VOL. IX, NO. 8
FEBRUARY 2, 1968

Three Students Radio Views on Pollution
If one listened to the weekly "Teens Look at the World" on station WNWC January 13, he would have heard a stimulating discussion by three Maine West government students. Chosen by Miss Eleanor Baldwin, government teacher, because of their contrary points of view were Melissa Amling '68, Sue Ripley '68, and Mike Wisniewski '68.

"Pollution, Which Way Out?" was the topic for the program in which the group discussed air and water pollution. A Senate simulation was also given in Miss Baldwin's class concerning pollution. This involved passing bills and presenting conflicting points of view.

One point discussed during the hour program was the long range effects of this problem. Sue Ripley regarded water pollution as "unpleasant," and as an "upset to the balance of nature."
 Personal awareness of the problem and the role of the citizen played a large part in the discussion. They presented both the viewpoints of the fishermen and of industry "People believe it does not affect them, but it does," commented Sue. "An example of this is the Des Plaines River."

"What is one to do about it?" was asked of the panel. Melissa

Amling's reply was "regional laws because state laws are not strict enough." Also she believed interested boards in the federal government should be organized and issue stiff penalties.

"Interested citizens through organizations could aid the problem," they all agreed. Even though they believed industry and cities are a major cause, the citizens also add to the problem by throwing cans and other articles into the waters.

Mr. Garth Boyer, director of WMTH radio station, worked and coached the three students.