Andrus vows to fire those responsible for Teton Dam safety
Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus said he would dismiss anyone in his department who helped certify the Teton Dam’s safety after the Idaho catastrophe. He doubted many would be ousted, noting many responsible have retired or moved on. The dam collapse caused 11 deaths and extensive damage. A federal state panel found design flaws and foreseen risks. In Senate testimony, a Bureau of Reclamation team was faulted for lack of adequate reinforcement and erosion anticipation.
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Oklahoma to Use Drug to Execute Condemned
Oklahoma becomes the first state to execute condemned criminals by a lethal drug after Gov. David Boren signed the bill. The measure allows continuous intravenous administration of a short acting barbiturate, with electrocution or firing squad as backups if the drug method is struck down.
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Hospital-cost controls urged as grave national issue
The Carter administration warned hospital costs could double in five years if unchecked. Health Secretary Joseph Califano urged Congress to curb the rise with a formula tying increases to inflation plus a health care allowance. He cited insurance costs in cars and noted 240000 empty beds nationwide, urging efficiency to fund child health and other needs.
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GAO urges Congress to authorize shoot to kill at nuclear plants
The GAO calls for guards at six commercial nuclear reactors to be empowered to shoot to kill terrorists seeking to steal special nuclear material. It notes ERDA guards already have this authority and cites security weaknesses at unnamed plants, including gaps in searches and unclear procedures.
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