America's new merchants of death

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The aggressive advertising and marketing of cigarettes abroad benefits from the Office of the US Trade Representative which invokes Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. However, there is proof that purchases by children children account for the enhanced international sales which offset declining domestic sales.

Social aspects, Advertising, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Tobacco industry, Cigarettes

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Year of torment, year of grace

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Jackie Robinson broke major league baseball's race barrier by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1945. Robinson endured racial slurs and numerous indignities, all the while exhibiting the skill which would make him one of baseball's greatest players.

History, Biography, Professional baseball, Baseball (Professional), Robinson, Jackie

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