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described. Second, the images of National Parks are described with refer- ence to the images of eight Discover America regions and the image of American Indian Reservations. Third, distinguished psychographic ‘or lifestyle characteristics of tourists strongly attracted to National Parks as vacation destinations are identified and discussed.

UPPER GREAT LAKES REGIONAL RECREATION PLANNING STUDY, Part 2: Recreation Demand Survey and Forecasts. University of Wisconsin- Extension, Recreation Resources Center (1815 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA), 1974, 194 pp.

In this study., concern is for what the future may bring to the private lands adjacent to the federal recreation areas in the Upper Great Lake re- gion. The study is a wuvey of recreation activity in 1972. It summarizes the result of 6,442 telephone interviews of representative households in the nine-state region including and surround the Upper Great Lakes Region (Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, IlIinoia, Indiana, and Ohio). The study is also a forecast of future recrea- tion participation in the region for the year 1980 using socio-economic, supply and youth-related factors which have been found to influence present recreation behavior. Tables, Chart, and Bibliography.

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AIR TRANSPORT 1975. The Annual Report of the U.S. Scheduled Airline Industry. Published by the Air Transport Association of America (1709 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, USA), 1975, 33 pp.

This is an anniversary report, commemorating the 50th anniversary of air transportation in the United States. The report discusses, among other things airline economics, air safety, airports and airways, and international aviation. Charts and numerous statistical tables.

FORD PROPOSES DRASTIC CUTS IN CAB AUTHORITY. Fran Durbin, Travel Weekly, February 17, 1975, pp. 1 & 85.

The Ford Administration will present to the Congress a legislative pro- gram that will drastically reduce CAB’s authority by giving carriers greater freedom to set fares, enter new markets and abandon unprofitable routes. The legislation, which would be ready in about six weeks may incorporate a provision allowing airlines to increase fares 15% within a 15 day notice. This provision has long been sought after by the airline industry.

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