Nixon Seeks 6 Billion for Water Purification Plan
President Nixon asked Congress for a multi year program totaling six billion dollars to build municipal water treatment facilities and expand federal authority over water quality. He proposed a new Environmental Financing Authority to back local bond issues and stronger federal permitting and penalties for dumping toxic substances.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Environmental Financing Authority
U.S
Great Lakes
Environmental Protection Agency
Land and Water Conservation Fund
State Grants 54814 To Five Cities
Five Pennsylvania communities receive state grants totaling 54814. Harrisburg gets 18600 for a hospital health services contract at Hamilton Health Center. New Castle receives 10000 to support a Partner City program coordinator and land purchases. Scranton is awarded 4714 for leadership seminars with the University of Scranton and staff training with Marywood College. Royersford secures 15000 for eight acres of land for a public park. Monroe/Snyder County gets 96500 for seven acres at Hummels Wharf to build two baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a pavilion and playgrounds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Community Affairs
Harrisburg General Hospital
Hamilton Health Center
New Castle
Scranton
University of Scranton
Marywood College
Royersford
Montgomery County
Monroe
Snyder County
Hummels
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Bethel
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THE
Marquette Building & Loan Association
Workingman’s Savings Association
Frank’s
West South Street
West Columbus Ave
Corry Plaza
Sanka
Kraft's Dinner
Orchard Park
Campbell’s
Purina
Pennsylvania Gas Co
George Washington
Rossin
C.P
Woolrich Hunting
Alee
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