European auto shows reveal 148 makes and rising sleeve valve trend
Paris Salon and London Olympic show 148 distinct makes across 308 chassis types. European buyers fuel demand for American features. Four wheel brakes become standard on most chassis. low roof lines and double drop frames mark new designs. Daimler twelve cylinder and Panhard Levassor lead notable introductions amid American-influenced European trends.
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Paris
London
America
Faris Salon
Imperia
Panhard-Levassor
Ohio Motorists urged five year road plan amid funds shortfall
The Ohio State Automobile Association announces that present funds are inadequate for next year and urges a five year plan costing about 18 million dollars. State Highway Director Schlesinger warns progress hinges on new funding, proposing property tax shifts and a levy for road construction to avoid delay.
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A. BE. Mittendorf
Ohio State Automobile Association
G. FF. Schlesinger
Ohio
Ghig State Automobile Association
Obia Lori
Propertition Fund
Autermobil i
Allon
Vehicle registrations rise in first half of 1926
The Bureau of Public Roads reports 19,697,832 motor vehicles registered in the first six months of 1926, up from the same period in 1925, marking an increase of nearly 2.1 million registrations.
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Bureau of Public Roads
The
United States Department of Agriculture
Municipal Officials Alleged Diversion of Road Funds
A statement notes that a fact proved in the last year concerns attempts by municipal officials to divert road maintenance funds and use them for other purposes.
Gasoline usage climbs 16 percent in seven months of 1926
Gasoline consumption across thirty-two states rose to 1 270 000 gallons in the first seven months of 1926, up more than 16.2 percent from the same period in 1925, according to final tax collector reports. Massachusetts law changes favor bus operators by easing municipal consent requirements for bus routes, allowing certificates for district travel.
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Massachusetts
Commission
Snowbound Linemen Use Novel Vehicle for Drifts
A unique combo of ai covered wagon and a hev-1 roadster mounted on mobile caterpillar tractors is used by the Black River Telephone Co of Lowville New York for winter trouble shooting. Linemen cover Lake Ontario to Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks maintaining twenty exchanges. Built by H C L Peebles a mechanic in the company.
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Black River
Lowville
New York
Lake Ontario
Raquetle Lake
Adirondack Mountains
H. CL. Peebles
Telephone Company
Village Officers Split Speed Fines Declared By Motorists
Ohio motorist group plans legislative push to end fee splitting by village mayors and justices of the peace. Joseph R. Gardner, chair of the Ohio State Automobile Association legislative committee, says laws allow officials to profit from court costs, eroding justice, and urges prosecutions to the full extent of the law for violators while protecting law abiding drivers.
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Ohio
Joseph R. Gardner
Ohio, State Automobile Association
Gardner
Enrich
Fragmentary line hints at Ohio transport policy clash
Readable text shows an incomplete statement about attempts to institute modern legislation and an archaic setup in Ohio involving a person nicknamed red motorista. The fragment mentions leaving, but lacks clear actions, dates, or participants to confirm outcomes or broader context.
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Red Motorista
Ohio
Balloon Tire Repair Patch Promises Safer Road Fix
Miller Rubber officials warn motorists many drive on rims after balloon tire blowouts. Investigations show rim riding and stiff patches endanger cabs by increasing flex and damaging the casing. A new flexible balloon patch, non rigid and easy to apply, hugs the inside of the tire and lasts longer.
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Miller Rubber Company
Watch Tractor Shifting Gears In Winter Driving
Instructions on winter driving emphasize watching traction on icy roads and choosing shifts where grip is best. Guidance notes when to use low gear at hill bottoms or mid climb, and warns that stopping distances for trains differ from vehicles.
Low Tire Pressure Reduces Skid Risk in Cold Rain
A historic note explains that lower tire pressures lessen skidding dangers as flatter tires increase tread contact for better traction. It warns that cold rain will begin freezing on streets the same day, and mentions using distilled water in batteries to avoid mineral impurities. It cites Motor Transportation employing about 2,195,000 workers.
Safety education in streets reduces child accidents study says
The National Safety Council reports that safety education programs aimed at protecting children on streets are yielding positive results by lowering the incidence of street related accidents among youngsters. The study notes improved awareness and safer behavior among children as programs expand nationwide.
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The
National Safety Counc
Watch Track Safety at Crossings on Rail Lines
Caution urged at crossings with multiple tracks to avoid crossing a moving train. Warns that a second train could approach from the opposite direction on another track, requiring vigilance and adherence to signal instructions.
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Crass
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Athens County Nash Co
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Coca-Cola
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