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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1972

Page

19

Half Of Vehicles Tested Show Some Safety Defect

Officer Frank Blankwell in a city area reports over half of cars checked in a spot inspection show defects. Twenty nine of more than fifty inspected have issues including bald tires misaligned headlights and faulty brakes. He argues for prompt repairs and emphasizes road safety over crime focus.

Charles Baruch Frank Blankwell Blankwell

Air Pollution Fight Drives Engine and Cooling Changes

Manufacturers design hotter running engines to cut emissions while maintaining performance. Growing use of air conditioning and power accessories raises engine heat, so permanent anti freeze coolant is advised year round to prevent overheating, even in warm regions.

Trade Unions Plan New Tax in Ohio Proposal

The Ohio Committee for Trade Unions proposed a 1 percent tax on market value of stocks bonds notes and mortgages to ease workers burden and raise about 1.5 billion dollars annually. The plan targets owners of financial holdings to fund public needs.

Cleveland Ohio Ohio Committee For Trade Unions

Autos Fail Most Inspected Cars In Provincial Tests

A Canada Safety Council survey finds over half of cars tested in 1969 provincial compulsory and voluntary inspections rejected for malfunctions. Faulty headlights brakes steering tires exhaust and alignment are common issues, with many defects detectable by drivers or simple checks.

Canada Safety Council

Voting Restored for 12000 in Egypt after 10-Year Ban

Cairo government announced that about 12 000 people who lost political rights will be allowed to vote again as a 10 year ban expired last January.

Cairo

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