Noise cuts by half in 1973 snowmobile tests
Canadian Bombardier SkiDoo lab reports noise reduction of about 50 percent in new 1973 snowmobiles with engines at cruising speed. Tests on grass show lower noise than on snow. sources include muffler, carburetor, and engine drive trains. Additional changes would require major redesigns. The piece also notes wildlife activity and seasonal behavior as spring approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombardier SkiDoo
George Gowing
SkiDoo
Gowing
Snowmobilers urged to show courtesy to protect land access
Commissioner Henry L. Diamond and Alexander Aldrich appeal to snowmobilers to improve conduct to avoid stricter laws and loss of public land access. They warn that few careless riders can lead landowners to post signs and shut out all outdoorsmen, urging permission, respect for property, and responsible trail use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Environmental Conservation
Henry L. Diamond
Parks & Recreation
Alexander Aldrich
Compass-5 Boat and Camper Show At Corning Glass Center
Nearly forty Finger Lakes and northern Pennsylvania dealers join the 20th Annual Boat and Camper Show at Corning Glass Center. The free event runs Friday 6 pm to 10 pm, Saturday noon to 5 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm, and Sunday noon to 6 pm with boats, trailers, camping gear, door prizes, and dealer literature. Gordon Hackett chairs the Recreation Department show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Finger Lakes
Pennsylvania
Corning Glass Center
Glass Center
Corning Glass Works Recreation Dept
Inc
Gordon Hackett
Recreation Department
Snowmobiles Irritate Nearby Landowners Mentioned
Readable fragments describe landowners annoyed by snowmobiles near their homes. Even a single machine creates noise which grows with groups passing, stressing tolerance levels.
West Coast Athletes Form Club West to Train and Work
Bill Toomey, Olympic decathlon champion, helped form Club West in Santa Barbara California. The group will build facilities and provide coaching for future Olympians while offering jobs to support daily dawn and afternoon workouts. Government aid is part of the program to help athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Toomey
Santa Barbara
Calif
Club West Tt
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Empire
Lou Uf
New York Press Association
Canada
U.S
Facturers
Behlen
Pony Price
Halsey Farms
Trumansburg, N.Y
Ithaca
Glastron
Penn Yan Boats
Grumman Canoes
B & H Auction House
Mike Barry
St. Geneva
Auctioneer's Association
V.A
Windsor
Parkwood
Ritzcraft
Stylecraft
General & Others
Veterans & Veterans' Widows
Elmira
Pat Gaffney
Mobile Home Wholesaler’s
Elmira RD
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