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Colombian and Peruvian diplomats had worked out a face-saving compromise to end their long, bitter deadlock over Haya. As part of the deal, Peru's Minister of Justice took Haya into technical custody for one hour, then drove him to the airport-where a watchful motorcycle cop followed the departing plane right to the end of the runway...
...Built-in Cop. An adjustable governor to limit car speeds is being turned out by the Automotive Safety Speed Control Corp. of Leominster, Mass. A cautious father, for example, can set and lock a dial on the dashboard at 40 miles an hour. If Junior tries to go faster, the ignition cuts out until he slows down. Pickup and climbing power are not affected until the dial limit is reached. Price: $20 installed...
...House can appoint conferees only by 1) unanimous consent, which Southern Representatives will be happy to refuse because they don't like the idea of statehood for multiracial Hawaii, or 2) a go-ahead from its legislative traffic cop, the Rules Committee, controlled by the G.O.P. leadership, which is notably lukewarm toward Alaskan statehood...
Some policemen qualify to be detectives; others must pound the beat. Last week's most celebrated cop on the beat: wealthy, epicurean Private G. David Schine, McCarthy's former investigator and present source of embarrassment...
...game. Defending Champion Brady, who builds himself up for championship events by taking on two opponents at a time, lost only one game on his way to the final. With some 400 handball fans crammed around the glass-enclosed court, the Brooklyn fireman and the San Francisco cop had it out. The winner (21-15, 21-18) and champion for the 15th time: Fireman Hershkowitz...