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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1969
Page
10
Information director Struan Matheson urges motorists to take moral and legal responsibility for vehicle safety. He highlights common defects in lighting, brakes, steering, tires, and exhaust, warning that failures can imperil drivers and others even without formal inspections.
The National Safety Council outlines five indispensable steps for safe winter operation and car preparation. Key guidance covers car readiness, visibility, brake use, traction, and cautious driving to counter snow and ice hazards. It emphasizes winter tires or chains, gradual acceleration, and maintaining large following distances.
Rusty dirty coolant should prompt a check of the cooling system. Contaminated water may indicate a damaged radiator hose or clogging in the cooling circuit, and hose failure can lead to serious engine damage.
Ford executive Leo Beebe advocates racing to boost sales, citing Beebe and Henry Ford II backing a racing program that yielded Ford’s Le Mans win. The piece notes debate on measuring showroom impact but cites Ford’s heavy racing investment and Yarborough’s Daytona 500 win in a Mercury Cyclone as supportive examples.
Carmakers race to branding with racing inspired names. Pontiac leads with Bonneville Grand Prix LeMans and Trans-Am. Ford touts Talladega and Daytona. Dodge unveils a wild Charger Daytona. GM stays officially aloof from racing while others push logo tuned models.
Murky water and low pressure may indicate a faulty radiator cap or thermostat not opening properly. Both issues risk major engine repair bills and require immediate inspection of the cooling system.
Mario Andretti was named the outstanding driver in the Martini and Rossi 1969 Driver of the Year competition. He won unanimously after his first Indy 500 victory. Lee Roy Yarbrough was runner up. Other notable finishers included Reece McLaren, Sam Posey, Dan Garrey, and Parnelli Jones. The winner received seven dollars and a trophy.
The Department of Transportation notes U S vehicle registrations exceed 100 million in 1968, highlighting mobility and American enterprise. It cites 114 459 auto repair shops 211 473 service stations and 33 449 franchised dealers and discusses mechanic shortage, pay, and Plymouths 20th annual Trouble Shooting Contest boosting student interest with scholarships and jobs.
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