Cuban prisoner release sought for William F. Dawson in Cuba
Relatives of William F. Dawson, a former Bramwell resident living in Florida, seek his release from a Cuban jail where he has been held since July 16. The State Department says they were charged with illegal entry. the family has contacted Sen. Robert Byrd and Rep. Nick Joeahl. Dawson laments trials and notes other prisoners near release, while a sister visits Cuba and Dawson stays hopeful for holiday freedom.
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Radar bands and readings cause police enforcement debates
A sales memo from Kustom Signals notes many devices share radar wavelengths with police gear. K-band is praised for range, while X-band is crowded and prone to interference from alarms, ovens, and gadget clutter. Industry sources say current units exceed FCC beam width specs, complicating readings.
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Radar accuracy disputed as police cite beam width concerns
Critics contend radar readings can misassign speed to the closest vehicle, not the violator, as beam width expands with distance. Experts note laser readings may pick up distant large vehicles first, exposing motorists to misread speeds and questionable tickets.
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Electrolert
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Car and Driver Magazine
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Labor Secretary says illegal aliens displace American workers
U S Labor Secretary Ray Marshall tells the Los Angeles Times that about 4 million undocumented workers take jobs Americans would fill. He argues eliminating displacement could lower unemployment to 3.7 percent, and urges immediate action without mass deportations while criticizing the view that undocumented workers help the economy.
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Gasoline rationing possible next year says Virginia retailer
James Heizer, executive director of the Virginia Gasoline Retailers Association, says rationing could come next year. He cites a 20 percent shortfall trigger for Carter to act and notes growing supply problems plus Iran tensions easing opposition. Congress could ease Carter’s authority to impose rationing.
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