Federal rules threaten small auto repair shops
Industry leaders warn proposed federal auto repair regulations could drive small shops out of business while a Senate subcommittee notes auto repair problems as the top consumer complaint. A competing view supports federal funding for independent diagnostic centers separate from repair shops.
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Washington
National Automobile Dealers Association
Senate Commerce
James B. Woulfe
Dealers’ Association
Joan Claybrook
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Olin Corp Charged With Mercury Dumping
Olin Corp faces a federal indictment alleging concealment of 38 tons of mercury dumped into the Niagara River from 1970 to 1977 in Niagara Falls New York. The company disputes the charges claiming 5.17 tons were dumped and disputes the alleged excesses beyond permitted limits.
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The
Olin Corp
Niagara River
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Olin
Justice Department
Mercury in Florida taps tied to treatment plant risk
In North Miami Beach officials warn the city water shows mercury six times higher than 15 months ago. Tests indicate mercury nearly doubled after treatment at Sunny Isles plant, per Roy Duke of the state Environmental Regulation Department. EPA urged Congress to close price gap between leaded and unleaded gasoline to cut demand.
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Sunny Isles
Roy Duke
The
State Department of Environmental Regulation
Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
Carter Groping for Mideast Policy Amid Israel Clash
President Carter confronts Prime Minister Begin over Middle East policy as public opinion shows patience fraying. Begins call for moral unity. scholars and Jewish lobbyists weigh in. Analysts flag risks of pressuring Israel and explore alternatives including security guarantees and renewed Arab negotiations.
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Barry Schweid
Washington
Carter
Menachem Begin
Mideast
Israel
Begin
White House
New York
Alexander M. Schindler
Schindler
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Associated Press
NBC News
U.S
Consid
National Press Club
United States
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
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North Miami Beach, Fla
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Carbondale
Marion
DuQuoin
Pinckneyville
Tamaroa
Elkville
Liberal Catholic Church
New Life Center
S. Illinois
O'dale
IRS
H&r Block
W. Main
Herrin
S. Park
Murphysboro
N. 11Th
Johnston City
E. Std
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and CO
United Furniture Sales
University Mall
Stereos
Maranta
Illinois Ave
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Sun
Jackson CO
IN Williamson CO
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