Students Claim Sense of Humor By Nancy Gilbert
A poll of college and high school students finds 93 percent say they have a sense of humor. Boys edge girls slightly, and 91.1 percent of collegians versus 89.8 percent of high schoolers. Flip Wilson tops the favorite comedians list, with Bill Cosby close behind. Bob Hope and Carol Burnett tie for third, followed by Red Skelton and Jerry Lewis.
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Nancy Gilbert
Goat Youth Service
Collegians
Flip Wilson
Bill Cosby
Bob Hope
Carol Burnett
Red Skelton
Jerry Lewis
1971 US balance of payments hits record deficit
AP report notes the nations balance of payments reached a record 29.6 billion dollars in 1971, with Q4 showing 6.1 billion dollars. The figure reflects pre December currency agreement transactions and varies by measurement basis, with reserves-based methods indicating the depth of the deficit.
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Washington
Commerce Department
1971 Deficit Records Hit 22.2 Billion Dollars
Late in 1971 the deficit reached a record 22.2 billion dollars. In the fourth quarter the deficit on this basis stood at 45 billion, an improvement over the prior quarter.
EPA Sets Proposed Diesel Emission Standards For 1973
EPA officials discuss progress toward federal emission limits for heavy duty diesel engines with Cummins and General Motors claiming readiness. Spokesmen note rules were proposed and that final promulgation will set actual effective dates, while comments indicate some firms face cost and timing challenges. The dialogue includes industry reactions and unrelated reader jokes.
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Washington
Cummins
Columbus
Ind
Rachel Diamant
Statelmeets
Richard Green
Santa Ana
Calif
Jtection Agency
General Motors
George Hanley
Hanley
U.S
General ‘Motors
EPA
Harrison E
Spangler
Iowa
Teens on Wheels Dear Mike Carburetor and clutch woes
Readers ask Mike Lamm for help on a 1967 Ford van running too rich after carburetor adjustment while a new Capri clutch shatters and won’t engage smoothly. They cite possible linkage issues, disc binding, misaligned flywheel, bad engine components, and seek guidance from Dear Rich at Room 601, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York.
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Mike
Capricious
Rich
Mike Lamm
ad/Rockefeller plaza
New York
N.Y
Big Rise in London Murders and Crimes Reported
Scotland Yard reports a sharp rise in London crime for last year with 7 murders, 28 more than 1970, and 7,349 woundings and assaults, up 452. Attempts and threats rose to 131 while rape cases fell 24.1 percent. Overall serious crimes reached 340,360, with 100,111 cleared.
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London
Scotland Yard
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