Energy costs rise as pollution controls fund coal burns
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $2.65 monthly rise for residential electricity to fund $137 million of environmental equipment. A scrubber will permit burning high sulfur Illinois coal, aiding energy supply while raising costs. The piece argues clean air costs, urges full cost accounting in energy policy, and highlights health and environmental savings from pollution controls.
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Central Ilinois Public Service Co
Illinois Commerce Commission
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Michael Hasten
CIPS
Illinois
Newton
Carter
Mondale
U.S
Bureau of Mines
Congressional Office of Technology Assessment
OPEC
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
New York State
New York Department of Conservation
Harisburg
Where's Sam Spade In A New York Private Eye Tale
Carey Winfrey profiles two private investigators in midtown Manhattan. Joe Mullen, an ex boxer now head of a firm with 25 percent matrimonial work, explains clients like presidents and stars and his doubts about others in the field. Jack La Rue, internationally renowned, runs a 17-person operation specializing in white-collar crime and missing persons, charging around 200 dollars a day plus expenses, and stressing legitimacy while acknowledging occasional danger.
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Carey Winfrey
New York Times
New York
Midtown Manhattan
Joe Mullen
Theapers
Mullen
Gabby
Park Avenue
World Trade Center
Jack la Rue
la Rue
Bio
New Orleans
Tulane
Washington
Iraq Seen as Next Middle East Nuclear Threat
Western observers warn Iraq may detonate the region with a nuclear weapon within 12 to 18 months. U.N. officials fear broader war with Iran if Baghdad proceeds, citing a Soviet aided plant near Tuwaitha and a stalled French fuel deal as key factors shaping the crisis.
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Tom Trede
New York
NEA
Iran
United Nations
Iraq
Middle East
Iraq poised to obtain nuclear materials despite U N pressure
The article discusses Iraq's potential access to nuclear equipment and fuel from France Italy and possibly Belgium uranium. It cites alleged shipments for research, risks of plutonium separation, and options like smuggling theft or satellite workers to acquire 20 pounds of enriched uranium, warning of sanctions if a bomb is built.
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France
Israel
Italy
U.N
Baghdad
Belgium
U.S
A Cure for Antholepsy and the Hostage Question
William Safire argues that tough economic and military pressure could compel Iran to release hostages. He critiques Carter aides for dismissing hard options while urging a nonlethal blockade and sanctions. The piece warns that inaction risks more seizures and calls for serious consideration of effective counterpressure.
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Iran
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Australia
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Hormuz
Indian Ocean
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