Hoover Urges Aviation and Radio Law Reforms
In a 1923-24 Commerce report Hoover calls for navigation law updates and aviation and radio regulation, proposing a threefold administrative reorganization for industry trade and navigation. He notes export gains turning the U S toward creditor status and outlines agricultural trends, cotton prices, dairy prosperity, and wheat acreage reductions amid foreign competition.
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Plan to speed up the Patent Office exploration
Plans call for ten months processing before action on applications though arrears of 70 000 cases grow at 1 000 monthly. Congress to be urged for relief as industries press for faster patent handling. Proposals include more examiners, building space, and a steel stackroom for printed patents.
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Patent Office
Congress
Herbert M. Lord
Budget Bureau
F Street
Rearranged Senate Desks Reflect Shifting Party Balance
The Senate divvied desks by party with 43 on the Democratic side and 45 on the Republican side reflecting shifts by Ward leaders Pepper Reed Norbeck Couzens Brookhart and the Farmer-Labor pair Shipstead Magnus Johnson. The chamber, long shabby, has undergone a radical renovation with lighting improved carpets cleaned and desks refinished revealing historic associations such as Daniel Webster's desk now claimed by Joe Hobson of Arkansas.
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Pennsylvania
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South Dakota
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Michigan
Brookhart
Iowa
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Ann Charles
Joe Hobinson
Arkansas
Daniel Webster
United States earthquake study urged by Jones for national program
El Lester Jones urges a U S wide earthquake research program modeled on California efforts to identify sites prone to quakes and plan precautions for great dams and reclamation. He notes recent seismic disturbances near Dan Maine New York and other states and offshore areas.
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New York
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Kentucky
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Missouri
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Brand New Tires Not Safe From Thief Says Expert
Erwin Greer president of Greer College of Automotive Engineering in Chicago warns that brand new tires are highly valued by thieves. He notes about 90 percent of stolen tires are new, and advises motorists to mount and use new tires promptly to reduce theft risk.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Keep Autos in Trim for Longevity and Safety
Regularly drain the vacuum tank to keep fuel pure. Avoid sudden stops and quick starts to protect springs and tires. Repair small tire cuts to extend life. Clean battery terminals to ensure proper current. Do not speed the engine when cold to prevent carbon buildup and wear.
Moisture harms tires and causes water soaking
The article warns moisture injures tires especially spares left in rain and soggy tires lose resiliency as tread cuts allow water intrusion. It notes three men claim built in lubricants in standard tires last a lifetime and that water does not mix with these lubricants.
Repairing scratches on car bodies with wax and resin
The article explains a DIY method to fix minor car body scratches by melting beeswax and resin, applying the mixture, smoothing the surface, and repainting to achieve a satisfactory result. It notes this may suffice for small flaws while deeper gouges require professional coach-building attention.
Caution and Courtesy on Roadways
A guide on courteous driving habits urges patience and consideration. It stresses not cutting in, sharing resources for stranded motorists, and giving way uphill. Drivers should dim headlights at night and signal turns or stops, mindful of water sprays from wet roads.
Bench trough for washing automotive parts
Practical washing method shown with a five gallon bread pan placed in a circular hole in a workbench top. A wire basket fits the pan to hold parts, two handles allow lowering and lifting, and a hinged lid keeps tools from falling into the liquid.
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Popular Mechanics
Arctic survey to map unknown polar region via Navy and National Geographic
A planned spring expedition ordered by Secretary of the Navy Denby and President Coolidge, with the National Geographic Society, aims to explore the wedge shaped Arctic area between Point Barrow Alaska and the North Pole. The mission seeks land or water in a largely unknown region, study ice movement, weather patterns, and ocean life to enrich science and aid future forecasting.
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Alaska
North Pole
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United States
Arctic
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Atlantic Ocean
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Bering Strait
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Canada
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Chicago
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Test Clearance of Tappets After Valve Grinding
After grinding engine valves, check tappet clearance to ensure proper seating. Regrinding can shorten valve stems toward push rods, eliminating clearance and preventing full seating. Valve removal during grinding may also alter adjustments.
Automobile News and Handy Field Repairs
The article notes that 100 out of every 1000 cars damaged have issues with the magneto brush. It suggests a brush brush protector using fine mesh copper or brass wire gauze rolled into a cylinder fitting the magneto brush and carrying a small pack of wire nails to replace cotter pins and for other uses.
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