Whaling Debated Anew At International Session
Environmental groups push for a worldwide ban on commercial whaling as the IWC prepares for its Brighton session. Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth warn several species face extinction while quotas exist and enforcement remains voluntary. Japan and the Soviet Union still pursue whaling, complicating international action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Whaling Commission
Brighton
England
Greenpeace
Friends of the Earth
Whaling Commission
Soviet Union
North Pacific
Commission
Russia
Japan
America
Contradictions Of Our Times by John F Elliott
An editorial argues America has more doctors and beds yet poorer longevity, blaming lifestyle choices for heart disease and chronic illness. It critiques food and fuel costs, pricing, distribution, and exercise trends, urging simpler living and real health focus rather than medical dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Fruit flies and football strikes in Ashley Cooper’s view
A humorous fragmentary column notes fruit fly chatter, fan exasperation with sports strikes, and a skewed take on inflation and taxes. It riffs on public issues, language shifts, and cultural references while lampooning politicians and media. It mentions Three-Mile Island, Agent Orange, and Vietnam veterans in a satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Tom Lankard
Three-Mile Island
Jane Fonda
Ralph Nader
Ramsey Clark
William Sloan Coffin
The Silent Minority and Animal Welfare Urgency
A column argues that animals lack a voice in society and links animal cruelty to human behavior. It cites a Michigan State University conference, details abuses in a large city pound, and calls for stronger penalties and collective action to protect animals and all vulnerable beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State University
Martin Benjamin
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