1972 Volkswagen Fingertip Controls
Volkswagen highlights new 1972 models with fingertip windshield washer and wiper controls on many cars, plus safety features like collapsible steering columns. The lineup adds power for the Beetle, 411, and Squareback, with larger brakes, improved heating, and standard automatic transmissions on the 411 family. A 24 month or 24,000 mile warranty accompanies all new U.S. VW vehicles.
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Volkswagen
Hady
Stuart Perkins
Volkswagen of America
U.S
Performance Pinto 72 gains better ride and features
Ford's Pinto for 1972 stays visually similar to 1971 but improves performance and ride. It keeps a 163 inch length and 6 inch wheelbase with added rear window and sportier styling cues. Interior boosts include brighter trims, optional white seats, and revised controls. Four adults fit comfortably. powertrains remain 1600 and 200 cubic inch with 91 octane fuel.
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U.S
Pinto
Bynvide
Ford Division
Students Get Rare Holiday At Alfred State College
Alfred State College halted classes for a wilk-long holiday when a power failure cut electricity to all campus facilities. Officials cited a short circuit in an underground cable as the cause, noting a similar incident two years ago that also led to a week off.
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Alfred, N.Y
UPI
Alfred State College
Agricultural and Technical Instituion
Teens steal vat and push car in failed getaway
In Longham England two youths reportedly stole a vat from outside a garage and pushed a vehicle for a mile before police captured them. A police spokesman noted the youths, exhausted and unable to start the car despite the key in the ignition, could not explain the vehicle’s stubborn silence. Garage owner Ian Clark said they were fitting a new engine and had just removed the old one.
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Longham
England
UPI
Tan
Hie
Soo
Ian Clark
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