Experts reveal other effects Smog cuts brain oxygen supply 18 percent
Testimony before the Assembly Committee on Transportation cited Los Angeles data showing smog reducing the bloods oxygen carrying capacity by up to 18 percent during a mild smog episode. Dr Betty Behl and colleagues warned of rising hospitalization rates for children after smog alerts and urged auto use restrictions.
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Russel Sherwin
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Arthur M. Grossman
Air pollution readings and health warnings in Los Angeles area
Levels were not abnormally high for the human tests, varying between . and .60 parts per million of air. The peak reading for nitrogen oxides in Los Angeles was .9 parts per million and in Long Beach 81 parts per million Tuesday. Dr. Behl estimated danger rates might be reached between one and two parts per million. Dr. Sherwin testified that all pollutants in the air are interlocked in the damage they do. He warned of possible new lung diseases if research funding remains inadequate and showed that every lung in the Los Angeles Basin is damaged.
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School denies drugging 30 percent of students
Fremont and Walnut Creek officials rejected a Senate claim that as many as 30 percent of local pupils receive prescription drugs to be more manageable. Officials cited lower estimates and noted some special class children may be under medication.
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Walnut Creek
Tom.Maloney
Fremont Unified School District
County Officials Question 245-T Defoliant Plan
Malibu area firebreak plan using the defoliant 245 T prompts scrutiny from Supervisor Burton W. Chace's office. Spokesmen call the idea incredible and urge full probing of health and environmental risks before county approval.
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Burton W. Chace
Urban League Leader Criticizes United Way
National Urban League head James A. Linen accuses United Way of ignoring urban poor needs as only about 6.5 million of 440 million dollars raised in 67 cities funds Urban League programs in jobs housing health and family services. Frank McNamara of Los Angeles United Way counters that four of seven new funded groups this year serve minority communities. In Cleveland, May Co store drops live Santa on parade to shorten lines, replacing him with a TV Santa.
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United Way
James A. Linen
Urban League
Frank McNamara
Los Angeles
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