Dodd NRA clash over gun control registration debate
Senator Thomas J. Dodd urged strong federal gun control and registration, while NRA president Harold W. Glassen dismissed nationwide registration as useless and costly. They sparred on television as Dodd warned against criminal access to guns and Glassen warned of confiscation risks. Senator Eugene J. McCarthy weighed in proposing limited controls and national registration for pistols while respecting hunting rifles.
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Mercedes-Benz 250 Debuts with Overengineered Confidence
The 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 showcases a high tech design philosophy aimed at extreme long haul performance. It features a welded body chassis with over 10 000 welds and independent rear suspension plus four wheel disc brakes and orthopedic seats. The car, weighing 3000 pounds, is priced at 5150 dollars and marketed as a engine oriented value rather than status. The Brussels Auto Show debut highlights its refined ride, aggressive braking, and emphasis on engineering over showmanship.
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