Where the public sets the agenda

'No Messing!' That is the message to Britain's six million dog-owners from Elsie Thriggs, founder and president of Balham Dogwatch. Every day an estimated 1,000 tons of dogs' mess is deposited on pavements, parks and public places. Mrs Thriggs wants to see cleanliness and decency restored to our streets and a decent life salvaged for people.

'We see ourselves as vigilants who will stop at nothing to stamp out this filth. We will publish the names of the foulers in our magazine Gutterpress and read them out on the television...

'We are declaring 26 June 1985 National Dog **** Free Day. All local authorities are to be urged to appoint special Turd Squads....'

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