Speed Limits Relaxed Across Europe After Oil Crunch
European nations ease fuel saving limits as oil fears ease. Britain Britain lifts 50 mph cap on highways to 70 mph this Friday. France keeps 75 mph on turnpikes with others at 56 mph. West Germany maintains 62 mph autobahns and 50 mph other roads. Early 1973–74 data show fewer road deaths and injuries since curbs began. Belgium data withheld pending decisions, but police report declines in deaths.
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Protocol Chief Is Named by Nixon in Surprise Move
President Nixon named Henry E. Catto Jr. of Texas as US chief of protocol, succeeding Marion H. Smoak who waited 18 months for the full title and will resign April 1. Catto, 43, is a former ambassador to El Salvador and son-in-law of Oveta Culp Hobby.
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French President Pompidou Illness Stirs Election Talk
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