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The Schrader & Engo-Flator spark plug air pumps.

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The Schrader & Engo-Flator spark plug air pumps.

Here is the easy way to inflate tyres with the new improved Schrader Spark Plug Air Pump which eliminates all the physical effort of hand or foot pumping. The pump body is fitted to the engine in place of a spark plug and the thumb lever connection at the other end is attached to the tyre valve. When the engine is running slowly it pumps cool, clean air at the compression figure of the cylinder used. The Spark Plug Air Pump has many uses in providing compressed air facilities away from garage and service station and is invaluable to motorists, caravanners, farmers, truck operators, fire stations etc. Apart from tyres it can be used for inflating air mattresses and pneumatic boats, maintaining pressure in pressure water cisterns and tanks from which paint or garden spray guns are operated. Two models are available - standard type and the gauge type.

April 1, 1970 – AMC introduces the Gremlin – This Day in Automotive History

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April 1, 1970 – AMC introduces the Gremlin – This Day in Automotive History

After Ford and General Motors announced they were both on the verge of launching new subcompact cars for 1971, the suits at AMC had to speed up development of their competitor. Though faced with time limitations and financial windfalls, they came up with an answer. AMC engineers took the existing AMC Hornet and shortened its wheelbase from 108 to 96 inches (2,743 to 2,438 mm) and cut its overall length from 179 to 161 inches (4,547 to 4,089 mm), then added an almost vertical hatchback. Their efforts gave birth to the AMC Gremlin, introduced to the general public on this day in 1970.

Fifty years ago today, the AMC Gremlin was announced to the world. Both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush drove Gremlins.

Arrests plummet in Buffalo – Investigative Post

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COVID-19: Arrests plummet in Buffalo – Investigative Post

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday 100 percent of employees in nonessential business must work from home. That comes days after the governor mandated bars and restaurants to close their doors to sit-down diners.

Rinaldo said the New York State bail reform that went into effect at the beginning of the year has been helpful in reducing the number of arrests. As a result of the reform, police now issue appearance tickets for most minor crimes, resulting in them taking fewer people into custody.

“Because of bail reform and because we have so many people out of custody, they’re able to care for themselves, care for families, be nimble, flexible, respond to this pandemic,” said Kevin Stadelmaier, the chief attorney for Buffalo Legal Aid’s Criminal Defense Unit.

In addition to serious crime and arrests being down, Rinaldo said calls for service have decreased. And with fewer cars on the road, fewer accidents are being reported.