Court rules Price-Anderson Act unconstitutional
Federal Judge James B. McMillan invalidates the Price-Anderson Act, removing liability limits for nuclear reactor accidents. The ruling could expose the industry to far higher compensation costs than the current 560 million cap, prompting renewed debate over nuclear power safety and policy.
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Dangerous crossroads prompt call for safety action at 44th and Camelback
The letter cites repeated crashes and fatalities at the 44th Street and Camelback Road intersection in Phoenix. It urges installation of a left turn signal to curb rising danger as northward growth increases traffic, and warns of further crashes at nearby Stanford Drive without timely signals.
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Carter gains unified backing amid Moscow talks and cruise missile stand
Carter solidly secures bipartisan support at home and confidence from NATO allies by preserving the cruise missile as a central bargaining chip in arms talks with the Soviet Union. Analysts note his public stance, despite Moscow deadlock, strengthens his political position and positions him to push SALT II if a deal emerges.
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Why cancer toxins aren’t banned and what citizens can do
Edward Flattau analyzes why environmental carcinogens remain widespread despite links to 60 80 percent of cancers. He notes slow regulation, industry pushback, funding gaps, and long cancer incubation while citing citizen groups Diane Graves and Ross Vincent urging coordinated action, regulation, and, if needed, lawsuits to curb environmental cancer risks.
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Letters to the Editor Urge Boycott and Local Brew Switch
A Phoenix reader urges retaliatory action after Arizona lost a solar energy grant to Golden Cote. The letter argues switching to a local National Brewing pilsner could create Valley jobs and hurt Golden based ads. It also criticizes the editor and cites a Pima traffic complaint unresolved. Betty Nichepor is named as an Arizona critic and Colorado interest holder.
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