Reagan administration drops air bag and seat belt mandate
The Reagan era abandons a decade long drive to require automakers to install air bags or automatic seat belts next year. The shift ends the push to equip cars with these safety devices.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1981
Page
3
The Reagan era abandons a decade long drive to require automakers to install air bags or automatic seat belts next year. The shift ends the push to equip cars with these safety devices.
Linn County Attorney seeks a one year ban on any use of the Unique Motel labeling it a nuisance due to prostitution. The action aims to prevent further illicit activity at the property and protect the community.
Police advise hanging up on intruding callers posing as Donahue reps. A woman in her 70s answered questions before becoming suspicious about the survey. Donahue staff deny any involvement and urge residents to report similar calls.
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Judge Donald Halstead ruled the 11-year-old rape victim cannot have an abortion because medical risks of abortion outweigh the benefits. The girl and her 9-year-old sister were made wards of the court. custody was not awarded to the father due to his criminal record. The case drew pro and anti abortion reactions with no appeal planned as pregnancy neared the 24 week limit.
The Polish government ordered troops into towns to restore order after Solidarity announced a one hour general strike next week. More than 250000 workers walked out in wildcat actions nationwide as Jaruzelski warned of a dangerous, provocation driven crisis.
On this date in 1945 Secretary of State James Byrnes declares the United Nations charter in effect after Soviet ratification, marking a pivotal moment in postwar diplomacy.
Anne Capute a 44 year old nurse was found not guilty of murdering Norma Leames with morphine and not guilty of illegally dispensing the drug. The Superior Court jury deliberated 13 hours over five weeks before acquitting. Capute expressed relief and gratitude.
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