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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1970

Page

10

Scientists Call for Sewage Reuse

In San Francisco experts from Israel and South Africa say sewage reclamation is cheaper than desalting sea water or importing fresh water. South Africa already reclaims about 100 million gallons daily, with California engineers noting 60 to 70 percent of California’s water could be recycled. Health fears and public acceptance slow progress, but officials argue reuse can be economical and safe with proper treatment and facilities.

San Francisco Israel South Africa California Feather River Dr. Stander Shuval Stander United States Gilbert Bailey

Pollution Crisis Drives Tokyo Smog Across Japan

New York Times Service reports Japan faces a pollution crisis as smog blankets Tokyo for five days, causing thousands to suffer eye and throat irritation while vegetation dies in imperial gardens. The article highlights Tagonoura and a polluted port near Mount Fuji, with locals like dairy farmer Kiyoshi Takizawa observing environmental harm along the coast.

Kiyoshi Takizawa Eurobe Japan Sea

Officials Laud I PT Smog Series In Local Papers

Contributing Editor Gil bert Bailey’s seven-article air pollution series in the Independent Press Telegram won a commendation from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. They urged reading by Robert Chass and the Science Advisory Committee and indicated openness to suggestions based on Bailey’s reporting.

Gilbert Bailey Independent Press- Telegram Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Bailey Robert Chass Science Advisory Committee Chass Committee

Missile Launch From Vandenberg Spans Pacific Ocean Route

A Minuteman III ICBM was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on a 5,000 mile trajectory over the Pacific, aimed to land in the ocean near the Marshall Islands, with the launch timed at 6 17 p.m. an Air Force spokesman said.

Vanderberg Afb Upi Pacific Ocean Marshal Islands Air Force

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