Ford chief urges five year moratorium on auto safety rules
Ford Motor Co chief Lee Iacocca urged a five year delay on new auto safety and emission standards to fight inflation. He said delaying rules slated for 1976 77 78 models could save about 750 per car and 8 billion annually, while allowing engineers to work on fuel economy and cleaner engines. He argued safety and environmental goals would not be sacrificed.
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Bean soup price hike hits Senate restaurant menu
Inflation drives a 28 percent rise in bean soup to 45 cents at the Senate Restaurant. Across the board price increases shift costs on most items this week as officials adjust the menu and consumer prices.
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Texas UT researchers report fusion milestone above 200 million degrees
University of Texas scientists announce a record in a gas confined by a magnetic field achieving temperatures over 200 million degrees Fahrenheit in a Tokamak device. Drummond says the result, while brief, marks a milestone on the road to a commercial fusion plant, with deuterrium from sea water offering abundant energy potential.
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Rules on cancer linked gas hit 2 million jobs feared
Washington OSHA announced new rules to cut vinyl chloride exposure, aiming for a zero ppm target eventually. Firestone Plastics warned the policy could cost two million jobs in the plastics industry while noting only a few thousand workers directly handle the gas in factories. The rules tighten exposure limits, with phased deadlines and respirator requirements for stronger levels.
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