ML19257D567
| ML19257D567 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Midland |
| Issue date: | 01/11/1980 |
| From: | Cherry M CHERRY, M.M./CHERRY, FLYNN & KANTER |
| To: | Leeds J, Luebke E, Mark Miller Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8002050007 | |
| Download: ML19257D567 (5) | |
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Ir. Emmeth A. Luebke January 11, 1990 Page Four Neither I nor the Midland Intervenors have any axe no grind with regard to Mr. Wessel.
But Consumers' attack
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While neither I nor my clients were privy tc any discussions a=cng lawyers for Consumers and Dow during the suspension hearings, I can report that in my dealings at those hearings, I never received an uncandid or incomplete answer from Mr. Uessel when I directed inquiry to him about testimony or documents.
I also know that the Dow witnesses who ultimately appeared testified (after, as I understand it, havin~, been prepared by Mr. Wessel) openly and directiv, and C. ave forthright answers to mv questions rec.ardless of the ccnsequences.
By contrast, the record reveals that when ucnsumers, witnesses were cross-examinec on :ne same issues, they often gave evasive answers in an attempt to avoid the issue.
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To misdirect that focus would make a travesty of these lengthy proceedings.
We are distressed by the lack of hard-hitting inquiry which the record of the recent proceedings indicates on several occasions.
We regret the inability to participate in developing that record.
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Dr.
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Dr. Emmeth A. Luebke January 11, 1980 Page Five integrity in connection with the secreted issues.
In light of the record, I do not believe the 3 card can ecme to a conclusion c her than that Consumers and its officials did net so act.
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