All World's Urbanized Nations Face Serious Pollution Fights
At the International Water Pollution Research Conference in San Francisco delegates from 40 countries debated global water pollution. Speakers cited heavy costs in socialist states, stressed limited international cooperation, and noted U.S. and Soviet challenges from pulp mills to sewage. The session closed with cautious optimism as Moscow officials claimed river pollution had been stopped nationwide.
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San Francisco
J.G. Stander
South Africa
Association
Aneron Homonnay
Hungary
Europe
Western
Homonnay
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Unruh Fails to Reopen Channel Drilling Measure
Sacramento Assembly defeats Unruh bid to reopen his defeated bill banning new drilling on state lands in the Santa Barbara Channel by a party line vote. Senate backs a $50 000 study on oil leaks in the channel. Unruh claims the loss shows oil industry influence in Sacramento.
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Sacramento
UPS
Jess Unruh
Santa Barbara
Assembly
Senate
Unruh
Reagan
Smog and Heat Wave Hit New York and Tokyo
New York officials declare continued unhealthy smog for a third day as an atmospheric inversion traps heat. In New York Dr. Irwin Lubowe links soot and dust to skin disruption while Tokyo faces its first formal air pollution alert as temperatures near 90 degrees and oxidant levels rise.
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New York
Tokyo
UPI
Department of Air Resources
Department of Health
Irwin I.lubowé
New York Medical College
Health Department
Antismog District Tax Hike Approved by Assembly
The San Francisco Bay Area Air Pollution Control District gains approval to raise its property tax by seven tenths of a cent. The bill, passed 43 to 9, moves to the Senate. The current rate 1.2 cents per $100 value could rise to two cents under the measure backed by Assemblyman John Knox.
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Sacramento
San Francisco Bay Area
Assembly
Senate
John Knox
Richmond
Senate blocks 25 million reward for smogless car invention
California Senate kills a bill to pay a 25 million reward to the inventor of the first smogless car. The measure failed 17 to 15, short of the 27 votes needed, as Sen. Nicholas Petris urged passage and Sen. Clark Bradley argued taxpayers should not fund the award.
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Sacramento
California
Senate
Nicholas C. Petris
J.oakland
Clark L. Bradley
San Jose
Condition of Rivers Improves, Says California Official
Kerry Mulligan, chairman of the California Water Resources Control, reports that the condition of certain rivers is improving. The statement underscores progress in regional water management and environmental health efforts.
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Kerry Mulligan
California Water Resources Control
Reagan pledge echoes in board reading reports
Board, reading reports prepared for and by Gov. Ronald Reagan, recalls a 1966 pledge to the people of California as it discusses progress, governance and public expectations.
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Ronald Reagan
People of
Cleaner air and purer water in state's environmental pledge
A state official promises cleaner air and purer water, stressing environmental protection as a top priority. The remarks emphasize sustained regulatory effort and public health benefits expected from strengthened environmental safeguards.
Citizens drive forward with steadfast commitment
The article credits citizens for sustaining a hard-won pledge and highlights determination to uphold major priorities. It notes ongoing efforts, collective resolve, and sustained support shaping policy directions.
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