Support waiting for nuclear power
The nuclear power industry faces public skepticism and technical woes as regulators probe Diablo Canyon and other plants for flaws. Experts warn a future Three Mile Island could devastate credibility while waste disposal remains unresolved and construction pauses continue amid rising public concern.
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Reagan remains firm on defense despite social security caution
Washington reports Reagan rejects deep social security cuts while sticking to large defense spending increases. He will slow gains by 13 billion over three years and 2 billion in the current year, a stance supported by allies yet questioned by many in Congress amid scrutiny of Pentagon budget and national security priorities.
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Food industry pushes for revision of safety laws
Industry mobilizes to revise tight food safety rules led by Orrin Hatch bill. Critics warn relaxing standards could raise cancer birth defect and disease risks while regulators would gain discretion to approve and withdraw additives.
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Sherwin Gardner
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Manly Molpus
American Meat Institute
Ellen Haas
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Sen
Orrin G. Hatch
Utah
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Center For Science In the Public
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Arthur Hull Hayes
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John R. Block
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Bill McMillan
Washington
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Apple pickers turn to orchards as four SIU professors adopt new careers
Four retired SIU Carbondale professors trade classrooms for picking bins at Eckert's Orchards near Carbondale and Murphysboro, illustrating the value of hard work as they enjoy good fruit and uplifting scenery. They stress the spirit of labor, noting the harvest winds down with only a few days left for U Pick.
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Frank Adams
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Harry Jacobson
MSU solar utility plan eyed by Carbondale
Terry Dunn outlines the Municipal Solar Utility proposal and administration alternatives. A Carbondale City Council public hearing on October 12 at 7 00 p m will decide whether to establish MSU energy programs including education loans and neighborhood projects. The letter argues for homeowner oriented solutions and local utility funding while criticizing the administration’s approach and funding options.
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Environmental Design
Lopez Portillo not democrat Lopez Portillo not democrat
Editor letters claim Lopez Portillo uses democratic instincts to pick PRI predecessor and hints at Fidel Castro ties as political expedient. The writer notes El Salvador’s crisis mirrors broader Hispanic American turmoil, citing Colombia’s period without Communist Cuba involvement.
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Excessive mining laws in Illinois editorials and critiques
A reader challenges a recent Illinois coal issue editorial noting stricter state requirements than federal law, cites Director Harris visiting Southern Illinois for the Fifth Midwest Reclamation Tour with 75 participants, and argues that anti mining groups raise utility costs while hindering reclamation. references a National Research Council panel and OSM under Carter.
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Governor’s name on public welcome signs questioned
Jerry Reynolds of Carterville argues that Governor Jim Thompson’s practice of placing his name on entrance welcome signs costs taxpayers about $30,000. He questions campaign exposure spending during an era of reduced services and program cutbacks and urges discontinuing billboarded official names on public facilities.
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