Roads plan urged as car ownership soars nationwide
March 3 report from Cleveland notes 23 million autos, 600000 miles surfaced. by 1930s expect 30 million cars. Only about 600k miles surfaced, leaving roughly 45 yards per vehicle if all cars used surfaced roads. Expert warns urgent, comprehensive highway program needed to avoid congestion and improve property values.
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Allard Smith
Union Rust Company
Smith
United States
Eve
Dealers Called To Attend Special Service Schools
Chevrolet announces that about 4000 dealer service department heads will attend specially conducted service schools in February and March. Courses cover shop management, equipment, personnel, costs, and detailed shop records to raise service standards nationwide. DETROIT March 3.
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Chevrolet
United States
Chevrolet Motor Company
Sersicea
Detroit
Mich
Public Convenience Should Determine Bus Certificates
The American Automobile Association AAA argues public interest, not impact on existing transportation agencies, should decide bus line certificates. Richmond spokesman Markel told the Interstate Commerce Commission the state regulator plan with appeal to the ICC aligns with Flynn’s examiner findings. He warned against treating revenue effects on existing agencies as a prerequisite to issuing new lines, urging regulation to advance public interests. The AAA praised Flynn’s report as a concise, solid reference on the motor carrier industry and endorsed the regulator’s overall approach.
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D. C
A. Markel
Richmond
American Automobile Assorciation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Markel
AAA
Motor Bus Division
Leo J. i Flynn
Congress
Commissiomer Lwvith
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Ann
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Antoinette the Elder Car Receives Pension at Museum
ARIS reports Prance's oldest vehicle, the 1895 Antoinette, has earned a pension for faithful service and now rests at the Automobile Club of Picardy museum. Purchased by an abbe, it was towed home by horse due to limited power, yet has logged over 175000 miles.
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Aris
Prance
Antoinette
Riley
Museum of the Automobile Club of
Piccardy
Abbe
Experiment on New Fuel To Run Cars
EW YORK March 3 A new fuel with a chemical cracking process and a new combustible compound will be tested this year in running automobiles and other gasoline engines Edward F Chandler technical director of the company says the fact has been tested and can be adjusted to the modern motor successfully for public convenience and necessity to bag fines The law should provide that an applicant for a certificate of convenience and necessity who has been in bona fide operation for one year prior to the opening date of the legislative session and continuously since shall be prima facie evidence of convenience and necessity for such operation
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York
Edward F. Chandler
Bright Goldrings For Autos To Stay Declared Experts
Experts say bright automotive color trends will endure with harmonious chromatic blends replacing stark contrasts. Judgments tie feminine taste to favored light, lush tones now common in homes and fashion, predicting continued scientific color selection for 1928 models. In Portland last year 1553 of 1870 stolen cars were recovered, about 95.4 percent.
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Portland
Grimy Windshield Dangers Warn Winter Drivers
The piece notes persistent grim weather and widespread windshield grime that reduce visibility. It warns drivers who neglect washing mud and dust from windows, creating danger on highways and hindering distance judgment and safe progress.
Mussolini Tightens Speed Laws With Harsh Penalties
OME March 3 Mussolini dictator of Italy tightens traffic control with a 9 mph limit in inhabited zones and stiff fines ranging from 50 to 500 dollars or up to five years imprisonment. Ten percent of a fine goes to arresting officers and motorists must present absolute evidence to contest speed charges.
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Mussolini
Italy
Zonce
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