Nader alleges US safety agency buried car defect reports
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader accuses the federal government of shelving investigations into brake failures, window explosions, engine dislocations, and fires. He cites a 13-item list from government files since 1967, naming GM and Ford models and potential safety defects with widespread impact. The NHTSA confirms no tests since 1968 on steering columns, while defending its crash studies as evidence of functioning columns.
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Georgetown University official resigns over missing funds
An audit found 83000 dollars in student activity funds missing at Georgetown University. The president Rev Dr Robert J Henle said the resignation was requested and received May 21. The case was presented to a grand jury with no evidence of others' complicity.
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Solon Questions Ethics of Moon Coin Program
Washington AP reports House Consumer Affairs Subcommittee chair Leonor Sullivan questions Franklin Mint moon coin promo. NASA says the metal didn t reach the moon, only circled it in Apollo 14 module. Sullivan notes FTC potential corrective advertising role and cites Mint invitation to join collectors society and moon landed silver claim.
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Fire Department Opens Doors to Women in Tyrone
Fire Chief Byron Albright and Civil Defense Director Gordon Jeffries announce women will be admitted to Tyrone fire department. Some women express interest in operating fire trucks and entering service. Training begins soon as instruction starts.
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Harford Board Approves Corporal Punishment Return
Harford County students will face reinstituted spanking in schools and senior students may be allowed anxiety at designated locations. The board’s unanimous action cites a 1971 law permitting Hartford County to sanction corporal punishment despite state board rules.
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Board allows senior smoking in outdoor arena trial
The state board ended corporal punishment last January and approved a trial allowing seniors to smoke in a special outdoor arena after a board poll. W Miles Hanna, board president, said permits would be issued to seniors with parental consent.
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