Reagan Civil Defense Plan Aims To Survive Nuclear War
The plan estimates a week of warning before a Soviet attack and aims to evacuate all U S cities over 50 000 residents while moving up to two thirds of the population from 380 high risk areas into lower risk zones. It envisions 80 percent survival if followed and proposes radiation detectors fallout shelters and public education though faced with Senate cuts and questions about feasibility.
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Washington
Reagan
Soviet Union
U.S
Systems Planning Corp
New York
Los Angeles
America
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Senate Armed Services Committee
Congress
Hon
Postal Service faces slow adoption of Electronic Mail system
The Postal Service reported only 81,973 E-COM pieces in the first three months, far short of the 20 million annual target, with 6,308 letters in the week ending March 19. Officials cite ongoing lawsuits and cautious business customers as reasons, and consider lowering minimums and allowing return envelopes to boost use of Electronic Computer-Originated Mail.
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Washington
Postal Service
Bob Becker
Becker
Justice and Commerce Departments
ECOM
Anther
AT&T breakup sparks consumer fears on service and rates
A Bell System poll shows a majority fear the AT&T breakup and new legislation could harm telephone service and raise rates. Lou Harris notes people trust the system and want fair treatment of Bell with its competitors amid AT&T lobbying against the regulation bill.
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Washington
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Congress
Bell System
Lou Harris
At&T’s
Maryland coal mine boss paid 70000 to keep job report says
The Baltimore Sun reports George Kutchman, superintendent at the Mettiki mine in Garrett County, paid 70000 to retain his job amid internal allegations. He allegedly fired or harassed cooperative miners, and his safety chief was replaced by his son after concerns about a shaft. Mapco officials declined to comment.
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Maryland
Baltimore Sun
George Kutchman
Mettiki
Garrett County
the Sun
Kutchman
David
Mapco
Norris Brooks
Mapeo
Tulsa
Okla
FBI
William G
Friedemann
Oakland
Peter Nichols
The
Sun
Nichols
Frank Arnold
George
Fire destroys Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Virginia
A four alarm blaze at Wolf Trap Farm Park in Vienna near Washington, D C, destroyed the Filene Center after spreading through a seven acre wooded area. Winds up to 32 mph fed the fire as more than 150 firefighters battled the flames for over two hours before containment. One firefighter was injured. no other injuries reported. The loss was estimated at about 6 million dollars with the stage and roof heavily damaged. Crews remained on site checking for hot spots.
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Vienna
Filene
Wolf Trap Farm Park
Here
U.S. Park
Park
Wolf Trap
Virginia
Washington, D.C
U.S. Park Service
Glenn Gaines
Fairfax County
Filene Center
Washington Area
Gaines
Banks and offices close for Good Friday observance
Area banks and offices will close after Thursday’s business day for Good Friday. Many employees gain a three day weekend as city, county, and state offices shut. Federal workers work. First National Bank keeps Thursday hours and Saturday regular hours. Stores stay open. Churches hold short noon or 3 pm services reflecting the cross prayer.
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First National Bank
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