Texaco Introduces Lead-Free Gasoline in Los Angeles Area
Texaco announced a 91-octane lead-free gasoline with detergents and additives to reduce smog and clean carburetors. The product will be sold at select Los Angeles area stations at a higher price than Texaco’s premium fuel, with white pumps and attendants to advise on suitable vehicles.
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Texaco, Inc
Los Angeles Basin
Wallace E. Avery
West Coast
Avery
Los’ Auveles
Asia
Texaco
Standard Oil Co
Cut in Pollutants May Worsen Smog
CaliforniaMay set 1971 model car emission rules to curb oxides of nitrogen. Experts warn that reducing nitrogen oxides could worsen smog in Los Angeles unless hydrocarbon controls are effective. Industry scientists caution at low levels nitrogen oxides may fuel smog formation, while higher levels may inhibit it.
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California
Los Angeles
State of California
California Health Department
General Motors
Dow Chief Backs Smog Penalties
Dow Chemical President Herbert D. Doan urged penalties on industries to curb air and water pollution while stressing municipal pressure to spur cleanup. He spoke at the National Pollution Control Convention and Exposition, saying cities should push federal action if needed.
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San Francisco
Herbert D. Doan
Dow Chemical Co
Dean
GM Executive Presses Smog Rules at Assembly Hearing
GM assistant director J. J. Flaharty told a Transportation Committee hearing that lead in gasoline harms air quality and emissions must be cut by 1975 standards. He warned the Schabarum bill could force billions in costs, urging a phased approach toward eliminating lead by January 1974 and meeting 1975 California limits.
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Little Dit
J. J. Flaharty
Transportation Committee
California
Flaharty
Ford
Chrysler
Schabarum
Towne
State Air’ Resources Board
Janel
Frac tion tax proposal debated by lawmakers
Lawmakers consider a new taxation line that would cost motorists only a fraction of the present bill. The proposal suggests a difference of about two cents per gallon at the pump, with estimates projecting a small impact on consumers.
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Sherman
Kimball
Kimballs
Troniseses
Syantow
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Worlitzer
Cricke
Spoocey
Hammond Organ Studios
Lakewood Blvd
Long Beach
GM Exec
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Jonsen
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Quality Discount
Calhia
Westinghouse
Zodys
Claricon
Clarion’s
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