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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1972

Page

3

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.

Danes Favor Soviet Cars Over U S Autos in Denmark

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.

Volkswagen Opel Morris Denmark Klausen Ipye Lugs Denemark Sovilyears Lada

Garment Greed Fails Burglars in Oakland Theft

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.

Oakland Calif UPL Ronald Alford

Butler Says Butler Held Up Writer In Brazil Robbery

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.

Rio DE Janeiro Antonio Silva Mello Brazilian Academy of Letters Mello

Teens on Wheels Q and A on cold weather Mazda Rotary tips

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.

Mazda Canada U.S Mike

Christmas Lights Stolen From Heanor Tree Spark Local Anger

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.

Heanor England Cri Heanor Anglican Church Wolkstone Canterbury Road

Two Held in De Mau Mau Case Freed

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.

Benton HL (Ap de Mau Mau Interstate $7 Agatlon Jude Mau Mau Quindry Jackson Stevens William Jackson Wec Garland Jackson Kennett Jy Chicago No Slaveng Chi-lihe Cage Cage Raws Kiddal Gerchen Sol Michael Ger Cook County Richard Ehenson Hinds

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