Different Views On Tire Studs Spark Debate Across Industry
Akron and national researchers clash over studded snow tires. Firestone expects 6.5 million of about 18 million snow tires sold in 1969 to be studded. Studs improve traction on snow and ice yet damage roads, drawing bans in several states and mixed safety opinions from drivers and police.
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Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
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Firestone
Goodyear
Goodrich
General
Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory
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No-Fault Insurance Suggested by Senate Panel
Washington AP A Senate sub committee was told a no fault system for traffic accident claims could cut auto insurance costs by 25 percent and reimburse more victims. Jeffrey O Connell University of Illinois law professor proposed Basic Protection Plan would pay own insurer for out of pocket losses regardless of fault, covering medical expenses and wage loss up to 10 000. He said removing fault criteria for small and medium size claims is key to real reform.
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Jeffrey O'Connell
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Doyne Plans Decision On Governorship Bid
Milwaukee AP County Executive John Doyne said Sunday he will announce soon whether he will run for governor next year. He noted he has been approached by both Republicans and Democrats about a possible bid to succeed Gov. Warren P.
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John Doyne
Doyne
Warren
Supreme Court Upheld Government Power Over Drug Sellers
The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that unregistered heroin and marijuana sellers can be punished. Justice White led, rejecting self-incrimination concerns. Justices Douglas and Black dissented. The court also upheld penalties for false registration by ex-Communists and gamblers and declined to broaden or alter several related cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Byron R. White
White
Mississippi
Crime Profiting On Credit Cards Proxmire Says
Senate subcommittee hearings reveal organized crime profits from unsolicited credit card mailings with black market sales up to 100 dollars each. Post Office reports a surge in mail fraud, while forged identification kits fetch about 500 dollars.
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Washington
Senate
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Robert L. Mead
President’s Committee On Consumer Interests
Post Office
Dist. Atty
Eugene Gold
Brooklyn
N.Y
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