Owner Drives His Car Across Nation In 76 Hour Trip
Harold M. Fenwick of Philadelphia and companion G. W. Brinck set a coast to coast record for an owner driven car in 76 hours 138 minutes from Los Angeles to New York. They averaged 45 mph over 5272 miles despite a three hour Arizona delay and a near collision on a mountain road.
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Victory Six Car Survives Near-Crash Then Reaches New York
Two drivers escaping a wreck praised the Victory Six body as lifesaving after a caved in cabin and damaged front end. They endured hours of repairs, detours around flooded Kansas roads, and heavy rain, with fuel economy about 16 mpg. They credited the car for safety en route from Barstow to New York.
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Barstow
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Albuerque
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Baylor University Drives for Funds in Texas Campaign
Baylor University, based in Waco Texas, launches a statewide drive to raise 2 000 900. District chairs from leading Baptists and Baylor alumni organize programs to push the fundraising effort, with Rev W O Wright named district 3 leader. The appeal emphasizes Baylor as Texas oldest educational institution dependent on Baptist support.
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Baylor finances rely on tuition amid debt risk
Audited figures show over 89 percent of Baylor's income comes from students' tuition and fees, creating a dangerous financial situation. Campaign funds will erase the indebtedness and expand endowment. Dallas and Waco plan new structures.
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Flea and Fly ToX Ad Urges Curbing Household Pests
An old advertisement claims flies cause more deaths than wars and urges action to prevent casualties. It promotes Fly-Tox, described as safe for humans yet deadly to insects, and directs buyers to follow the blue label instructions.
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