Destruction of Germ Weapons Starts at Pine Bluff Arsenal
On July 13 1971 the United States began a nine month program to destroy its stockpile of biological weapons at Pine Bluff Arsenal Arkansas under a presidential order. Newsmen witnessed technicians add a sterile destructive solution to germ cultures once created to kill. The piece argues germ warfare is especially horrific and praises the US for abandoning biological weapons.
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Pine Bluff Arsenal
Arkansas
Earth
United States
Chewing Gum Money and Health Research Priorities
The National Health Education Committee reports that U S spending on health research is small relative to other outlays. It notes 1970 federal medical research funding matched by Americans’ spending on chewing gum and boxed candy about 1.5 billion, with billions more on greeting cards, photography gear, tobacco, and alcohol. It questions shifting funds toward research to ease suffering and extend life.
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National Health Education Committee
United States
Albert D. Lasker
Citi
Gemini 12 Photographs White Line Over Four Corners
Gemini 12, orbiting 170 miles high, photographed a wide white line across the western United States. The line traces to the Four Corners area near Mesa Verde, traced to coal plant smoke sending pollutants daily surpassing NYC and LA. Government agencies, utilities, and environmental groups debate geothermal and solar alternatives amid protests.
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Planet Earth
New York City
Los Angeles
Four Corners
National Environmental Police Act
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists subscription options with varying prices. Rates cover daily newsstand copies, Sunday papers, home delivery by carrier, motor route, and mail options inside and outside the area, all payable in advance. Founded in 1657.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Journal Tube
Nixon seeks opening to Red China in pivotal visit transcript
Kissinger reports Premier Chou En Lai asked about Nixon remarks in Kansas City and was given a July 6 transcript. The president argues for ending isolation, opening doors for travel and trade, and aiming for normalized relations with mainland China despite UN seating debates. The piece notes potential future confluence with the Soviet arms talks and a possible Taiwan reconciliation.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
Peking
Chou En-Lai
Red China
Kissinger
Kansas City
Soviet Union
U.S
Shafer Battling Nixon Mockery From Drug Panel
Washington scene revolves around ex Governor Raymond Shafer as head of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse. Nixon ignores the panel's findings and may reject its report next March while Shafer pursues possible future court appointment amid skepticism about the commission.
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National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse
Pennsylvania
Raymond Shafer
Nixon
Shafer
Michael Sonnenreich
Justice Department
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
White House
Reader letter questions fairness of ratification piece
A reader critiques a Journal article on the AEIF ratification and dues vote, arguing bias and claiming Vaughn spoke as a private member, not a board spokesman. He defends worker interests and notes possible legal challenges to the July 6 board action affecting 6,000 workers and families.
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AEIF
Sam Vaughn
Vaughn
Th Armco
USW
Mr. Vaughn
Journal
Richard L. Lykins
Barbara Court
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