All World's Urbanized Nations Face Pollution Fights
International Water Pollution Research Conference opens in San Francisco with 200 delegates from 40 countries. Speakers warn that both socialist and capitalist systems struggle to fund and enforce water standards amid cross bloc cooperation challenges. US and Soviet reports show urban drainage and river pollution remain critical, yet optimism arises from studies and calls for a new ethic to curb pollution.
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San Francisco
J.G. Stander
South Africa
Association
Aneron Homsonnay
Hungary
Europe
Western
Homonnay
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Unruh Fails to Reopen Channel Drilling Measure
SACRAMENTO Assemblyman Jess Unruh failed to reopen his defeated bill banning new oil drilling on state lands in the Santa Barbara Channel. The Assembly denied permission to reconsider the 40-22 vote. the Senate approved a 50 thousand dollar study on oil leaks in the channel. Unruh, a gubernatorial candidate, blasted the Reagan administration and oil lobby as the motive behind the defeat.
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Sacramento
UPS
Jess Unruh
Santa Barbara Channel
Assembly
Senate
W. Craig Biddle
Robert J. Lagamarsino
R-Ojal
Wold
Reagan
New York Tokyo Swelter as Smog Keeps City Hot
New York declared unhealthy air for a third day as an atmospheric inversion traps heat and soot. Health officials report minimal respiratory impact so far while sulfur dioxide readings stay near hazardous levels in spots. Tokyo endures 90 degree heat and smog with the city issuing its first formal pollution alert. Official warnings urge residents to stay indoors as public health cars roam the streets.
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New York
UPI
Department of Air Resources
Department of Health
Department
Helen Stone
Tokyo
Halth Department
Tax Hike Approved for Antismog District
SACRAMENTO A bill lets the San Francisco Bay Area Air Pollution Control District raise its property tax by seven deaths of a cent. The measure passed the Assembly 43 to 9 and goes to the Senate. The district now levies 12 cents per $100 valued. the cap would rise from 1.3 to two cents under the bill pushed by Assemblyman John Knox of Richmond.
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Sacramento
San Francisco Bay Area
Assembly
Senate
John Knox
JD Richmond
Senate blocks 25 million reward for smogless car
California Senate killed a measure to pay a 25 million reward to the inventor of the smogless car. The Baseline tax funded payout failed 17 to 15, needing 27 votes. Senator Petris urged approval to curb air pollution while Senators Button Clark Bradley and Resanhoon opposed, arguing taxpayers should not fund the incentive despite nationwide benefits.
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California
Senate
Nicholas C. Petris
Oakland
Butt Én
Clark 1
Bradley
ReSan
Hoon
Condition of Certain Rivers Improving Says Mulligan
Kerry Mulligan, chain man of the California Water Resources Control Board, reports improved conditions in several rivers. He notes steady runoff, clearer water, and reduced pollution levels, indicating progress toward restoration goals.
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Kerry Mulligan
Chain Man
The
California Water Resources Con
Reagan-era pledge on cleaner air and purer water
A board reporting for Governor Ronald Reagan recalls a pledge from nearly four years earlier to make California’s air cleaner, water purer, and environmental protection a top priority as it outlines progress and ongoing aims.
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People of
Our major priorities. Thanks of the determination of our citizens.
A fragment reflecting a formal pledge of policy focus and citizen support. The text notes ongoing commitment and appreciation for public backing, implying a government or organizational statement about priorities and resolve.
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