New York Public Library Plans 3.1 Million Dollar Book Clean Up
John Baker of the NYPL demonstrates the book decay risk by tearing a page from a 65 year old French volume. The library launches a five year program costing 3.1 million dollars to clean and inventory 3.5 million books across 88 miles of shelves with a private contractor Care of Collections.
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New York
John Baker
Baker
New York Public Library
Louis Mintz
Vartan Gregorian
Nonna Rinck
Soviet Union
Mintz
Confusion Around Latest Fare War Triggers Travel Frustration
Air travelers chase bargain rates but encounter small print limits on discount tickets. Limited seats on busy routes and a stringent no refund clause mark the sale as customers seek lower fares amid restricted availability.
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New York
Dying Mother To Get Transplant In 1000 Donations
Lynn Schmacker 32 facing Hodgkin's disease will receive a bone marrow transplant after a fundraiser raised about 82000 from more than 1000 donors across the United States. The money supports a 75000 price tag set by Barnes Hospital for the procedure.
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Collinsville, Ill
Lynn Schmacker
Audrey Schiller
Ms. Schmacker
Mrs. Schiller
Lynn
Bay City
Texas
Adele Leskera
United States
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Pat Andringa
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Richard Wright
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London
Wright
Archibald
Aiken's
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Meryl Streep
INK Nicholson
Video World
York St. Aiken
Martintown
Augusta
Whiskey
Aiken
Midland Valley
Clearwater
Whiskey Rd
S.C
Peach Orchard
Washington Rd
Martinez
Eureka
Home Sewing & Vacuum Center
Richland Ave
Wendy’s
Qcharter Counseling Center
Lancaster St
Charter Counseling Center
Richland Avenue
Charterbear
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