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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1975
Page
5
AAA officials told the Transportation Department that air bags are costly and only marginally effective in many crashes. John de Lorenzi cited member surveys showing strong opposition to mandatory installation and urged large scale independent field testing before any mandate.
Detroit reports 5 900 GM and Chrysler workers recalled as total layoffs reach 180 100 this week. GM layoffs at 105 000 and Chrysler at 37 350 reflect ongoing industry strain while Ford outlines next week plans and American Motors schedules early overtime. Production falls 15 percent from last year with 139 270 cars planned this week.
Maserati Sports Car Co. shareholders vote to liquidate after a year of heavy losses. Citroen held a controlling stake since 1969 and cited motor industry crisis and speed limits as fatal factors. The Modena factory, with 900 workers, produced few cars as engine output halted over unsold SM models.
Los Angeles Municipal Court unveils a summary trial system to handle minor traffic citations. Effective June 2 in downtown Traffic Court, motorists are tried on the citation without arresting officer testimony, cutting average trial time from 12 to three minutes and reducing court appearances. The pilot, already tested in West Los Angeles and Van Nuys, could save up to 523,264 dollars annually.
The California Highway Commission urged the Legislature to enact a temporary two cent per gallon gasoline tax hike. Facing higher construction costs and declining revenue, the one time increase from seven to nine cents could raise about 500 million dollars over 24 years.
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