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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
12
Sidney J. Williams of the National Safety Council identifies mental strain as a major factor in vehicle crashes. He lists six mental states from worried to diseased and urges removing strain through safer cars, regulation, and driver self education to reduce accidents and improve driving safety.
A vintage automotive note explains that engine slowdown after clutch disengagement is often blamed on the engine, while the real issue is the clutch not fully disengaging. It cites a possible rasping gear noise during shifts and points to the throw-out collar as the probable root cause, especially in cone-type clutches producing hissing from facing slipping on the flywheel.
An American Motorist writer urges open overflow radiators to accommodate water expansion during heating. He notes many radiators have blow holes for steam release, and clogged outlets raise internal pressure, causing leaks at weak points. The piece emphasizes keeping outlets open at all times.
A warning urges drivers to stop and inspect when they hear a clatter on the road. Missing items include a horse tag, a broken clutch gearset link, wrenches, a tire pump, and a rear spare tire. The advisory cautions that simply hearing the noise can hide missing parts left on the vehicle.
New in motor accessories an open air dog kennel fits on the running board allowing a dog to ride as the car stands idle. A photograph shows an English bulldog aboard during a motoring outing and on guard.
Advice from American Motorist urges car owners to regularly check and tighten nuts and bolts. Regular attention, especially to spring clips, boosts safety and confidence as vehicles age. If a nut loosens, use a drop of solder or paint to secure threads when a lockwasher is unavailable.
When removing the cylinder head for a valve grinding job the condition of each valve is checked. Valves with burnt marks along one side of their stems indicate bent stems. If stems are straight and valves move true they would seat evenly against the guides.
Texas plans 1239 miles of road construction this year ranking third in the nation behind Missouri and Illinois. The Texas program exceeds 1924 by more than twofold, with 10,932 miles approved for federal aid and 6812 miles improved, 1696 built with federal aid. New York leads in completed miles, while Texas ranks sixth in motor license revenue per car and seventh in total registered automobiles with 806,000.
Washington reports a new parcel post rule effective August 1 requires mailers to guarantee return postage or forfeit all claim to the parcel. Postal officials say the change will cut dead letter parcel losses by about one third, save thousands for senders and the government, and eliminate vast time waste. They estimate about 80,000 dollars yearly in salaries will be saved.
An international conference at Geneva adopted a special protocol prohibiting the use of poison gas or bacteria in war. Sponsored by the American delegation, the pact avoids the need for a U S presidency call for a Washington conference. The protocol opens for signature with the arms traffic convention and stays open until September 30, 1426.
Warren Stone, aged 64 and chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died after a long illness at his Cleveland home on Friday. He led the Big Four lodges of the order and headed the Locomotive Engineers' Co operative Bank and other financial interests. His death marks a major loss for organized labor and railroad unions.
Sofia reports Pertchemlef, a communist, was hanged Thursday as the fourth execution tied to the April Sveti Kral cathedral bombing. Three others were hanged on May 27 for the attack that killed 160 people.
In Lyons France former Premier Herriot Tuesday resigned his mayoral post. The move ends his term as city leader and follows ongoing political developments in the region.
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