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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1975

Page

10

From Rails to Trails Presidential panel urges rail to trail shift

The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality urged converting thousands of abandoned railroad rights of way into trails for hiking biking and cross country skiing. It highlighted 6200 miles at risk in a Regional Rail Reorganization Act plan and cited four successful rails to trails projects.

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Sportsmen urge policy to curb Indian hunting rights

Delegates at the National Wildlife Federation convention called for a national policy ending special hunting fishing and timber rights for American Indians while preserving equal citizen privileges. The Nevada delegation led the measure amid western states support citing expanded Indian rights under liberal federal policies. The chief of the National Forest Service noted growing controversy as federal policy shifts toward compensating tribes with land and broader rights.

Pittsburgh Nevada Theederal John McGuire National Forest Service Congress

Understanding gasoline octane and driveability in 1975 cars

The article explains how engine symptoms like stall out hesitation and knocking relate to gasoline octane and driveability. It compares Research and Motor octane tests, notes detergents reduce deposits, and advises testing brands and blends for a car’s specific engine, especially for unleaded options.

Test your myths about car engines and idling

The claim that idling saves fuel is false. Stopping an engine for more than a minute saves fuel and reduces emissions, since a restarted engine uses less fuel than continuous idle time.

Shell gasoline grades and octane guidance for customers

Shell outlines Regular and Super Shell options with octane ranges and detergent benefits. It suggests trying Super Regular Unleaded to save money, and using one tankful of Super Shell every four to five tanks if needed to protect valves, depending on the owner's manual.

Shell Regular

Question prompts and contact for further information

The notice redirects readers to contact John Bamne at Shell Oil Company for any additional questions. It provides a P.O. Box in Houston Texas for correspondence and further details.

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