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WILL motoring ever be the same again? We are far too prone to feel that any energy crisis or emergency is something to be got over or endured until things settle back into the old routine, writes Gerald Carr.


duced and is producing such changes in the fields of engery and industry that I doubt whether the “ old days" will ever return.


be counted as sensible. For instance, I doubt if any but the most traditional will continue to buy fuel in gallons. Buying it by the £I-worth has demonstrably shown Itself as being simpler and quicker. The obstinate gallon-buyer is likely to be discouraged, diplomatically


Some of the changes may


I* OVER 70 m.p.h. £ SPACIOUS BOOT.


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or otherwise. I t also seems highly prob­


VOLVO: BUILT TO LAST AND A FUEL MISER


YOU’VE got to look be­ low the surface arguments when considering fuel economy because — like pumping up oil and get­ tings petrol to our pumps — there’s more to it than just miles per gallon in


1974. Mileage per gallon and per


£1 note will be a prime consideration for many people for a considerable


basis, the “saving" will be largely confined to cash, rather than miles. And no country can scrap its manu­ facturing capacity overnight to go exclusively “mini- motoring."


time. But quite apart from the fortunate motorists w'ho have plenty of £s to spare, there are a good many


others who might well also take into account the less obvious economies from the slightly larger cars.


we tried out the new Volvo 144, from C. J. Hardie (Car


So, to check the matter,


. 14 years we may well have plenty of North Sea oil.


Sales) Ltd, New Bath Street, Colne, which, at £2,195.05 (including VAT and special car tax), is claimed by its Swedish manufacturers to be a car that will last 14 years. That’s two to four years longer (they claim) than its competitors, with consequent lower depreciation. And in


Another — shared with several competitors — is space. If you have to take


That’s one cast economy.


three or four passengers for family or business motoring (plus a lot of luggage) that’s


another Volvo economy. I t ’s a well-built car. In ad­


dition to an electrolytic paint bath, the important panels get protection by hot-dip galvanising, and the underbody is undersealed and treated with an addi­ tional anti-rust agent. Each


certainly going to use more juice than a Mini, but with the saving from ’‘crisis'’ ser­ vicing and driving tech­ niques (as described oppo­ site) Volvo quote consump­ tion figures ranging from Just under 30 m.p.g. for 70 . m.p.h. motorway driving to 44 m.p.g. for the present legal top limit of 50 m.p.h.


But miles per gallon? I t ’s


50 m.p.h., they quote 35 m.p.g., going up to 40 m.p.g. for careful town driving at quiet periods, and 28 m.p.g. for rush-hour driving.


For rural driving up to


same journey to avoid wast­ ing fuel) the smooth pick-up in’’ all gears a t low engine speeds suggests that the firm's claims are credible.


A ’’test drive" of 20 miles (with a colleague on the


that any coupon rationing will be on an engine rating


As. up to now, the Govern­ ment has given indication


SOLIDITY


self to anyone trying it. Its solidity suggests safety, and the beefed-up body mem­


The Volvo tends to sell it­


car gets 331bs of paint — that should help it to last. . CONSUMPTION


bers, plus 1974 improved shock-absorbing bumpers, telescoping safety steering column and a safer location of the petrol tank, are added to traditional features such as dual-circuit braking and impact-absorbing, laminated glass wide vision . wind­


flexibility with power. These days top speeds are out, but you are impressed with its smooth top gear ■ pulling a t tinder 25 m.p.h., although


screens. The engine unit combines


able that information about the hours of garage opening contained in such reference books as AA and RAC hand­ books, will not be reliable, Garages will not be so willing to stand and serve They have seen how willing


rTesfoA longer ^ (N0


* PRICE FROM £750.75. (Scat Belts, etc. extra)'


SA VOY


you are to arrive in the daytime hours and to queue. Their opening hours will be reduced.


