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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1955
Page
19
Readers receive practical guidance blending psychology and mechanics to improve driving. Advice covers power steering, leather upkeep, spark plug gaps, sun protection for convertibles, and oil grades. Also includes reader questions on fuel pumps, carburetors, ignition timing, emissions, and engine idle with concise, non-graphic guidance.
The road map, a staple from auto service stations, evolved into a major business as about 150 to 300 million copies are distributed by companies offering maps for the United States and Canada. Early maps appeared with bicycle guides in the 1850s and oil companies later mass distributed state maps to boost gasoline and oil sales.
Detroit reports a new concept car the Firebomb a four passenger model from Dual-Motors Corp led by Eugene A Casarull. Based on a Dodge V8 with 225 horsepower the car features curved side panels and an aluminum hardtop option with a 203 inch wheelbase. Production planned in Detroit with direct sales to individuals at five to six thousand dollars as Ward’s Automotive Reports predicts a shift toward sleeker silhouettes and new body styling trends in the near future.
Minneapolis Honeywell workers propose a safe driving vacation using sing along lines at key speeds from 35 to 80 miles per hour. Ken Newman, a maintenance man, urges drivers to sing through the trip with verses like Nearer My God to Thee and Lord I'm Coming Home to stay focused and avoid fatigue.
P J Monaghan, VP of General Motors, announced contracts totaling more than 10.99 million dollars for 6x6 tactical vehicles and replacement parts. The GMC models with 302 cubic inch engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions are involved. These were developed from World War II tactics and trace back to postwar reuse of trucks.
Oberlin Grange held its annual inspection on Tuesday with Mrs. Bessie as inspecting officer. Four members engaged in Meeting Degree work under Floyd Leung. Plans were made for exit location orangers to receive the sixth degree in Sandusty. Committee includes Laing Leonard Berg and Bud Younglas. Phyliss Franklin presented Dr. Marion Fisher health commissioner who spoke on polio. Mrs. B. J. Sharpe gave a humorous reading. Lunch committee named for next meeting includes Mr. and Mrs. Fred Berg Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ketch and Mrs. Marv Hacker.
Fragmented notices include lost dogs wallets glasses cat a reward and personal thanks to medical staff. Miscellaneous ads mention a store, food items, and small notices with partial addresses and incomplete names from an old classifieds page.
Scientists believe they are close to a fertility control method derived from plant chemicals. Researchers focus on lithosperm, a weed from the Rocky Mountains, and seek to isolate the anti fertility compound to apply it safely in humans and animals.
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