Protests Over War Tax Bill on Motor Vehicles
Automobilists across the country voice strong objections to proposed taxes on gasoline and horsepower in a war tax bill. Leaders like Probes urge Congress to favor simpler, uniform taxation, noting motorists already bear multiple levies and calling for equal treatment of all road users.
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Vyn
Washington Automobile Dealers’ Association
Prohey
Senate Finance Committee
Probey
American Automobile Association
H McRowe
Maryland
Congress
Ameriian Automobile Association
Legistators
Motoring Manners and Road Vehicle Burden Debate
A historic column urges courteous driving and criticizes excessive vehicle power. It notes an estimated 1.6 million cars in use with many serving commuters and travelers. Citizens pledge to support general taxes but oppose laws shifting unfair burdens or discriminating against road vehicles.
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Ford
Acme
Studebaker Buys Cotton to Aid Southern Planters
The Studebaker Corporation of Detroit reveals a plan to buy 500 bales of cotton at 10 cents a pound to aid southern growers during wartime distress. President F. Tish says the purchase is a loan with no ties to Studebaker sales, aiming to distribute profits to farmers and avoid speculation, while coordinating with dealers across southern counties.
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Detroit
Mich
Studebaker Corporation
Atlanta
Dallas
St Louis
F . Tish
Studebaker
Ontario Road Commission backs auto use for farm transport
Ontario officials urge a central highway department and a $30,000,000 bond issue over 15 years to fund permanent road improvements. They note the motor car’s rising role in farm to city transport, the need to protect roads from rapid wear, and the shift toward wood roads and motor trucks as a practical, community upgraded system.
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Highway Commission
Province
Ontario
Auto Tours Increasing Says Chalmers Probe
Chalmers Company reports an investigation of automobile owners across several regions showing more buyers use cars for general touring rather than city driving. A local W Keeler representative notes industry talk of declining touring models and cites 1915 cars built for urban use.
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W & Keeler
Acnalmers Motor Company
Chalmers Company
Traffic Yeas urge staying behind line at crosswalks
The piece urges motorists to stop behind painted lines to let pedestrians and cross traffic move. It notes most drivers obey, but some speed into the street, likening them to a seat hog and late night horn blaster. Follow officer signals and curb risk to reach destination quicker.
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Yeas
Touring By Automobile Gains With Stronger Cars
The text notes automobile touring is rising among owners of rugged cars designed for strenuous work. It cites Chalmers cars built for touring, with increasing numbers of touring among Chalmers owners. Investigations in Zell Motor Company territory support growing appreciation for seeing the country by automobile.
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Chalmers
Zell Motor Company
Motorcycle Gossip Highlights Cross Country Riding Feats
An enthusiast from Campedo Mass notes motorcycles shorten long trips as riders log long days. Harry Mead of Denver begins a Venice Cal to New York dash aiming to beat E G Baker despite enduring conditions. The Lansing Md police buy another bike while Springfield Mo funds bike club clubhouse from Labor Day events. Fumes from charging batteries can ignite if near flames.
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Sais
Campedo, Mass
Philadelphia
E G Baker
Indianapolis
Harry Mead
Denver
Venice
Cal
New York
Mead
Springfield
French
Middletown
Ohio
Toledo
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