Donora Smog Disaster Recalled Twenty-One Years On
In Donora Pennsylvania the 1948 smog killed twenty and sickened thousands over five days. Residents recount the oily taste and blackened sun while officials cite a mix of industrial exhausts as the killer. The town later adopted air scrubbing steps and public health vigilance grew nationwide.
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James V. Lamb
Associated Press
Donora, Pa
Monongahela River
Pennsylvania
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
U.S. Weather Bureau
McKean Avenue
William Rongaus
Donora Board of Health
Albert Delsando
Rongaus
Thomas Street
Richard Lawson
Lawson
Dickie
U.S. Public Health Department
Allen Klin
Monesson
Dessandro
GOP in 4th concentrates on demos
In North Carolina's 4th District primary, rival Republicans Jack Hawke and Ben T. Perry urge unity while airing barbs at Democratic incumbent Nick Galifianakis. Both focus on courting 39,394 district Republicans across Chatham, Durham, Orange, Randolph and Wake, with Hawke leading in media exposure and campaign staff.
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Gop
Associated Press
Jack Hawke
Raleigh
Ben T. Perry
Chapel Hill
Perry
Hawke
Nick Galifianakis
Durham
Hawke-Perry
Galifianakis
the District
Counties
Chatham, Durham, Orange, Randolph and
Wake
Vietnam critic Hoff to seek Vermont Senate nomination
Former Vermont Governor Phillip Hoff, a Democratic critic of Vietnam policy, announces he will seek the party’s nomination to face Republican Senator Winston L. Prouty in November. Hoff argues national military budgets strain every person by about $400 yearly while education funding is underfunded. He notes Vermont priorities are misaligned amid inflation concerns.
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Winooski
Phillip H. Hoff
Vietnam
Winston L. Prouty
Hoff
Vermont
Pleated Skirts Return in Spring Fashion View
Pleated skirts are back in full spring fashion with new permanent press fabrics. The design offers easy care and modern appeal for this season’s wardrobe.
Renting vs Buying Items Practical Economical
Carlton Smith and Richard Putnam Pratt argue renting often beats buying for common home needs. They cite tools like saber saws and miter boxes, plus appliances and gear, with factors of quality storage and expense guiding choices. Rental can avoid storage woes and high up front costs while offering access to better items.
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Carlton Smith
Richard Putnam Pratt
The Midi Skirt Slit Sets New Style for Girls
A fashion note states the midi length will dominate with skirts featuring front side or back slits to reveal leg. Styles include wrap, full, A-line, or straight. the slit marks a concession to those who mourn the mini’s passing.
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Consumer Quickies
Consumer Credit
Lllions
Total Consumer Credit
U.S
AP News
Richard Daw
James Holsinger
Jim Gardner
Fred Steele
Gardner
Washington
Steele
Coastal Plains Regional Commission
Home and Housing Finance Administration
Redevelopment Commission
ESSA
Boyd Gallmere
Santin’ Cleaners
Riad Tse
Absolute
Joe Coffield
Milford Bverly
Main St
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Panasonic Northfield
Panasonic
Dunellin
Ena
Spaghett
Southgate
Worth Main ST. 1St
Panasonic Overlook
MANN
Panasonic Ferncliff
Panasonic Pinehill
Wee ES Basno
South
Main Street
Mann Drug NO. 3
Ellenville
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