Americans urged to be aware of potential dam threats
Washington reports dam safety experts warned of risks from aging structures after Johnstown flashback video. 80,000 dams exist nationwide with 9,326 high hazard. less than 40 percent have emergency action plans. 125 people died at Buffalo Creek, 11 at Teton, 39 at Kelly Barnes. 1996 97 dam-failure rate near 29 per year.
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Judge allows firm to topple Gettysburg tower on anniversary
A federal judge ruled the government may seize the 370 foot Gettysburg Civil War tower for Controlled Demolition Inc. to implode in exchange for promotional video rights. The park service estimates saving over 1 million dollars while critics call the plan inappropriate for the battlefield.
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