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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1927
Page
16
Officials report motorized trucks under railroad contracts serve over 300 stations and slow rail freight. The text notes tying wrenches to prevent loss and cites delays from motor trucks as a burden to rail distribution and station access.
A fragmented excerpt urges drivers to use lane discipline at corners to speed traffic and reduce jams. It argues keeping the right lane open and choosing lanes early for straight, left, or right turns to minimize delays and temper flare ups among motorists.
Introduction of six cylinder fast duty trucks aims to cut costs and improve comfort for drivers. Officials study two lane highways to assess time lost when slow moving trucks block passing. Los Angeles County observations show autos average 26 mph, trucks 8 mph, 11 seconds lost per pass, equating to about 60 hours per day in lost time.
A 1927 report notes total U S telephone plant value at 3.379 billion dollars with 18 million telephones. Securities are held by about 841 thousand people. 443 thousand own common stock, 156 thousand own preferred stock, 245 thousand own bonds.
An appeal to the motoring public for their own benefit and the city's to educate, follow the plan, and spread the news. The department cannot effect change. only education can drive improvement.
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