Plan Jail Terms for Motorists in Safety Campaign
Washington reports traffic courts nationwide are sentencing careless and drunk drivers to jail as part of a safety push led by Secretary Hoover and the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety. The plan aims to curb a toll that rose to about 21 000 fatalities last year, with emphasis on stricter enforcement and new laws.
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Studebaker Power Boosts Bus Line Tow
Rene Brossard operates a LaPrairie to Montreal bus line using a 39 passenger Studebaker bus and a Big Six sedan for taxi work. After the bus broke down, he towed it to Montreal with the sedan and carried 38 customers, then four more trips that night with an average of 27 passengers, all on time. Studebaker touts surplus power and notes the Standard Six has the highest horsepower per pound of any car.
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Production peaks mark Willys-Overland April output
President John N Wilys reports 27 063 Overland and Willys Knight autos shipped in April from Toledo and Canadian plants. Foundry melt included 8125 tons iron and 750 tons aluminum, with 11 8600 tons of steel used and lumber consumption over 4 000 000 board feet. Payroll at Toledo hit 2 279 486 dollars as 20 000 employees powered the surge.
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Ford to Build Assembly Plant in Paris
Edsel B. Ford announced Ford Motor Company has acquired Paris property for an assembly plant. Negotiations concluded, additions and alterations will start immediately. Production expected to begin around August 1, with capacity to assemble 160 cars and trucks daily.
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Balloon tires touted as economical and durable choice
Mr Marsh of GM Marsh Goodyear dealers argues balloon tires save money by reducing repairs and engine wear. He notes smoother ride brought popularity, plus better traction in ruts and mud, with ongoing proof from cost-conscious car owners.
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Supplanting High Pressure Tires Lags Behind
The passage notes that despite advances in strengthening chassis and engine components, automobile engines remain sensitive to road conditions and start stop operation. It argues that balancing over all terrains is difficult, causing parts to loosen, squeaks to occur, and rider enjoyment to diminish.
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