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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1931

Page

11

Egg Shaped Auto Bodies For Future Cars

Edward Schipper outlines how future automobile design will trend toward egg shaped bodies to improve streamline performance. He notes the shift of fenders bumpers and tanks to blend with the main shell, reducing drag and fuel use as speeds rise from 35 to 100 miles per hour. Tests show significant oil savings with streamlined, free wheeling setups compared to conventional gear.

Abell Abe Oline Tau

New Goodyear Airplane Tires Demonstrated at Kelly Field

Pilot Wild Bill Hudson of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. demonstrated a new internal expanding airwheel braking system on a Curtiss Challenger at Kelly Field. The 2800 pound aircraft with 25,114 airwheels operated at low pressure, showcasing enhanced brake performance and reduced wheel failure risk. Goodyear announced the development two years ago and reports indicate pilots nationwide welcomed the advanced roller braking design.

Weepute Field Wild Bill Hudson Goalyear Tire and Rubber Company Kelly Field Hudson Sneven Goodyear Hug Xirlane Pilota William Wild Bill) Hudson Curties Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Pilot Hudson as guest of Kelly Field officers

Ground loops and propeller damage are described as frequent in wind and taxiing conditions. Pilot Hudson was a guest of local officers at Kelly Field.

Hudson Kellyfield

Fisk Air-Flight Tires Promise Safer Quick Braking

Tire experts discuss Fisk Air-Flight tires and their design to wipe moisture from wet roads, exposing a friction surface for positive action. H L S Tatum of Guarantee Motor Cag explains tread function, rubber wear, and how large buttons push moisture aside to let following tread grip the road firmly.

Hls Tatum Mink Lire Merchants Fisk Alritight Ted Mr. Tatunt Hisk Air Flight

Buik Expert Advises Filter and Oil Care Tips

Buick expert G. Wacobe, funeral service manager, discusses oil filters and designs that prevent foreign matter from entering engines. He describes inlet tarts, filter channels, and the importance of changing the filter after about 10 000 miles, plus servicing at authorized Buick dealers. Also notes a seminar in Oakland on aviation and radio, with focus on aeronautics, ground actions, and tire science.

G. Wacobe Staage Geca Granzin

Royale makes speed runs for a cross-state drive plan

Oil distributor Creer Cowell Jr. details a proposed set of travel legs for Reo Royale driving tests from San Antonio to Del Rio and across Texas to Corpus Christi with miles and time targets. He offers to answer questions and notes possible shorter times on a second attempt.

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Haines Back On Tire Game In City

Prank S Haines of Mill connects with United States Rubber Co dealer for tires. A new Brank S Hainees Tire Co store at North St Marys St will be one of the citys most modern shops offering United States tires and full service. Unsineshee brings 10 years tire experience and helped found Unines-Miuherly Tire Co. The trip cost 40 67 for 174 miles driven at 17 1 2 mpg in an eight cylinder car.

S. Haines United States Rubber Company Brank S. Hainee Tire Company St. Mary's Street United States Unsineshee Unines-Miuherly Tire Company Detroit United State Rubber Company James M. Lathan

Auto Industry Steel Use Shares Show Diverse Material Needs

The automotive industry consumes large shares of steel and other materials. The text notes 1 percent of steel output, 2 percent of rubber, 5 percent of plate glass, 67 percent of upholstery leather, 0 percent of felene, and 8 percent of Jolurinum, reflecting varied material demands.

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