Rules blamed in nuke failure at Salem plant
Washington officials say NRC safety gaps allowed a reactor mishap at Salem New Jersey to go unnoticed for four days. A Feb 22 incident followed by a Feb 25 failure prompted criticism from Rep. Markey who accused both NRC and utility of blame. Plant staff restarted the reactor before analyzing computer tapes.
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Snow and cold grip West Texas with storms across Colorado to North Texas
A cold front from east of Wichita Falls to San Angelo spurred snow in the Panhandle with about an inch in Amarillo as gusty winds up to 40 mph whips through. Forecasters warn of thundershowers and potential heavy storms across North and West Texas with a cold front also bringing gale warnings along the Texas coast.
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Fire destroys rural oil field trailer homes near Odessa
Eyewitnesses recall two explosions and a blazing horizon as a massive fire at an oil field forces residents from nearby trailers. One resident, Eric Inagaki, escapes with his home intact by wind-driven flames while others describe searing heat and a near-miss incident. Neighbors Nancy Turner and her husband flee to safety. Turner calls the scene hellish as investigators scramble to assess damage.
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Moderate Alaska quake rattles south central region
A moderate earthquake struck parts of south central Alaska on Tuesday with no injuries or damage reported. The tremor centered 60 miles west of Homer on the Cook Inlet’s west side prompted a brief safety note from the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center.
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Odessa American Classified Subscriptions and Delivery Info
Local notice outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and Sunday only, with mail delivery options, prices for 6 months and 3 months, and contact numbers for delivery problems. It provides postal and filing details for subscribers.
DOJ may interview Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie
The Justice Department may interview Klaus Barbie as part of a probe into possible U.S. government ties. Department attorney Allan A. Ryan Jr. said the option is high on the list as investigators review immigration records, public allegations, and U.S. Army Counter-intelligence Corps files for potential links to Barbie. Barbie, 69, was known as the Butcher of Lyons for his wartime actions.
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Navy spared lavish decor with Golden Fleece award
In Washington AP reports Senator William Proxmire gave the Golden Fleece award to the Navy for spending 11225 to furnish a captain's office. He argued the office could have been decorated for 4602 using normal channels. The article also notes divorce rates dipping from 5.3 to 5.1 per 1000 in 1982.
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William Proxmire
D-Wis
Navy
Proxmire
Regents Debate Four Year Status for UTPB
Powell pushes for a four year UTPB and cooperative plan as a duplicate service proposal. Barlow says Powell faces pressure and Gov White will appoint regents this year. If Legislature approves, regents and coordinating board will reassess. action possibly within months after passage.
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Barlow
Mark White
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Ten Commandments T Shirt campaign backed by ACLU
Lay preacher Jack Moore pushes Ten Commandments T shirts in Brevard County schools after posters failed. ACLU chapter leader says student expression is protected if no one is barred from wearing such garments. Rockledge High and Mila Elementary log two takers. district rules on profanity or disruption cited, superintendent not predicting issues.
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Mount Sinai
Brevard American Civil Liberties Union
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Aditya Mishra
Merritt Island
Rockledge High
Ralph Beckett
Moore
Mila Elementary
Brevard
Lloyd Soughers
Iditarod Lead Duel Near Nome as Finish Closes
Anchorage report says 1983 Iditarod leaders Larry Smith and Eep Anderson split by about 1 percent with Anderson crossing into Unalakleet on Norton Sound. The race began March 5 with 68 teams. 61 remain after two more mushers dropped Tuesday. top prize is 24000 for the winner from 100000 distributed among 20 finishers.
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Herbie Nayokpuk
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Sonny Lindner
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Rick Swenson
Manley
Susan Butcher
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