Glidden Reenters Auto Industry as Martin Motor Co President
Charies J Glidden of Glidden Tour Fame returns to commerce as president of the Martin Motor Co Springfield Massachusetts. He notes the new Martin car weighs over 800 pounds and can carry two persons. It is geared for touring speed and boasts 75 miles per gallon of partly refined fuel. It can be garaged in a hallway or on an apartment roof and is weather protected like a limousine. Materials cost between 0 and 2 dollars per pound before machining. Finished car price about 500 dollars.
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Charies
J. Glidden
Glidden Tour
Martin Motor Co
Springfield
Mas
Glidden
Martin
Reckless Autoists in Great Britain
London reports rising reckless motoring on rural roads prompting a government investigation as officials note increasing incidents across the country.
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Great Britain
London
There Were 1 438 Automobiles in use in France in 1599
A historical note claims 1 438 automobiles were in use in France in the year 1599. The statement appears anachronistic and may reflect OCR error or a misattribution of early vehicle counts.
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France
Magnesium Pistons Promised To Replace Aluminum Range
Engineers plan magnesium alloy pistons to cut engine weight and boost durability. They note aluminum pistons mixed with copper expand more and impurities raise issues, prompting trials with up to 90 percent magnesium despite higher cost.
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Engineera
A A A Activities Greatly Increased
Increased activities of the American Automobile Association include free towing and legal advice, special membership theft protection, and renewed cooperation with police departments and traffic squads. The aim is to curb speed maniacs and protect all road users. wheels should respond promptly to steering and avoid reckless driving.
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Washington
The
American Automobile Association
Ghost pond yields $250000 in sunken stolen autos
Divers in Summit Illinois search an abandoned quarry turned ghost pond for 100 stolen cars worth 250000. Police and insurers supervise as giant derricks raise vehicles from 80 feet of brackish water, ending a local legend of haunted quarry roads.
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Ita
Aecore
Road bulletin reports mixed conditions and detours near Seattle
A September 10 1981 road bulletin lists gravel and new concrete segments around Enumclaw Renton Tacoma and King County. Detours advised on several routes including Green River Gorge and I 90 area while Lake Sammamish and Vashon Island use new pavement. Parking restrictions apply on the Franklin bridge.
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Tacoma
Renten
Hemton
Magle Valley
Palr
Kew
Maple Valley
Black Mamendy
Fair Valley
Redmead
Lake Sammamiah
Inglewood
Renton
Newport
Coal Creek
Raemeiow
Franklin
Enumclaw
Green River Gorge
County Commissionare
Anbora Finch Plamond
Auburn
Boos Creek
Sunset Highway
Snoqualmie Pase
King County
Coalfield
Iseaquah
Naches Paes
McClellan
Skrykomieh
Snoqualmie Hiver
Lake Forest Park
Tronk Quennesbee
Richmond Beach
Renton - Peumciaw
Enumciaw
Kent
Vashon Island
Watch Your Wheels Keep Alignment Warned
An ad from Spreckies Savage Tire urges motorists to keep wheels in true alignment. Faulty alignment, caused by accidents or curb impacts, causes diagonal tire wear and reduced safety. A toe in of a quarter inch on the front wheels is advised to prevent spreading during motion.
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Motoriata
Spreckies “Savage" Tire Company
Fire Service
Man Crushed by Freight Train in Seattle Yard
Patrick Lebby, 35, fell beneath a Northern Pacific freight train in the N P yards Seattle while riding the brake rods. He suffered a severely mangled right foot and was taken to City hospital. doctors fear amputation.
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Patrick Lebby
Northern Pacific
N. P
Seattle
City Hospital
Lebby
Judge Denies Mine Injunction Against Coal Company
Superior Judge Austin E. Griffiths refused to quash the restraining order against striking coal miners at the Pacific Coast Coal mines. In Chehalis, J. J. Miesen was killed while breaking a team of young horses.
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Pacific Coast Coal Company
Austin E. Griffiths
Chehalis
J. J. Miesen
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