European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 7, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Saturday november 7, 1992 . The stars and stripes Page 5epa orders tougher Auto emission tests Washington apr the government ordered tougher Auto emission tests thursday for 181 metropolitan areas plagued by dirty air. Officials said one in five of cars in those areas May need repairs costing $30 to $120. But environmental Protection Agency officials said the repair costs should be offset by improved gasoline efficiency. The new inspection and maintenance requirements apply to metropolitan areas that have failed to meet Federal air Quality standards. States must begin phasing in the tests by Jan. 1, 1994, and have All facilities operating by Jan. 1,1996. Epa administrator William Reilly said the inspection program and repairs will Cut smog causing emissions by 28 percent and reduce Carbon monoxide releases by 31 percent. Assuring that cars and Light trucks Are maintained properly is a the single most significant action i know to reduce air pollution Quot Reilly said. The Epa estimated that because of poor maintenance and faulty emissions control equipment cars now on the Road Emit three to four times the amount of pollutants allowed for new vehicles under Federal manufacturing standards. More than 100 cities already have mandatory automobile testing requirements. But Reilly said the programs Are limited to testing Only tailpipe exhausts while cars Idle missing Many other sources of emissions. Under the new requirements 181 cities and metropolitan areas in 38 states must have vehicle testing programs including 56 that now have no tests at All. The 83 metropolitan areas with the worst air pollution must have a enhanced Quot testing facilities including treadmills that allow tests that measure emissions during driving conditions. Cities requiring the new High technology testing facilities Range from major metropolitan centers such As los Angeles Chicago and new York City to such smaller cities As Tacoma wash., Altoona pa., and Poughkeepsie . In All of the new tests cars must pass stricter emission standards required by the 1990 clean air act the Law that also requires the expanded testing programs. In addition to tailpipe exhaust emissions the new tests will Monitor evaporative releases a mainly hydrocarbons that cause smog a from the engine and fuel tank canisters. In an attempt to ease the motorists Burden the Epa required that tests be conducted Only every two years instead of annually As is demanded by existing testing programs. Test facilities also must be within five Miles of 80 percent of a City a population. The enhanced test is expected to Cost about $17 and take about 10 minutes the Epa said. The Epa estimated that repair work generated by the tests will Cost motorists nearly $500 million a year. The repair Industry is expected to need Between 3,800 and 11,600 additional workers officials said. The Agency estimated however that at least 80 percent of All vehicles tested will require no repairs. In later years As the condition of cars improves because of repairs new repairs will be needed on Only 5 to 10 percent of the cars officials estimated. The 1990 Law allows for a waiver for motorists who  at least $450 for repairs and still do not pass the tests. But Reilly said costs in most cases would be in the Low end of the $30 to $120 Range. The Epa estimates that the repaired vehicles will gain 7 percent to 13 percent in fuel Economy allowing motorists to recoup their repair costs. Fuel use is expected to be reduced by about 15 million barrels of gasoline a year said  the stars and stripes10 years ago nov. 7,1982 a the crisis within the West German free democratic party deepened As left Wing members deserted following the re election of Hans Dietrich Genscher As the party s leader.20 years ago nov. 7,1972 a the presidential Campaign entered its last 24 hours with pollsters predicting a landslide for the re election of president nixon.30 years ago nov. 7,1962 a a heavy voter turnout was expected to decide the makeup of Congress for the next two years and elect governors in 35 states.40 years ago nov. 7,1952 a Dwight d. Eisenhower s record total of popular votes mounted but Republican control of the Congress was still in doubt.50 years ago nov. 7,1942 a the soviet red army held its ground against German army attacks on the battlefields of Stalingrad and Nalz Chik on the eve of the 25th a University of the revolution. World War i 50 years ago today nov. 71 a 9 4 �2 British troops capture Mersa Madruh in Western Egypt but heavy Rains allow German Field marshal Erwin Rommel to slip away with the disorganized remnants of the afrika Korps. The Allied invasion Force of operation Torch approaches the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Northwest Africa in the Pacific  marines attack eastward from the Guadalcanal beachhead source 2194 Days of War. W h. Smitn publishers inc world almanac Book of world wat i. Bison books corp. 1981 a walk of gratitude a Charlotte n.c., police officer follows Hisham Alomar of Kun people of persian Guir states for . Support during the Gulf wait and his three camels As they pass through the downtown War. The caravan began sept. 25 in san Francisco and will end wednesday. The Camel caravan is a gesture of thanks from the nov. 20 in Washington . Wii Veteran retrieves part of his past san Antonio up a world War ii Veteran has received a bundle of family photos telegrams and other mementos he thought were lost when he went to War As an army paratrooper 50 years ago. Sam Wong 77, gave the photos and other belongings to an army buddy named Lawrence for safekeeping. On wednesday he got them Back in a neatly wrapped Brown package. A gosh look at this in be been looking for this since i got out of the service Quot he said As photos telegrams and newspaper clippings spilled across his living room Couch and onto the floor. Wong enlisted in february 1942. In october of that year at fort Bragg n.c., he Learned he was heading into combat. He gave his things to the buddy and never saw them again. Wong assumed they were gone forever. But this year in Kersey pa., Jerry Pichler took Possession of a family heirloom a the suitcase of an older brother Leo who was killed in combat in 1945. He found Wong a belongings and remembered that his brother had said Wong was killed in Battle. He decided to find Wong a relatives. Pichl cry a wife Marge wrote to an american legion Post which suggested calling a newspaper. The san Antonio Light after placing a few Calls to people in the chinese Community found Wong alive and Well. Wong was As surprised As the Pichler. He could not remember anyone named Pichler. Later he did remember the name and figures that Lawrence must have passed the mementos to Pichler. As for his assumed death Wong was declared missing in action after a jump into Italy in 1943. He spent 21 months As a German prisoner of War. But Leo Pichler was killed never knowing that Weng was still alive. 10 Detroit students wounded in 3 shootings Detroit a ten students were wounded in or near three schools during a Day of gunfire this week. Police and school officials promised to tighten Security after wednesdays shootings which police said were unrelated. A a it a not getting any better. Its getting worse Quot said Sarella Johnson co founder of the anti violence group save our Black youth. An 11th student escaped injury when a Bullet struck his Wallet. At least one student remained hospitalized Friday in serious condition with a Chest wound. No arrests had been made in any of the shootings. Six students at Finney High school were grazed by Buckshot when three ski masked gunmen fired at them in a crowded Ballway. Another student was shot while walking out of Mumford High school. And three teen agers were wounded in a drive by shooting while walking past an elementary  shootings at the High schools apparently stemmed from gang disputes said police inspector Benny Napoleon. The motive for the drive by shooting near the elementary school Wasny to immediately determined. Superintendent Deborah Mcgriff said the District had asked the police department to step up patrols around schools and to increase the number of random sweeps for weapons. Officer Rhoda Virgil Madison a police spokeswoman said the department  publicize Security measures it might take