Peter Revson Dies in South Africa Grand Prix Test Crash
Playboy auto racer Peter Revson, 35, died after his car left Kyalami Circuit during a test for the South African Grand Prix. He suffered fatal burns when the car flipped and burst into flames at speeds over 110 mph. Fellow drivers attempted rescue as officials cited possible steering or suspension failure. Revson, based in New York and California, was a nephew of Revlon founder Charles Revson and had risen from amateur to top F1 driver since 1960.
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Afica
Peter Revson
Revson
Kyalami
Emerson Pitti’ Paldi
Brazil
Graham Hill
Great Britain
Eddie Keizan
South Africa
New York
Redondo Beach
Calif
Charles Revson
Revlon
Martin
Hawaii
United States Auto Club
USAC
Can-Am Cup Winner Revson Wins 1973 British Grand Prix
The driver became the first American to win the Can-Am Challenge Cup and claimed the British Grand Prix in 1973. That year he raced twice in the United States the Indianapolis 500 and the Watkins Glen Grand Prix. Revson had a brother Doug who was killed in a 1970 Danish racing accident.
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United States
Watkins Glen, N.Y
Revson
Doug
Denmark
Early Retirement Set For President's Brother
President Nixon's younger brother F Donald Nixon will take early retirement from Marriott Corp next month. He will stay as consultant until January 31, then retire April 15 after joining Marriott in 1970 as vice president for community and industry relations amid an energy crisis austerity program.
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Nixon
Marriott Corp
F. Donald Nixon
J. W. Marriott Jr
Jack Anderson
California
Anderson
Air Force Bases
Donald Nixon
Board weighs move to obtain right of way Sunrise Avenue
Fairfield Board of Selectmen considers a Town Plan and Zoning commission proposal to acquire a 5 to 15 foot wide strip of land of about 3400 square feet on Sunrise Avenue between Sunset and Dawn streets. The land would widen the right of way from 40 to 50 feet and unlock access to four zoned lots. The owners Calabrese and Russo oppose seizure, arguing state law allows only purchase by the town, not taking from one side alone.
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Town Plan and Zoning Commission
Sunrise Avenue
Sunset Street
Dawn Street
Earl H. Bush
Board of Selectmen
Rocco Calabrese
Frank Russo
Rush
Calabrese
Russo
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Selectmen
RIM
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