Editorials And Features Pollution Less If Motor Tuned
University of Michigan engineers found 85 percent of cars need tuning and tune ups cut emissions by about 55 percent. New Jersey data show that tuning worst polluters could cut carbon monoxide by over 30 percent and hydrocarbons by over 20 percent. Ethyl Corp reports one percent spark plug misfire raises hydrocarbons by 99 percent and carbon monoxide by 20 percent. Proper maintenance could markedly improve air quality nationwide, with benefits like better performance and mileage. The author notes eventual compulsory tune ups may be needed and urges driver responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan Engineering
New Jersey
Ethyl Corp
Detroit
John Q
T. W. Sigler
Continental Oil Co
Sigler
The United Nations Spends Vastly On Words Not People
In 1969 the UN printed 525 million pages at New York and nearly half that in Geneva. Richard Walton notes the cost of documentation runs about 23 million dollars yearly for transcription translation editing and storage. Verbatim records for meetings require large teams and many meetings, highlighting funding needs.
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Winston Churchill
Jay-Law
United Nations
U.N
New York
Geneva
Richard Walton
Vista
United Nations Association of the
U.S.A
Walton
Voice of America
Sludge campaigning and 1970 election ethics report
A nonpartisan panel led by Charles Taft concludes 1970 campaigns saw fewer racial and religious smears but more misrepresentations and fabrications. Highlights include Carl Shipley as worst placeman for last minute attacks on eight liberal Democrats and David Smith misrepresenting John Murphy’s record. The report notes most complaints stemmed from brochures and ads, with many victims later winning. It also covers Nixon aides, Cambodia policy, and Brigham Young University’s Indian enrollment amid accusations of racism.
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Washington
Nonpartisan
Fair Campaign Practices Committee
Charles Taft
Ohio
New York
California
Ilinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Carl Shipley
District of Columbia
Joseph Tydings
D-Md
William Ayres
John Seiberling
Ayres
Akron
Senate Democrats
Gale McGee
D-Wyo
Senate
U.S
Laos
Brigham Young University
Bridge Lesson on a Duck and a Misplay
A Bridge lesson recounts Oswald and James Jacoby with a student who ducks spades, then leads diamonds from dummy to lure the defense. The professor explains the misplay and suggests the student should have led the king of clubs from hand early, noting better players recognize deception and timing.
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West
East
Assa
Bridge bidding puzzle asks for three clubs response
In a four player bridge sequence West North East South with spades led, South holds A874 WT OF986 MK INES. After 19Dhle Pass 1é Pass 29 Pass 2, he must choose a bid. Partner forces three clubs. partner then jumps to four spades. Determine the best call and continuations. Biblical verse Revelation appears in text as non sequitur.
Word Puzzle Clues Span Months Foods Places and Verbs
A cluttered word list presents numbered clues such as Blood vessel Harbor city Meadow Hawaiian and Othello’s. Samoan enemy seaport Verve Trim Unite and other terms. The page seems to be a vocabulary or puzzle index with hints and cross references from a historic newspaper.
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Harbor City
Heavenly City
Best Time Of Life Discussed By Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle argues the best time of life is not fixed and middle age has freedoms lost in youth. He notes nostalgia for youth skews memory, while middle age brings responsibilities and limits that many dread yet define growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Curbstone
Paddy Chayefsky
World Numbers Game: What Rules Must Be Set
A letter forum excerpt discusses optimal population levels versus resource use, questioning enforcement and proposing education on population control. It notes U S share of resources, projected population growth, and invites policy consideration.
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Dr. Lamb
United States
Reader
Tam
United
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Lon Nol
Brigham Young
John Lindsay
Medical Research Fonds
Oswald
James Jacoby
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Lead—& Q
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