Building Codes Lax In Quake Areas
SAN FRANCISCO AP A structural engineer says US building codes lag in quake zones. Henry Degenkolb cites Olive View Hospital collapse and 1960s 70s quakes to urge stronger requirements for mechanical systems and reinforced joints.
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Motorized America Scars Rural Lands In Nixon Era Debate
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration warns that growing use of snowmobiles dune buggies and trail bikes is injuring remote backcountry. Interior Department officials seek new laws to curb environmental damage while acknowledging limited harm if used properly but noting major impacts from sheer numbers and concentrated use.
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