Race toward death tainted Wilberg mine fire at Utah site
Union leader Richard Trumka said workers in the Wilberg Mine faced a dangerous rush to hit a one day production record amid safety doubts. He cited a two-entry long-wall design, dangerous dust levels, and a return escapeway blocked by collapse as factors in the fatal fire that killed 13 and left 14 trapped. He warned unsafe practices and stressed the need for safety over short term production goals.
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Reagan Defends Star Wars Defense Plan Before Thatcher
President Reagan defended the space based defense program, aiming to persuade British Prime Minister Thatcher and other Western allies of its value. He urged that the proposal could render weapons obsolete and reduce the risk of mass destruction, ahead of Geneva talks with the Soviets. Thatcher, traveling to Washington, said research should continue but warned against escalating armaments. she planned meetings with Reagan and then travel to London.
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White House
Rescuers inch toward miners in Utah mine disaster
Rescuers who found bodies resumed efforts as geophones and explosives were prepared to reach possible survivors in the Emery County mine. Officials cited a deep blaze and overheated conveyor bearing as key causes while crews, drilling from the top and adjacent mines, sought to locate any remaining workers among 27 trapped. Nine bodies were found Friday. efforts to recover survivors continued with strict time constraints.
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