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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1927
Page
2
Fuel engineers predict a switch from vacuum tanks to direct fuel pumps within a few years. AC Spark Plug a says the vacuum system is a compromise and prone to priming and suction issues. A modern car in production uses the new pump feed, with two others expected soon to follow.
Officials of counties will assemble for a meeting of the National Association of County Highway Offices. The gathering, chaired by Thomas J. Wager of Jersey City, aims to draft standards for county road administration, finance, and construction. The event covers best practices in county road building and maintenance.
An editorial contrasts railway and automotive safety arguing youths should not drive trains or cars. It notes trains require trained engineers with clean records, while many states fail to regulate young drivers. It cites scarce licenses and ongoing dangers on busy roads from youth recklessness.
County tests a device linked to signals to warn of oncoming traffic at cross roads. The system, described as an automatic warning motion bar, aims to control vehicles before they pass intersections. Local registration records show ownership of motor cars and trucks in the area.
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