So despite self-service


stations which will be multi plying after the petrol drought, most motorists will have to maintain the habit of keeping their tanks


fairly full. ☆


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organisatio i is planning to make a special effort to persuade motorists to do their bit towards this praise­ worthy aim. They’re out to educate those who throw out drink cans from the car and empty their ash trays through the window when the car is moving, thus creating dangers to following


The Keep Britain Clean


in palmier. days a Volvo cruises effortless at 70 on motorways.


head-rests to prevent whip­ lash neck in a crash); a unique heating system (it can be cold in Swedish winters); and all the up-to- the-minute aids to comfort and safety.


feeling of .luxury, which im­ presses — sumptuous, soft, warm seats ■ (with built-in


But, above all, it has that


There is a special “fasten- seat-belt” warning system-


after all the best economy is to stay out of hospital!


habi( shown by many of the 5m. motorists now d id to change their oil. Illegally, they dump it on land, down drains or even in the gutter. They possibly iad the excuse that it was difficult to handle and dispose of. Now there is a combined drainer-can.


traffic. There is another unclean


SALES, SERVICE and PARTS


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under the sumps of most cars, collect the used oil and allow it to drain into the can itself. Then the drain platform can be corked up.


I t will go


a canful of such oil though it is worthwhile leaving some in the can • and using it for general purposes such as the oiling of hinges, carburettor linkages and to on.


Garages will usually accept


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But this crisis has pro­


ThenewFord Granada: built to take on


the best in Europe.


can meet the top European models on their own terms. For looks, comfort and performance.


The Ford Granada is the first British saloon that


elbow and luggage room than any car in the Granada s class. Overall dimensions, though, have been immunised for better handling and easier parking.


The spacious interior provides more head, leg.


the many standard features. There is also a GXL model which takes luxury a


arpeting and heated rear window are included among c Fully reclining front seats, colour keyed cut pile


stage further. For safe, high speed motoring, the Granada com­


bines a 106 mph 2.5 litre engine, or a 113 mph 3-litre , with a dual line braking system, wide track, long wheel­ base and fully independent suspension.


i Tills suspension system is designed to Improve body


as achieving outstanding roadholding & manoeuvrability. I t Isn’t a cheap car. But line for line, feature for


nsulation and therefore reduce noise vibration, as well


feature, it’s better value than any of those top European saloons which it rivals. Several hundred pounds worth of better value.


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FINE— SH AW


and Mrs A. P. F. Shaw, of Jumbles, Stonyliurst Miss Caroline S. Sliaw was married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, Mayfair, London.


Younger daughter of Co!


Jonathan F. H. Fine, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Fine, of Fan tail Cottage, Broad- mark Way, Rustington, Sussex. The couple are both senior medical students at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine.


The bridegroom was Mr


satin and lace gown and a silk Spanish mantilla. She carried a bouquet of pink and white roses.


Given away by her father, the bride wore a white dull


Francesca Darvell and Miss Alexandra Darvell, cousins of the bride.


Bridesmaids were M- s


dresses with matching hair bands and carried posies of pink and white hyacinths. Best man was Mr Iain Robson, groomsman Mr Gregory Ford, and ushers Dr Michael Thompson and Mr Robert Bruce-Chwatt.


They wore burgundv


Danby, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. p. J. Blake, assisted by the Rev. John Burridge.


Organist was Mr Nicholas


Coburg Hotel, Bayswater. Hyde Park, the couple lei; for a honeymoon in Pans. They will live in Londoa


After a reception at the


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MARSLAND— COWPERTHWAITE


Built’ from Swedish steel and designed to last. Outstanding comfort (even a heated drivers seat), remarkable performance (up to 95 m.p.h.),frugal petrol consumption (up to 48 m.p.g.).


This car is full of ingenious design features, even a free wheel is incorporated for better stability on ice and in slippery road conditions.


Demonstration vehicles are available and only a phone call is needed for you to test drive this magnificent car. For the best of both worlds contact—


FURTHERGATE MOTOR SERVICES LTD Showroom: BOTTOMGATE, BLACKBURN. Tel. 59592


A MEMBER of an old Pendleton farming family


which has been in the village for four generations. Miss Ruth Coivperthwaite, of


Schofield Farm, was married at All Saints’ Church, Pendleton, on Saturday.


