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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1927
Page
7
Automotive merchandising authorities say winter buyers are driven more by psychology than economics. Good roads and all weather cars have made winter driving popular, keeping used car prices lower in winter and delaying buyers until spring.
The article asserts that the automobile age is foreshadowed in the Bible. It cites Natum ii 4 and Joel i 9, describing chariots raging in streets and speedy movements through cities and up walls as if by lightning and thieves.
William P. Eno, traffic authority, argues the hand signals of police are superior to fixed traffic lights. He notes London Paris and Brussels have not adopted lights except at major intersections and warns against overreliance on synchronized signals. He cites varying intersection conditions and calls the light system a false economy for U.S. police departments.
A fragmented note projects a large rise involving James 1 Steart Ania High and related car figures over the next decade. It cites future growth, housing or vehicle counts, and regional impact without concrete dates.
Figures from the American Association and U S Bureau of Standards show total gasoline tax receipts across the United States in the first six months of the year. California led with the largest total, while Nevada reported the smallest sum among states listed.
Harry Atwood, veteran airman, unveils a bottle shaped engine that drives a plane by expelling exhaust gases instead of a propeller. He claims the design halves the present pound horsepower ratio and could transform flight propulsion.
The annual report to Secretary Jardine notes federal aid raised total federal‑aid highway improvements to 64209 miles and 8300 miles of new or improved roads completed in the fiscal year. The bureau cooperated with state departments, finished 455 miles of main highways in national forests, and assisted national parks projects including roads to access designated scenic areas.
Officials of the Ohio State Automobile Association urge motorists to back the U S Supreme Court ruling that drivers bear responsibility at grade crossings, while railroads should continue safety improvements to reduce accidents. Charles C Jones notes many crossings still block visibility and advocates barriers or gates where feasible. The group, including President A Mittendorf, stresses motorists moral duty to act cautiously despite the court decision.
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