NFPA forecast firework injuries amid industry pressure
The NFPA warns up to 4000 Americans could be injured by firecrackers on July 4 with as many as 20 fatalities. The U S Consumer Products Safety Commission faced industry pressure and granted a 30 day reprieve, delaying bans on fireworks sales.
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National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Safety Commission
U.S
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Taiwan
Macao
Hong Kong
Oklahoma
Charles Morgan
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Flag Etiquette and Patriotism Reflections for July Fourth
A concerned reader urges proper flag etiquette noting flags should be spotlighted at night and not left unattended in retirement communities. The piece cites quotes from Madison, Jefferson, Franklin, and Whitman, and credits J Willard Marriott for this annual tribute to America emphasizing citizen responsibility and national growth.
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United States
National Observer
Jefferson
Madison
Hamilton
Franklin
John Hancock
Louis Nizer
Vermont Royster
The
Wall Street Journal
America
Washington
J. Willard Marriott
United States of America
Walt Whitman
Whitman
EPA balances sea dumping dilemma
Our view columns discuss the clash between waste disposal needs and coastal protection as Du Pont sought offshore dumping permits. Florida sues to block sites citing territorial waters. EPA defends permits amid scientific uncertainty and economic concerns. The piece critiques the balancing act between industry and public health.
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Jeff Stansbury
Edward Flattau
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
du Pont
Texas Environmental Protection Agency
Lone Star
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Louisiana
Florida
Pensacola
Fla
Atlantic
Florida State
Institute of Oceanography
Kenneth Kamlet
National Wildlife Federation
Federal Agency
Government prints currency on graham crackers to curb inflation
Washington on July 4 1979 the government announces a plan to print all U S currency on graham crackers The piece satirically traces inflation era folly from penny disappearance to Usable junk prices and notes economist Sempley J Simon proposes graham cracker currency as a cure while warning no solution is risk free
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U.S
House Beautiful
Sempley J. Simon
Simon
Parks Commission Endorses Pool Safety Efforts
The Scottstate Parks and Recreation Commission signs its support for mayoral safety campaigns and municipal water safety programs in Scottsdale. The letter credits swimming pool safety publicity with preventing future tragedies and keeping Scottsdale a family friendly city.
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Scottstate Parks and Recreation Commission
Scottsdale
Patriots Call for Closed Stores on Independence Day
A reader urges shutting grocery stores on the 4th to honor patriotism and oppose profit focus. He argues establishments open on Independence Day dilute national celebration and hopes a loss on this day will revive enthusiasm for the bicentennial in 1976.
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Progress
The Progress outlines space limits for letters to the editor at 0.350 words and requires writers to include name and home address for verification. Typewritten letters are preferred and should be double spaced to receive priority.
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
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Progress
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National Newpaper Association
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Hoppe
Arthur Hoppe
Taye
Warren Searles
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Caroll
Giglio
Ben R. Cadena
Ann McCutcheon
William T. Jenkins
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