Inspection plan shows high oil leak failures in cars
Cape notes 90 percent of cars fail for oil leaks in the vehicle inspection program in Arizona with Pima and Maricopa counties receiving federal funding. Other common failures include parking lights and tail lights, with tire brakes and front end issues accounting for 20 percent of initial failures. The program aims to collect maintenance records and emissions data for safety and fuel efficiency.
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Freida the emissions box warns workers at the center
Freida, a small blue box at the Vehicular Emissions Test Center on East 29th Street, records carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons and warns staff when levels reach 50 ppm. Supervisor Henry Cape says she sounds weekly to prevent buildup before the danger point at 200 ppm.
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Houston hit by inch per hour rains and floods
Torrential rains equal to an inch per hour spurred flash floods across southern Houston delaying travel and closing schools and universities. Water covered streets and creeks overflowed as ministries, transit, and sports events, including the Astros, faced disruption. Beaumont and parts of Louisiana also reported flooding.
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Tucson Daily Citizen AP News Service Notice
The Tucson Daily Citizen lists staff and Associated Press affiliation. It provides subscription rates for home delivery inside and outside Arizona, with weekly and monthly pricing and mailing details.
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Strong earthquake rattles northern Japan. minor Tidal impacts
Japan reports a fairly strong quake near Hokkaido at 10 47 p m local time 947 am EDT. It was 24 miles underground about 155 miles northeast of Hokkaido with no casualties or major damage. Seismologists cite 71 on the Richter scale versus USGS 72.
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State agency created to back NYC debts 3 billion cap
New York lawmakers approved the Municipal Assistance Corp to back up to 3 billion dollars of New York City's short term debt as the city faced a looming default. The council hurried the measure through after agreeing to raise 792 million to avoid default on debts due tomorrow.
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Prime rates drop as banks lower lending costs nationwide
Major banks across the United States cut prime rates from 7.34 percent to 7 percent, reflecting looser Federal Reserve policy. The move followed First National City Bank of New York reducing its rate from 7 percent to 0.34 percent, signaling a broad easing in borrowing costs.
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Thailand moves to establish relations with China
Bangkok reports Thailand will open formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Foreign Minister Chatachai Choonhavan plans to travel to Peking next month to sign the documents. He notes the shifting balance of regional ties.
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Ford disciplines tone as he reviews CIA probes and foreign policies
Ford says he will not litigate Rockefeller probe details while defusing suspicions about prosecutions. He notes CIA findings of no massive violations and weighs future warfare in a cautious frame. He cites Korean troop importance, Rabin talks, Helsinki pace for a European conference, and hopes for a SALT agreement. He forecasts an improving economy by year end and into 1976.
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