Police sergeant writes traffic regulation book for 1950s skies
Washington officer Buell Stanley, famed as the world’s politest traffic cop, forecasts air traffic growth by 1950. He argues planes and dirigibles will require strict rules, with officers in captive balloons and planes enforcing laws while using telescoped cars for surface traffic. He also reflects on Shakespearean phrases aiding deterrence.
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Ford rumored to unveil new six cylinder model
Auto circles buzz about Ford planning a new six cylinder car with gear shift transmission. Rumors cite factory signs and orders from branches across the country as evidence of a forthcoming model rollout.
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Delays, Traffic Violations, and Auto Ban Notes
A chaotic New York traffic court year shows 32 000 violators crowded into a room for hours to pay fines for minor offenses. Greece lifts import ban on complete cars and luxury goods while Citroen plans higher output for military and civilian use. Australia enacts tail light rules forcing drivers to extinguish tail lamps in specific auto truck rows on Commonwealth Avenue.
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Auto dealer warns against dangerous deteriorated cars
New York expects action on vehicles in dangerous condition. Oscar Coolican, an automobile dealer, says cars left to deteriorate pose hazards on streets and highways and society will likely remove such vehicles from common thoroughfares due to rising accident rates.
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Zoning and Minimum Speed Laws Ease City Traffic
Large eastern cities use three zone highways with concrete shoulders to improve safety. Cleveland segments main streets into four lanes to manage rush hour flow. Minimum speed laws are reported as the fastest, safest way to reduce congestion in cities like New York.
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Street Crossings Regarded as Major City Danger
Edward J. Jordan reports street traffic dangers linked to crossings and pedestrian safety. He argues sidewalks alone are insufficient and urges crosswalks and future overpasses or second story sidewalks to protect pedestrians.
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Dust 15 Fuel for Ford Engine Achievement
Grain dust fuels a Ford engine, signaling a notable performance breakthrough. Researchers highlight a milestone in engine efficiency and potential power gains, noting implications for future automotive testing and development.
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Dust Fueled Ford Engine Demonstration by U S Department of Agriculture
Engineers W A Noel and Ralph Hellbach of the U S Department of Agriculture showcased a Ford engine fed with dust from grain elevator floors. Modifications included lengthened combustion chambers, removal of carburetor and manifolds, and a 100-volt lamp ignition system. The engine reportedly fired up to twelve explosions per cylinder.
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