Silent majority speaks for abused animals and voiceless beings
A reflective column pleads for animal welfare and humane treatment, linking cruelty to animals with broader human ethics. It recalls Terhune’s dogs, cites a Michigan State conference where philosophers warn of moral neglect, and condemns kill boxes, puppy suffocation, and dog fighting as signs of a society failing its dependent beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Payson Terhune
Michigan State University
Martin Benjamin
Caution on Mastectomy News Sparks Debate
A TV news report claiming mastectomies are not necessary sparked outrage as women who recently underwent radical surgery consider the impact. Researchers in Milan and the New England Journal of Medicine are noted in a discussion on life expectancy and breast cancer treatment choices.
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Iran
New England Journal of Medicine
Milan
Italy
U.S
Energy debate at Ottawa summit focuses on global resources
World leaders meet July 21 to discuss reducing oil imports and boosting alternative energy. A proposed World Bank energy affiliate to aid developing nations faces U.S. budget and multilateral-funding concerns, while lending shifts may ease capital rules without extra U.S. cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ottawa
United States
Canada
France
Britain
Germany
Italy
Japan
Venice
World Bank
Carter
Robert S. McNamara
U.S
World Bank Energy
Iit
Thei
Chronicles of Chester Past Echoes from Five Eras
ARDEN C. SKIDMORE compiles brief notes from a century ago in Chester. Entries recall Carlisle Indian School youths visiting Concord Township, local figures at Camp Meeting Ground, Dr. Robinson vacationing at Ocean Grove, and James Montgomery finishing brick houses with marble mantels. Also noted are county residents taking steamers to Jersey shore, a Chester confectioner’s son, and a 1910s to 1930s mix of local events and aging memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden C. Skidmore
Carlisle
John Trimble
Concord Township
Chester Heights
George S. Robinson
Chester
Ocean Grove
4Th Street
Thomas Clyde
Felton
Republican
Jersey Seashore
Walter McConnell
Literary Athletic Association
Marcus Hook
T. S. Fields
Lefty Grove
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
New Plymouth
Delaware County
United Electrical Workers
Lester
Westinghouse Electric
Walsh
Ireland
Country
Hannah M. Eagles
Portland
Ore
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