Motor taxes in West Virginia spark broad protest
A critical appeal argues against state seizure of motor tax funds for county debts. It claims motorists already bear the heaviest tax burden and warns diverting road revenues would threaten road construction, employment, and recovery programs aided by federal funds. The piece urges funding priorities stay with road work and general taxes.
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West Virginia
United States
Federal Public Works Board
Highway Department
Goose’s Fate in Rhyme Warns on Road Tax Funds
A verse warns motorists about highway funding and road bonds. It taunts politicians for diverting road money toward relief programs and business subsidies, urging readers to recall the goose that laid the golden eggs and to demand responsible finance for highways.
Increase of Gas Mileage Suggestions
To the motorist who wishes to increase the gas mileage from his car we have the following suggestions to make: Carry the tires at higher pressure and check these pressures more regularly. Have the ignition gone over, paying particular attention to the breaker points and the automatic spark advance mechanism. See that the spark timing is properly advanced. Check the brakes for possible dragging, and above all don't drive too fast. The faster the car is driven the more gas and oil is used.
West Virginia motor permit stickers and safety work notes
A local report details the State Road Commission sticker permit system through June 30 1934 with Ernest L Bailey as commissioner. It covers registration rules duplicate permits costs and A A A cooperation plus a range of safety and public notice items including liquor repeal discussion a new drive in theater in New Jersey and the federal education bureau endorsing school patrols. The piece ends urging timely license updates and address changes in Charleston West Virginia.
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West Virginia
State of West Virginia
State Road Commission
Ernest L. Bailey
Ome
Bailey
Bluefield Automobile Club
United States Commissioner of Education
Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
George F. Zook
Charleston
License extensions for 1933 half year permits announced
The road commission announced that December 1 1933 opens applications for 1933 half year license extensions. Fees are on the reverse. Stickers for windshields show a serial number with the 1933 license. non windshield vehicles use 1933 plates with defined serial ranges for classes C D B F G L. Vehicles lacking windshields must display 1925 plates in the proper series.
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Road Commission
Estate Goes to Clark's Widow in Gloucester County
Audrey Smith Clark inherits more than 50 000 from Sheldon A. Clark Jr. probate follows a non indictment by the grand jury. She receives the Paulsboro home and a 30 000 trust for sons Shelton A. III and Harry while she remains treated for a scalp wound she says was inflicted by her husband with a dog cue the night of the shooting.
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Woodbury
N. J
Audrey Smith Clark
Sheldon A. Clark Jr
Gloucester County
Clark
Paulsboro
Shelton A
Harry
Geographical Oddities and Relative Position Statements
The notes compare city positions and time zones across the United States and Canada. They state Reno is 100 miles west of Los Angeles, Jacksonville is farther west than Cleveland, travel south from Detroit toward Canada, Panama has sunrise in the Pacific and sunset in the Atlantic, and New York lies west of some Pacific coast cities.
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Reno
Nevada
Los Angeles
California
Jacksonville
Fla
Cleveland Ohio
Detroit
Canada
Panama
Pacific
New York
Pacific Coast
Benefit of Authorized Service Stations for Your Car
Owners are urged to return to authorized service stations for regular maintenance. The Standard Service System allows price quotes before repairs and ensures factory-trained mechanics, proper procedures, and access to factory resources, reducing the risk of botched work and higher future costs.
Color schemes announced for 1934 license plates
The American Automobile Association reports 34 states will change plate colors in 1934 with 26 motifs while 14 states and DC keep prior schemes. Maryland and other states add special emblems. Alaska and territories use varied colorings. The piece notes a 45 gallon limit for a 500 mile race, aiming above 11 mpg.
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American Automobile Association
National Motoring Body
District of Columbia
Maryland
Louisiana
Montana
Kentucky
Alaska
Canal Zone
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Phillippines
Porto Rico
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
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Georgia
Idaho
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Maine
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South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
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Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Races to Feature Economy First
The Indianapolis Labor Day race highlights economy as drivers nicknamed “human Guinea pigs” test stock car principles in early trials.
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Indianapolis
United States Posts October Export Rise and Import Increase
The United States reports October exports up by 46.86 million and imports up by 45.36 million from the prior year. Exports to Europe rose about 24 million while European imports grew about 15 million, according to Commerce Department statistics.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Europe
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