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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1955
Page
19
Frederick Buist Lt reports on rising fire risk in cars due to extra buttons and higher speeds. Short circuits near the starting motor and radiator, ignition of oils, and upholstery fires are noted. Advise: inspect wiring after adding electrical gear, keep air and fuel system leak free, carry extinguisher, and recheck manifold heat control valve.
DETROIT data shows AMC president George Romney rebutting critics of bulky cars and praising Nash Rambler for smaller design. He cites LaSalle and GM trends toward compact, integrated construction, arguing the average American family is small and that smaller vehicles can provide space and performance. He and GM designer Harley Earl frame the move to lower, narrower cars, while commentary covers idle engine checks, winter cooling, carburetor tuning, and driving tips.
Frederick C. Russell argues motorists fail to apply basic physics and car fundamentals. He warns misapplied ideas about overdrive, mufflers, gasoline mixtures, hydraulic brakes, and braking power, urging re-education and adherence to standard driving physics to reduce accidents and costs.
The American motorist seeks style yet negotiates discounts as Time Magazine confirms buyers expect fat deals. Dealers prefer volume over full price, aiming to curb price wars sparked by Ford and Chevrolet. GM plans to restrain bootlegging as sales run strong despite winter decline. Traffic soars to over 58 million vehicles in use, reflecting growth since 1945. A Wise Word notes night driving relies on driver, lighting, and conditions.
SOUTH AMHERST Goodwill workers of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church decide to continue their vanilla project after requests for more vanilla. The group met at Mrs. Nick Krebs home on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Gauman presiding, Mrs. Ernest Kaserman leading devotional, and Mrs. Onniel Holzhauer reading scripture. Attendees include Mrs. George Pipert, Mrs. Thad Wilson, Mrs. Onla Holzhauer, Mrs. Walter Gau gran, and others. event featured a gift exchange and a sandwich course for nine members.
A. S. McEvoy of GMC Truck and Coach Division announced Southeastern Motor Truck Lines of Nashville ordered 90 cab over engine tractors with Twin Hydra-Matic transmissions in a deal near 1 million dollars. The tally shows 259 Twin Hydra-Matic units in five major deals since last August with buyers Cooper-Jaisrett Chicago 72 Great Southern Jacksonville 50 Spector Motor Services Chicago 27 and Pacific Intermountain Express Oakland 20.
SOUTH AMHERST The high school drama class presented a one act comedy Antic Spring for the Founders Day PTA program in the school auditorium directed by Francis McDonough. Cast included DeEtta Sacket Harold Dickinson Beverly Bodnar Wayne Smith Audrey Gargasz and John Shultz. Past PTA presidents were honored with carnations as the 58th Founders Day celebration opened with the pledge group singing and prayer. Mrs Harvey Amenhauser welcomed guests and the PTA voted to serve the Farmers Appreciation Banquet for Beaver Creek Sportsmen Club on March 2 in the school gym. A report on clothing shortages in the district prompted a Town Hall meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs M Hyatt noted the emergency board will assist. Mr McDonoughs twelfth grade class won the room count award for attendance. Refreshments were served in the gym with a birthday cake for the past presidents and a bake sale held later.
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