Accidental launch fears rise over nuclear standoff
The piece discusses the risk of accidental nuclear war between the United States and Russia amid deteriorating early warning systems. It cites experts like Bruce Blair and Sam Nunn, notes Russian outages and morale problems, and examines de alerting as a potential buffer, referencing past incidents and possible U.S. steps to reduce hair trigger status.
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Bush
Vladimir Putin
Russia
United States
Bruce Blair
Independent Center For Defense Information
U.S
Newhouse
David Wood
Physicians For Social Responsibility
al Gore
Humanity
Sente-Armed Services Committee
Sam Nunn
Washington
Americans
Teen murderer condemned to heavy sentence in West Palm Beach
Nathaniel Brazil, 13, was sentenced to a minimum of three years in prison with no parole, two years of house arrest, five years of probation, and anger management after killing a teacher. Critics argue youth rehabilitation requires juvenile court handling, not adult prison terms.
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Nathaniel Brazil
West Palm Beach
Brazil
Missile shield tests spark debate over ABM treaty
The July 14 intercept shows a technical achievement but the test does not prove real world viability. The Bush admin pursues Fort Greely and Kodiak test sites by 2004, arguing emergency defense while violating the ABM Treaty. Senators Clinton and Schumer urged stopping the plan amid safety and security concerns.
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Alaska
National Missile Defense
NMD
Fort Greely
Pentagon
Kodiak Island
U.S
Sens. Clinton and
Schumer
Bush
Globalization and tax policy views letter to the editor
A reader comments that the United States should join global accords, opposing solitary stance and warning of terrorism targets. The letter laments military pension conflicts seeking concurrent receipt and criticizes faith based initiatives and public funding of religious programs. It also covers a St John the Baptist Academy closure, tax withholding insights, and anticipated 2002 rebates and changes.
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Ron Persico
USAF
Kirkville
Washington
White House
Bernhard Wolff
Syracuse
Readers urged to send letters to The Herald editors
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