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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1971

Page

6

Sweden shows eco friendly industry cutting pollution at source

An editorial cites Le Monde praising Sweden for preventing pollution at its source. Swedish firms shared funding with government for national pollution research and opened plants to outside researchers. The approach reduced environmental harm while delivering economic gains, suggesting private welfare and public good can align.

la Monde

FDA urged to curb patent medicine hype in labeling

FDA experts warn that many home remedies lack proven effect and misleading ads misrepresent benefits. An example cites a caffeine and sugar tablet advertised as a mild stimulant improving romance, prompting calls for clear labels about what a medicine can and cannot do.

Food Ad Drug Administration FDA

Some Way to Run a Railroad and Its Implications

Editors weigh British rail profits and passenger traffic gains as a model for Amtrak. The piece notes a decade of traffic decline halted, a $30 million British profit, and the push for faster, more comfortable trains up to 125 mph, suggesting a broader service-oriented lesson for U.S. railroads.

British Rails Amtrak United States

Critics create own credibility gap in ABM debate

Washington critics of the ABM plan argue a credibility gap in U S and Soviet arms talks. They claim deployment would provoke a renewed arms race and threaten SALT talks, while supporters say it strengthens bargaining power. Nixon's stance is framed as realistic and capable of moving toward a constructive agreement with the Soviets.

Washington United States Russia Safeguard Edmund Muskie ABM George McGovern Soviet Union U.S.A Ussr Hubert H. Humphrey U.S Edward M. Kennedy Nixon Senate Capitol Hill Ceasoe

Letters to the editor The destroyers

A set of letters responding to a May 24 piece. The writers defend police actions against arson and violence during protests, urge better police pay, question Lockheed loan guarantees, and condemn abortion remarks attributed to Scout leaders. The letters cite incidents in Long Beach and reflect local civic concerns.

the Destroyers Richard Piattenberger Washington Long Beach Oliver Kurtz James McAllister Scouts Committee Dligitisan BSA August Maat

Americans face rising motor vehicle population and road strain

The piece argues the U S motor vehicle population will reach 110 million by 1969 with about 3 million more added yearly. It notes 15 billion spent on highways annually, one mile of road per square mile, and Americans driving far more than other nations. The author questions perpetual car growth and calls for mass transit options and sensible controls.

Washington UPI Aye

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