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...unexpected landing. As the plane touched down, a tire blew out, and the plane rolled beyond the end of the mile-long runway before braking to a stop. When the workers rushed closer for a better view, a young man in a gray flying suit and white helmet climbed out, brandishing an automatic pistol. "Get back!" he cried in Russian. "I am a lieutenant in the Soviet air force, and I want to go to the United States." Pointing to his plane, he said, "This is top secret. Please cover it up and take care of it." Then he fired...
...bags. Secretary of Transportation William Coleman said the decision on installing the devices "raises fundamental questions about the proper role of Government in the lives of the citizens of this country." Linking auto ignitions to seat belts went too far, Coleman noted, and so may laws requiring motorcycle helmets. After a great public cry, the maddening buzzer system was thrown out, and helmet laws are now being attacked. Mill might have nodded approval. Not Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, who protested last week that by not making air bags mandatory, the Government was "condemning 10,000 people to death and hundreds...
...great American doll is still gleaming her plastic smile from the back seat, inadequately dressed for the crosscountry trek. Why not give her sensible clothes, a protective helmet for her head, her own motorcycle and that wide-open highway...
...policeman warned news reporters: "If you're going to be on the street, get a helmet." But I don't even plan to wear my hat. A lot of demonstrators are expected across the street from the Garden in front of the post office, including thousands of Right To Lifers. Since they are in favor of right to life, I guess they will not endanger mine...
This interim triumph in the face of agonizing pressure was one of precious few highlights in Janet Guthrie's two-week introduction to Indy. From the first day, when American Airlines lost her luggage-driver's suit, crash helmet and all-it had been an uphill battle...