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Show mi"W-- v r 2 it 4 r MM -- S , I Pngctvf-V- , Mrt The Salt Lake Tribune, Thursday, August 30, A ''.1 1073 Louis Kohlmeier Well Prefer Air Bags Over Belts WASHINGTON t - There's an air bag Washington will. It built the superhighways, after all First came lap seat belts, then shoulder harnesses. Research showed that SO percent of auto occupants did not buckle the lap belts and 95 percent ignored the shoulder belts. So the feds ordered dashboard buzzers and red lights on 1972 and 1973 models, to warn us we had not buckled up. We buckled up before getting into the car, the buzzers and lights went off and the warning system was an utter failure. in your future, but not the kind you usually associate with the nation's political i; capital. The air bag that is coming is a rev device that pop out from the dashboard or steering dolumn inside your automobile and hopefully save your life in a CVS -- 1 s? ,4.'7'' crash. Auto manufacturers hav e been If the idea of popping air bags, now scheduled for 1976 model cars, seems strange and unattractive, wait until you see the 1974 models auto makers will unveil next month. Henry Ford II of Ford a lot of Motor once called air bags baloney. The 1974 Fords and other cars are going to have a more complicated mess of seat belt spaghetti than ever before. Some federal officials and other air m Joseph Alsop settlement of scores rather clear- ly impends in Peking. That is the most likely meaning of a whole series of queer signs, now culminating on fairly abrupt Chi- - long-approve- s success will mean continuation of the Mao-Cho- u t the u.S. policy of new closeness whereas Prime Minster Chou's defeat by an alliance of ultraleftists and military bosses will all but certainly me?n the end of this policy. And it can even mean a deal between Peking and Moscow most dangerous for the IJ.S. short even this e in Peking (if that is what is now going oni can profoundly affect the world balance of power. Thus It can also profoundly affect the security of the U.S. Yet the storm warnings do not end in China. In power-struggl- i nese cancellation of foreign visits pre- - viously En-lai- d. On one side in Peking, if the wiseacres are right are Prime Minister Chou and all those who have followed i him. On the other side, again following the wiseacres, are the wife of Mao Madam Chiang Ching, with other extreme leftists and perhaps some reEn-la- Tse-Tun- gional military bosses. The straws in the wind interestingly is supporting suggest that Mao his prime minister rather than his wife. But no one will know for certain until the grand climax takes place, and we begin to have some better explanation of the mysterious indications of tension and drama. But it is already clear, however, that Americas world interests are deeply although invisibly engaged. Continuation if Policy Tse-tun- g Our interests are so much engaged, of course, because Prime JLiister Chou By threat of force or by actual use of force none can say which the Soviets are plainly getting ready to play their own role in Chinas affairs. If it were not for the indications of some sort of power struggle in Peking, you would have to quote much higher odds on actual Soviet use of force. Instead, the Soviets may merely be striking threatening attitudes in order to influence the contest between different Chinese- - factions. None can doubt, in any case, that the Soviet attitudes have become far more threatening. In late July, to begin with, a underlong and quite astonishing ground document found its way out of the Soviet Union, allegedly aimed to warn the west. In great detail, the document described Soviet preparations for an early war with China. At a minimum, this was a KGB plant intended for suitable Chinese leadership, as indicated Dr. T. R. Van Dellen Dont Be Grumpy, Gramp Some people grow old more gracefully than others, but it is no fun, regardless of the road we take. Socrates warned the aged not to flock because together everyone has a tale of woe: I cannot eat, I cannot drink; of the pleasures youth and love are fled away; there was a good time once, but now that is gone, and life is no longer life. Dr. Van Dellen We assume Socrates was trying to tell oldsters to seek the company of younger people. This is an excellent suggestion, but it will backfire if the senior citizen complains about his aches and pains and goes around with a sour puss. After 65, have friends of different ages, including a few children. Cut Conversations Don't engage in long conversations, especially about past experiences or achievements. Others