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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1927
Page
16
Chicago moves to ease traffic jams with elevated street sections. The plan mirrors ideas tried in St. Louis and New York, with Wacker Drive cited as a model in the discussion.
Long discussion on eliminating sharp road curves used by-footpaths and horses, arguing for straightening and modern engineering. Mentions Connecticut widening curves, white line guidance, and the goal of reducing blind curves. Describes St Louis and New York highway projects, elevated roadways, and parallels with glass road patrols for safety. Notes copper auto body trends and state regulations on magneto-powered cars.
Whippet Collegiate roadster finishes second in a 2 mile stock car race at an average 66.53 miles per hour, behind a six cylinder car at 67 mph. The four cylinder Whippet runs without fuel or cooling issues, keeping a near full tank and minimal radiator loss as spectators witness speeds up to 76 mph.
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