Nuclear power debate favors safety and economics
The piece argues nuclear power is economically viable despite higher capital costs. It contrasts coal and oil costs, cites utility data, and discusses critics like Henry Kendall and John Gorman. It frames the debate as propaganda driven, notes a moratorium would raise coal reliance, and concludes nuclear energy is far safer overall than coal.
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Public Service Co of
Colorado
Wyoming
Public Service
Berkeley
John Gorman
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Henry Kendall
Forbes
Kendall
Ralph Nader
General Electric
California
India
Creative Initiative Foundation
Unitedates
Today in history June 8 1976 events and birthdays
On this date many events shaped history from the death of Mohammed in 632 to Tennessee secession in 1861 and Roosevelt mediation in 1905. Notably the 1967 Sinai attack killed 34 US sailors and 1968 James Earl Ray was arrested in London. Birthdays include Ralph Yarborough and John Diebold. Thought for today cites Napoleon. Bicentennial note references the Continental Congress Philadelphia debate on independence.
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Mohammed
Tennessee
Union
Theodore Roosevelt
Sydney
Australia
US Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Sinai Peninsula
Israel
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King
London
England
Hurriane
Yarborough
Texas
John Diebold
Napoleon Bonaparte
Continental
Philadelphia
Richard Henry Less
Virginia
Britain
Don Oakley Little unforgivable in nation's capital
Don Oakley notes that while allegations regarding Rep. Wayne L. Hays keep a mistress on the public payroll have stirred chatter, Ohio constituents appear more tolerant and expect only a possible hit to his career rather than a loss of re election. The piece reflects a cautious press consensus in Ohio.
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Don Oakley
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
Congress
Rep. Hays
Washington
Capitol Hill
Richard M. Nixon
National security and defense spendings debate in Senate
Senator Muskie and Dr. Abshire discuss defense budgets and national security priorities. The Senate set defense at 112 billion with domestic gains, warns of future costs by 1980, and stresses balancing arms buildup with diplomacy. They call for efficiency, NATO commonality, and measured use of food diplomacy amid Soviet tensions.
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Sen
Edmund S. Muskie
Senate
Congress
Europe
Kissinger
Angola
Soviet Union
Pearl Harbor
Middle East
NATO
How the bald men fight hair loss
In a humorous voice the piece questions common hair growth remedies while noting the popularity of the headstand as a supposed cure. It mentions other era marketing of salves and ointments and adds quirky stats about Swiss skiers and women-led households, ending with a casual salt consumption fact.
Gratton Mountain Statesman details and subscription rates
The Gratton Mountain Statesman lists offices at 14 W Main St Gratton WV with daily publication except Sundays. Copyright and staff credits show E Schiffer as general manager RJ Cooper as news editor R B Bowers as editor and L Hussie production manager R Sandor as manager. Subscriptions include 1S cents per copy and 75 cents weekly by carrier, with Taylor ang adj counties at 75 cents per week plus tax and other areas at 33.50 per month.
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Cnplaner
E. Schiffer
RJ. Cooper
R.B. Bowers
L. Hussie
R. Sandor
G.M. Carpenter
Taylor Ang
Adj
Gratton
Public plea to revive Grafton Memorial Day spirit
A reader laments declining enthusiasm for Grafton Memorial Day ceremonies after eight years of attendance, praising the century old tradition and urging renewed local support. The letter credits students and groups for effort and asks residents to honor those who served, noting funding as a barrier but stressing patriotic duty. The community memorial events are praised in a follow up note from the 30th of May Memorial Day Committee thanking the staff and volunteers for a successful parade and services.
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Grafton
Beech Street
W.va
America
The
Grafton Mountain Statesman
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Alma
Florida
Cuba
Salvador Allende
Chile
North Vietnam
National Assembly
Hanoi
Vietnam
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Ralph
Miss Jones
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Salt
David Abshire
Mobil Oil Corporation
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L.M. Boyd
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