Tracks and tires on speedways spark tire debate
Engineers and GM's Dr Wadsworth Warren critique Indianapolis and Atlanta brick block courses. They favor wooden blocks for smoother turns but note uneven banking and frost issues raise tire wear and vibration. Experts call for varied banking angles to suit speeds and safer high speed runs.
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Wadsworth Warren
General Motors Company
Indianapolis
Srn Judean Pels Speedway
Mack Puement
Ideal saucer-shaped speedway proposed for safety and speed
The proposal envisions a two-mile saucer-shaped, nearly circular speedway with an acute saucer-rim border to hold cars at speeds of nine miles per hour and higher. Experience with new tracks suggests this shape would create a continuous straight-away, yielding the fastest track in the world and added safety for the public and drivers.
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Reids
Indianof
Wenta
Toa Koort
Indianapolis
Protective association formed to fight hotel and garage overcharges
The Automotive Legal Association of Boston with Massachusetts ties forms to shield motorists from high charges. It cites cases where a traveler was billed $5 daily, and gas and room charges varied by vehicle registration. Members will report offending garages and hotels to build a watch list to avoid biased pricing on tours.
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Massachusetts
Automobile Legal Association of
Boston
William A. Thilodeau
New York
Vermont
Special bodies for cars lacking chassis arise in industry
Automobile makers cannot meet demand for special service cars. Chassis are sold separately and buyers order bodies from specialists. A Springfield Massachusetts Oldsmobile delivery wagon illustrates this trend with a four cylinder chassis, 12 12 feet long body, sliding doors, large windows, and removable doors. It runs 25 mph with a full load.
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Springfield
Mass
Oldsmobile
Focal Tower Supply Company
City
Triumph of Evolution Not a Menace to Country
A defense of the automobile as progress not threat, arguing it eases congestion, extends business hours, creates jobs, and boosts national prosperity. It promotes thrift, open country recreation, and widespread economic stimulus through vehicular industry while countering anti auto sentiment.
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Bank of American Industries
Cites
Subsidizing Automobiles in France Aims at Private Vehicles
France votes a 1910 subsidy plan for private owners who buy commercial motor vehicles. Purchasers get 400 on delivery for a two ton minimum load and 2 annually for three years, with increases for heavier loads. Vehicles may be surrendered to the state on mobilization. Mechanics test and maneuvers noted, with vehicles hired back to owners during annual drills.
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France
Modern Circus Up To Date With Henry Ringling Car
Henry Ringling, one of the six Ringling brothers who own large and smaller circuses, has bought a modern touring car and now leads the troupe that features air earth and water attractions. The honk honk of his auto blends with the steam calliope’s shrill tones.
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Henry Ringling
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