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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1981
Page
8
Americans spent a record 602 billion dollars to own and operate cars and trucks last year, up 85 billion or 16.5 percent from 1979 despite less driving. Hertz's annual vehicle-cost assessment shows fuel now accounts for about 133 billion, more than one-fifth of total costs, with spending averaging 2,631 dollars per car, up 279 dollars.
The report notes a drop in miles traveled while the cost per mile climbs 20 percent to 32 cents. Since 1972 per-unit truck costs surged 166 percent and passenger car expenses about 110 percent, amid motorist charges. Inflation ran 89 percent. Vehicle numbers rose 1.8 percent in 1980 to 156 million as Hertz faced related pressures.
Cents estimate falling car and truck mileage by about 3.5 percent while total passenger car travel declines. average annual mileage dropped from 10 362 in 1972 to 8 224 last year. Driving expense climbs with vehicle value loss at 14 billion, insurance and fees at 129 billion, interest costs at over 70 billion, and maintenance at 128 billion. Interest payments show the largest rise since 1950.
In Philadelphia area, National Weather Service forecasters at a busy center near Philadelphia International Airport monitor rain, sun, and wind. They explain forecasting is a complex guesstimate based on Washington models and local observations. Audience calls range from sports teams to HVAC firms. weather even shapes daily economic decisions.
Meteorologists warn federal budget cutbacks threaten routine weather information and warnings. A Philadelphia letter from George H. Schielein cites reduced staffing and telephone services, noting the airport observation station is privately run.
A Senate subcommittee asks why the Army Corps of Engineers kept awarding contracts to 16 companies and 10 individuals convicted of bid rigging. The improper activity on Missouri and Mississippi river projects cost $11.9 million from 1974 to 1976, with $7 million recovered after convictions in 1978.
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