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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1925
Page
9
A nationwide survey shows motor vehicle production to stay high through August with back orders. Dealers' quotas for June and July are set forty days in advance to meet consumer demand. Unfilled orders exceed last year, especially in some cases doubling, fueling optimism for steady demand despite anticipated seasonal slowdowns.
The American Automobile Association urged all drivers with liability insurance to review their policies to ensure full protection. Major Roy F. Britton warned that many policies only cover loss and not judgments, risking cases where the insured cannot pay and the insurer refuses to pay without insolvency clauses.
The article notes a generally prosperous motor industry in early 1925 with many firms resuming dividend payments after lapses and retiring notes against stock earnings. It argues better earnings likely in the second quarter as first quarter figures and early 1925 indicators suggest continued improvement.
A renewed price reduction by Hudson Motor Car Company cuts, targeting the Essex coach, boosts Hudson-Essex sales and raises dealer worries about prompt delivery. Industry observers note renewed pressure on rivals and a move away from frequent design changes toward refinements and steady production.
Eighteenth annual outing by Automobile Club to 3000 children from Hamilton Kenton and Campbell Counties at the Zoo. Motor cars grade up Clifton avenue on the way to the park with nurses, attendants, and fair sponsors ensuring safety and fun. G. M. amends by laws reducing directors from 35 to 31 at General Motors Corp meeting in Wilmington.
A report notes that gasoline taxes are diverted to support fish hatcheries and other departments from which motorists receive no direct benefit, with funds instead used for upkeep and other state programs.
The American Automobile Association reports that much of the gasoline tax paid by motorists in the last year was diverted from road use to other purposes. In seven states about 11 million dollars slipped away, with no highway improvement benefit, according to A A A official A M Loomis. The statement warns the gas tax structure could collapse without reform as states adopt the levy and the District of Columbia face diversions.
An unnamed plant official foresees a slight sales increase that should continue at a steady pace for an undetermined period. The outlook suggests gradual growth without a defined end date.
Automobile thefts jumped nearly 50 percent in 1924 versus 1923 and more than doubled since 1918. In 28 cities, 67,771 cars were stolen with 47,484 recovered. The crime is vast in scale and likely to continue rising, though manufacturers seek ways to reduce losses. Values of cars stolen last year are estimated between 100 and 125 million dollars.
Australia bought the greatest number of passenger cars from the United States, while Japan purchased the most motor trucks. Last year Australia sold 39,564 cars and Japan imported 3,503 trucks.
The fragment lists several businesses with their street addresses and cities including The Mason Towle Company in Gilbert and Linton Avenues, Woodburn 6300, Croswell in Williamsburg Ohio, Fleck-Sintz Co. on Spring Grove Ave Northside, Harry Mathews on Carthage Pike Hartwell, Dempsey Meter Car Co Erlanger Ky, R W Lemmon Falmouth Ky, and Frank Jackman Harrison Ohio.
Judge William McAdoo opened the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety meeting urging mandatory minimum fines and jail terms for driving while intoxicated and other offenses. The committee backed statewide traffic courts, uniform penalties, broader licensing powers, and state responsibility over highway safety to improve enforcement.
J W Leavitt Co secured the Peerless franchise for Northern California and Nevada. The San Francisco branch of Peerless will be discontinued as the distribution changes take effect.
Ralph R. Curl Company Inc expands automotive repair operations by taking over 215 and 217 East Seventh Street. The firm, formed with Harry J. Lindle, originated at 1616 Race Street and grew due to rising patronage. Carl and Lindle specialize in locking devices and meter mileage indicators.
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