International license plan aids American car tourists
Washington says the American Automobile Association is negotiating with foreign clubs to issue international licenses for travel. An agreement with the Automobile Association of Great Britain and the Touring Club of Belgium lets American tourists obtain licenses before departure, with AAA guaranteeing return of the car to the United States. Other countries may join, and a common licensing form is planned through the Fédération Internationale Touring Alliance. A House amendment seeks recognition of foreign registration licenses by U.S. states.
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Washington
American Utomobile Association
Automobile Clubs
Automobile Association of Great Britain
Touring Club of
Belgium
United States
Great Britain
Bel
Fi Tienal Touring Alliance
Ita
U. S
Western Rubber Plant Progress In Seattle Manufacture
A photo from the week shows the Western Rubber company plant producing tires and goods. The Sound tire is now on the market as the plant expands sales backed by local capital and Seattle support. Mr. Elliott, with 15 years at Goodrich Akron, oversees bound tire production while Koerner endorses Sound tires as competitive with market leaders.
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Tages
Western Company
Western Rubber Company
Seattle
Elliott
Goodrich Company
Akron
Overheating Causes for Engine
The text lists overheating causes in order: water supply too low, fan belt slipping, mixture too rich or too lean, insufficient oil, poor circulation due to pump failure or blocked water pipe, and heavily carbonized cylinders.
Used Cars Lead As Buyers Seek Bargains
The article notes a shift from new to used cars as market tightening creates bargains. It stresses checking history, ownership, usage, accidents, and wear. It asks buyers to assess tires and motor condition, overhaul history, and overall reliability before purchasing a second hand vehicle.
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Ber
Dust cap with goggles becomes driver’s new guard
A Paris report notes a driver can shield face from dust by a canvas cap that covers the head to the chin with eye and nose openings. The device combines goggles nose guard and dust cap for dry-country driving.
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Paris
World’s largest license plate collection on display
Francis N. Hugo secretary of the state of New York hosts an exhibit of automobile license plates described as the world’s unique collection. It includes plates from almost every state, Canadian provinces and many foreign countries including Egypt Chile and a royal Peruvian car. The motor vehicle bureau is noted as the largest in the world. Motorists pay $1.78 a gallon for gas in England.
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Francis N. Hugo
State of
New York
Egypt
Chile
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Enormous Wastes in Gas and Tire Can Be Avoided
An Iowa highway study shows 410000 vehicles averaging 6000 miles annually could gain up to 12000 miles with better roads. Savings exceed 17000000 on tires, 10000000 on fuel, and 7000000 on repairs, plus tax revenue to fund three full statewide roads.
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Public Work
Iowa
100th Anniversary of Rubber Industry
The piece traces rubber from 1820 England when caoutchouc was a curiosity to its rise as a global industry. Thomas Hancock helped start tire rubber as a product for stockings and gloves, with major growth tied to automobiles. World crude rubber output grew from 63 490 long tons in 1900 to 290 000 long tons, and US rubber product value reached 667 204 000 dollars last year.
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England
Tropics
Thomas Hancock
United States
British Tests Underway On Natalite Motor Fuel
Natalite a newly found South African fuel blend of power alcohol and ether is being tested by the British admiralty and a research committee. It is derived as a sugar industry by product and may use waste vegetation as a future source. Trials on motor boats are reported though results remain unpublished.
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London
Natal
South Africa
Admiralty
British Admiralty
Authorities Seize Autos With Altered Engine Numbers
Police in Pennsylvania enforce power to seize on sight any vehicle whose engine number has been defaced or altered.
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Pennsylvania
How to Winterize Your Car for Cold Weather
Practical tips for motorists to keep cars running through winter. Check mechanicals, keep battery charged, use non skid tires, stock chains, change oils and greases, use non freeze coolant, protect radiator and hood, clean windshield, install a dash priming device, heat garage, add heater for passengers, and fit a winter top or curtains.
Auto Talk and Road Sign Plans Highlight 1920s Transport Topics
The text covers tire safety against sand blisters, a uniform warning sign for railroad crossings to be placed at 12 000 grade crossings, the origin of Sedan, 1920 road contracts funding of 633 million dollars, the average five passenger car value around 995 dollars, the term Sinnaparchugy for motor car from Navajo, and Columbus Circle as the busiest traffic point with nearly 3921 cars per hour.
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Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
United States
Columbus Circle
New York City
Tires Care To Keep Over Winter
If the automobile is not used during winter, wash the tires carefully to remove oil and grease. Remove them from the wheels and wrap in paper or cloth, storing in a cool dark dry place. Do not let the car stand on tires all winter or a new set will be needed in spring.
Undertaker's Funeral Charge Earns Lighter Fine
A traffic court case in which an undertaker claimed he was chasing a funeral to excuse speeding drew a light sentence. The judge noted the novelty of the explanation and fined $25, less than typical penalties.
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New York
Standard Furniture Remembers Help Holiday Gift Tradition
Standard Furniture honors its staff by giving a substantial Christmas bonus to each employee's child, plus toys and gifts for all, with Santa Claus visits. H. A. Schoenfeld credits loyalty and cooperation of the organization as key to the store's record year, praising staff support.
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Standard Furniture Company
Standard
H. A. Schoenfeld
Moore Make Merry Stage Folk Share Midnight Lunch
Carl Reiter of the Moore invited the Orpheum players and theatre staff to a Christmas Eve midnight lunch staged on the theatre. The entire cast and crew enjoyed impromptu vaudeville acts including Stella Tracey imitating Eva Tanguay and Joe Towle in a new routine.
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Carl Reiter
Moore
Orpheum Players
Vaudevillan
Stella Tracey
Eva Tanguay
Joe Towle
Bolger Will Not Honor Adopted Son After 25 Years Of Labor
Everett Illinois December 22 A jury fixed wages at 600 for 25 years of work by Michael Bolger 68 wealthy farmer against John Sutton 38 adopted son Sutton received board lodging and clothing and hoped Bolger would remember him in his will Bolger remarried and the case continues.
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Everett, Ill
Michael Bolger
John Sutton
Sutton
Bolger
Local Talent Show Includes Dancers and Musicians
The act features Sammy Fields in white face with Vivacious Estelie Helene Had den and Helen Warren, Boyd Davis on fiddle, Tiny Burnett at piano, plus local talent numbers. Gladys De Moussey performs a toe dance and Mrs. Allen imitates Fritzl Scheff.
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Sammy Fields
Estelie Helene Hadden
Helen Warren
Boyd Davis
Fiddler
Tiny Burnett
Gladys de Moussey
Allen
Fritzl Scheff
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