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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
2
A proposal outlines estimating renewal costs for secondhand American Floor Surfacing machines. It highlights evaluating wear, parts availability, and service options to project total expense and maintenance needs.
Railroads aim to please travelers by enriching dining car service with comfort and atmosphere similar to fine restaurants. The Pennsylvania Railroad adds fifteen new roller bearing dining cars, highlighting refinements that have made railroad dining a pleasant part of modern travel.
The description highlights refined decor with glare-free lighting Venetian blinds and rich materials creating a restful atmosphere. Mechanical upgrades include tapered roller bearings reducing starting resistance by 88 percent along with shock absorbers and insulation that yield a smooth ride, with motion scarcely noticeable in coffee cups.
A British prediction from John Cobb after his 868.85 mph land speed run at Bonneville suggests speeds of 100 mph plus in cars aboard ships airplanes and trains may arrive within years. Timken roller bearings reduce friction and enable sustained train speeds of 120 mph while cutting starting resistance by 88 percent.
Right out of the Air highlights Bravrry as a singing star on CBS Sunday nights with Johnny Green, Curly Mahr as arranger husband, and notes Raymond Gram Swing on Mutual. Mentions Cecil B. DeMille as producer, We the People shortwave show, Phil Spitalny’s Hour of Charm, Marek Weber’s U S citizenship tour, Larry Cotton on Horace Heidt, Jack Benny and Fred Allen Hawaii project, Kate Smith at the World’s Fair.
As vacation traffic increases on Ohio highways, motorists are urged to slow and honk when birds, rabbits, and small game cross roads. The aim is to cut wildlife deaths with limited inconvenience and avoid broader enforcement costs if the appeal works.
Doylestown announces the birth of Iva Mae Jean to Mr and Mrs Car Bachman at Citizen hospital Barberton. Chippewa High School honors six students Lois Johnstone Margaret Bragg Joy Johnston Thomas Paridon Kitty Lou Bragg and Dayle Chiswell as honor society members. Diplomas were presented to 46 graduates by Esther Gatehouse. Postmaster W R Hower returns from Florida trip. SS Peter and Paul Parish plans annual garden party Thursday June 27 on parish grounds inviting public.
Summer brings rail travel changes with streamlined trains nationwide. More than 100 in service or under construction boost speed and comfort while cutting power and fuel use through tapped roller bearings replacing plain bearings for heavy cars and locomotives.
The passage speculates that a sudden flash could cause a driver to swerve into oncoming traffic or leave the road, potentially resulting in a head on collision, ditching a vehicle, or striking obstacles with possible injury or loss of life.
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