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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

11 May 1972

Page 17

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

17

Slightly Killed Safety Car Tests Revealing

An Arizona crash tests a Fairchild Republic ESV at 50 mph into a barrier. Three dummy passengers survive due to protective design but may face injuries. GM and AMF/Fairchild compete for similar contracts while production cars remain unlikely.

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Paul J. C. Friedlander NYT NEW Desert Ariz United States Department of Transportation Fairchild . Republic Department Fairchild Republic AMF Corp Department of Transportation AMF General Motors G. M Ford Motor Co Washington ESV G.M D.O.T
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Critical view of GM Esv safety car at New York show

A reviewer tests GM’s early safety car design in New York, arguing the DOT overemphasizes passive protection. The piece notes lack of seatbelts, cramped rear seating, crumple zones, airbags, and the impracticality of the front and rear interiors, while praising visibility improvements and energy absorption concepts.

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G.M New York
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Magnavox Introduces Compact Fine Furniture Style HiFi

A compact Magnavox audio system offers 15 watts music power, an automatic Mark Record Player, four speakers, and an 8 track Stereo Cartridge Player with Automatic Program Changer. It features a track selector and indicator designed to bring charm and rich listening to your home.

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Magnavox
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