Ford to cut Pinto output as demand for small cars wanes
Ford Motor Co plans a 10 day shutdown of its San Jose car line in September idling 2000 workers and reducing Pinto output from 54 to 40 cars an hour. The cutback follows a summer drop in demand for subcompacts amid easing oil fears and price shifts, with analysts predicting a rebound in fall as 1974 models clear and 75s rise in price.
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Federal urges states to ban studded tires
Washington cabled governors urging a ban on studded tires due to road damage and higher highway hazards. Norbert Tiemann says no net benefit remains, citing $12 million plus state repair costs, while the Tire Industry Safety Council defends tire safety benefits amid mixed studies.
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Gas stations well stocked for Labor Day weekend
The AAA reports checks at 4,881 stations in all states except Alaska show under 1 percent out of fuel. Ninety-one percent stay open on weeknights, 75 percent pump on Saturdays, 66 percent on Sundays. Regular gas averages 56 cents a gallon for 14 weeks, while premium sits at 60 cents for the last week.
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