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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 2001

Page

3

Survey finds millions drive with underinflated tires

Washington AP reports a nationally released survey shows about one third of light trucks and a quarter of cars have at least one underinflated tire. NHTSA urges monthly checks and before long trips. six percent of light trucks and three percent of cars had all four tires underinflated.

Washington National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Survey finds widespread underinflated tires in US vehicles

A DOT survey of 11,530 passenger vehicles at gas stations shows over a quarter have at least one underinflated tire. 13 percent have two or more, 6 percent have three or more, and 3 percent have all four. SUVs vans and pickups raise counts to 20 percent two or more, 10 percent three or more, and 6 percent all four.

Norman Y. Mineta Mineta Shelter Now International Afghanistan

Bush calls education and defense top spending priorities

President Bush urged Congress at the American Legion convention to place education and the military first in fall budget choices amid a slow economy. He cited GDP growth at 0.2 percent for Q2 and defended tax cuts without tapping Social Security reserves, warning against tax increases to cover deficits.

Bush Congress San Antonio American Legion U.S Congressional Budget Office

Briefs from Burbank and Beyond Chronicle Milestones

Bob Hope, 98, hospitalized with mild bacterial pneumonia in Burbank and improving on oxygen with IV feeding. Doctors say he remains stable and could be released in days.

Bob Hope Burbank, Calif Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Lee Kagan Hope Kagan

Elite Australian troops seize refugee ship at Christmas Island

Commandos with machine guns seized a Norwegian vessel after its captain defied orders to avoid entering Australian waters with 438 refugees. Prime Minister John Howard opposes resettlement, stating the refugees were rescued in international waters and should be taken to Indonesia. Public anger grows over refugee costs.

Christmas Island Australia John Howard Indonesia

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