Youthful mechanic becomes England's Henry Ford
W R Morris, in his early forties, is hailed as England's Henry Ford. He runs a network of plants at Cowley Oxford and Coventry producing Morris cars at flagship prices. From a self taught repairman he built a vast automotive empire with 606,000 cars produced last year and plans for expansion.
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All England
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Henry Ward
Cowles
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Wolsely Motor Company
Henry ‘Ward
Europe
W. BR. Morris
Auto Taxes Rise 16.1 Percent in 1927 Across States
The American Automobile Association reports 1927 motor vehicle taxes rose 16.1 percent in the states, with per vehicle tax averaging 25.78 dollars. The rise comes as motor clubs gather to discuss policy and the push to repeal the federal war excise tax gains momentum. District of Columbia records the lowest per vehicle levy.
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Ohio
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Michigan
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Non-Glare Light Makes Big Hit in Auto Industry
The Resan-Lite non glare light perfected by W. D'Arcy Bran at General Electric laboratories has been adopted as standard by ten auto manufacturers with five more evaluating. It combines non glare with long range and wide side illumination improving headlights and road visibility.
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W. D'Arcy
General Electric Illuminating Laborators
Ask Cooperation From Parents in Ohio Safety Drives
Ohio State Automobile Association seeks parental support to improve traffic safety across Ohio cities and roads. President E Mittendorf highlights child welfare as central, noting most parents fear street accidents and urging involvement to protect their children.
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Street Safety Lessons From Parents And Motorists
The article urges parents to continuously teach children street safety at home and school. It notes that regular safety instruction leads to better street crossing, with drivers also benefiting from heightened awareness and caution in shared spaces.
Dangers to Children After School and Crossing Streets
The article warns that accidents involving children occur most often in late afternoon and twilight hours, usually when a child crosses from behind parked cars. It urges parents to warn children about riding bicycles near moving vehicles and to supervise road crossing before and after the bus and school program.
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