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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1939
Page
8
The Firestone Auto Supply Service Stores join a national safety push led by manager A. L. Stevens to reduce accidents. They offer a free brake adjustment tested on electric scales, with a card sent to motorists entitling them to the service before a stated expiration date.
A new tire type designed for winter use features hundreds of deep traction lugs that grip slush and snow similar to track lugs. In summer the dealer buffs them off to reveal a fresh tread never before used.
The article warns that traffic chiseler drivers segment lines at signals and dart into spaces, causing hazards and possible accidents. It urges readers to examine their own behavior, stop chiseling, and practice safer driving to prevent grief and damages.
A driver who turns his head for one second while traveling at 30 miles per hour covers about 44 feet without watching the road ahead. This highlights the risk of distraction and the need for constant vigilance to avoid collisions.
The article notes a push toward tire specialization with Goodrich tail tire design for plows and side tread orientation. It mentions Super-Traction tires for off highway work, farm tractor tires, and hardening research by engineers. It also references high motorist license fees and cars with dual braking systems activated by pedal position.
A car designed to resist poison gas exposure has completed all tests and is now produced in quantity for wartime use.
Auto gossip from George Edwards notes a lively “Liars Club” at Field Motors where staff swap yarns and rat stories. Gentle readers are urged to drop by to see Hayes wash windows and admire Morpheus in upholstery.
Buildings Inspector E K Ingram issued 11 permits this week totaling 2234 dollars. Re roofing projects include Koonts and White at 303 Kennedy street 132 dollars 302 Ennis street 116 dollars and 300 Ennis street 126 dollars. G Curtis Smith deal re roofs eight stores 209 to 225 East Commerce street 750 dollars. Other permits list residences and a garage at various streets.
The Glenn L. Martin Co. keeps a crash boat and a fire fighting boat ready for extensive flying boat tests in Chesapeake Bay, supporting safety during development of large seaplanes.
Pontiac promotes the 1939 model with an effortless Safety Shift Gear Control and adjustable shifting lever aimed at women drivers. Booster spring reduces effort by up to 50 percent, with lever placement customizable for arm length and seating. Field Motor, Inc., 129 131 South Wrenn Street, is the local dealer.
Some mechanics claim steering troubles stem from uneven balance due to a heavy patch on an inner tube. Their proposed fix is to apply a duplicate patch on the opposite side of the tube.
Ford announces 1939 V-8 line with hydraulic brakes 12 inch drums and 162 square inches lining. Deluxe V-8 uses 85 hp engine, three body types and colors, all steel bodies, welded frame, safety glass, baked enamel finish, and enhanced ride with triple cushioned suspension and noise reduction.
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