Nuclear energy bias and waste disposal woes grip Carter era DOE
The Carter era DOE faces critique over Schlesinger bias toward nuclear power and weak support for solar and wind. The 1966 nuclear waste plant closed with 600,000 gallons of radioactive liquid wastes unaddressed. GE’s $65 million reprocessing plant in Illinois never opened as safety concerns rose. Government reliance on nuclear remains strong despite unresolved waste and safety debates.
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Jimmy Carter
Department of Energy
Carter
Atomic Energy Commission
James Schlesinger
Nuclear Energy
Schlesinger
Department
General Electric
Illinois
Arizona
Emergency vehicle right of way on Thomas Road
A columnist notes half of drivers complied with yielding to an ambulance, while half did not. Questions why many ignore sirens and red lights and calls for surveys and talks with violators to reduce accidents.
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Thomas Road
Washington Round of Rules and Red Tape Tightens U S
Legislative bodies issue about 150000 laws annually with 10 regulations per new law. Voluntary industry standards, often adopted by government, shape commerce and safety rules. ANSI oversees standards amid concerns of vague codes, uneven manufacturing, and restricted competition.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
United States
Superman
Lilliputians
Charlemagne
Napoleon
American National Standards Institute
Senate
Ohio
Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Internal Commerce Department
Commerce Department
Federal Trade Commission
Tower of Babel
Carter slips in Texas undermined by inflation and energy fear
Mesquite precinct voters show Carter's personal popularity but growing doubts about his leadership and policy. Many say inflation and energy costs haunt them, with 16 backing his energy plan and 3 to 2 opposing natural gas deregulation, while Panama Canal treaties draw strong opposition.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Mesquite
Tex
Dallas County
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Ford
Patrick _ Caddell
Mr. Carter
Mr.Carter
Middle East
Soviet Union
Dallas
Panama
Canal
Family alive not well in Carnegie report on children
The Carnegie Council on Children after five years identifies poverty unemployment and discrimination as America's top threats to children. It calls for full employment a guaranteed annual income and tax reform yet emphasizes keeping families central in policy design and urges parental responsibility plus employer flexibility while criticizing glossed over single parent realities.
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Carnegie Council On Children
America
Council
Battle of Coral Sea veterans sought for historic project
Editor seeks veterans from ships that fought in the Coral Sea on May 7-8, 1942 or their families for a historic research effort. Contact P.O. Box 1039 B Rockville Md 20850.
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Coral Sea
P.O. Box
Rockville
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Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
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