Sweden's pollution gains hailed by Le Monde
Editorial notes Sweden reducing pollution at its source through a pipeline waste system, mercury use cutoffs, and fish to curb algae. It praises industrial openness to research, shared costs for a national pollution lab, and cooperation between industry and government to protect waters while boosting efficiency.
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la Monde
FDA scrutiny urged on patent medicine ads claims
A discussion on how patent medicines promise happiness and excite romantic life, with FDA experts labeling a caffeine and sugar tablet as a mild stimulant equivalent to half a cup of coffee. The piece cautions readers to rely on physicians and demand clear labeling about a drug's true effects and limits.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Railroads export lessons for Amtrak from British gains
Editors note British railways posted a 530 million profit over two years with a decline in passenger traffic halted. Passenger revenue nears freight, and investments boost comfort on faster trains reaching 125 mph. Authors question implications for U S rail service and use the word service as a hint.
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British Rails
Americans face growing motor vehicle burden and choices
Washington reports the U.S. motor vehicle population grows by about 3 million annually, reaching an estimated 110 million in the current year. Spending on highways tops $15 billion yearly to accommodate traffic, while advocates argue for mass transit as a constraint on car dominance to preserve urban life.
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Washington
UPL
Critics create own credibility gap on ABM talks
Washington critics claim Democrats miss the point on arms talks and fear nuclear defense, arguing ABM deployment would derail SAS negotiations. Supporters say moving ahead with ABM pressures the Soviets toward an agreement, while Nixon’s stance is hailed as realistic and effective in advancing SALT talks.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Safeguard
Edmund Muskie
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George McGovern
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Fidward M. Kennedy
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Letters to the editor The destroyers
Readers respond to a May letter about protests in Washington. They defend arrests for property destruction and assault, challenge media framing, and note Armed Forces Day parades did not feature Communist backed activity.
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Richard Platanberger
Washington
Long Beach
Oliver Kurtz
James McAllister
Scouts Committee
BSA
August Maris
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