Pesticide woes push EPA to act on toxic chemicals
Editorial calls for urgent action on pesticide regulation amid data gaps and health risks. It urges stronger oversight of dinoseb dicofol alachlor Telone and related products, warns of groundwater contamination, and presses for public comment within a 60 day EPA window. The piece attacks profit over safety and stresses consumer protection and accurate data from manufacturers.
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Millgan
Acaria
USA
Telone II
Dow Telone
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Office of Pesticide Programs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
M Street
Washington, D.C
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Pro football injuries rise despite safety gear
Paul Harvey notes a growing pattern of injuries in the NFL despite helmets face guards and other protective gear. He cites Joe Montana's spinal disc repair and a 20 percent rise in weekly injuries across the 1984 season, along with multiple players sidelined by chronic or severe damage and a culture pressuring players to play hurt.
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San Francisco
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Chicago
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Buffalo
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California
Farmworkers Health Crisis Highlighted by Editorial
Dr Marion Moses argues farmworkers bear disproportionate illness and fatality yet receive minimal protections. He cites a 48 per 1000 illness rate in California, pesticide exposure risks, underreporting by doctors, and weak enforcement by EPA and OSHA. The piece urges stricter regulations and producer accountability before poisoning continues.
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Marion Moses
California
Richland Board Should Grow To Seven Members
A letter argues for expanding the five member Richland Board of Trustees to seven. Five seats remain elected by the community while two seats would be elected by Richland School employees to foster cooperation and improve the district's education quality.
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Richland
Community letter urges reform at Richland School board
A Shafter community reader calls for changes at Richland School to air employees concerns on the board and increase transparency. The letter advocates goodwill over confrontation to improve student education and encourage open discussion among residents and officials.
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Shafter
Richland School
Richland
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