Tire Safety Sparks Federal Action and Industry Push
Detroit reports rising concerns over tire safety as Senate approves minimum standards and a grading system while critics warn of an American tire scandal. The piece details overload risks, heat failure, retreading dangers, and industry responses amid calls for clearer load ratings and uniform grading.
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Detroit
Tire and Rim Association
National Bureau of Standards
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd
Great Britain
Althugh
Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Goodyear
Congress
Tibet Autonomy Hinge Tied to Beijing Rule, Sources Say
In Sikkim Tibetan exile observers claim China controls Tibet almost entirely. Only a Peking overthrow could restore Lhasa autonomy, according to well connected Buddhist and political sources with ties to Tibet. A thin stream of refugees is noted.
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New York Times
Gangtok
Sikkim
China
Tibet
Peking
Lhasa
Tibetans Risk Escape Over High Himalayan Frontier
Tibetan refugees risk crossing near Gangtok and the Nepal border as China tightens border controls. Himalayan passes above 18 000 feet offer perilous routes with only a few succeeding monthly. Trade routes into Lhasa shrink while Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim frontiers seal their borders.
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Nathu la
Kalimpong
Kupap
Nepal
Lhasa
Katmandu
Himalayas
Marco Polo Reinto
Bhutan
Sikkim
Gangtok
Tibet
Burkel
Gyantse
Chumbi Valley
China
Jobs and Workers Not Together
Detroit has job vacancies while Appalachian job seekers remain reluctant to relocate. The Labor Department has moved about 2000 workers, but a satisfactory relocation formula is elusive. Factors deterring moves include home ownership, family attachments, school considerations, spouse attitudes, and fears of new environments.
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Joseph A. Loftus
New York Times
Washington
Detroit
Appalachia
Labor Department
Frank H. Cassell
United States Employment Service
Johnson’s North Vietnam strike as political gambit
The Nation discusses President Johnson’s order to strike North Vietnam’s petroleum lifelines, framing the move as a strategic gambit to mute critics during potential full scale war. It notes the risk of expanding air attacks and possible escalation with the Soviet Union, and the political 'recourse' a wartime decision affords the president.
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Arthur Krock
New York Times News
Washington
United States
Johnson
North
Vietnam
China
Plight Of The Vietnam Critics
A commentary argues that presidential power and congressional funding limit dissent. It notes Kennedy and Johnson actions expanding Vietnam involvement, shortages of military supply, and the shift from political to military policy, signaling a broader debate on strategic commitments. See PLIGHT On Page A-8.
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Congress
United States
Vietnam
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