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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1928
Page
16
A nationwide Popular Science Monthly survey finds owning and operating a private plane may cost less than expected. It reports pilots favor small planes in the 2000 to 3000 dollar range, with average yearly running costs around 150 dollars per 10 990 miles and hangar rents varying by location.
Dr. Clelia Duel Mosher of Stanford argues that well nourished girls are safeguarded against nervous breakdowns and that proper diet and regular meals are essential at any age. She warns against skipping meals and notes sweets should follow meals, while critiquing the overemphasis on slenderness as beauty.
Hollywood insiders note that many stars still rely on modest cars for daily use. Clara Bow, Gerich von Stroheim, and Pola Negri are among actors seen driving various classics, while others favor luxury makes like Lincoln and Rolls Royce for studio runs and public appearances.
Myron M Stearns reports in Popular Science Monthly that about a billion dollars yearly are wasted on automobile repairs in the United States across 50 000 garages. Half of that, roughly five hundred million, covers unnecessary work and inefficiency. The study surveyed garage owners, repair shops, mechanics, and car owners to find why motorists pay for faulty service and how to cut losses. It cites misdiagnosis bad management poor judgment and subpar workmanship as key causes, and urges motorists to learn basic car tests and tuning to reduce costs.
An article discusses a race where drivers use identical Bugatti type cars to ensure fairness. It notes the winner proves himself the heat driver and mentions common, easily remedied troubles in racing including costly repairs and dent issues.
Japan will replace the traditional horse procession for the new emperor with five Chrysler limousines for the coronation in Tokyo and Kyoto. The vehicles, from the Imperial 80 model, will be color coded red and decorated with the royal crest, painted by Todo artisans. The cars were purchased in Detroit by James W. Nason, Yashiva’s managing director, with Kanetaro Wahita accompanying from Japan.
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