Muskie demands tough auto pollution controls in Congress
Senator Muskie and Senator Hart pressed for stricter pollution standards on Detroit automakers. Muskie warned of potential legislation dictating engine types to curb pollution while Hart questioned health benefit costs. Muskie cited rising national health risks and faulted U.S. automakers for lagging control tech versus German and Japanese firms.
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Pentagon vows to curb arms cost overruns and tech gains
Pentagon budget official Fred P. Wacker told the House committee that cost overruns forced cuts in advanced features and even whole capabilities. He said finances will curb programs, leading to less technological sophistication and fewer weapons purchases despite rising costs.
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Nations sign antismog pact to cut pollution costs
Russ and the United States signed a protocol to share know how on air pollution. The agreement aims to advance cleanup methods for power plants and industrial processes, develop cleaner fuels, standardize pollutant measurements, and jointly test pollution control devices for gasoline and diesel engines.
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U.S. auto production slips in sluggish week
Domestic output fell from 215000 to 210000 as Chrysler fluctuations drag totals. Eleven plants plan overtime Saturday including four GM car plants and two Chrysler plants. Week’s assembly 210273 vs 213380 prior week and 49868 same week last year. Year to date output about 27,bd cars versus 2,260,617 last year.
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