are not as interested in this type of chatter as you are. Be sure to maintain cleanliness by bath ing daily and wearing clean, neat clothing. Some oldsters reek of disagreeable and offensive body odors. Exercise is a must for older people. Take a leisurely walk every day; maintain an erect, graceful posture. The desire for physical exertion is lessened, but try to make a daily walk a habit, except when the weather is inclement or the pavement slippery. above. But this strange document also be the real thing. Led to Soviet Row Like Raw Eggs Thus the National Highway Traffic NilTSA in Safety Administration says that Washingtons alphabet soup 1976 models must have passive" crash systems, meaning devices that will pro-- , tod us in spite of ourselves. The idea is to treat us like raw eggs, packaged inside a protective carton. The only devise that appears practical is the air bag. The bags normally arc folded and stored in the dashboard or steering column. In a crash, a sensing mechanism inflates the bags with compressed gas in a split second. The bags pop out automatically against the torsos of driver and passenger, as they are forward during crash being hurled bags proponents are betting that by 1976 most Americans will take baloney over spaghetti. Showdown Looms? The Los Angers Times WASHINGTON Quite suddenly, the storm warnings are out at least for those who still have eyes to see them. To begin with, some of sort major Therefore, the feds have ordered ignition interlock' systems on 1974 models Your engine will net start until you buckle up properly But the feds fear that many people will find ways to start up without buckling up and, m any ment, they simply w ill not trust us any more. fighting air hues and delaying federal regulations for years but the fight now seems ov er. 4 Russia-Chin- a will could The sins of China have in fact become downright obsessive, quite public Soviet topics this summer. They were heavily stressed by the Soviets at the Crimean rally of all the eastern European satellites, which led to a Soviet row w ith the Rumanians. They caused Leonid Brezhnev, the great general secretary, to make a brutal public speech in Alma-Atformally expelling China from the fraternal Socialist camp. announcement The of Brezhnev Chi. is expuslsion, interestingly, exactly echoed one of the main points in the smuggled document warning of war to come. In addition, an enormous pulemic against China has just been published in Pravda. Ties time, China is accused of aiming for the nuclear dominance of Asia thereby bringing into the open the nuclear program that is the real heart of Moscow quarrel with Peking. Add to these more and more alarming displays of Soviet political hostility the further military facts. In brief, Soviet reinforcement of the remote and difficult frontier with China has continued as before this summer, although a vast buildup had already been seemingly completed. Three additional divisional headquarters have now been added to the ever lengthening list of Soviet units menacing China. Continuing Saga It's all part of the continuing saga of the American automobile age at maturity: more cars, faster superhighways, unenforced speed limits and each year 56,600 more children, women and men killed in bloodv violent traffic accidents. If we will not impact. After two decades protect ourselves, is impressive evidence bags can save some lives. there Ralph Worsey. an Illinois man who was driving one of the hundreds of cars now in regular use with test air bags, early tins year while driving 68 miles an hour accidentally hit a parked car. He had not buckled up. The air bag popped out and Worsey suffered a broken wrist and minor leg injuries. He could have been killed in his demolished car. Allstate Insurance, a longtime advocate, predicts that air bags can reduce auto deaths and injuries by 25 to 35 percent and reduce Allstate's insurance Costs Some problems remain, including fir bag etfectiveness in side crashes and But the auto makers, after fighting since 1970, seem resigned to air bags in 1976. General Motors will offer iliem ns $200 optional equipment items on 100,000 of its 1974 cars. So the feds think they have outwitted us and they tlunk we will buy their costly but unobtrusive air bags after we see their ignition interlock seat belt spaghetti. An alternative theory is that their automobiles no longer are worth loving and the age is over. The feds have hung ugly, protruding bumpers on our new cars. They're planning new designs so that all our bumpers collide at the same heights. Well get stiffer car frames and exhaust control devices. And