Motor Trucks Future Bright With 450000 In Use
War Industries Board sees motor truck potential expanding to 2,000,000 for agriculture and industry. About 450,000 trucks are in service nationwide with 144 manufacturers, and 10 percent have produced over 100 trucks in two and a half years. Priority rules require repair and use in essential work, while salesmen must match trucks to customer needs and ensure long service life.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States
The
War Industries Board
Neglect of Radiators Threatens Automobile Power System
The article warns that neglecting radiator cooling causes engine damage as water evaporates in heat and scales form inside radiators. It advises weekly refills if leaks exist, monthly flushes, counterflow flushing, soda baths, and proper soldering for permanent fixes, plus regular water pump lubrication and monitoring engine temperature.
Flivver Tanks Demonstrated at Fort Myer by U S Forces
Fort Myer hosts demonstrations of ultra small tanks the flivver tanks. They wow visitors as they glide over parade grounds powered by expert operators from the 412th cavalry. Col M M McNamee commands the post Capt A Whvien brings twenty years of cavalry experience Capt Allan c Smith trains 600 cavalrymen in jiu jitsu to bolster offensive tactics.
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Fort Myer
412Th Cavalry
Ordnance Department
Washington
M M McNamee
Wisconsin
A Whvien
Georgia
R S. A Dougherty
Allan c. Smith
Smith
Kodokwan Jinjitsu College
Tokyo
Japan
War Trade Board: U S Needs No Imports of Rice
The War Trade Board announced that the United States has ample rice and no need to import from Japan or elsewhere. Officials said domestic supplies are sufficient and foreign purchases are not required at this time.
War Trade Board Cancels Licenses For Rice Imports
The War Trade Board states that American rice exports and imports will not be tied to foreign imports. They argue US rice is sufficient and that importing a more attractive Japanese rice is unnecessary in the current trade climate.
Four Causes of Trouble for Motor Engines
The guide lists four conditions for starting an engine: lubrication, compression, ignition, and carburetion, plus a fifth for ongoing operation cooling. It explains testing lubrication by cranking, checking cylinder resistance, diagnosing ignition or carburetor faults, and tracing fuel lines. It stresses marking parts during removal to ensure proper reassembly.
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N.W
Telephone West
Goodyear
Stee! Baling
Henderson-Rowe Auto Co
14Th St. N. W
Cole Motor Car Company
Indianapolis, U.S.A
Jordan
Harry Burr
Walter Schneider
U. S
Trade Board
War Trade Board
America
Jim Luke
Oliver and Dowden
Annandale, In
Hunter Bros
Silver Spring, Wd
International Harvester Co. of America
International Harvester Corporation
W. T. Thorne
Silesia
International Motor Trucks
Matthews-Howard Motor Co
F. B. Matthews
Penna. Ave. N. W
Pancoast
Panson
Purcelville
Howard Telephone Frank
Leonardtown
Matthew S-Howard
Piata
JE. Gingell
Hellavile, Wd
A. B Bead
Davidsonville, Wd
T. O. Tongur
Prince Frederick
VN Virgina
TN. Tavner
Tandard of
Cook & Stoddard Co
Connecticut Avenue N. W
Telephone
Franklin
Police Wemortal
Fese
Light
Adel Po Tos
Tolady
Harper Overland Co
Connecticut Ave
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