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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1927
Page
16
A. E. Mittendorf of the State Automobile Association argues that observance of common sense often substitutes for detailed statutes. He asserts speed limits and equipment rules are minor considerations and motorists should rely on practical judgement to stay within laws and safety.
A proposed traffic control test uses a horn and siren system to trigger green signals at intersections. A sound receiver placed near tracks detects an approaching warning and activates the light change, giving priority to the vehicle in its direction.
The record shows Canada allocating forty five million five hundred sixty two thousand dollars for road construction in 1926, with coverage totaling forty six thousand five hundred twenty four dollars in accompanying figures.
TAMY Fla October 15 Two years ago a party tried crossing the Everglades from the Gulf to the Atlantic. By next spring a 298 mile macadam road will complete the Tamiami Trail linking Tampa and Miami. The project costs about 14 million dollars and will make Florida a continuous circle of sights for visitors.
In a 75 mile race at Tamile, Studebaker cars dominated the event. Rink and Tu Wephumn led early laps with high speeds, while a support crew aided bystanders and checked tires as several cars retired from the competition.
Fragmentary historical notice mentions a company named Willye-Guerlur and associations with Overland connections and United States autumn actions. The readable text shows references to real estate or manufacturing ties, with unclear dates and places, suggesting an industry or party context rather than a clear event. No definite names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the legible fragments.
The article compares all steel car bodies with composite wood and steel frames. It notes wooden frames with steel coverings offer enhanced appearance but less strength than full steel, while the steel body provides greater safety and similar aesthetics.
Report notes a 283 percent rise in traffic crashes over ten years with only five percent of motorists held responsible. Charles Hill cites fatalities and compares auto accident deaths to grade-crossing deaths, urging focus on safety improvements.
The article quotes FUN asserting about five percent of motorists cause most danger while 99 percent are reasonably safe. It condemns roughly one million reckless drivers including the immature, intoxicated, and medically unfit, comparing motoring to rail on the need for driver education. Hin urges a constructive education campaign as the immediate remedy.
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