Slum lead hazards blamed in U S report on children
Washington reports the Environmental Protection Agency warns lead hazards in crumbling slum housing expose thousands of U S children to poisoning. Surgeon General Jesse Staingeld cites up to 400 000 kids with high blood lead and 200 deaths yearly from lead exposure, urging rapid steps to reduce fumes and deteriorating interiors in urban areas.
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Britain seeks end to steel mill tieup and pollution links
Riverside California scientist Alba Page of the University of California at Riverside warns that lead in gasoline fumes from engines ends up on plants along freeways, contributing to soil and plant lead deposits. The study cited risks to children from peeling house paint and exposure via polluted highways.
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Curbs Plan Faces Nixon Wage Price Controls Bid
Los Angeles County Supervisors vote to urge President Nixon to back wage and price controls amid rising inflation. Board condemned a Federal budget provision cutting aid after spending hits 110 percent of target. Some officials opposed county involvement, others warned of higher taxes to cover costs.
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U S to halt Connecticut welfare funds
Washington reports the federal government will stop all welfare funding to Connecticut starting July 1. Health, Education and Welfare officials say the move ends a long standing dispute over qualification standards and the counting of transportation and church assistance as a work expense. They note several similar states have 60 to 80 percent eligibility levels.
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