Vintage Photograph Shows a Public Shaming About Littering in Times Square, 1955

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Old school public shaming in Times Square, 1955
Old school public shaming in Times Square, 1955
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"You miss the litter basket with 1200 lbs. a day in Times Square alone. Keey N.Y. clean. Use litter baskets"

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