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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
5
The text outlines designating primary roads within cities as arterial highways and grants right of way to arterial traffic over intersecting roads. It covers stopping requirements at intersections and school bus stop rules with penalties for violations.
In night driving the safest place to look is ahead along the road at a steady, distant point to anticipate hazards. Scan the road edges and mirrors regularly, keep a focused gaze on the far lane, and adjust your speed and position to allow clear visibility and reaction time.
Advice stresses the danger of blinding oncoming lights when passing at night. Drivers should keep eyes at the road edge during passing to stay in lane and avoid slipping off. Safe passing on hills is never guaranteed. slower speeds are safer, with 25 mph or less suggested.
Authorities advise regulating main roads to average traffic speeds and favor slower traveling byways. In emergencies, stopping distances rise with speed, from 18 feet at 20 mph to 71 feet at 40 mph and 241 feet at 50 mph under optimal brake conditions.
Reid Railton, designer of the Napier Railton, tested a Terraplane at the Salt Beds of Utah for economy. Two runs yielded 28 mph and 50 mph averages with fuel efficiencies of 24.24 and 20.4 miles per gallon respectively. The test, overseen by AAA observers, used Gilmore Red Lion gasoline and electric timing, with British observers impressed by the results amid heat and high altitude.
The county treasurer’s automobile department issued licenses for eight new cars and three trucks in the last week. Names include Mrs. R. Cartwright of Cedar Rapids, with a Dodge two door touring among the licensed vehicles.
Washington County faces a near exhaustion of its 1935 license plates after issuing 4 974 of the initial 5 000. An order for 250 additional plates is placed, with eight new cars registered last week, and the stock expected to last about three weeks as sales continue. Representatives named include Miss Besse Jones and County Treasurer Marion George.
On the show floor at Mace Motor a blue Fora V-8 draws steady glances from passersby. Merle Green's Diamond station beside Mace is laying new concrete in the driveway to smooth the approach to the pumps. E R Butterworth of Ainsworth visited Mangold's Car & Radio for a new trailer tire before starting a camping trip westward.
Dick Ross works on a new set of signs at his corner attracting passersby. Inside LC Willits garage a big fire truck sits in for repairs this afternoon reducing space for other work.
Chatsworth, the dukes of Devonshire’s private seat, began in 1570 and ranks among England’s finest. Its nine mile circuit grounds rival Versailles in scope and beauty.
The marketing copy touts Hudson and Terraplane as having the safest and strongest bodies with steel construction. It highlights rapid acceleration, exceptional pickup, and a groundbreaking Electric Hand for convenience and safety. It claims braking reliability surpassing 40 police requirements and a rugged instrument panel housing all gauges for direct driver access.
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