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On August 5, 1972, one of the biggest raids staged in America’s so-called “war on drugs” took place when a task force of state, local and federal law enforcement agencies combined to take down a secretive group of hippie LSD dealers and hashish smugglers known as the Brotherhood of Eternal Love. Police and federal agents … Continue reading
In 1972, American electronics manufacturer CTI announced that it was eliminating its home stereo system division to concentrate on one marketing area: 8-track players for cars. Bad move. By 1972, audio cassettes, with their smaller footprint, easier storage and increased audio facility — thanks to the introduction of Dolby B noise reduction technology in 1971 … Continue reading
Beginning with the 1972 models, all cars, trucks, vans and utility vehicles were required to have seat belts as standard equipment – which was rather late in the game, because doctors have been calling for the installation of seat belts in cars since the 1930s. Those early physicians knew that seat belts could reduce traffic … Continue reading
Mark Walston 