Agencies named in clean air suit
The California Lung Association filed a federal suit in Los Angeles naming the Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Air Resources Board as defendants. They accuse them of neglecting to implement an air pollution abatement plan across six counties in the South Coast Air Basin and failing to have concrete action plans for health advisories. Riverside County Medical Association joined the filing. Attorney Carlyle W. Hall Jr. called it a citizens suit to compel action on air pollution emergencies.
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California Lung Association
Los Angeles
Environmental Protection Agency
California State Air Resources Board
South Coast
Mary Abbey
Association
California
EPA
US District
Riverside County Medical Association
Carlyle W. Hall Jr
Lawmakers Push the Electric Car Bill Promoted by Congress
Washington United press international reports lawmakers sponsor a bill authorizing 120 million dollars to develop and test electric cars. Reps Teague Mosher McCormack Goldwater Brown join in backing a plan to lease cars for data gathering, with eventual industry takeover and buyout options. California interest cited.
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Washington
UPI
Olin E. Teague
D-Tex
Charles A. Mosher
Rohio
Mike McCormack
D-Wash
Barry M. Goldwater Jr
R-Calif
George E. Brown Jr
Dcalif
Goldwater
McCormack
National Geographic wins sales tax suit
The State Court of Appeal ruled National Geographic Society is not liable for California sales taxes on mail order materials. The court found no relationship between in state activities and out of state sales, upholding exemption for a periodical and affirming that tax cannot be imposed without a state business activity connection.
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San Francisco
State Court of Appeal
National Geographic Society
Los Angeles
California
Baby dies after lipstick choking incident
A nine month old girl in Twentynine Palms died at a local hospital after choking on a piece of lipstick found in her throat. The infant's father Lance Cpl. Leslie Fleming III, stationed at the Marine Corps base, reported tucking Danielle in Tuesday night and discovering her unresponsive around midnight before she was transported to the base hospital.
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Twentynine Palms
Lance Cpl
Leslie Fleming III
Marine Corps
Danielle
Fleming
Federal plan targets 20 percent fuel cut for trucks and buses
Federal energy planners unveiled a five year program to reduce fuel use by at least 20 percent for trucks and buses. The plan relies on voluntary cooperation among manufacturers suppliers and state and federal agencies and proposes lifting highway weight limits and easing restrictions on where commercial vehicles may operate and what they may carry. The Energy Resources Council EPA FEA and Transportation Department back the initiative with expected gains through technology and fleet management leading to lighter loads fewer empty miles and improved aerodynamics.
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Washington
Transportation Department
The
Energy Resources Council
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Energy Administration
Congress
Council
Catalytic converters did not spark California fires
SACRAMENTO AP Catalytic converters did not ease wildland fires in California last year a state agency admitted Wednesday Michael Schori head of the Division of Forestry fire protection activities said a statement last week blaming the fires on anti pollution devices on cars was false We just made a mis take he said in another statement Catalytic converters are installed only on 1975 cars and the fires reported last week involved 1974 or earlier vehicles Schori blamed the mistake on overzealous personnel who did not check field reparts
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Sacramento
California
Michael Schori
Division of Forestry
Schori
Federal official urges daily fuel loans for transit firms
Frank Coleman said the Federal Energy Administration is asking truck and bus operators to obtain daily fuel loans. The transportation secretary stressed measures to ensure steady fuel supplies for transit services amid evolving energy policy.
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Frank
William T. Coleman
Specially Request Fuel Efficient Designs and Equipment
A notice requesting fuel efficient designs and equipment for new vehicles appears in a brief update. The exact scope and agencies involved are unclear from the fragment, but the emphasis is on improving efficiency for upcoming vehicle models.
Citizens Family Financial System promises more for savings
Citizens presents The Family Financial System offering a wide range of services beyond a conventional savings account. It includes personalized planning guides, quarterly statements, budget controls, insurance analysis, a flexible loan plan, tax-deferred accounts, and travel clubs, all aimed at maximizing earnings and financial planning for families.
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Citizens
Citizens OF the World Travel Club
California
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