Smog Linked to Heart Deaths and Auto Crashes
California scientists at a clean-air conference report a significant link between Los Angeles area smog and higher death rates from heart disease, plus more auto accidents. They note no association with carbon monoxide, and warn about broader impacts on outdoor workers and asthmatics while a separate poll finds smog seen as a bigger issue than taxes or crime.
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Senate OKs Ban on Smog Engines in California
Senate approves a 1975 ban on highway vehicles with pollutant emitting engines in California. Sen. Nicholas C. Petris defends the measure as feasible and necessary to curb killer smog, while Assembly prospects appear dim and critics call it unenforceable.
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Assembly OKs More Aid to Handicapped
In Sacramento the Assembly approved a 41 to 20 vote to allow the aged blind and disabled to retain an extra 13 million in Social Security cost of living increases with no corresponding cuts in state welfare. The measure amends a Reagan backed welfare reform plan and shifts more funds to dependents while trimming other programs.
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John Burton
San Francisco
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Gordon Duffy
R-Hanford
Duffy
AFDC
Utilities Lose Park Land Fight
In Sacramento the Assembly defeated an effort to bar power plants from park lands but approved amendments allowing local governments to keep authority over plant locations. Critics warned the bill would cede control to utilities while supporters said it preserves local regulation. The chamber upheld amendments 27 to 34 and noted ongoing court disputes over local authority.
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UPS
Assembly
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R-Fullerton
George W. Milias
Gilroy
Milias
Bill to divert gas tax for transit and smog studies
In Sacramento a measure by Sen. James R. Mills would divert up to 25 percent of local and state gasoline tax shares to mass transit and smog research. The proposal, cleared by a committee, awaits Assembly approval before reaching the floor. it reflects debate over using highway funds for local transit while preserving freeway integrity.
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James R. Mills
San Diego
Assembly Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
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Senate
Mills
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