William Marsland. a joiner. Formerly of Clitheroe, he is the youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs W. Marsland. Tile bride, the second


The bridegroom was Mr


daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. M. Cowperthwaite,


was given awav by her brother, Mr George E. Cowperthwaite. She wore a classical gown


of creamy parchment colour in heavily - embroidered Italian brocade. A coronet of the same material secured her waist-length veil of nylon chiffon and she carried orchids and white


bride's sister, Mrs Edna Brown, of West Bradford, wearing a full-length classi­ cal gown of mink-co’.oured velvet. She had a pillbox- hat with cream accessories and carried cream tea roses. The bride’s nieces. Miss


heather. Matron of honour was the


Helen and Miss Rachel Cowpertliwaitc. of Pendle-


Our fully equipped workshops offer servicing and repair facilities for most makes of ears.


Electronic tuning for maximum economy and road performance. FULLY SKILLED TEAM OF ENGINEERS. M.o.T. TESTING STATION-


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MAIN OPEL DEALERS A model to suit all pockets. Top part exchange allowances or


good cash discounts. CO-OPERATIVE SERVICE STATION


PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN TELEPHONE 53855


A a !1 ~ SOME NEWS THAT MAY UPSET


ANYONE WHO HAS JUST BOUGHT A SMALL ESTATE CAR.


The Front Wheel Drive Datsun Cherry Estate is upsettingly good


value for money. It goes. Up to 87 mph. Yet it does a frugal 38 mph. If you want to avoid an invidious comparison, don’t go to the gai age


be'°He’s got one for you to test drive. It costs a mere £1,059


INCLUDING CAR TAX AND V.A.T. E 3 gm


Brids;e Club


THERE was a R°°d atten­ dance at Clitheroe Bridge


Movement duplicate Winners were: NS—Mr B.


Club’s meeting when 14 tables took part in a Mitchell


Hicks and Mr W. L. Wilkin­


son; Mrs Bren ton and Mr B. Haworth: EW—Mr Scho­ field and Mr Phcthean: Mrs Cnmm and Mrs Waddington. Only three NS pairs found


the excellent contract of four spades on the following hand:


N Dealer. Love all. N


S AKJ104 H Q82 D QG5 C 54


AVD KJ87 C JG


S 98532 H Q82


S Q76 H A106 D A10932


S TAYLOR


QUEENS road accrincton


Telephone 31166/7


I C K8 A good ACOL bidding se­


quence would be: N E S \V


IS 40 4S P P


5 CX but no one found the bid.


EW have a good save In


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ton, were bridesmaids. They wore dresses of royal blue velvet trimmed with white fur, matching poke bonnets and white fur muffs. Best man was Mr John Edward Cowperthwaite. the


bride's cousin, and grooms­ man was Mr John Thomber, the bride's nephew. Ushers were Mr Mark Thornbcr. the bride's noohew, and Mr Alan Porter, the bride­ groom's nephew. The wedding cake, ail tho


’dresses and headdresses were made by the bride, who also rerived the Pendle­ ton custom of giving each child at the village school a bar of chocolate. The ceremony was per­


formed by the Vicar of Pendleton, the Rev. Derek Levland, and the organist was Mrs R. York. A recep­


tion followed at the bride's home. The couple will live at Bracken-Dean, Pendleton. Photograph: Pyc's, of


Clitheroc. Statistics on schools


IN the area of the Kibble Valley District Council there arc 51 schools. These comprise 41 primary, seven secondary, two special and one nursery. The school population is 8.760 compris. ing 4,984 in primary, 3.454 in secondary. 310 in special and 12 in nursery schools, plus 48 part-timers.


County will have 884 schools with a population of 240.419, including 3,057 transferred from the West Riding. In addition there are 2.261 part-time pupils. There are also 11


The new Lancashire


residential special schools, one of which is Whiteacrc.


Lenten


is to be held at the United Reformed Church. They are


services STARTING on March 5th a series of Lenten services


being sponsored by the Council of Christian Con­ gregations. The first, service will in­


clude children from SS Michael and John's primary- school who will be respon­ sible for the musical items. The subsequent services


will follow a different pat­ tern, various churches in the district providing speakers for a short address. The sendees will be held


every Tuesday, at 12-45, from March 5th to April 9th)


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