Car travel costs dip 3 percent in AAA 1978 figures
The Southern Illinoisan reports a 3 percent drop in driving costs per mile for 1978, to 19.6 cents, down from 20.2 cents. Gasoline and oil costs fell from 4.11 to 3.89 cents per mile, a 5.4 percent reduction, based on AAA data for a Chevrolet Malibu Classic eight cylinder sedan.
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Dan Hubble
Southern Illinoisan
American Automobile Association
AAA
Runzheimer and Co
Rochester
Wis
Costs of owning a Malibu explore driving expenses
A 1978 AAA analysis estimates Malibu ownership at 1957 for 10,000 miles with variable fuel and maintenance costs. Southern Illinois costs may dip below average, with insurance around 300, gas at 69.5 cents, and fixed costs including license and depreciation. Local dealers note fuel economy and driving habits greatly affect costs.
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AAA
P. D. Noakes
Leon Webb
Toyota
Marion
Environmental Protection Agency
Bill Swalls
Vogler Motor Co
Carbondale
Swalls
Chain saw sales rise as injuries grow warn UIUC experts
UIUC foresters note portable chain saws surge in popularity amid energy crisis driving home heating via wood. Injury totals from 1973 to 1976 rise to about 29,172 nationally, with 1977 first half at 17,250 emergency cases. Experts advise choosing electric models for home use, reading manuals, dull blade replacement, and avoiding risky use with decayed or tall trees.
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University of Illinois At Urbana- Champaign
Midwest
T. W. Curtin
UIUC
Curtin
New Safety Tests for Toys Target Sharp Edges
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission approves strict tests for toys intended for children under eight to detect sharp metal and glass edges. About 150000 toy types exist. tests aim to reduce skin cuts with a rotating spindle device. Bicycles and full size cribs are exempt. lead paint limits and choking hazards also addressed. rules take effect one year after Federal Register publication.
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Washington, D.C
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Federal Register
ABA guides how to find a lawyer and use one
The American Bar Association on how to locate a lawyer and when to seek legal help. Start with referrals from friends and use resources like Martindale Hubbell and Lawyer Referral Services. Ask about fees, work scope, and consider a written estimate. consider a contingency fee arrangement only if appropriate.
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Louis Cook
Associated Press
American Bar Association
Lawyers’ Group
ABA
Better Business Bureau
Small Claims Court
American Arbitration Association
The
E. 60Th St
Chicago
Ill
U.S. Supreme Court
Code of Professional Responsibility
Cassis
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