Pollution long with us shows long history of air concerns
A historian cites early measures against smoke in London from 1273 and 1306 and traces legal actions on air purity to 1610. Swedens experts discuss reducing car traffic in cities and mass transit as a remedy, urging similar U.S. thinking to curb polluted air.
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Athena
Arizona State University
Ronald D. Smith
London
Edward I
Smith
Sweden
United States
Valfrid Paulsson
National Environment Protection Board
Ivy League graduates join policing tests in numbers
From New York comes word that more than 125 upperclassmen from prestigious colleges have signed up to take police qualifying tests. They respond to recruiters urging educated young people to become policemen to improve cities and aid individuals.
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New York
Tigious
Peace Corps
VISTA
Art Buchwald Talks Sheep on the Runway at Helen Hayes
Bob Considine describes Art Buchwald's Broadway satire Sheep on the Runway at the Helen Hayes Theater. Buchwald cites mixed reviews and early Broadway optimism while noting Hollywood doubts and agent interest. The piece blends play details with Buchwald’s reflections on critics and public reception.
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Art
Pentagon
Brass
Buchwald
Author Debates Recast Of Washington Columnist Character
In a discussion about a rewrite, Art Bu t z had a lawyer involved after fans blamed a fictional Washington columnist inspired by Joe Alsop. Martin Gabel played a snobbish Joe Mayflower, and Edward Bennett Williams refused to pressure the author. The two men have not met since the new work premiered.
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Art
Joe
Joe Mayflower
Mayflower
United States
White House
Washington
Martin Gabel
Joe Alsop
Edward Bennett Williams
Artie
Alsop
Buchwald
Birthday party duties and Lincoln Day musings
A Monroe cub pack gave Lincoln Day favors at Doty House on Feb 12. A kindergartner asks why Lincoln does not attend birthday celebrations. The narrator reflects on stomachs and truth, noting how rich food and beliefs can collide.
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Monroe
Doty House
Ann McCall
Lincoln
Country doctor voices fears on busing and national leadership
A Louisiana reader argues Congress should be run by dedicated statesmen, not politicians, and blasts federal edicts and busing as overreach. He cites Madison and warns that unchecked power harms the nation, while noting busing concerns reach the North and schools' future quality.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
United States
James Madison
Madison
Louisiana
South
United States of America
Rome
Nazi Germany
Russia
Federal
Department
Middletown Ohio Newspaper Rates Notice
The Journal published daily by News Journal inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for different delivery options. It notes 10 cent daily copies, 20 cent Sundays, 10 cents per week for city delivery, and annual mail rates of 21 dollars within the trading area, 3000 dollars outside, and 38 dollars outside the USA, all payable in advance.
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the News Journal Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Discipline policy call and fluoridation petition stir Middletown
A letter argues for Board and superintendent leadership to establish a unified school discipline policy and strong support for Principal Jesse Mayabb. It also urges residents to sign a petition opposing water fluoridation, warning of tax hikes, health risks, and the need for civic engagement in Middletown U.S.A.
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Jesse Mayabb
Middletown High School
Board of Education
Cromwell
MHS
Jesse
Mayable
Middletown Teachers Association
Mayabbe
MTA
Jim Stork
No One Escapes Blame For Trouble
A reader letter from Middletown argues blame spreads across the community and urges accountability for local troubles, insisting no single party is solely responsible. The author voices frustration with polarized blame during a difficult period.
Petition Chance To Vote On Law
Community members are urged to act as a new law affecting cities of 5 000 and more travels toward a vote. The piece questions public awareness of the law passed last summer and signed by the governor, highlighting the need for civic participation.
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Middletown
U.S.A
First National Bank
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