Ford Faces Emission Test Setback on 1973 Autos
Washington AP Ford Motor Co cannot certify its 1973 cars under current air pollution rules. Congress could change the laws to allow delivery before certification. EPA chief Ruckelshaus warned Ford would face a costly recall if standards are met or changed. Restarting tests would add at least three months and delay mass production, risking shutdowns and layoffs.
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Washington
Ford Motor Co
Congress
Nixon Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ford
Ruckelshaus
Davis Defense Tells Side Of Gun Deal
In San Jose, Angela Davis’s defense called six witnesses to counter murder charges tied to the Aug. 7, 1970 courthouse shootings. Valerie Mitchell testified that Davis exclaimed Oh no when learning guns tied to Jonathan Jackson’s plan were used. Mitchell said Davis left weapons for target practice, then later claimed the guns were missing. Four defense witnesses supported that Davis was with them during periods the state says she plotted with Jackson.
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San Jose
Calif
Angela Davis
Valerie Mitchell
Tamu
Miss Davis
Jonathan Jackson
Jonathan
George Jackson
San Quentin
Mitchell
Wire Lumumba Ummo
Los Angeles
Pitt Won't Collect Nader Group Fees From Students
Pitt trustees reject a PIRG request to place a $2 fee on student invoices via campus mailing. The university cites financial liability and will not participate in collecting funds for an outside group. PIRG may access mailing services on a reimbursable basis and solicit funds at designated campus locations.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Trustees
Ralph Nader
Public Interest Research Group
PIRG
Pitt
Atty
J. Shane Creamer
James St George Joins City Zoning Board of Adjustments
James St George of 469 East Main Street was sworn in at the zoning board meeting, replacing retiree John Freno who moved to Florida. He was appointed to the post by the city council at its last session.
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James St. George
East Main Street
Zoning Board of Adjustments
St. George
John Freno
Florida
Onassis Meets Shah of Iran in Private Audience
In Tehran at Naivaran Palace Aristotle Onassis and the Shah met privately during a six day Iranian visit hosted by an oil official. Jacqueline Onassis was absent. Secrecy surrounds the purpose of the visit while reports say Onassis may be negotiating with the Iranian Oil Co to transport crude oil to international markets.
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Tehran
Aristotle Onassis
Iran
Naivaran Palace
Onassis
Jacqueline
Audit says Shapp funds not collected in inaugural
An AP report states a special audit will show inaugural funds were never collected due to free reception tickets unpaid hotel bills and smaller medallion sales. No illegal withdrawals found. The audit's still-unfinished report is due Thursday as party leaders meet to elect a new chairman. Scales ordered the audit amid earlier claims of missing funds.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
John N. Scales
Scales
Goveee
Shap
Edmund Muskie
State Senate
Westmoreland County
Dennis E .Thiemann
Three Inmates Held for Sodomy in Pittsburgh Jail
Three Allegheny County Jail inmates John Wilson Murphy Coleman and Clarence Edmondson were ordered held for grand jury action on sodomy charges after a preliminary hearing. An alleged fourth participant was at large. The accuser said he was attacked on May 1 May 3 and May 5 in the downtown lockup amid a feud between Sheriff Eugene Coon and Warden William B. Robinson.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
John Wilson
Murphy Coleman
Clarence Edmondson
Western Penitentiary
Wilson
Coleman
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Harry A Englehart Jr
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