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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1971
Page
4
A sixth grade speaker quips that dollars don’t stretch like in Washington’s era as families plan cost-conscious summer motoring. Pretrip service helps avoid surprises, with tire replacements on sale, budget payments, and safer fuel system tuning to prevent backfires on the road.
The Highway Safety Foundation led a campaign in Mansfield to press for a mandatory auto safety belt law in Ohio. Data from 4,571 accidents show 65 percent had restraints but only 20 percent wore them, with unbelted drivers and passengers facing higher fatality and injury rates. The foundation plans nationwide fundraising to expand research and aims to influence Congress and state legislatures.
Arvin Automotive Aftermarket plans catalytic converters to reduce hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by catalytic oxidation. An experimental unit with a bed of catalytic pellets passed polluted gases through, converting them to harmless gases. Two converters were tested in cars on lead free gasoline for 50 000 and 68 000 miles.
The article advises tuning engines to cut gasoline costs and improve safety, proper wheel alignment and tire inflation to reduce wear, and stresses that a well maintained car enhances vacation enjoyment. It urges readers to consult a service professional to maximize vacation value and reliability.
Steps to deter theft include locking doors at all times and not leaving valuables in the car. Park under a light at night if possible and keep only necessary items in the trunk.
When taking a photo from a car aim for a stopped vehicle. If stopping is not possible shoot through the front window. Side window shots blur the foreground. Hold the camera as steady as possible without bracing against the ear to minimize vibrations.
If your car pulls or skids when braking it may signal braking system issues. One brake may exert less stopping force than the other causing the pull. Potatoes are described as a good value with some Vitamin C iron minerals and starch per USDA notes.
Proper tire inflation is essential to tire life and safety. Underinflation causes excessive heat and rapid tread wear. overinflation leads to hard riding and middle-tread wear. Check owner manuals, inspect for cuts, imbedded material, and wear. Inflate cold tires for long trips and replace tires when tread is below 2/32 inch or wear indicators appear. Use air loss method to spot failures and keep a spare inflated and ready.
Psychologists suggest taking mental vacations can refresh cognitive function and reduce stress even when physical downtime is limited. Regular breaks from work tasks and digital screens may improve creativity and mood.
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