Nov 16 1954 Air Pollution Foundation Press Release
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FOUNDATION SMOG PROGRAM INCLUDES STOP-GAP MEASURES
FOUNDATION SMOG PROGRAM INCLUDES STOP-GAP MEASURES
The Southern California Air Pollution Foundation, in response to a request from Herbert C. Legs, Chairman Pro Tem of the County Board of Supervisors, has submitted a strongly reinforced and expanded research program aimed at combatting smog both on an emergency and long-range basis in 1955.
The Southern California Air Pollution Foundation, in response to a request from Herbert C. Legs, Chairman Pro Tem of the County Board of Supervisors, has submitted a strongly reinforced and expanded research program aimed at combatting smog both on an emergency and long-range basis in 1955.
The program, submitted to the Board today (Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1954) combines highly practical research with basic research.
The program, submitted to the Board today (Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1954) combines highly practical research with basic research.
The proposed program offers the study and development of stop-gap, emergency action during the coming year. It includes the continuing search for better scientific tools, clearer identification of the contributors and contaminants identified with smog in the Los Angeles Basin.
The proposed program offers the study and development of stop-gap, emergency action during the coming year. It includes the continuing search for better scientific tools, clearer identification of the contributors and contaminants identified with smog in the Los Angeles Basin.
Unprecedented in scope an in its all-over approach, it would cost an estimated $2,214,400.
Unprecedented in scope an in its all-over approach, it would cost an estimated $2,214,400.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIR POLLUTION FOUNDATION. HOLD FOR RELEASE DATE EXPECTED TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 1954
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIR POLLUTION FOUNDATION. HOLD FOR RELEASE DATE EXPECTED TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 1954
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the program ... is the result of the evaluation by the five-man scientific team in the fields of engineering, chemistry, physics and meteorology; the result of a nationwide acquaintance with other scientists in their respective fields; the ability of the Foundation to hire and consult with the country's leading authorities; the benefit of having the counsel of local scientists and the LA County Air Pollution Control District.
the program ... is the result of the evaluation by the five-man scientific team in the fields of engineering, chemistry, physics and meteorology; the result of a nationwide acquaintance with other scientists in their respective fields; the ability of the Foundation to hire and consult with the country's leading authorities; the benefit of having the counsel of local scientists and the LA County Air Pollution Control District.
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The program is endorsed by the research committee of the Foundation, including Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, President of the California Institute of Technology, Chairman; Dr. Raymond B. Allen, Chancellor UCLA; Mr F. M. Banks, President, Southern California Gas Company, and Dr. Arnold O. Beckman, President, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
The program is endorsed by the research committee of the Foundation, including Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, President of the California Institute of Technology, Chairman; Dr. Raymond B. Allen, Chancellor UCLA; Mr F. M. Banks, President, Southern California Gas Company, and Dr. Arnold O. Beckman, President, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
(Note: See Research Background Information Attached)
(Note: See Research Background Information Attached)
(Note: See Research Background Information Attached)
(Note: See Research Background Information Attached)