FTC charges GM with false claims on genuine Chevrolet parts
The Federal Trade Commission charged General Motors Corp. with falsely advertising that genuine Chevrolet replacement parts are superior to non genuine parts. The complaint says GM buys many parts from other makers and implies they are inferior unless branded genuine. GM has 30 days to answer. a hearing is set for February 14 in Detroit. The case ties to Senate antitrust hearings but the FTC says it began independently.
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Coal Interests Build Turbine Locomotive Test Planned
Washington reports coal interests unveil a coal fired gas turbine locomotive, claiming efficiency gains over diesel. First test expected in 1956, construction by 1957, with Dunkirk NY Alco plant for final testing.
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