VW Unveils Automatic Three Speed Transmission for Beetle
VW introduces an automatic three speed transmission called Automatic Stickshift for the Beetle and Karmann Ghia. Deliveries to 63 VW dealers in the four state International Auto Sales and Service area began this week. The floor shift has Drive 1 Drive 2 and Low ranges. Drive 2 allows driving without shifting. Drive 1 accelerates but tops out near 55 mph.
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Volkswagen
International Auto Sales & Service
Gas Pipe Leak Device OK'd by Florida Inventor
Florida inventor Joseph J. Packo unveils Saftigas a device that makes escaping gas visible as bluish white smoke for leak detection. Packo patents the method and plans a licensing program while forming a company to market the invention.
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Washington
Florida
Joseph J. Packo
Fort Lauderdale
Athelstan Spilhaus
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Packo
Athens entertainment at lunch at state health conference
Talks by Dr. William Baughman state smoking and health director and Dr. Avery Harvill will be followed by afternoon performances. Joe Carracapa accordion soloist and Dee Areier folk singer, both from Athens, will provide lunch entertainment as the conference is expected to end by 4 p.m.
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Decatur
William Baughman
University of Alabama
Avery Harvill
Department of Health and Physical Education
Athens
Joe Carracapa
Dee Areier
Smoke Health Conference Set for Florence
Athens physician Dr. Stanley Hand will be keynote speaker at the District V Smoking and Health Conference January 12 at Florence State College. District V covers 12 counties including Morgan County. Conference director Dr. William F. Glidewell presides at 9 a.m. Hand speaks at 9 45 a.m.
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Athens
Stanley Hand
Florence State College
Morgan County
William F. Glidewell
Hand
Stock Market Rises On Peace Issues Hopes In 1967
New York notes a peace oriented shift on Vietnam as investors bet on lower interest rates and new economic prospects. Dow up 1.85 to 901.24 while volume falls from Thursday. 867 of 1500 issues rise. AP average climbs to 324.7.
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New York
Vietnam
Geographic
Wall Street
Johnson
Lion
Associated Press
International Paper
New York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Improvement In Livestock Seen At Chicago Stockyards
Chicago AP reports modest gains across cattle hogs and sheep at the stockyards. Butcher hogs rose 50 to 75 cents per hundredweight, slaughter steers and heifers up 25 to 50 cents, while lambs held steady. Hog receipts 20,000 week vs 27,200 prior. cattle 21,000 vs 22,700. sheep 700 vs 1,100. Prime hogs 28.25 to 28.75. prime cattle 28.25 to 29.00 top. heifers 26.75 part load. lambs 23.00 to 24.00.
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Chicago
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Winter Cars
Winter car CO poisoning risks rise. safety experts urge owners to inspect exhaust systems and keep a window slightly open while driving to improve ventilation and reduce danger.
Consumers hold back 1968 forecast despite Christmas sales
AP analysis notes Americans saved more in 1967 and early 1968, eroding shopping gains. High savings rates near 7 percent limit retailers’ 1968 growth, easing inflation fears but prompting caution as shoppers defer discretionary purchases amid rising costs. University of Michigan survey shows consumers uncertain but not pessimistic about prices.
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John Cunniff
New York
University of Michigan
Shellfish and Ice Cream: No Health Reason Prevents Pairing
Health note from HealTh Capsules says there is no health reason to avoid eating shellfish and ice cream together. The guidance emphasizes the information is not diagnostic and not a substitute for medical advice.
The Giant Catfish Reaches Record Lengths and Weight
The largest catfish grows up to 15 feet long and can weigh several hundred pounds, according to natural history notes.
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