Distilled water debate in Southern Illinois chemists weigh in
Sam Rowell of Herrin shifts from tap water to distilled water claiming safety and purity by removing minerals and chemicals. Public water officials question motivation and note tap water passes safety standards while Rowell also sells water distillers and argues better taste and cleanliness.
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Sam Rowell
Illinois
Rowell
Herrin
Ozment
Carbondale
American Waterworks Association
Marion
Roy Edwards
Competency tests push schools toward basic skills reforms
The push for minimum competency tests spreads from state to district levels driven by public demand for accountability and fears tests are too easy or costly. Florida piloted a 117 item exam with 40 700 failures. California faces funding gaps as districts design their own tests. Critics warn tests may reshape education beyond simple literacy and numeracy.
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Associated Press
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Education Commission of the
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University of Rochester
Florida
Ralph Turlington
NAACP
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Pipho
Distilled Water Debate Draws Local Attention
Water distillers draw interest as residents buy gallon bottles of distilled water at about 65 cents. At his showroom on Illinois 148 south of Energy, Rowell reports 100 plus visitors and eight distiller models priced 500 to 600 dollars. Experts say tap water is sufficient and fluoride helps dental health, but Rowell remains convinced distilled water is the purest option.
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Rowell
Illinois 148
South of
Energy
Electromagnetic Radiation From Many Sources Growing
Washington AP John D McClain reports a Dimensions article from the National Bureau of Standards warns that widespread electromagnetic radiation from radar towers CB and mobile radios TV and road sensors is increasing. EM interference could disrupt equipment and medical devices. 9 million TV receivers may be affected starting Oct 1.
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Dimensions
National Bureau of Standards
Fred McGehan
McGeahan
McGehan
Federal Communications Commission
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