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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1973

Page

4

Chrysler hikes car prices on average forty two dollars

Chrysler Corp announced a 1.25 percent price increase on the cost of automobiles and trucks, aimed at defraying government ordered safety and emissions measures. The hike follows slower than GM and is within Phase 3 guidelines, with no further rises expected in 1973 barring unforeseen events. GM pledged to hold price lines amid possible new costs.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Kesman Chrysler Federal Price Commission General Motors General Mowrs United Auto Workers Richard A. Gerstenberg North America

House unit hostile to transit fund plea

Washington lawmakers heard urban leaders press to divert part of the $6 billion gas tax fund to mass transit. The Senate has approved possible diversions but the House showed hostility, fearing harms to highway programs. Bay Area and Los Angeles officials urged a dedicated trust for transit amid air quality concerns. Rural members warned diversions could undermine highway construction nationwide.

Washington House Public Works U.S. Senate Senate House Great Wall China Glenn Anderson D-Long Beach Anderson B. R. Stokes San Francisco Bay Area Stokes Bay Area Robert Jones Ala Dan Clausen California Miblie Transit Stokes Hult Los Angeles House Public Works Committee

Muskie urges free mass transit plan for cities

Senator Muskie proposes a six point program to reduce auto dependence through public transportation funding and free city bus and subway use. He calls for expanding mass transit, removing taxi limits, and cleaner cars, arguing for phase changes now to avoid future crisis.

Wellesley Mass Edmund Muskie Maine Democrat

Health tips on preventing low back pain and spinal issues

Dr Wes Helzer discusses community health, stressing early checkups and treatment to avoid disabling spinal problems. He notes high risk for adults over 30, urges regular professional hygiene program and proactive care to reduce long term back pain and disability.

Japanese firms claim they can meet 1975 smog law

Toyo Kogyo and Honda testified they can mass produce cars meeting the 1975 antipollution requirements using Mazda rotary and stratified charge engines. Honda said it could supply engines for Chevrolet Vega production. both expect to sell about 250,000 US cars in 1975. Toyota and VW said they could not meet the standards.

Washington Toyo Kogyo Honda United States Mazda Chevrolet Environmental Protection Agency Detroit

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