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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1973
Page
3
Washington AP reports the Center for Auto Safety asks the Federal Highway Administration to redesign sewer gratings to reduce bicycle rider injuries and fatalities. One death and a permanent injury have been linked to current grating designs.
A public interest group founded by Ralph Nader urged redesign of sewer grates laid parallel to curbs. It warned gaps between bars risk bicycle wheels and described possible fixes including turning grids, adding cross bars, or new shapes to promote water flow and safety. The center cited injuries and a death in St. Louis linked to parallel grates.
In a reader letter column, the Odessa American highlights an enforcement guide from California on spotting drinking drivers. It lists 14 deviations from normal driving, including high speed, erratic lane changes, improper passing, late or uneven braking, driving without lights at night, failing to dim headlights, jerky starts and stops, driving too slowly, hogging road edges, and riding with the head out of a window. The item cites a Kenneth A. Rouse manual for Kemper Insurance and notes copies are available.
Dr. Rafael Cepero M D ends his Odessa practice on August 27 and relocates to San Antonio. Records not received by the deadline will be sent to Dr. Clark's facility.
The National Bank of Odessa advertises a four year savings certificate plan for $1,000 or more, tied to the 90 day U.S. Treasury discount rate with quarterly interest. The offer promises 7.50 percent annualized rate for the current quarter ending September 30, 1973 and notes rate changes quarterly. Early withdrawal allows reduced or no interest for the last three months.
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