Government's Ultimate Answer to Seat Belts? Safety push faces backlash
The government moves to require seat belt ignition interlocks in 1974 cars to reduce fatalities. Experts say the device could save thousands, but auto executives expect fierce resistance as drivers attempt to disable the system. The rule mandates three start steps and front seat belt use, with warnings if belts are not fastened.
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College of Liberal Arts
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Decatur Daily Sunday Morning News Update
The Sept 30 1973 issue details local events, notices, and brief items from Decatur community life including sports scores, social notices, and market updates, presented in the newspaper’s early 1970s style and tone.
Alabama Community Action Agencies to Convene in Huntsville
About 40 Decatur residents will attend the Alabama Community Action Agencies Association convention in Huntsville at the Sheraton Inn Monday and Tuesday. Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley will speak at the Tuesday banquet after a press conference. William Walker of the OEO will address the Wednesday luncheon. State sponsors James Clark Lewis Headley and Bob Hill will be honored for sponsoring a bill creating a state level community service agency. Rev. Paul Ransford will also attend.
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Alabama Community Action Agencies Association
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Tom Wood
Morgan Limestone Community Action
Jere Beasely
Office of Economic Opportunity
William Walker
Sheraton Inn
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