KCC Opens Wolf Creek Probe to Review Cost Growth
The Kansas Corporation Commission launches a formal cost investigation into Wolf Creek nuclear plant near Burlington. Utilities cover probe costs. plant completion expected 1983. Current cost pegged at 1.3 billion, triple 1980 estimate. six month progress report planned with periodic hearings on cost controls.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Corporation Commission
Wolf Creek
Burlington
Rod Johnson
ECC
Commission
Kansas Gas and Electric Co
Wichita
Kansas City Power and Light Co
Kansas Electric Power Cooperatives Inc
KCC
Junction
Kg&e
Bengtson
John Carlin
Fred Adam
Adam
Johnson
Kennedy Campaign Sues Carter Over Misuse of Federal Funds
Supporters of Senator Edward M. Kennedy sue Carter administration officials and the reelection committee in U S District Court alleging use of federal power and funds to back Carter's renomination. The suit seeks injunctions and reimbursement of salaries and expenses. Public comments were not available.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Carter Administration
Reelection Committee
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Carter
White House
Jody Powell
Tim Smith
Hospitals Win Blue Cross Suit In Kansas Court
Five Kansas hospitals won a temporary injunction blocking Blue Cross of Kansas from enforcing its cost control plan at their facilities. Judge Page Benson ruled in Comanche Harper Bucklin Spearville and Ashland that contracts signed earlier may not be voided, as majority hospital approval was not clearly obtained. Blue Cross plans to appeal while other hospitals contemplate joining suit.
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Wichita, Kan
Kansas
Blue Cross of Kansas
Page Benson
Butler County District Court
el Dorado
Blue Cross
State Supreme Court
Benson
Comanche County
Harper County
Bucklin
Spearville
Ashland
Gerald L. Goodell
Goodell
Robert Roth
Wichita
Blue Shield
Iranian Students Feel The Squeeze Amid Hostage Crisis
AP reports that over 50,000 Iranian students in the United States face financial strain as U.S. actions against illegitimate students unfold. USC hosts about 900 Iranians, with many from affluent families previously able to cover $10,000 annual costs. Iran continues to fund training of its air force and navy pilots at American bases, paying salaries from the embassy, while U.S. deportation orders affect student status and schooling.
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Iran
United States
America
Said Brabbari
University of Southern California
USC
Brabbari
U.S
Tehran
Carter
U.S. Court of Appeals
California
Texas
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Air Force
Navy
Washington
Pentagon
ABC Renews Attack on Presleys Doctors
ABC television renewed claims Elvis Presley died from drug interaction and a coverup. Geraldo Rivera cited Shelby County medical examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco as saying two months after Elvis death Vernon Presley was told of drug involvement. Francisco later denied drugs played a role. Elvis died August 16 1977 at Graceland. autopsy performed the same day at Baptist Hospital. The autopsy report has not been released. Francisco says it was requested by the Presley family and is not public record. No trial date set in suit seeking release of the autopsy report.
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Presley
Geraldo Rivera
Elvis
Rivera
Elvis Presley
Graceland
Baptist Hospital
Francisco
Singer
ABC
James Cole
Charles Thompson III
Chancery Court
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Richard C
Pete’ Loux
Kennedy
Peter Arnett
Hussein Ava
Washington, D.C
Doctors
Memphis, Tenn
Jerry Francisco
Shelby County
Vernon Presley
the Family Circus
By Bil Keane
Tige
Sarge
Dick Tray
Tracy
Joel
THE
Kansas State Banks
Ottawa
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