U S and Canada vow historic joint push to clean Great Lakes
Washington and Ottawa announced a landmark agreement to cooperate in fighting Great Lakes pollution with a focus on oil spills. White House CEQ head Russell Train called it a historic first as ministers concluded a day of talks. Canada’s external affairs minister Mitchell Sharp called the move a historic moment for both nations and the global pollution challenge.
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Great Lakes
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Council On Environmental Quality
Mitchell Sharp
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Cubans hold 13 U.S. mariners
Fidel Castro's government announced three private American vessels in custody and planned trials for at least five of the 13 crewmen after U.S. fishermen were sentenced for poaching. One boat carried Fritz Spandel, a 26-year-old from Allentown, Pa. The Cuban press cited authorities refusing to appeal and described the crew remaining in jail in Key West.
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FTC to require ad claims be documented nationwide policy
The FTC plans to require major advertisers to document claims about safety performance effectiveness quality and price starting with automakers. FTC official Robert Pitofsky said the data would be publicly disclosed to help consumers compare products and force honesty in advertising. The resolution, supported by Ralph Nader, aims to curb unsubstantiated claims and will apply to about one industry every three months with a 60 day data submission window.
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Pentagon Eyes Removal of 600 Million Phenobarbital Pills
Civil Defense chief John E. Davis urged the removal and disposal of about 600 million phenobarbital tablets stored in fallout shelters after thefts and rising abuse concerns. The action, to be decided by state and local governments, follows a recommendation that the drug’s benefits in shelters are outweighed by risks.
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