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Dates: during 1960-1969
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But why wait until Americans are pulverized and bloodied by too much noise? If it is loud and continuous, doctors know, noise irreparably damages the microscopic hair cells that transmit sound from the ear to the brain, thus causing hearing loss. In addition, it almost certainly affects blood pressure, heartbeat...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: Crusader for Quiet | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

Planting Fish. What could be done to clean up the mess? The mosquito abatement district switched from the persistent DDD to methyl parathion, a chemical that is effective against gnats but that deteriorates and becomes harmless in a short time. At the same time, the district hired a team of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: Return of the Grebe | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

Also on the way out is Arte Johnson, the show's man of miens since the first season. So far this year, Johnson has taped guest appearances on specials with Frank Sinatra Jr., Flip Wilson and Jimmy Durante. Coming up are four more guest shots, and an Arte Johnson...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: Laugh-In Dropouts | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

Besides these definite dropouts, other Laugh-In regulars are being subjected to temptation. Henry Gibson, the poet and mild-mannered minister, has a new record out, a book of poetry due out in January and three offers to star in situation comedies. Alan Sues, who presides as Uncle Al ("the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: Laugh-In Dropouts | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

Fickle Sandwiches. What is the incentive to leave? The three who are definitely getting out are frank about it: their three-year contracts will soon be up, and they think their pay is lousy ($750 to $1,500 per week). As Judy Carne puts it, "They're very mean...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: Laugh-In Dropouts | 12/5/1969 | See Source »

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