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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
7
Maryland’s motor vehicle commissioner Austin Baughman says inattention, poor judgment, and mental errors underlie nearly half of auto accidents. He urges drivers to keep eyes on the road and react promptly to conditions, noting distraction and careless driving lead to blame and consequences for the driver.
Inflation of balloon tires is crucial for safety and longevity. Underinflation causes thin walls to buckle, rapid heat, and faster aging as the fabric plies separate. Regular weekly checks help maintain correct air pressure and prevent tire damage.
London squares revival ideas propose underground garages to serve motor traffic. Plans include ramps for entering and leaving with preservation of existing features where possible. A royal commission review considers cost and feasibility amid ongoing urban renewal debates.
Smail portable crane demonstrates garage convenience with a wheeled trolley and track runway around four walls. It spans the bench and machines, moves loads along curved and straight tracks, and uses a fixed roller bottom support. The single leg design saves floor space, per Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Captain Henry Gleeson, head of San Francisco traffic squad, testifies that women are better drivers than men under the new traffic ordinance. He cites pedestrian control measures discussed by California Development Association leaders and notes a shift in driving standards favoring women over men.
A readers' column discusses car design trends and the claim of a 729 model for striking styling. It notes California headlight rules require proper light adjustment within 24 hours and suggests turning a spare tire periodically to avoid wearing one side from water and oil spray.
Gus, a bus driver, risks a perilous night to protect his love Cora during a devastating cyclone. A car owned by Dannan is found wrecked. Gus is shot while pursuing clues and collapses before Cora in the station. Surviving, he learns the storm enabled a chance for money for the bungalow down payment.
German-led excavations at Pergamon uncover about 900 stone cannon balls dating to the third century B C. They show stones fired by ancient artillery via cross bows or counterweighted arms, not by guns, weighing 13 to 172 pounds and 5 to 16 inches in diameter.
A strategist aunt notes marital friction over praise for meals. She says she never admits liking anything his wife cooks, fearing repeated serving. Sephew apologizes, explaining belief that if she approves a dish, it will be prepared daily, highlighting household negotiation and perceived fairness.
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