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...more than three decades Smokey Bear has been gently cajoling forest users to prevent fires. In ranger hat and dungarees, Smokey used plenty of "pleases" and "thank yous" in posters and broadcast spots. He still often does, but since forest fires have become such a problem, says a U.S. Forest Service spokesman, "we felt we needed to say it a little more forcefully this year." So, in a 60-sec. radio spot, a camper croons a story of how he left a fire burning, and then a bold new Smokey takes charge. He angrily bares his teeth and sings...
Four mining companies, led by Ranger, in which the Australian Atomic Energy Commission has a half interest, are geared up to go. At least one mine will be in full production by 1981, with others following in short order. At current world prices, the lode is worth an estimated $35 billion. As one Wall Street analyst, Andrew Racz, of Philips, Appel and Walden Inc., says: "Uranium could be to Australia what oil is to Saudi Arabia...
These actions have triggered predictable protests. "A permit to hike!" snorted one angry Appalachian Mountain Clubber when told he needed to check with a Ranger before trying a favorite trail. "Next they'll tell me I need a license to breathe." But the action is essential. By 1979 the park service expects 302 million people to be visiting the National Parklands. Unless steps are taken now to preserve these wonderlands of nature, there may be a lot less of them for later visitors to enjoy...
...foul-pop misjudged by Rick Burleson, Carl Yastrzemski and Butch Hobson in the bottom of the eighth gave Texas Ranger d.h. Willie Horton the chance to drill a two-run double and lead his team over Boston by a 3-1 margin...
Bernard Leman is amusing as the ineffectual, newly-in-charge Corporal Billy Jester who looks to the forest ranger's manual for the answer to every question. As Jester's heart throb, the flirtatious Nancy Twinkle, Robin Leidner steals more than the corporal's heart. Her "Mata Hari" scene is worth seeing all by itself...