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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
7
New York columnist Sylvia Porter urges readers to avoid over wrapping and unnecessary packaging. She suggests returning unwanted materials to cleaners and using ammonia solution for cleaning. Porter also recommends smaller cars to reduce pollution and costs, urging careful consumer choices.
EPA administrator William Ruckelshaus tells business writers that cleanup will be costly and borne by consumers. He urges individuals to cut pollution through mass transit car pools bikes and walking and offers concrete home and car care tips to reduce pollution and water waste. London AP shows National Farmers Union seeking dog owner liability insurance to protect sheep from dog attacks.
Mayor Sam Massell of Atlanta proposes a voluntary four day 40 hour work week for city employees. Departments will poll staff on whether to shift to 10 hour days for four days. The plan aims to attract workers and ease traffic congestion during rush hours.
Twenty two people were hurt when a Staten Island ferry struck the South Street terminal dock during berthing. Officials blamed wind or tide shift. six passengers required hospital care with none seriously injured.
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