Avalanche of Waste Threatens U S Civilization
An essay notes the growing garbage problem in the United States with annual waste figures for paper plastics cans and bottles. It cites public health estimates and a three billion dollar annual disposal cost while warning that current systems may fail as waste piles up and threatens society.
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United States
New York City
U. S. Public Health Service
Karl Wolf
American Public Works Association
New York
Filibuster reform gains momentum in Senate
Reports from Washington signal a bipartisan push led by Senators Javits and Hart to allow a simple 51 vote majority to end debate after a set time. Supporters argue the filibuster obstructs progressive legislation while opponents warn against rushed debate changes.
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Washington
Senate
Javits
New York
Hart
Michigan
Pears
Conversational and Cough Spray Hygiene Message
Health column urges readers to cover coughs and sneezes with handkerchief mask or screen and to avoid conversational spray within five feet of others. Warns of invisible droplets and calls for universal mask use at gatherings for public health. Includes Q and A on bicarbonate of soda and weight gain advice.
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Tom
Harry
Today in History highlights key events on December 28
On December 28, 1836 Spain recognized Mexico's independence. Iowa became the 29th state in 1846. Woodrow Wilson was born in 1856 in Staunton Virginia. Gum was patented in 1869 by William Sample. In 1917 the U S government took over railroads. Roosevelt pledged independence to the Philippines in 1941. Calcutta bombed in 1942.
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Spain
Mexico
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
William Sample
Mount Vernon
Ohio
U.S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philippines
Calcutta
India
United States
World Court
The Happy Trainman Reforms For Better Rail Service
Viewpoints argues for better passenger relations by rail staff to win back riders. It cites polite, clear communications, improved station facilities, and extras like hot beverages as elements of a more welcoming experience.
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Christian Science Monitor
Pennsyllvania Railroad
Kissinger Essay Highlights Global Policy Challenges
Dr. Kissinger argues for a new international order with American leadership. He warns of a biopolar world dominated by the United States and the Soviet Union, urges regional groupings to assume regional duties, and calls for stronger arms control and revised alliance needs.
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United States
Richard Nixon
William P. Rogers
Henry A. Kissinger
Harvard
Congress
Kissinger
Brooking Institution of Washington
Dr. Kissinger
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
General Assembly
United Nations
Central Treaty Organization
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Europe
America
Kissingers
Lessons From Pueblo Should Aid Future Editors
The Pueblo incident reveals gaps in espionage practice and international law compliance. It urges caution in surveillance aims and stresses understanding opponents' fears. It notes the crew's Christmas reunion and praises diplomatic handling that secured freedom.
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Pueblo
First U.S. State Park Yosemite Established in 1864
Yosemite became the first state park before its later status as a national park. President Lincoln signed the act establishing the park on June 30, 1864, marking a landmark preservation milestone.
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U.S
Yosemite
President Lincoln
Georgia Leads U.S. in Pulp and Paper Production
Georgia, home to about 200 tree species across roughly 25 million acres, tops the United States in pulp and paper output.
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Georgia
United States
Oswego Palladium Times Publication Details and Rates
Consolidation of Oswego Palladium and Oswego Times in 1925 with publisher and staff names. Advertising rates and mail prices listed for Oswego area and wider addresses, plus Associated Press notice and agent locations.
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Oswego
Oswego Palladium
Oswego Times
Clarence T. Leighton
Clark Morrison
Thomas A. Cloutier
Wayne
Northern Cayuga Co
Julius Mathews
Eee
New York City
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Detroit Mich
Oe Pa
Syracuse
N.Y
Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Palladium Times
Draft shift to college graduates stirs 1969 policy debate
The Nixon era faces a rising share of drafted graduates as 1969 moves toward fewer deferments for graduate students. Officials warn of intensified protests as the Selective Service overhaul expands calls to those with higher education, highlighting a systemic flaw and considering a lottery proposal.
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Andrew Tully Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Pentagon
Congress
Surgery mortality improves from four of sixteen to one in one hundred
Historical note compares post operative death rates from four of sixteen after major surgery to one in a hundred today. It highlights medical progress and ongoing concerns about patient outcomes and surgical safety.
Verrazano Narrows Bridge Length Set Record
The longest suspension bridge in the world is the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York City, spanning 4,260 feet.
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Verrazamno Narrows Bridge
New York City
One in Three Cancer Survival Today
An era shift notes that by 1937 only one of seven cancer patients survived, whereas current data show one in three surviving. The brief highlights improved outcomes and evolving treatment landscape.
Secretary and typist demand rising nationwide
An estimate shows 2 percent to 3 million secretaries and typists in the United States with industry needing about 200000 more secretaries each year over the next decade to fill positions.
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United States
Prayer for TRDAY Blessings and guidance for peace and service
Prayer asking forgiveness for pride and unearned gifts, seeking wisdom to channel all we have toward constructive paths. Petition to be instruments of Thy peace, in Christ's name. Amen. Gordon A. Stoltz, Yorba Linda Calif., minister, Yorba Linda Moravian Church.
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Christ
Gordon A. Stoltz
Yorba Linda, Calif
Yorba Linda Moravian Church
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