Chauffeur Licensing Proposal Sparks Industry Debate
A motorist advocate argues chauffeurs need tougher grade standards and federal licensing similar to marine engineers. He compares test rigor to locomotive engineers and urges interstate control with nationwide certification and modest renewal fees. The proposal aims to raise qualification levels for drivers amid traffic challenges.
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Abe
Society of Professional Auto Engineers
Mpere
Fea
Vial
Joomorve
Perheus
United
Ingawatha
Seca
Milton Wins Opening Victory Sweepstakes at East Track
Tommy Milton of St Paul driving a Duesenberg won the 12 1 2 mile Victory Sweepstakes at the East track on May 1. He set a new track record with 1 hour 19 minutes 9.32 seconds and an average speed above 96 miles per hour. Ralph Ufford and Lowe Chevrolet led early before Milton surged to the finish ahead of Durant and Hitke in a closely contested race amid Goodyear tires and front engined cars.
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Iowa
Penn
Tommy Milton
Sperdeter
St. Paul
Duesenberg
Milton
Lowe Chevrolet
Ralph Ufford
Chevrolet
Ow Seronda
Jyall Durant
Louis LeCocq
Emer
Kurt Hitke
Dacee
Fosce
Palmer Takes Charge Of Local Branch And Sets Prices Policy
J D Palmer assumes leadership of the local branch directing sales policy and pricing. Former city salesman for Port Serene he brings long tire trade experience and will oversee eight territory agents. The company will not cut tire prices but will maintain steady rates despite higher Ford fabric mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Palmer
Port- Serene
Tee Tire
Ge Knight and Globe Companion
R. Palmer
Ford
Haakon Rides on American Mare Tires
King Haakon of Norway travels in a limousine fitted with American tires, the Nobby Tread pattern widely used. Scandinavian drivers prefer clincher tires, while Allied wartime rubber embargo caused shortages. Postwar demand has boosted American tire popularity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haakon
Norway
Hla
United States
Germany
Reo Declares World’s Largest Truck Output
R H Scott vice president of the Reo Motor Co says the company is the world’s largest truck producer based on official first quarter 1919 figures. He notes continued plans to boost production of both passenger cars and trucks for the next fiscal year and contrasts Reo with other manufacturers in the commercial truck field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Scott
Reo Motor Co Company
Hes Motor Company
Ftestol Ford
Vailable
Indisuty and Industry Vindication Claims Dominant Roll
The document argues for maintaining a leading market position despite rising demand and costs. It asserts plans to accelerate production of passenger cars and other products, aiming to surpass prior company records within the next twenty months ending August 1, 1919, while addressing wartime pressures and supplier contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Thomas
Buyer Viske
Cour Ons
Aurton
I¢ Company
Chauffeurs Seek Voice at City Meeting on Safety Questionnaire
The article reports plans for a meeting called by Secretary of State Hugo next Saturday at the Commodore Hotel to discuss a proposed safety questionnaire for owner operators and chauffeurs in New York City. Police, traffic court, and dealer reps attended a May 24 gathering, chauffeurs absent, sparking calls for representation and safer streets through streamlined, necessary questioning instead of broad intrusions.
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Hugo
Th Commodore
Chauitie
Arthy
Society of Professional Auto Engineers
Chaulfeurs
Hogs
Iekha
Speeking
New York City
Jordan Expands Cleveland Plant
The Jordan Motor Car Company starts work on new plant units in Cleveland including an assembly plant, power plant, japanning plant, and motor testing building. President Edward Jordan cites wartime price increases and argues for expansion to capture demand and sustain business growth despite economic uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Motor Car Company
Osies
Edward Jorden
Orphans Day Outing Progress Reported by Association
The Orphans Day Association of New York plans a 2000 child outing to Exposition Amusement Park on 177th Street near the river. Frank Carrie urges private car owners to loan vehicles to transport the children with care, as Mill and cups donated by local firms assist the event.
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New York
Exposition Amusement Park
177Th
Orphan Day Association
Ror- Wurm Products Company
Mono Service Company
Newark
Road Making Lags Behind Motor Output
America’s highway system lags as car production soars from 400000 in 1910 to about 4000000 in 1918 while only 15 percent of roads are improved. Analysts warn road widening and new highways are essential to prevent congestion as trucks and bikes share limited lanes.
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America
Penny Wise
Pound
United States
B. Goodrich Rubber Company
M. S.Powslok to Pawrick Co name shift in Ohio plant move
Following a full plant reorganization and a Detroit to Cleveland shift, the M. S. Corporation renames to the Pawrick Company. The firm fronts a rebranded product Powslok and lists offices and factory at 1207 East 152nd Street Cleveland Ohio.
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Detroit
Cleveland
M. & S. Corporation
Tte Pawrick Company
East 152d Street
Veland
Ohio
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Palmer
Reo
Scott
Automobile Club of America
Los Angeles
Egon
Aueetlon Nelee
Ntoom
Polliceman
Harry Hawker
Saxon Motor CO
N. Y
Broadway
Ano
Ebi
Jordan
Klaxon
56Th St
United Motors Service
Michigan
Powslok
Continental
DELCO
Rayfield
Fedders
St. Louis
Moon Motor Car CO
William J. Coghlan
Columbus
New York Branch
West 52Nd
Stewart-Warner
Ee Cor’n
Chicago
U.S.A
Gora
Toda Ay Street
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