Mutual Insurance Probe Set
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner John Ingram announced an investigation into 63 mutual auto liability insurers to determine if policyholder dividends are fairly distributed. He cited State Farm and Kemper affiliates for alleged denial of dividends to policyholders in the reinsurance pool, while Kemper and a Kemper spokesman defended fair treatment and sound business practices.
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Car Size And Shape Important
Detroit News Auto Editor Bob Irvin explains how car size and shape affect fuel economy through aerodynamic drag. GM researchers estimate wind resistance can use up to 40 percent of fuel in some conditions, with minor gains possible from simple modifications. Future designs aim for rounder shapes to boost economy.
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Inflation Fighters Stumble Over Federal Rules
President Ford’s inflation fight faces narrow options as regulation, health and safety laws, competition limits, and environmental rules push up prices. GM’s Richard Gerstenberg argues removing ignition interlocks could cut car costs, but the quality of life debate deepens. The Alaska pipeline delay and oil-price shifts show how regulation and markets intertwine, with small businesses burdened by paperwork and capital markets favoring few large innovators. About 63 percent of Americans and three-quarters of manufacturing lie within 750 miles of Richmond, per the 1974 Virginia Facts and Figures.
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