Driver Education Gains Outweigh Car Safety Push
AP report says nations focus on driver and pedestrian education over vehicle safety rules. US debates mandatory new-car safety features while Britain Japan and Italy pursue seat belts road safety education measures and stricter driver testing to reduce fatalities amid rising car use worldwide.
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Crash Victim Sues GM Over High Powered Car
Willam J. Marshall of Princeton files a $1 million federal suit on behalf of Phillip Michael Schemel of Springfield Ohio. Schemel, paralyzed from the neck down, seeks $500000 in punitive and $500000 in compensatory damages for injuries from a April 2 1964 three car crash on Indiana route 57 near Gibson County involving a 1960 Chevrolet Impala capable of over 100 mph. The suit accuses General Motors of distributing cars too powerful for public safety and negligent advertising promoting high speeds.
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Phillip Michael Schemel
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Romanian Dance Group Cancels U S Visit
Romanian folk dance ensemble calls off its scheduled Midwest and West Coast tour in protest of U S Vietnam policy. The troupe was set to perform in Chicago Los Angeles San Diego and Washington.
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Romania
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State Department
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