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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1966

Page

3

Electric cars to be short haul city vehicles only

Ford officials told the Federal Power Commission that early electric cars will be designed for urban suburban use rather than expressway driving. Batteries are not yet competitive with combustion engines, though Ford plans city cars for testing next year and aims to improve sodium sulfur battery safety through packaging.

Washington UPI Ford Motor Company Federal Power Commission Edward D. Marande Ford Research Commission Ford Marande

Auto Safety Lag Behind say Nader criticizes industry stance

Washington report cites Ralph Nader accusing auto makers of slow safety progress. He argues a crashworthy car with antiskid brakes and airbags could cut injuries and deaths, urging stricter standards and government action. He notes 1967 models lack safety options and criticizes price hikes for adding safety features.

Washington Ralphy Jeader Criti Congress Auto Industry Michigan Nader Ndustry Commerce Department

U S Tries to End Westinghouse Strike

Washington officials report federal mediator William E Simkin will move Westinghouse dispute talks from Pittsburgh to Washington. The strike by about 8 000 electrical workers suspends or limits work at roughly 30 Westinghouse plants and repair shops as negotiations stall.

Washington Chiefs William E Simkin Fed- Westinghouse Electric Corp Afl-Cio International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Pittsburgh

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Home Burglary Report In Long Beach

Long Beach police say a burglar robbed the home of Remiel Jenssens at 1317 Cherry Ave and took a gold watch a gold ring and 350 in change. The items were valued at more than 425 dollars.

Remiel Jenssens Cherry Ave Long Beach

Coroner Alters Weapon Story in Sheppard Trial

In Cleveland Dr Samuel H Gerber testified that the murder weapon may not have been a surgical instrument. He said it could have been a fishermen tool or pliers. He admitted he could not identify the exact instrument and drew a picture resembling large pliers with teeth. The defense pressed for clarity as jurors heard the revised account.

Cleveland UPFI Carol Gerber Samuel R. Gerber Sheppard Sam Marilyn Sheppard Samuel H. Sheppard F. Lee Bailey United States Bailey Gerber

KNXT Exclusive Vote Profile Analysis Returns Tonight

Channel 2 previews exclusive results of the Vote Profile Analysis with the fastest, most accurate projection of the gubernatorial primary returns. Local and state results follow through the evening with KNXT News Staff and Jerry Dunphy, plus Cronkite anchoring national results from New York.

Channel 2 KNXT Jerry Dunphy Walter Cronkite New York

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