Warns Truckmen Against Loading Heavily
Connecticut State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett warns against excessive truck loads on state roads. He cites damage on the Berlin turnpike and Waterbury Southington highway, notes weight restrictions, and argues for a balance between limiting four wheel loads and strengthening roads. He warns that removing all restrictions would risk widespread road damage and traffic stagnation, and suggests five ton truck loads with distributed trailers as a solution.
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Charles J. Bennett
Connecticut
Berlin
Hartford
Meriden
Waterbury-Southington
Hartford-Mersden
Waterbury - Southington
State Highway Department
United States Tire Makers Inspect For Vast Perfection
The tire industry employs a large cadre of inspectors to ensure flawlessness. Each step, from cotton fabric foundations to rubber coating and weighing, undergoes rigorous checks with tolerances as tight as a thousandth of an inch. The result is nearly zero seconds and consistent, high quality tires for consumers.
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United States
Beardsley Park Band Concert Amid Heat Wave Report
Thousands escaped the heat at Beardsley park yesterday as Bridgeport Marine Band performed a 3:30 PM concert before about 2,000 attendees. Senator Joseph W. Alsop spoke on patriotism, with the Women’s Liberty Chorus under Mrs. F. Grannis. Program included Star Spangled Banner, Hall to the President, Lucia di Lammermoor selections, The Barber of Seville overture, The Gladiator march, and America. The event was chaired by Lynn W. Wilson.
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Beardsley
Ynn W. Wilson
Folows
Foch Awards Girl Ambulance Pilot Crosses of Honor
Paris July 21 General Foch recommended Premier Clemenceau decorate Miss Fraser an English ambulance driver with the Legion of Honor and the war cross. The citation notes she transported wounded men under heavy bombardment, was wounded by a torpedo, crawled 200 feet to alert doctors, then insisted doctors tend the injured before treating her own wounds. Carranza’s diplomacy notes are also quoted with humorous critique.
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Paris
Tfoch
Clemenceau
Fraser
Wonder What a Caddy Thinks About Drawn for The Telegram by Briggs
Cartoonist Briggs captures a golfer caddy on the course reacting to a controversial draw stroke. The scene shows sharp dialogue and exaggerated personalities. The strip reflects mid century humor and local sports culture through vivid captions and expressive art.
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Briggs
Hints on tire blowouts from overheating and floor covering
Practical advice on tire overheating risks and pressure changes on hot days. It notes a 70 psi tire heated from 0 to 150 F may reach about 81 psi, suggesting marginal risk for strong tires and advising minor pretrip pressure reductions. Also discusses replacing worn front floor mats with heavy linoleum or aluminum matting for better fit and durability.
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W. 3B
California Plan On Licenses Has Checked Thieves
California proposes a permanent license number system with annual seals and duplicate identification sheets to curb car theft. Owners keep the same plate even when selling, while transfers and the license card are checked by the state bureau to prevent unauthorized use. Thieves face rapid identification of altered numbers and proof of ownership.
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California
Flatt
Reo
Loreal
Oldsmobile
Triton
Platt
Verry
Isinglass
State Department
Connecticut
Plenty Gasoline Advice From Federal Official
The director of the federal air division Mark L. Requa says there is ample gasoline for normal needs if not wasted. He urges careful engine care and efficient driving including proper carburetor settings, inflated tires, timely lubrication, and avoiding rapid acceleration. He also recommends combining trips, avoiding unnecessary car use, and coordinating with neighbors to reduce deliveries.
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United States
Commion
Mark L. Requa
Air Division
Nir
Requa
Fig
Nave
Rave Nation
Baliol College in Oxford Claims Ancient Lineage
Baliol College traces origin to medieval times with founder John de Baliol flogged at Durham and endowed Oxford scholars before 1266. The site notes periods of struggle, revival in the late eighteenth century, and the "feeilosophers" from Scottish universities shaping its intellect. A London Chronicle tale links historic reforms to modern licensing debates and Connecticut legislative interest.
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Baliol
Oxford
John de Baliol
Durham
Oxford University
Wielis
Parsons
Cobbett
London Chronicle
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