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...very embarrassing smell. A longstanding rumor says that the odiferous river carries an immense amount of sewage, industrial wastes, and garbage. The rumor is wrong. The engineers at the Massachusetts Public Health laboratories have found that the Charles, even by national standards, is quite clean. In fact, MPH engineers consider the Charles one of the state's cleanest small rivers...
...Charles still suffers from pollution, even though MPH claims that it is not significant. At present, there are two direct sources of contamination along the ninety mile stream. Untreated sewage comes into the river at Natick, and, further upstream, industrial wastes enter from a woolen finishing factory. Though neither of these sources contribute harmful amounts of pollution, MPH plans to have them eliminated...
...worst storm in seven years lashed Boston over the weekend, dumping close to ten inches of rain on the area. Torrential rains and winds of up to 50 mph caused 19 deaths and millions of dollars' worth of property damage in New England...
...natural herding disposition of elephants may present some difficulties. The school with the oldest female will have a nearly unbeatable advantage. Further, elephants hate bright light. The big fellas normally move at about 8-10 mph, but when aroused can sprint to 25 mph. They have to be pretty damn mad to run, however...
Rowing against 20 mph headwinds producing rough racing conditions, the varsity crossed the finish line two full lengths ahead of the Middies in a winning time of 8:03 minutes. Navy followed 8 seconds behind the Crimson shell, but posted an official time of 8:22.5 when it stopped short of the end marker...