Speed limit abolitions sweep several states in 1929
Five states and two more raised speed limits in 1929, with Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin adopting reasonable limits. The AAA notes speeding is not prima facie evidence of reckless driving and improved highways encourage higher speeds. States increasing limits include California 33 to 40, Ohio 35 to 40, Pennsylvania 35 to 40, South Dakota 25 to 40, Texas 35 to 45, and Virginia 35 to 43.
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Five Starn
American Automobile Association
Indiana
Tennessee
Vermont
Wisconsin
California
Pennsylvania
South Dako
Teiss
Virginia
Fire Resistant Pouch for Air Cargo Debuts in Chicago
A three year effort yields a fire proof cargo pouch tested at Chicago Municipal Airport. Revealed before officials from banks Failway Express and post office with National Air Transport cooperation. The pouch uses specially treated agbestor for protecting valuables, securities and jewelry on air routes.
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Chicago, DL
Air Express
Chicago Mnicipal
Chica
Go Banks
Failway Express Agency
Post Office
Air Transport Lines
Johne-Menville Company
National Air Transport
San Antonio Road Bulletin Maps Wide Highway Conditions
The bulletin outlines road conditions and routes across Texas and neighboring states, noting some segments are gravel or hard surfaced with varying maintenance. It emphasizes checking current weather and construction changes before travel and provides routes from Laredo to Corpus Christi and Dallas to Fort Worth, among others, with advisories for rolling weather and re routes.
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Highway Department
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Highway Department of the
Chamber of Com- State Higher No. 2
S. Sl
Latalle County
Monterrey
Suro Leon
Laredo
Toorage
Momulique Pass
Corpus
Rio Grande
Eagle
Eagle Pass
la Pryor
del Rio
Dallas
Fort Worth
Russia
Round Rock
Ceargetosrn
Temple
Waco
Hills Bard
Alvarado
Ay Nes
Midlothian
Round Hook
Temple i
Taylor
Granger
Bartlett
Oaline
Teserkaps
U.S. 67
Greenside
Heasant
Fore Worth
Oklahoma City
Denton
Gainesville
Tera
Ardmore
Pauls
Furcell
Okla
Bard
Wichita Kan
St Louis
Missouri
Oklahoma
U.S
Dalefax
Paris
Texas
Hugo and Poteau
Ola
Fort Smith
Ark
Springfield
St. Louis
Ozarkountains
Yexarkant
Eac
Hi Paso
Dellio
Sanderson
Alpiee
Marfa
van Uorn
Cartlnd Canyons
Sia
O Peros
Alpine
Fort Davia
Daletmorben
Tecra
State Line
Freerick-burz
Big Spring
Pevea
Hovawa
Seguin
Gonzales
Waelfer
Fintonia
Victoria
Careriia
Ruckdale
Nixon and
Smiles
Siniley
Curea
Port Connor
Port Larvaca
Sontrift
Aranpag
Gregory
Banders
Medina Gily
Kerriite
Theonigh Bandera
Medina City
Kerryville
Fale
Bligh Sy
Wonuton City
Wetmore
Bulverde
Hloeco
New Trauntels
Smith¢so
Frio Canyon
Concan
Rio Frio
Kerrville
Kenedy
Beeville
Linton
Brosonsville
Corpus Christi
Falfurriog
Siinburg
Yarlioges
Sen Beniva
Ele
Skidmore
Dalbis
Alice
Saurepe
Mremont
Falfurrian
Growneville
Jim Wells
Linee
Pleasanton
Lampbellotn
Stivern
Mathis
Browneville
Jive Oak County
Houston
Shreveport
Louisiania
Lufkin
Copdeches
Timpson
Dryananil College Station
Austin
Roundek
Thorndale
Rockdale
Reacne
Manor
Blin
Paige
Giddings
Caldy
Brenbam
Drs
Angairy
Yoakam
Nickensen
Regain
San Antonio
Battery care tips for winter starting and road routes noted
The article urges regular battery inspection to avoid costly failures in cold weather. It covers cleaning terminals with a knife, coating with vaseline, maintaining water levels weekly, and monthly checks. It also describes numerous scenic travel routes and highways with current condition notes and cautions about weather, advising travelers to seek updated weather guidance.
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Hupmobile
Service Bureau
Akron launches air tire tests for tri motor planes
Akron becomes the nation's air testing hub with hundreds of daily landings as observers watch new aviation tires in action. Firestone Tire and Rubber showcases a giant low pressure donut tire for tri motor ships, reducing ground impact and improving takeoff and taxiing on varied surfaces.
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Akron
Ohio
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
St. Louis
United States
Massillon Road
Erly
Darely
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Ford
Clergyman Uses Car Metaphor for Market Crash
The Rev. Arthur Bosnd of Heacon Till Presbyterian likens the stock market collapse to a car in low gear. He argues greed fueled the crash, stock promotions inflated values, and American production slowed as the nation shifts from high to low mood. He warns poverty can strike even in riches and questions if the country has truly been in low gear briefly.
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Arthur ¥. Bosnd
Heacon Till Presbyterian Church
the Sea
Antonion
Chamber of Com Terre
America
Boond
Green
Psnclands
Boandeintés
Somerey
Toand
Reiter
Inaccurate Tires Linked to Major Injury Risk
The article warns that over 400000 yearly injuries result from tire failures and faulty tires. It cautions drivers that delaying repairs, pushing mileage on worn tires, and driving on unsafe tires endanger lives. The piece stresses personal responsibility for tire condition and the catastrophic consequences of blows at high speed.
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Tousands
Olds Is Veteran at Legion Meet Gets Decoration
Olds automobiles played a ceremonial role at the 1930 American Legion convention in Boston as the official car tribute. The Oldsmobile drum corps car was first adopted at the San Antonio national convention in 1928 and has since appeared at major events including Louisville and the Boston gathering.
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Olds
Legion Meet
American’ Legion
Boston
Oldsmobile
Kingston
N. Post
San Antonio
R. B. Robinson
Robinson Motors
Louisville
Hints From Engineer On Car Maintenance
A veteran engineer outlines quick safety checks for deceleration and power. He stresses brakes tires steering spark plugs ignition and lubrication to reduce traffic delays and prevent engine wear during a parade period.
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Heetor
Raberoop
Searel
Bresker Point
Engle
Raberzann
Foreign Car Sales By Crawford Car Dealership
Four Ford units are described by Crawford Foreign Car Sales, including a panel lift model and three delivery sedans. The Petty Geophysical Petroleum company of San Antonio is involved, with ships to South America noted and shipments to New Orleans planned for early November.
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San Antonio
Ford
Desir
Crow ‘Orl Motor Company
Petty Geo Rhysical Petroleum Company
South Americ
Osleana
Novem
Buick
America
Automotive Trade Improves as Dealers Order More Cars
Trade reports indicate rising optimism across the automotive sector with dealers placing substantial orders, according to W. S. Teherwood, manager of the AC Spark Plug company.
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W. 5. Teherwood
AC Spark Plug Company
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William H. Furlong
S. A
Bailie
Toboo Allen Narara
Weer and
Loree Operating Cou
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Coto Ed
Fred Antemebita
Adame
EIGH
Motor Compan Division
General Motors Corporation
Antonio Zone
Ooogchfral
San Ant
Reta
Loo i
Feee Serman Malor
Oerun Fletor Ce
Mand Wralay
Ace Nair Cane
UILT
Tonio Buick Co
Fifth
Broadway
Crawford
Baes
Grafisman's Guild Wet
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