Smoother Racing at Indianapolis Assembly of Foreign and American Cars
Indianapolis speedway plans the sixteenth international 50 mile sweep with a May 80 start at 10 am. Regulation notes require foreign bodies to add head resistance and matching American designs. The purse totals about $100,000 with $30,000 for top ten and 23 cars may start after a 96 mph four lap qualifying. Race governed by American Automobile Association.
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Hissic
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Driv
Europe
America
Speedway
Indianapolis
Motor Speedway
Tyne
Luakfing
Io Fease
American Automobile Association
Jinriksha Decline Aided by Rising Autos In Malaya
Singapore municipal council plans to cut riksha licenses by fifteen percent starting July to ease motor traffic. Consul General A Southard notes narrow streets and growing use of buses make further reductions likely as traditional rickshas yield to modern transportation options.
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Jinriksha
Riksha
Malaya
Singayore Eipal Council
A. Southard
Wash Car Safely Choose Time and Place
Guidance on proper car washing stresses selecting a cool, calm time and a sheltered space. Do not wash in direct heat. water may dry before chamois use, risking streaks and damage. A garage provides protection from sea air, wind, and weather, making it the best setting for the task.
Different Prices in U S for Gasoline
Forty seven different prices are charged for gasoline across the United States, per a Detroit Automobile Club survey. Straight-run gasoline ranged from 10 cents at Peoria to 20 cents at Phoenix, Ariz. The Mississippi Valley average was 19 cents and the Pacific coast average 20 cents, excluding state taxes of 1 to 5 cents per gallon.
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United States
Detroit Automobile Club
Peoria
Phoenix
Ariz
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Paris Street Trees Thinned By Gas Fumes And Cars
The article notes that old elm and chestnut trees along Paris streets and squares are dying as the modern age brings gas fumes and automobiles. Trees once planted 18 feet apart now require about 23 feet to breathe polluted air, with only modest costs to replace casualties.
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Paris
Johnny Weismueller Turns to Auto Racing
Johnny Weismueller, famed swimmer nicknamed the human fish, abandons the pool to pursue racing automobiles. Reports say he will soon depart for the Hawaiian islands, and a photo shows him repairing his speed car, with remarks that he is a capable mechanic.
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Johnny Weismmeller
Tyé
Johnny
Hawaiian Islands
Weismueller
Automobile Notes From The War On Cars And Speed
A fragment discusses costly car repairs from leaky piston rings and the idea that large family sedans cost as much as sport coupes. It notes a new English car aimed at 220 mph and jokes about traffic incidents. Eddie Rickenbacker now runs the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and aims to exceed 150000 attendees.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
America
Indianapolis’ Motor Speedway
Playground Need Emphasized Against Vast State Parks
The piece argues that neighborhood parks and playgrounds are vital to daily life, especially for children, noting current park acres in state and national lands and urging broader city and county provision. President Coolidge endorsed outdoor recreation, calling for community duty to create and maintain facilities for all ages.
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Coolidge
Rural School Needs Stown by Professor
Professor Orville G Brim of Ohio State University told Missouri county superintendents that rural schools retain a cultural minority feeling among trainees despite latent educational potential. He warned rural life limits social and intellectual contacts, with music art and books meager, urging schools to enlarge their capacity to serve students.
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Orville G. Brim
Ohio State, University
Missouri County
Missouri, State School Administrative Association
Schoct
City Zoning Indorsed By Supreme Court Decisions
Within the last year the legal position of zoning has been strengthened by Supreme Court decisions regulating use height and area of buildings. New York enacted zoning in 1916, Boston set height limits in 1904, Los Angeles adopted zoning in 1909. Forty six states and DC allow municipalities to zone themselves. 28 have adopted much of the Standard Zoning Enabling Act of 1924 from the Department of Commerce advisories. Major cities cited include New York Chicago Boston Baltimore Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.
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United States Supreme Court
Nation'susiness Magazine
New York City
Boston
Los Angeles
District of Columbia
Department of Commerce
York
Chicago
Baltiore
Pittsburgh
Millions for Parks In U S A Study Details Vast City Parks
A two year study by the Playground and Recreation Association of America finds more than a billion dollars spent to acquire and equip municipal parks and forests, with about 250000 acres reported by 1681 municipalities and 100 million spent annually on maintenance. It notes most cities have parks but small towns lack access and some urban recreation needs remain unmet.
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United States
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Searsdale Woman's Club joins active federation program
The Searsdale Woman's Club, part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, adds to 125 activities. With 900 members, it owns the town newspaper, runs a night school for immigrants, operates summer playgrounds, backs a visiting nurse, and supports a girls' club led by a trained leader. Its clubhouse Wayside on Post Road is the oldest house in town and a Washington headquarters site from the White Plains battle era.
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General’ Federation of Women's Clubs
Searsdale
Woman's Club
Tstting
Washington
White Plains
Plea for Open Spaces Seeks City Wide Nature Access
A city planning report urges the American public to secure space in every municipality. It calls for residents to get outdoors, enjoy sun and clean air, and engage in activities that strengthen physical health.
A Clean Sweep
A dialogue on business failure reveals a character dismissing concerns, noting that the issue has been turned over to creditors. The exchange highlights financial trouble and a casual attitude toward debt.
Rebuilding Bergen Barracks Replaced by New Central Structures
Bergen Norway replaces rebuilt barracks after 1916 fire with new central buildings. Shops and businesses moved into temporary structures while thousands of residents crowd into improvised shelters.
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Bergen
Norway
Roses in Profusion at University of Texas Garden
One thousand rose varieties fill the last rose garden at the University of Texas at Austin. The collection includes every known Texas variety and many from other states, making it one of the world’s largest gardens. It is supervised by Professor BCL Thorp and forms part of the Texas Botanical garden, established two years ago.
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University of Texas At Austin
Texas
Bcl Thorp
University of Texas
Texas Botanical Garden
Kidney Health Advice and Lake Nemi Plans
The note promotes Jad Salts and high water intake to flush kidneys and relieve backache by cleansing the urinary system. It also mentions plans to drain Lake Nemi and recover two sunken ships of the Roman emperors, with work to begin soon.
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Lake
Nemi
Radio primed for political year across homes
A vivid call to purchase the Atwater Kent radio set ahead of a busy political season. The piece recalls past election radio listening and urges readers to buy now to enjoy conventions, concerts, and broadcasts as the nation braces for an energized campaign year.
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Underwood
Bby Radio
Tunney
Atwater Kent A.C
Cautious Ted Serial Joke Among Aired Personalities
Dialogue hints at a joke about hunting dogs and a serial theme. The lines imply a playful exchange on reputation and stories rather than a news event.
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Tom
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U. S
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Johnny Weismueller
Uae
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Active Woman’s Club
Atwater
A. G
Atwater Kent
Atwater Kent Radio
ULS
Atwater Kent Manufacturing Company
Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa
Chesterfield
Liccert & Miers Tobacco Co
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