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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1914
Page
10
An English automobile engineer questions the forward steering method for racing cars noting dangers from skidding on slippery surfaces and high speed. He compares front wheel steering with rear rudders seen in ships and aircraft, arguing momentum makes turning risky on tracks.
A historical note discusses applying the bobsleigh principle to racing cars to reduce skidding. It suggests cross discipline ideas could improve car handling and safety in high speed competitions.
Le Mans will stage a three day speed carnival with a motorcycle race on August 15, a light car race on August 16 and a second French grand prix for cars under 412 liters on August 17. The light car event allows two seat cars within specified cylinder and weight limits and excludes pure cyclecars. The course is a fast triangular circuit near Le Mans.
EB Rhodes of the Fisk tire branch received a letter from George Wheaton noting General Villa uses autos in the Mexican campaign. Fourteen vehicles reportedly wear Fisk tires, with one purchase at 1700 dollars and total Fisk tire purchases near 5000 dollars. Two cars stay in El Paso while the rest are used in campaigning.
The Studebaker corporation operates a courtesy department at its Detroit plants to entertain visitors and guide them through the facilities. Dealers frequently use this service in selling campaigns by recommending it to prospective buyers who may visit Detroit.
John N. Willys, president of Willys-Overland, claims the United States sees a material drop in auto imports as American makers compete with foreign firms. He highlights the Willys Knight car built in Elyria Ohio with a Knight sleeve-valve motor and cantilever suspension, asserting it equals or surpasses European models. The plant uses automatic labor-saving methods to offer lower prices, signaling a future reduction in foreign imports.
Washington report shows January exports of 45 commercial cars valued at 74 491 and 2481 passenger cars valued at 2 174 392. For seven months ending January 1914 commercial cars 436 valued 714 261 and passenger cars 13 553 valued 12 640 593. United Kingdom leads with 1030 cars valued 855 973 followed by Canada 370 cars 423 093 and Asia 198 cars 163 641.
The motor car drives the back to the soil movement among middle class professionals who mix farming with business. Cars enable weekend farm trips and closer city country ties, with owners citing farming as a sound investment and a refreshing work break.
Heavy snow across New York slows fire response. In Binghamton a 10,000 pound motor wagon stuck in knee deep drift failed to reach a blaze. Fire Chief Hoag used a Cadillac with extra weight to pull the stalled truck three blocks to a track, where it moved under its own power. The city operates two Cadillacs for firefighting use. Indianapolis Moto Club aided in reporting the election results.
President John A. Wilson of the American Automobile Association returns from a trip abroad and argues Congress will back a comprehensive national roads program. He emphasizes collaboration among big and small roads, mutual dependence of urban and rural areas, and the need for state and local funding to connect farms to markets.
E C Tibbitts of the B F Goodrich Company in Akron says the single cure will dominate tire production. He argues it eliminates waste, strengthens tires, and reduces need for adjustments while uniting fabric and tread into one inseparable unit. The double cure and semi cure are deemed inefficient.
The article argues that firmer unit molded construction yields longer service and lower per mile cost by eliminating an unnecessary curing step. It cites factory and road tests showing this construction delivers greater mileage for motorists seeking value.
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