Nuclear power debate centers on safety and policy
The piece argues the California referendum on nuclear energy won by proponents but warns of safety, economic, and moral questions. It cites bills passed before the vote, heavy spending by supporters, and a counter view by scientists and environmentalists, urging decisions by scientists, Congress, and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Congress
Ralph Nader
Utility
John Goffman
Livermore Laboratory
Nader
Campaign costs and ethics urging low rates for candidates
The editorial argues campaign finance burdens create inequality and corruption risk. It notes spending power often decides elections and debts rise, urging businesses to offer lowest rates to all candidates, citing Progress eight years of such pricing and hoping other papers will follow.
Ocean dumping anger as Long Island beaches suffer waste
Officials and residents along Long Island's south shore blame the EPA for sluggish cleanup and ongoing sewage pollution. The piece notes rising dumping offshore, proposes land disposal, better storm runoff control, and deadlines for sludge permits while highlighting NOAA and wildlife groups urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ken Kamler
National Wildlife Federation
EPA
Lower Manhattan
Atlantic
Court Rejects Abortion Rule and Family Rights
A 1976 opinion claims the Supreme Court's abortion ruling erodes the American family, granting women unilateral control over unborn children and leaving fathers as observers. The writer argues the decision undermines parental authority, child protection norms, and the Founding Fathers' liberty guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Technocracy Seeks Solutions to New York Beach Pollution
An Associated Press release outlines a 70 mile New York coast pollution issue long known but ignored by political business interests. Technocracy argues solutions rely on resources, technologists, and equipment, while finance should not block progress. readers are invited to investigate and respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
P.O. Box
Phoenix
U S role questioned after PLO Beirut evacuation plot
The article argues the PLO tried to coerce Washington to reopen Beirut airport via a thwarted evacuation plan. It notes U S influence declined, Syria and Egypt divisions widened, and U S policy missteps in Lebanon and the Palestinian issue. A sea evacuation was finally chosen to deter PLO pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beirut
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
U.S
Middle East
Wartorn
Lebanon
Damascus
White House
Syria
Ford
Iowa
Riviera
Mideast
Egypt
Sinai
Israel
Jordan
Jordan River
West Bank
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Ocean
Edward Flattau
Long Island
South Shore
Environmental Protection Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Long Island South Shore
Hudson River
mid-Atlantic
Manhattan
New Jersey
Court
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Scottsdale Progress
Jonathon Marshall
H.E
Hal’ Metcalf
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
Scottsdale Arizona
Scottsdale Ariz
Progress
Carter
Mato
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