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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...stricter codes and improvements in the quality of living since the building was first constructed have reduced the viability of cheap housing in Cambridge, and the residence is "not up to the standards of the YMCA" anymore, said Foot. He said problems include the electric current, plumbing, lighting and fire doors...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cambridge Y to Renovate | 12/15/1987 | See Source »

...specimens bought by homeowners and collectors have been stolen from Government-owned wilderness lands. In Arizona last year more than 200 thieves were fined or given warnings for digging up a variety of state-protected species, most of which have shallow roots. Conservationists are now lobbying for stricter state and federal laws to stop poachers, who are lured by substantial profits. Saguaros, which can take more than 100 years to grow to 6 ft., routinely sell for $10 per ft. in height plus $50 an arm -- and can fetch ten times that amount in Europe and Japan. For instance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: The Cactus Snatchers | 11/30/1987 | See Source »

...order to avoid confusion, the new elections will be held on one day instead of two, and will use five polling spots, not 11 as before, In addition, no candidates will serve as poll watchers, and stricter verification procedures will check the names of students who vote, Rosen said...

Author: By Michael A. Levitt, | Title: Student Elections Nullified by Fraud | 11/7/1987 | See Source »

...supports stricter zoning laws and a"linkage" system that would require companiesbuilding new projects to contribute a certainamount of inexpensive housing in return for zoningconcessions...

Author: By Martha A. Bridegam, | Title: Why City Candidates Battle Over Buildings | 11/2/1987 | See Source »

Congram, however, said he hopes that local colleges have warned students about the stricter security, so that the regatta doesn't become "messy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crew Coaches Applaud MDC | 10/1/1987 | See Source »

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