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...idea of underground siting of nuclear reactors is not new. The principal argument against it is the cost factor. But I'm convinced that the cost will be acceptable if modern excavating equipment is used. And, really, no expense should be spared to prevent accidents involving radiation. I believe that people concerned about the potential harmful consequences of the peaceful use of nuclear energy should concentrate their efforts not on attempts to ban nuclear power, but instead on demands to assure its complete safety...
Council members contacted yesterday reaffirmedtheir call for a formalized role in the tenureprocess, adding that the problem ofconfidentiality should not factor in the faculty'sconsideration of the plan...
Second, the absence of a (unclear) against a Soviet retaliatory attack has been perhaps the major factor frustrating plans for a U.S. first strike. Star Wars is destabilizing, therefore, whether or not Reagan or his successors might ever actually launch a pre-emptive strike. It could result in the Soviets adopting--understandably--a "use 'em or lose 'em" mentality...
Committee meetings and speeches top the weekend's agenda, but the visiting students said that shopping, sightseeing, socializing and restaurant-hopping also factor into their plans...
Candidates contacted yesterday said theendorsement would draw more votes, but would notbe the decisive factor in the April election. Eachmember of the slate mentioned the endorsement inthe 250-word statement of their qualificationsthat is sent to all alumni when election ballotsare mailed this April...