air bags. We could keep the old jalopy, of .development that air or even walk. a, Most Unpleasant Facts what could be the most unpleasant facts of all. Briefly, the cauhous elders of the Soviet military leadership have all been replaced. The most important change has been the appointment of a new chief of general staff. Army Genthe young eral V.G. Kulikov. Over-al-l, toughs are said to be in charge now. There is some evidence, too, that the new Add, too, military leaders are actively urging war with China on the civilians of the Politburo. Add up the storm signals. On the one hand, you have the possibility of political disaster for Americas current world policy. On the other hand, you have the possibility of a nuclear preventive war. Maybe the storm signals are misleading. Pray God they are! But they give one something to think about besides who bugged whom. Nap at Noon Take a short nap at noon; avoid remaining in bed too long because it will interfere with sleeping at night. Most oldsters worry about insomnia. Forget it,, most of us get more sleep than we realize. Be moderate in drinking alcohol and avoid cigarets, if possible. Pray to God that you will never become a burden to your family, and strive for preserving By the your ability to be same token, accept the idea of entering an institution if it becomes necessary. Do nothing to hasten death, but remember that it is unavoidable. Be prepared to go' at any time: in your sleep, when walking, c: wnile having a pleasant conversation with friends. Senator Soaper It was once considered an honor to be called a lawyers lawyer. Now, in the Watergate hearings, even the lawyer's lawyers lawyers are in trouble. George Washington would have a tough time today. He testified as to who "the cherry tree without chopped down even getting a promise of immunity. The language is a changing thing. Today, George Washington would have I cannot misspeak told his father, myself. Goren on Todays Bridge Hand By C. H. Goren East-Wes- vulnerable. South t deals. NORTH AJ7 4 VQ8 0 A Q 10 6 2 J fi 3 WEST EAST A AQ!2 K 0 A J 10 k? K 4 2 10 9 5 J873 095 K 10 AQ987542 SOUTH A A V A K86S3 7 6 3 OKI A A The bidding: If you need a specific lie of the cai ds to make a contract, you should proceed on the assumption that distrib- the trumps divided evenly, declarer was home. There were also additional chances if the queen of spades were ution exists. South applied this principle to bring home an aggressive, tho reasonable, slam. Once North responded at the two level to Souths one spade opening bid, the latter to reach was determined slam. He showed his second suit just in case he could locate a 44 fit; but when North gave preference to Spades South checked for aces and kings and then settled in six spades. West led the jack of hearts, and dummy was only a minor disappointment. Declarer would have liked to find the queen of spades rather than the jack, but even so the slam stood a good chance t succeed. If singleton. Dummys queen of hearts was put up at trick one, just in case West had led away from the king. East covered and declarer won the ace. The ace and king of spades were cashed, and declarers hopes jeceived a jolt when East discarded a club on the second round. Faced with a certain trump ioser, declarer had to find a place to put his losing hearts. The diamond suit offered the only hope. Since declarer had to get three heart discards, he worked out that a diamond division would not help him. West would ruff the fourth diamond after So'h had taken only two sluus, and ) would cash a heart for the setting trick. For the contract to succeed, West would have to hold four diamonds, East with two. Based on this assumption, West was twice as likely to hold the diamond jack. Orig. $346, Save $82. Mediterranean style Great looking bedroom set at a very great savinas-pricIncludes a dresser, full size headboard and mirror and chest. Amber pecan finish over select hardwoods, brass plated hardware and scratch resistant leaving Having placed the cards so as to give him a chance to make the contract, declarer proceeded along the winning way. He cashed the king of diamonds and then ten of the diamonds! When this held, (cclarer played the ace and queen of diamonds, discarding two hearts as West fol lowed suit. The fifth diamond was now established, and declarer used it to discard his remaining heart. West could ruff, but that was the defenders only e. nine-draw- er finish. Niqht stand, orig. $53 finessed .rick. We knew what youre looking for. Downtown Cottonwood Mall Valley Center-Bountif- ul Orem-Universi- ty Valley Mall Fair-Grang- er X, |