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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
4
Eighteen states push for enactment of drivers safety measures nationwide as lawmakers consider updated rules aimed at reducing traffic fatalities. The push highlights coordinated action across state legislatures with proposals targeting highway safety funding, device regulations, and enforcement.
About eighteen states push for standard driver license laws as part of the National Safety Council five year plan to cut motor vehicle deaths by 1940. Officials and safety groups report growing momentum with governors backing reforms and strong emphasis on examinations, license suspension, and centralized enforcement. Twenty states and D C already have standard laws with robust enforcement.
Registration of Washington county automobiles for 1987 is underway at the county treasurer’s office. By this morning 651 cars and 62 trucks had plates issued, up 200 cars from last year at the same date. Residents may store cars by bringing plates to the treasurer before February first. Seven new cars were registered in the past week and 62 transfers were recorded.
The 1937 Studebaker Dictator driven by Ted Ellis for Pennzoil covered 4,024 miles from Los Angeles to the Canadian Border and back, using only 1 pint 15 ounces of motor oil and averaging 20 percent miles per gallon. Authorities verified the oil use after sealing the crankcase. routes included Route 99 to Portland, Oregon where 2 ounces were used, leaving 1% pints for the remaining 2,779 miles.
A-1 1934 Chevrolet town sedan in good condition and a 1929 Ford coupe in as is shape with six good tires. Extras include hot water heater and spot light. Contact Lowell Dodd at Q Graham's, 2653.
Wholesale and retail oil marketers and employees in Washington county will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday December 16 at the Congress hotel to organize a County Petroleum Public Relations committee. The non political non profit group will represent the entire petroleum distribution industry in the county.
Henry Ford introduces the new V-8 and invites all oil men and motorists to a statewide meeting. Mr. Long plans to attend to aid county organization work. The program seeks protective measures for motorists and suppliers, benefiting the state and its citizens.
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