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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1970

Page

3

Smog Test Finds 25 Percent Of New Cars Fail Standards

Washington reports that at a House subcommittee hearing National Air Pollution Control Administration chief Middleton said a quarter of 1,200 new cars tested failed carbon monoxide standards and 1 percent failed hydrocarbon checks, signaling widespread pollution control issues.

Washington Lot 2 Middleton National Air Pollution Control Administration House Commerce Subcommittee

Reagan Pledges Consumer Protections in Eight Bills

In Sacramento Gov Ronald Reagan pledged to watch out for consumers without harming free enterprise. He sent his consumer protection message to the Legislature urging eight bills with more to come including limits on tax consultants selling client data, tire standards, and protections for property insurance. He urged industry reform to avoid restrictive laws and called for a unified Department of Consumer Affairs. Sen George Mascone proposed increasing unsecured credit union loans to 2500 from 1000.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan Reagan Consimer Affairs Department of Consumer Affairs

Standard Oil Opposes Lead in Gasoline Limits

In Sacramento leaders from GM Union Oil and other firms debated removing lead from gasoline to meet smog standards. Standard Oil of California opposed any law limiting lead or octane ratings. GM backed optional engine standards while proposing a two grade fuel plan. The board will report findings March 18 as manufacturers outline plans to phase out lead and introduce no lead or nonlead fuels by 1971 and beyond.

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State Board Probes Pollution Agencies Moves to Enforce Laws

The California Water Resources Control Board will investigate regional agencies to ensure antipollution laws are enforced. Gov. Reagan praised the unanimous decision and said delays in correcting water quality abuses will not be tolerated, with actions possible against listed dischargers including San Francisco Barstow Belmont and others.

Sacramento UPI California Water Resources Control Board Ronald Reagan Reagan

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