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Controversy Rages Over El Paso Smelter Smoke
In El Paso Texas a battle over ASARCO emissions from a large smokestack prompts calls for shut down or cleanup and damages surpassing 1 million. Health officials report elevated lead levels in children and more testing planned while residents, including Smeltertown families, voice fears and political motives.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fourlum
American Smelting and Resin
Texas Air Centrol Board Haveing Co
Asarco
ASAR
Puro
Fil Paso
Bernard Rosenblum
FE Paso