Early Pledge Benefit Keeps Check on Steel for Trucks
A new priorities committee ruling urges motor truck manufacturers to pledge cooperation and track steel use from on hand stock through production. The pledge covers all materials and parts on hand when given or later acquired, with emphasis on nonessential orders and class 4B designation to ensure national welfare. Officials say cooperation speeds access to needed steel and aligns firms with war needs.
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Priorities Committee
Priorities Commission
Priorities Commissaion
Sesma
Underground Tank Best for Gasoline Safety
An old safety notice warns that gasoline vapor is highly explosive and colorless, piling up in enclosed spaces. It urges ventilation and careful storage, recommending underground tanks to keep temperatures stable and reduce vapor pressure, and cautions against breathing fumes during fueling.
War Work Autos Break the Laws
The article argues motorists claim war work excuses speed and traffic rule violations in Washington. It estimates 65 percent of cars are engaged in war work and warns that ignoring signals or limits would overwhelm streets, making traffic police unnecessary.
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Washington
Aignala
Proper Lubrication Key To Safe Motoring And Maintenance
A historic note on lubrication importance for safety in driving. It discusses choosing lubricants, avoiding bearing trouble with graphite additives, and describes simple methods to remove worn bushings and check front-wheel alignment. It also warns how vacuum feed leaks to engine stalling at high speed.
Automobile Dealers Face War Time Output Curtailment
The piece notes automobile dealers, a key transport sector, would be hit hardest by output curtailment. It argues dealers rely on one product line, face high fixed overhead, and would struggle to survive long shutdowns due to war demands and scarce materials. It emphasizes dealers seek any allocation to cover overhead, while manufacturers continue under government contracts.
Owners Under Cover of Economy Tinker With Car Parts
Washington readers see amateurs at private garages adjusting valves carburetors and exhaust systems to save on service costs. Experts urge simple lubrication tight nuts proper tire inflation and clean spark plugs instead of risky improvised repairs.
Five Auto Races At Labor Day Meet At Ben ning Track
Five automobile races are scheduled for Labor Day at Ben ning track under the National Motor Speedway. Four races are 6 miles and one is 10 miles free for all, with the other four classes offering equal chances for all entrants. The last three events include two 5 mile races and a 10 mile free for all, with past editions often becoming elimination contests as victors from earlier races dominate the final event due to familiarity with their car and the track. The track has been serviced and put in first class shape. In addition to autos, three motorcycle events are planned.
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Benning Track
National Motor Speedway
KEEP LICENSES IN VIEW FOR SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
The article urges motorists to attach license plates so they are clearly visible from the rear in daytime and illuminated by tail lights at night. It notes state variation in enforcement but warns against obstructing plates and emphasizes fixing plates to comply with law or face fines.
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