On Monday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer had a picture (above the fold) taken 40 years ago of a man dipping his hand in the Cuyahoga River and having it covered in oil and muck. In the background is the River that was an oil and waste cesspool, devoid of any life. Everything was primed for
Ending 40 Years Of Cleveland Jokes: A River’s Recovery
June 22nd will mark the 40 year anniversary of the famous 1969 fire on the Cuyahoga River. A picture of the fire in Time magazine was credited with bringing national focus to water pollution in the United States. Here is a quote from a recent Cleveland Plain Dealer Article on the notorious fire:
"The fire did contribute