riley
Army
Environmental Hygiene Agency
Surgeon General’s Office
MIT
Henry Kendall
Kendall
Hale
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Afro-American newspaper marks 86 years of minority press
John Murphy III, grandson of founder John H. Murphy Sr., chairs the board of the Baltimore Afro-American as the family owned paper celebrates 86 years. With 92,000 weekly circulation in Baltimore and editions in Richmond and Newark, it emphasizes minority representation and community empowerment through journalism.
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Baltimore
UPI
John Murphy III
William
Murphy
John H. Murphy
Richmond
Newark
N.J
Bilandic Attacks Fire Union Official in City Hall Clash
Chicago Mayor Bilandic, near tears, denounced International Association of Firefighters representative Michael Lass at a news conference after meetings on a potential firefighters strike. He warned that a written contract would spike property taxes by 79 percent and trigger annual strikes, as firefighters push to end residency rules and expand pay and pensions. Lass dismissed Bilandic’s remarks as hysteria while noting the union’s demands and negotiations remain open.
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Chicago
UPI
Richard J. Daley
Michael A. Bilandic
Bilandic
Michael Lass
International Association of Firefighters
Chicago Firefighters Union
Daley
Lass
New York City
Ethics panel clears Patten as others face discipline
The House ethics panel wrapped up a 18 month Korean influence probe by recommending a reprimand for Rep. John McFall for a $3,000 cash contribution from Tongsun Park, while dropping two charges against Rep. Edward Patten. Roybal and Wilson were urged to be censured, with full House action likely before adjournment.
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Washington
UPI
Edward Patten
D-N.j
House
Capitol Hill
John McFall
Dcalif
Tongsun Park
Patten
Edward Roybal
D-Callif
Charles Wilson
D-Calif
Park
Roybal
Wilson
McFall
Ethics
Democratic
Millicent Fenwick
R.J
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Route 30
Louis Ji Mail
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