Boston Tackles Its Rat Problem
Boston faces a rat population roughly equal to its 697,000 residents with one rat per person, driven by urban renewal leaving vacant, neglected blocks. Health official Dr. Frederick Maloof cites unsanitary homes and garbage as attractants, while city efforts concentrate on Back Bay Beacon Hill South End Roxbury and Dorchester with private exterminators and a $40,000 state grant, warning that resources are insufficient to curb a growing problem.
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Boston
UPI
Frederick Maloof
Roxbury
Maloof
Housing and Inspection Department
Frank Gens
Gens
Back Bay
Beacon Hill
South End
Dorchester
Censorship Inhibits Creative Television
Milton R Bass argues age based ad targeting blocks dialogue between lawmakers and the TV industry. He notes Senator John Pastore of Rhode Island leads a committee on violence in media and favors self censorship by networks over external control.
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United States
Senate
John Pastore
Rhode Island
Sen. Pastore
National Asso
Tax Talk and TV Media Critics Clash in Public Discourse
A taxpayer questions refunds and dependents while the column critiques broadcasting lobbying and public interest programming. It argues for more investigative TV and press coverage of industry influences, warning against complacency and calling for reform if needed.
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