Soviet imports keep spare parts flowing to dealers
By Jimmy Hatle Vlalian Tigt parts are used to some extent. But the Soviets appear to keep importers and dealers well stocked with spare parts.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
3
By Jimmy Hatle Vlalian Tigt parts are used to some extent. But the Soviets appear to keep importers and dealers well stocked with spare parts.
In Copenhagen, Danes increasingly buy Soviet built Lada cars for lower price and reliability. The Lada sale tops 1,000 units this year, double previous year, aided by licensing from the Soviet factory and comparisons to Western brands like Volkswagen and Opel. Critics note fuel and braking quirks but praise value, space, and simple repairs.
In Oakland California police captured four young burglars fleeing a dry cleaning shop after they grabbed about 100 garments valued at $4000. The thieves overfilled their getaway van, witnesses saw women on the rear bumper, and Ronald Al ford aged 18 fell off the vehicle as officers spotted it. Police arrested him and later took three more suspects at his apartment.
Rio de Janeiro AP report says Antonio Silva Mello aged six claims his butler threatened him with a ceremonial sword from the Brazilian Academy of Letters and demanded 5000 reais. The writer says the assailant fled after selling a used item for 75 reais and no one was injured.
Dear Curious asks how Rotary engines handle winter. Rotary engines run fine but rotor tips can stick in cold mornings. Mazda reportedly adds alcohol to prevent sticking in Canada and colder U.S. regions. Outcomes depend on car care and operation.
In Heanor England police report the lights were stolen from a Christmas tree outside the Anglican church. In Canterbury road Wolkstone residents petition their MP to ban children from singing carols outside homes citing disturbance.
Two men alleged to be De Mau Mau gang members were freed after a judge found no probable cause in a case tied to the murder investigation of a university sophomore. The suspects, including Garland Jackson and Kennett from Chicago, were released while charges against others remain under review.
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