Bell accuses rival of using scare tactics to sway phone rates
In Los Angeles a private communications spokesman said Bell Telephone Co seeks to block competition with a claim of 75 percent residential rate hikes. Richard Hall of SPC said Bell lobbies for reform to curb new entrants and protect its dominance, while SPC insists its focus is industrial users and cites lower SPC rates.
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FCC cautions on proposed bill overhauling public interest duties
Fragmentary text shows FCC letters to Congress warning that a May letter arguing the legislation would dissolve the public interest may curb federal oversight of telephone rates and practices. The bill faces consideration next month.
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Utilities Order Warns on Infant Nitrate Water Hazard
In Sacramento AP reports the state directs water agencies to warn customers that drinking water may contain high nitrates hazardous to infants. Notices in English and Spanish must advise using bottled or low nitrate water for infant formula, with action to continue until corrected. Other Southern California wells are affected and may require source changes.
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Jerome Lackner
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California creates state run mobilehome complaints center
Sacramento AP reports California now operates a state run Mobilehome Complaint Center to aid consumers with leaky roofs faulty plumbing or other mobile home problems. Department of Motor Vehicles director Berman Silas says residents can call free 800 962 5275 for relief.
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California
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