Martha Swords retires after 29 years at the Herald
Saturday Notebook celebrates Martha Swords leaving the Herald after 29 years as composing room foreman. The story recalls her loyalty, strict leadership, and role in training staff, noting her vacation start and official retirement October 1. Former colleagues recall Lamar Phillips’ praise and her pioneering of women in the composing room.
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Moving Grain Transport A Rising Global Problem
Roderick Turnbull notes grain transport bottlenecks worsen as U S and world trade grow. The piece cites doubled world grain moving in a decade, the U S share rising toward 60 percent, railcar shortages hurting small elevators and abandoned lines, and trucks picking up the slack.
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Acetaminophen Compared With Aspirin Advice
Dr Donahue writes to compare acetaminophen and aspirin for arthritis and bursitis. He notes acetaminophen is not a universal substitute for aspirin and outlines its equal pain relief and effect on fever in certain cases, plus its distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Prime Time Sunday evolves with roving reporters Wallace and Perkins
NBC's Prime Time Sunday, debuting mid-summer, evolves as Chris Wallace and Jack Perkins bring live front-page style reporting. Wallace pursued longer, deeper storytelling, while the program, led by Tom Snyder anchor, struggles with ratings yet gains NBC support and room to adapt.
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