Delay in Wolf Creek nuclear start stirs questions
Gov. John Carlin questioned Wolf Creek safety in a letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other agencies, prompting debate over potential startup delays. Proponents argue delays raise costs for ratepayers, while supporters urge completion and expanded nuclear investment to meet future demand. Kansas Gas & Electric and Kansas City Power & Light back the project as safe and necessary for the region.
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John Carlin
Wolf Creek
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Kansas
Kansas Gas & Electric
Kansas City Power & Light
How Cities Lost Federal Handout Aid and Face Rising Burdens
Analysis tracks how federal mandates for clean water, transit ramps, disabled programs, and other requirements persist while subsidies shrink. Cities struggle under mandated standards, with funds slashed and states deepening the financial squeeze. Without cash relief, local governments cannot sustain rising regulatory costs.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Feds
Customer focus revived GM chief says industry return
AP reports Roger B. Smith GM chairman tells the Society of Automotive Engineers that restoring focus on the customer reenergizes the industry. He contrasts American and Japanese practices, cites zero defects advocate Philip Crosby, and notes technology should serve customers not drive them. Aimed at restoring customer primacy amid inflation concerns.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Society of Automotive Engineers
Roger B. Smith
General Motors
America
Philip Crosby
Quality College
Winter Park
Fla
Peacekeeper MX Debated as Geneva Talks Begin
AP Political Writer notes Reagan faces Congress on expanding nuclear missiles to advance arms talks with the Soviet Union. Supporters warn against delaying deployment, while opponents press public opposition as House and Senate vote on 21 missiles. Historical context links MX to SALT and ABM tradeoffs.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Washington (Ap
Geneva
Reagan
Congress
Dorothy Ridings
League of Women Voters
Olympia Snowe
Maine
House
Senate
George Bush
Jones
Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Childhood Chalasia and Related Digestive Concerns
Reader asks about causes and treatment of childhood chalasia also called gastroesophageal reflux. In infants a hiatal hernia may be involved and feeding adjustments plus antacids aim to end reflux. Propping upright after feeds and thicker foods help. most cases improve with time and full recovery is likely.
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DR. Donohue
Paget
B.S. Paget
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Details
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription options for trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly prices. Rates vary for outside trade area and out of state subscribers, with tax considerations noted.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
TV Tonight Highlights a packed late night lineup
The listing surveys HBO and other channels with films such as My Favorite Year and Unfaithfully Yours, plus series like Scarecrow and Mrs King and Nightly Business Report. It notes live sports from USFL football and various made for TV features with stars including Peter O Tool e Jayne Kennedy and Dustin Hoffman.
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HBO
Peter O'Toole
Mark Linn-Baker
Jessica Harper
Jayne Kennedy
Mariette Hartley
Dudle Loore
Nastassja Kinski
Jesen
Sportscente
Barney Miller
Jerry Lewis
Terry Thomas
Burns & Allen
Wil David
Letterman
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