Consolidation of WM ALA and AAA to Be Voted Upon Soon
Action on the proposed merger of the N. M. A. A. and A. A. A. will be decided by about 400 automobile clubs at a national conference called by President Walter D. Mears in Chicago on April 11. The vote will reflect roughly half a million automobile owners and aims to form the world’s largest civic body through the union of the two national associations. Ratification is sought before the touring season to provide reciprocal touring facilities nationwide for members of both groups.
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Walter D. Mears
Cleveland
Chicago
United States
Ford foresaw auto demands future car for the people
A 1910 article by Henry Ford in a Detroit newspaper traces the shift from horse drawn vehicles to motor cars. It argues price reductions expanded demand, and predicts the future car must be better yet and cheaper to serve the masses.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
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Pri
Bus Transportation Expands Rapidly in 1923 States
The article notes 29 states enacted bus regulations in 1923 recognizing buses as carriers. Bus travel boomed with new lines, extended routes, and increased fleets. over 40 000 buses operate in the U.S. by 1923. Electric railways benefited as buses feedered traffic, with 100 lines owning about 1 000 buses, 600 of which are Whites. The White Model 60-4 deluxe bus showcases ongoing design improvements and low height.
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de Lure
United States
Serre ‘Mately
The Future Car Will Be Low Cost to All
A historical note argues a future car will be affordable for anyone with income, stressing low running costs over purchase price. It foresees lightweight design and new materials enabling a low priced automobile to gain popularity, with emphasis on practicality for earners around $290 monthly.
Chevrolet Held The Best Buy of 1924
Chevrolet ranked as the best buy of 1924 due to its low price and high quality. The model appeals to both one car families and the well to do, and dealers report fast sales and growing lists as Chevrolet maintains the second largest dealer network in the auto field.
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Chevrolet
Torais
Residents credit traffic transmission for rescue during icy Lewiston crash
Bennington sworn statement details a December 16 incident near Lewiston where a 1924 Chandler sedan slid on ice, collided with standing cars, and forced occupants into a river bank. The driver recalls braking failures and passengers escaping before the vehicle stopped short of the water.
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H. Ton
Chandler
Fitchburg
Bennington
Lewiston
Draine
Maine
Heurey
Brekes
Average mileage and costs for a 12- to 14-month run
An estimate cites fuel economy around 20 miles to the gallon and oil consumption of one gallon per roughly 20 miles. Two tire punctures occurred during the run, and axle housing damage was noted. At most the owner-driver would spend about twenty dollars.
Balloon Tires And Four Wheel Brakes On Durant Cars
Balloon tires and four wheel brakes are standard on the Durant Four on display during Boston Auto Show week. The Durant design emphasizes a low racy look and new front brake system, combining exclusive sheet brake type front brakes with conventional rear wheel service brakes.
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Boston
Fragmentary tech note on brake system components
The readable text describes a brake setup with equalizers and a lever linked to expanding brake bands. It mentions a standard fency brake connected to brake hardware to provide independent braking action.
Oakland Cars Break Records With True Blue and Service
Oakland Motor Car Co reports 1924 Oakland models require less service than any rival new car. Armstrong notes six month period shows peak activity as drivers prepare from winter to summer. managers urge owners of all makes to schedule thorough servicing now. A Hindu baby girl’s birth referenced with traditional beliefs about female offspring.
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Armstrong
Oakland
Armuri
Cadillac V-63 launches a new year motto
The slogan Expect Great Things adopted by leading editors and writers sets the keynote for 1924, reflecting upbeat business and automotive industry sentiment. The Cadillac organization adopts this attitude as the year begins, signaling optimism and growth prospects.
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Cadillac
Cadillac technical and repair school marks fourteenth year
The Cadillac factory hosts the fourteenth annual Cadillac technical and repair school where picked service men from dealer networks spend two weeks. The program trains leaders in service and maintenance after training, highlighting the company’s early eight cylinder engine and its large US fleet.
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Cadillac Technical and Repair School
Fac
Cadlac
United States
Buick Makes Good In 10 000 Mile Run
Guy Garber of Garber Buick Company devised a plan to drive the Buick four cylinder model across about forty dealers. He limited travel to 337 miles per day and completed more than 10 000 miles in thirty days, with the car kept on passable roads.
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Guy Garber
Garber- Buick Company
Sagimda
Buick
Cor Eastern Mahison
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