Car Shortage Seen by Expert After War Restart
Yansing March 1A after armistice lenders allowed auto plants to resume, experts forecast a serious passenger car shortage this summer. Emerson of Lansing Oldsmobile reports depleted dealer stocks, heavy demand at shows, and inquiries about what to buy. Factory quotas may fail to meet the surge as big plants struggle to keep up with prewar production.
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Yansing
Figeed
Generet
PL 1
Eweren
Emerson
Ordinsk
Inter
Gascibie
W. A. Marsh
Stasche Bras
Suring Sensu
Tire costs rival the car price in long run
Quick Tire Service manager W E Maron argues tire equipment costs equal or exceed the automobile's cost over time. He cites a typical car’s life of 10,000 miles per year, tire mileage of 5,000, and two tire sets yearly, totaling about 480 dollars after three years. He notes tires bear wear, shock, and vibration, underscoring their constant use and protection role. He references Elbert Hubbard on pneumatic tires and the impact on railroad development, while signaling buses and motor trucks expanding transport.
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W. E. Maron
Quick Tire Service, Inc
Avenue D
Toad Frory
Elbert Hubbard
Stage Outruns the Horse Stage on West Rail Routes
Republic motor trucks now haul chrome ore from Siskiven County mines to Macon plants over the rough western roads, delivering a final blow to the horse stage era. Drivers report roads are among the worst in the west, with boulders and dust, yet trucks move tonnage daily as the old stage fades from memory.
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Fara
America
Republic
Elivodie
Siskiven County
California
Res Mellen
Calira
Dorks Run
New Tire and Hill Climb Demands for Trucks
The text outlines requirements for a fleet to endure harsh road and elevation. It notes frequent tire replacement every twenty trips and the need for hill climbing ability. Distances cited include nearly four miles to reach 5500 feet, with power delivered to rear wheels and high traction needed.
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Rover
Hepublic
Aoul Miles
Americans in Europe face traffic culture clash and Good Roads booster
Reports from overseas indicate Americans touring Europe encounter right side driving, conflicting traffic norms, and unpredictable rules in London Paris and beyond. Shelby Falor of the Federation of American Motorcyclists joins the Federal Highway Committee, bringing transit expertise and a push for nationwide road construction progress.
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Falor
Shelby A. Falor
Federation of American Motorcyclists
The
Highway Industries
Goodyear ‘Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Oitin
Longhorn is Gone in Texas War Time Tales
Dallas essay notes the end of the longhorn era amid war food demands and cattle industry shifts. Speakers including George Rommel and Francis Henry discuss packing, grazing, and prices while a Daytona Beach speed record story and a Bakersfield motorcycle feat share space in a broad, era-tinged roundup.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Mexico
Southwest
Pexas
George M. Rommel
Europe
Francis Henry
John Th
Kenirick
Wyoming
Muihur
Kendrick Hilt
Packing Houses
Elock
Rds
Peailing
Congress
Oldsmobile Economy Truck Demonstrated in San Antonio
Lieutenant Drake, formerly of the Motor Transport Corps, now with Stancke Brothers, San Antonio Oldsmobile distributor, demonstrates the Oldsmobile Economy Truck. Drake will explain features, operation, and selection tips while Manager Frank McDonald notes the truck balances economy, gas use, wear, and purchase price.
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San Antonio
Richard Drake
Motor Transport Corps
United States Army
Drake
Stancke Brothers
Tentmant
Frank McDonald
Qwa
Ee Anil
Trix
Pucnasa
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Republics
London
Paris
Kansas
Chicago
Tavis
Univ
HK. F. Good
Gemlacmer
Calmis
Telicles
Motor Trans
Port Cocps
Yanks
Longhorn
Lexas
Tulah de Palma
Daytona Beach
Florida
Newsworld
Dirk
Ray
Bakersfied Cal
Goodstar
Tus Eaddla
Staacke Bros
Livut, Richard Drake
Studebaker
Studebaker Distributors
L. D. Lewis
Main Avenue
Main Ave
N. Flores St
R. B. Baldwin Ager
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