Dollar slumps lessening impact on U S consumers say economists
Economists predict negligible immediate effects for most Americans from a weaker dollar. They note higher travel and gold jewelry costs for some, while foreign visitors increasingly flock to the United States as prices abroad rise. Central bankers show no rush to tighten or devalue.
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Los Angeles Reaches 18.5 Billion Miles Driven In 1972
City engineers report Los Angeles with over one vehicle per two residents shows registrations near 3 million and driving on freeways totaling 18.5 billion miles in 1972. The figure equals about 2,000 world trips daily, highlighting the metro’s car dominance.
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