Revamped Driver Licenses Examinations Begin in Franklin County
The column reports on new procedures for issuing driver licenses in Ohio, with examinations by appointment starting January 2 in Franklin County. It notes staff roles and the need to warm up engines, avoid schedule delays, and follow single‑point adjustments during tests. It also covers car maintenance tips and reader questions on ignition, idling, and mechanical issues.
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Columbus
A. C. Felty
Department of Highway Safety
Felty
George Mingle
C. Ervin Nofer
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
M. A. Mock
Patrol
Franklin
Mock
Mack
Jway
Cow Climb Sparks Roof Rescue Link to Meriden Patrol
Two Meriden officers on patrol spotted a cow on a nam roof. With the astonished farmer they learned the cow had walked out of a little window onto the roof. They built a ramp and guided the cow down. No damage to barn or cow.
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Meriden
Conn
Bessie
Willys Names Cleveland Street Dealer for Elyria
George Motor Sales at 487 Cleveland St has been named Willys dealer for Elyria. Formerly a used car agency, the firm will feature Willys j trucks station wagons and pleasure cars. The 1955 sedan debuts Jan 6. The agency is run by Joseph C. George and his two sons Joseph C. Jr and Lew.
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Economy Motors
Along Auto Row by Paul Spindler on women in driving trends
A vintage column notes 35 million Americans own cars and one third of drivers are women. It highlights auto innovations aimed at female motorists, including color trends, linen interiors, automatic transmission, wider doorways, push button windows, power steering and adjustable mirrors.
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Motor
Floyd Clymer
Los Angeles
Fred Hassell
LJ. H. A
Wm. L. F
Russell
Chronicle-Telegram
The
Automobile Manufacturers Association
United States
Swan
Enteriug
Audieme
Wooten
Output Of Trucks Doubled
The Automobile Manufacturers Association reports America's commercial motor vehicle fleet has reached 10 million, double its wartime size. 1954 preliminary registrations show trucks generated a record 612,000 jobs and moved 102,500,010,000 ton miles in intercity service. Trucks account for 17 percent of vehicles and 18 percent of mileage, paying 34 percent of vehicle taxes.
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U.S
America
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Motor Truck Facts
A. M.A
U S Rubber Introduces Tubeless Tire For Modern Cars
United States Rubber Co unveils a tubeless tire combining nylon and liquid rubber. The company touts protection at high speeds a quiet ride and scuff proof white sidewalls. Mileage gain of 22 percent is guaranteed as the tire targets safety and higher performance in new model autos with stepped-up horsepower acceleration and braking.
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United States Rubber Co
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Big Three to hit record share of auto output this week
Automotive News reports General Motors Ford and Chrysler will collectively produce about 99.3 percent of cars and trucks this week as model changes and plant shutdowns at Nash and Studybaker affect April output. Estimated totals: 147,130 cars and 21,500 trucks, down from last week’s 147,567 cars and 21,922 trucks.
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Automotive News
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Nash
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