Nuclear plant cutbacks threaten Ohio's energy future
In a critical reading of CAPCO's decision to halt four planned nuclear plants, the Ohio paper notes political and regulatory uncertainties since Three Mile Island, rising costs, and shifting power demand. It questions growth forecasts, Ohio Edison's reduced stake, and the region's ability to meet future demand while urging quicker NRC reforms to avoid late consequences.
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Ohio
Central Area Power Coordinating Group
Three Mile Island
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
CAPCO
Ohio Energy
Ohio Edison Co
EPA mpg myth fuels buyer distrust in tests
A reader recounts discovering EPA mileage estimates are far from real world results, recounting an incident with a 1978 GM test where official 19 city/27 highway mpg collapsed to about 12–15 mpg in town and 18–25 on the road. The piece argues the system biases buyers toward unrealistic figures and urges smaller, more economical cars.
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U.S. Department of Energy
DOE
EPA
E.M. Estes
General Motors
Detroit
Iran protests Canada rescue of American diplomats
The text voices Iran’s condemnation of Canada for smuggling six American diplomats out of Iran calling it a flagrant international law violation. It warns of retaliation and argues the hostage situation gives Iran leverage, urging cautious U.S. bargaining and insisting on all 50 captives freed without legitimizing Iran’s regime.
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Iran
Canada
Tehran
United States
Zia seen as unreliable ally
Washington faces U S aid decision as Carter rushes to back Pakistan dictator Zia ul Haq with 400 million in military and economic aid. Critics warn Zia’s repression and 1970s misrule risk a backfire while intelligence hints Pakistan may be targeted. The piece questions reliability and urges caution amid talks of jets tanks ships and missiles.
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Washington
Afghanistan
Jimmy Carter
Muhammad Zia ul-Haq
Zia
Iran
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Bhutto
Islamabad
U.S
Pakistan
Lucette Lagnado
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Carter
United States
Pentagon
Berlin
Gromyko
Vance
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Military Chiefs of Staff
Draft Registration Revival Urged as Deterrent Policy
Washington focus argues renewing draft registration is vital to deter Soviet action in the Middle East and beyond. It cites readiness, national obligation, and concern about a volunteer force biased toward the poor, urging Congress to enact reinstatement as a clear signal in diplomacy.
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Washington
Middle East
Iowa
Angola
Ethiopia
South Yemen
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran
United States
Congress
Freedom House
When Russia Is Ready We’ll Have War
A columnist argues the Soviet leadership seeks nuclear conflict, detailing beliefs about surprise, superiority, and survival. It cites SALT II, presidential statements, and military theory to claim both sides prepare for a first strike while predicting catastrophic losses and underground survivability.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Moscow
Kremlin
America
Pearl Harbor
Prinady
Grechko
Jimmy Carter
Rulakov
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U.S.S.R
Oman
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Charles J. Hostetter
Elyria
GM Rep
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Jack Anderson
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Hindu St. Pmtnameet Pide Oaty
Arthur J. Wudnatt
Arnold Milter
Edutorial
Charles. J Hostetter
Jack T. Weaver
George Miller
Hugh A. Alcorn
Lorain
Roscoe Drummond
Dunagin
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M.I. Kopytov
K. Stepanov
Marshal Grechko
Stanford University
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