Inattention Cited as Leading Cause of Auto Accidents
Maryland's motor vehicle commissioner B Austin Baughman identifies inattention and poor judgment as major causes of crashes. He cites mental errors, distraction, and failure to reset attention to driving tasks as prevalent factors, warning against looking away from traffic conditions and urging drivers to pull over if something demands attention.
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Proper Tire Inflation Prevents Blowouts
The article stresses that correct tire inflation is vital for Ballecon tires. Underinflation weakens walls, causes buckling under weight, and leads to rapid failure. Regular weekly checks prevent sidewall damage and tire breakdown.
Sub Square Garages Proposed in London Squares
London officials consider building garages under certain squares to solve a rising parking crisis. The plan, revived by London squires, aims to keep external features while adding ramps and underground storage, and will be presented to the royal commission on London squares.
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London
Squires
Small Portable Crane In Garage Setup
A compact crane shown in the accompanying drawing offers wide travel and can move heavy units from the workbench to machines and cars under repair. It runs on a safe track mounted around all four garage walls, with a double hanger and swivel rollers enabling travel along a continuous curved runway.
Crane design reduces floor encroachment for car space
A Popular Mechanics description explains a single leg crane that swings from frost to side with a cross rail, vertical pipe support, fixed roller, and a trolley on the rail. The hoist can be positioned directly above the load, offering crane advantages without typical four-legged portable crane space intrusion.
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Popular Mechanics
Women Drivers Rule, Captain Says Women Safer Than Men
Captain Henry Gleeson of the San Francisco traffic squad declares women are better drivers. Members of the California Development Association discuss pedestrian safety under new traffic rules, citing Gleeson and prior remarks about women’s driving. The report notes skepticism about male drivers and references historical statements on driving standards.
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Amy Wind
Automobile items and design claims in 1928 era notes
A fragmented passage discusses the popularity of lighter cars and striking 1928 designs. It mentions California vehicle act violations requiring lights and offers a quirky tip about spare tires to prevent mud and water exposure, reflecting era automotive discourse.
Bus Driver Hurt in Storm Sparks Gift of Prosperity
Gus Tane, bus driver, shields Cora McCarthy during a hurricane like storm that locks town in rain and debris. After a risky pursuit of a hidden stash in a wrecked car, he is shot, survives, and mood shifts as Cora tends him in hospital. He imagines finally securing a $500 bungalow down payment with hard work and luck.
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Ancient stone cannon balls found at Pergamon arsenal
German researchers led by Dr. Theodor Wiegand report uncovering about 500 stone cannon balls from Pergamon in Asia Minor. The 5 to 16 inch projectiles weighed 3 to 172 pounds and were used with heavy cross bows in the third century B. C. before gunpowder existed.
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Pergamon
Asia Minor
Theodor Wiegand
Prussian State Museum
Science Service
A Strategist Aunkt and Nephew Dialogue on Food Pleases
A strategist chides his aunt for fairness to his wife noting she never admits liking her cooking. The nephew apologizes and quips that if the aunt believed he liked a dish she would serve it daily.
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