Auto Dealers Seek Preparation Fee For Car Purchases
Washington officials heard automobile dealers urge a 5 percent preparation charge on passenger cars or 150 dollars, whichever is less, within a forthcoming price ceiling order. The group also pressed for simpler invoices and removal of some itemized requirements, arguing the preparation fee covers car delivery readiness.
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Washington
Passsenger
Office’ of Price Stabilization
Jess Mheral
Frogs Block Highway Right of Way Near Kalama Bridge
A swarm of young frogs, likely hatched last spring, masses along the Kalama River bridge area threatening to challenge motorists for right of way. Patrolman Gilbuly reports thousands hopping on Kelso side with frogs milling near the river, while County Agent Roffler cites floods and drying habitats driving the mass movement creating a wave-like invasion along highways and fields.
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Kalama
Wash
Pacific Highway
Jack Gilbuly
Kelso
Kalama River
Ralph Roffler
Roffler
Los Angeles Council Bans Freeway Billboards
The Los Angeles City Council bans billboards within 500 feet of freeways. The ordinance focuses on signs mainly to be viewed by motorists and aims to reduce roadside clutter. The measure also considers traffic safety in the Hollywood area and nearby districts.
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Los Angeles
Sfares
Earl Kendall
Masters Pontiac Co
Masters Agency
Earl
Pontiac
British Cars Shipped Back From Canada to Britain
Ottawa reports Canada is returning British made automobiles to the United Kingdom. Toledo Motors confirms 50 cars sailed aboard the Empress of France, part of an estimated 3500 to be returned for sale to Britons short of cars. Harold Plimley cites tight Canadian credit restrictions as a market cause.
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Ottawa
VPI
Canada
Britain
Montreal
Toledo Motors, Ltd
United Kingdom
Harold Plimley
Plimley Motors
California Motor Vehicle Code changes spark new rules
Nearly 100 changes take effect including mandatory full stops for school bus interactions with flashing lights, mudguards on vehicles, right lane rules except for overtaking, and a red or amber brake stop light on trains. New restrictions cover gun possession in moving vehicles, drunk driving penalties, license issuance ties to citations, and car theft reports. Dodge previews 1952 models with display plans and new window glass features. Horseless Carriage Club field meet celebrates historic era with General Motors Trophy to top scorer. dealer news covers local sales and service moves.
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California
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Dodge
Los Angeles
Biltmore
D. T Stanton
Stanton
Accidents Plague Shanghai Industry in 1951
Shanghai reports over 3000 industrial accident casualties in the first eight months of 1951, more than double total 1950 figures. Seventy workers were killed and 2941 injured, with July and August accounting for 1077 cases. Only seven due to irresistible disasters. most result from neglect of duty.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Chieh Fang Jin Pao
Red Units Link Arms in Sino-Soviet Friendship Rally
Tokyo radio reports 5,000,000 Chinese Communist armed forces members now belong to the Sino-Soviet Friendship Association. The announcement urged joining to enhance the deep friendship between Soviet and Chinese Red Armies.
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Tokyo
Sino-Soviet Friendship Association
Red
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