Groundwater health expert warns of nationwide contamination
Washington briefing sees 96 percent of drinking water from groundwater with at least one percent contaminated, rising nationwide. Ruth Patrick, veteran scientist, cites septic seepage on Long Island and nitrate fertilizer in the Midwest, urging national monitoring and policy action.
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Judge orders Bell firms to explain new toll options
A federal judge set a three year plan requiring the Bell System to inform customers about new long distance choices after AT&T breakup. Bell companies must offer equal access, allow 90 day free pre designation, and provide new four digit codes for AT T MCI and other carriers while preserving automatic routing for undesignated calls.
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Chicago girl receives note on fallen Marine in Beirut
Lisa Macanowicz of Chicago holds a letter from pen pal Marine Cpl. Sam Cherman. Their class project sparked the exchange before Cherman, 19, died in a mortar attack in Beirut this week.
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Chicago
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Beirut
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