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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1970
Page
6
A Lakewood woman and other respondents to editor Gilbert Bailey’s air pollution questionnaire urge decisive action. They warn high costs to taxpayers and consumers, call for higher taxes and reduced military spending, and stress the need to pressure politicians and industry to repair decades of environmental neglect.
The piece argues against expanding the five member board to seven, noting 1962 defeat by 1,057,522 to 505,240 and predicting higher costs and diluted governance with a larger board. It asserts minority representation should come from merit, not race, and defends a smaller, countywide focus.
A Long Beach reader assails Ron Reagan and Dick Nixon actions raising taxes while urging scrutiny. Another senior citizen complains about eviction threats and neglect by a building manager, noting unmade repairs and high cleaning charges in Long Beach.
Walter Hickel, interior secretary since January 1969, remains central as Senate hearings continue on the Santa Barbara Channel oil leakage. The Murphy bill to close federal leases near a state sanctuary faces stiff opposition and cautious committee action, while conservationists seek broader protection and oil firms push for slower steps. George Murpy and John Tunney vie for political advantage amid ongoing environmental and energy policy clashes.
A Tokyo pollution council met in special session after widespread illness. Officials ordered warnings on TV and radio to stay indoors avoid driving and curb heavy exercise as smog levels surpassed safe limits. In Southern California orange growers report tented trees due to smog-caused crop losses.
Smog effects trigger calls to restrict vehicle use as schools, fire crews report eye irritation and rising pollution. Rep. Ottinger plans to sue DOJ to enforce an 1898 anti pollution law while officials say continuing polluters fall under federal water quality control authority.
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