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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1913
Page
11
An automotive engineer argues that reducing weight improves efficiency and performance. He compares early bicycle and car developments, explains how heavy components cascade weight, and cites modern material treatments that yield high strength from light weight. He notes light construction absorbs shocks better on rough roads and lowers operating costs.
William R McCulla accepts a position with the Packard Motor Company as assistant research engineer. His automotive experience goes back to 1889 when his father bought the second car seen in Ireland. He raced in youth and has worked with foreign makes including Mercedes Renault English Napier and Rolls Royce as a specialist in combustion. The Packard Company secures his services for experimental work.
A A A President Laurens Enos urges nationwide drive for better roads through local and state cooperation. He criticizes direct federal funding for local projects and backs state-led plans with national cooperation. Connecticut State Grange Master J Arthur Sherwood says grange should lead good roads efforts. National Grange Chairman C S Stetson is among convention speakers for the Washington event with Raleigh gathering planned March 6-7.
R. Neil Cowham, 25, named general manager of Cutting Motor Car Co., believed to be the youngest in such a role in the motor car industry. A Chicago architect, A. C. Hanifin, ordered a Yale motorcycle for shipment to Liverpool and plans a Europe tour to study cathedrals and castles. Stevens-Duryea unveils a new top locking method to secure the open car top to windshield supports at this year’s shows.
In Germany and America a speed measuring device is standard. Miss Trene Kimberk becomes secretary of the Hoquiam Washington Motorcycle Club, one of the first girls to hold office in a motorcycle club.
The Henderson Motor Car Company announces the 1914 Henderson four cylinder racing car as entry No. 10 for the May 30 Indianapolis 500. Billy Knipper to drive with Frank Jones as mechanic on the left drive car, aiming to add another speed record to his career. New trophy distances shift awards to early and mid race miles with cash and display value behind Remy Prest-O-Lite Wheeler Schebler trophies.
A six foot driver joked that Abe Lincoln would have room to stretch in the Midland 440 as the car’s ample capacity and graceful lines drew amusement. The model’s appearance and power impressed the observer, noting it would meet any demand.
P M Pontius of Motz Tire & Rubber Company argues cars are shifting from sport to utility and urges cushion tires as a reliable, economical alternative to pneumatics. He notes punctures and blowouts ruin trips and recommends Metz cushion tires, suitable for most electrics and gas cars at ordinary speeds.
Frank Bitner, a Chicago cement contractor, says a motorcycle helps daily work. H C Mapp rode a motorcycle from New York to Columbus with a 200 pound passenger in the sidecar in four days. American motorcycle exports rise as E G Baker logs 19 167 miles in a year between December 1911 and December 1912.
Taft appointee Larz Anderson, new American ambassador to Japan, buys a Hudson limousine and a touring body for his Tokio duties. The purchase mirrors other Hudson buys by embassy members in Berlin and Vienna, with several American cars already in Tokyo. The U S Reclamation Service also buys ten motorcycles for canal work in Phoenix.
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