The Avalanche Of Waste Threatens a Nation
A 30 million ton yearly paper waste, 1 3 plastics, billions of cans and bottles threaten public health. Officials note escalating per person trash and rising costs while disposal systems falter. Expert Karl Wolf warns we face an avalanche of waste that could suffocate civilization if better methods are not found.
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United States
New York City
U.S. Public Health Service
Karl Wolf
American Public Works Association
New York
Federal rat control grants rise in urban slums debate
Wilbur J. Cohen announced two more grants depleting federal funds for rat control. About 15 million dollars has been used in large cities to curb disease and baby-chewing rats, amid House uproar over slum rat issues. Another appropriation urged.
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Congress
America
Wilbur J. Cohen
House of Representatives
House
Letters to the Editor Urge sweeping social upheaval and reform
A reader submits a provocative letter urging police to tolerate protests and expand recreation while criticizing established values. The note calls for drastic policy shifts, including state control of property, funding for liberal institutions, and ideological changes across media, church, and finance.
Flu guidance stresses rest and vaccines amid uncertain Hong Kong strain
Health notes urge rest fluids and aspirin for flu victims while noting the Hong Kong variant may not yet peak locally. It warns high risk groups to seek vaccine but warns vaccine shortages mean doctors reserve doses for those most in need. Avoid visiting hospital patients to prevent spread.
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Hong Kong
Far West
Holidays Are Fun Or Are They Now
A reflective piece questions the mood of the holiday season and asks why many feel relief or weariness after Christmas and New Year. It contrasts apparent joy with post holiday sentiment and considers seasonal pressures.
The Journal Publishes Daily Subscription Rates
The Journal of Middletown Ohio lists pricing for daily, Sunday, and mail subscriptions. Rates include 70 cents weekly in-city, 21 dollars yearly by mail, and 30 dollars outside the area, with 8 dollars per year outside the U.S. and 1957 founding noted.
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The
News- Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Wreeng
Eree
Erea
U.S.A
Edvence
Pueblo Sailors' Release Tied to Moscow Policy Moves
Washington notes that North Korea freed 82 Pueblo crewmen after a year in captivity while analysts say Soviet backing shaped the affair. The article argues Moscow favored extending the three mile maritime limit and used diplomacy to pressure Washington, with broader Cold War aims tied to Korea and Red China.
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Washington
Moscow
United States
North Korea
South Korea
Kremlin
Wrigley’s Wealthy, Quirky Chicago Saga Told by Jim Bishop
Jim Bishop recalls Philip Wrigley, a wealth and ego filled gum magnate who owned the Wrigley Building, Catalina Island, the Chicago Cubs, and Wrigley Field. The profile sketches his shrewd honesty, love of cars, diving gear, and heavy double martinis as he explains the man behind the empire.
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Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Chicago River
Wrigley Building
Philip Wrigley
Caesar
William Wrigley
Adams
Wrigley
Philip
Catalina Island
California
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Mexico
Mr. Wrigley
Broadway Limited
Marina
First US tattoo shop opened by Martin Hildbrandt 1846
The text notes Martin Hildbrandt of New York City opened the first tattoo shop in the United States in 1846. It also mentions Mount Vernon’s original name Little Hunting Creek Plantation and contrasts Ursa Major with its Latin name, among other historical tidbits.
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Martin Hildbrandt
New York City
United States
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Little Hunting Creek Plantation
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the Journal
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Korea
Jim Bishop
Phil Wrigley
Wrigley Tower
Kelly
Dennis the Menace
Mitchell Place
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Germany
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