Roadside Traps Blamed for Crashes in Damaged Text
A fragmentary report cites roadside devices as crash causes with references to signposts guardrails signals and slopes. The unreadable OCR hints at safety concerns and potential standards issues though details are unclear.
Automakers confident about small car market in 1977
Detroit executives from domestic and import firms forecast a strong future for subcompacts and small cars amid price cuts. They cite fuel economy demand, shifting buyer preferences toward higher-end small models, and a growing mix of compact and sporty cars as evidence that small and mid-size segments will hold or grow despite overall big-car demand.
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Look Left First: Safety Tip From Indiana Taxi Firm
Wayne Indiana taxi company president Haskell B. Schultz warns drivers to look left first at intersections. He explains leftward traffic is closest to the driver and requires stopping distance, noting a car travels 29 feet per second at 20 mph. If a motorist looks right first, precious time and distance may be wasted.
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Rise in California recreational vehicle thefts in 1976
National Automobile Club reports nearly 1,800 recreational vehicle thefts in California in the first nine months of 1976, up 74 percent from the prior year. June alone saw over 500 thefts, up more than 200 percent from June last year. April May and June were the peak months for such thefts.
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