Rebuild Streets for Auto Traffic Urged by A A A
Thomas P Henry president of the American Automobile Association urges cities to widen and open arterial streets to handle growing motor traffic. He says scientific traffic studies are needed despite the high upfront costs and cites St. Louis 1914 as an example of major street reform.
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Futura
Thomas P. Ienry
American Automobile Association
Henry
Mr. Henry
City of
St. Louis
Plan to widen streets under Major street plan
The 1921 plan estimates the cost of widening and linking streets at 8 650 000 dollars. Bonds issued for this amount fund the work now under way. Beginning now avoids higher costs later as adjoining property values rise. Cities should start planning to handle future motor traffic before it becomes prohibitive.
Open Competition to Polish Motor Market
Foreign exchange rates barely affect the market for American cars in Poland where no domestic motor vehicle production exists. S J Dalferes American vice consul at Warsaw says Polish buyers must calculate costs in foreign currency as Chicago law firms of mother and daughter firm compose.
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S. J. Dalferes
Warsaw
Chicago
Auto Clubs Beating Back Poachers with Unfair Legislation
Washington dispatch notes motorists using National Motorists Association clubs to counter hostile bills. Ohio saw 85 auto owner bills. only one harmless, mostly tax on trucks. Massachusetts blocked a long gas tax referendum. Pennsylvania passed the Williams bill and blocked gas price hikes. Clifton Automobile Club orders return of two years’ illegally collected fines. Scandinavian women press reform of marriage laws to deter male infidelity.
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Washington, D. C
National Motorists Association
Ohio
Raymond Beck
Ohio State Automobile Association
Beck
Massachusetts State Automobile Association
Motorists Association of Pennsylvania
Weystone
Pennsylvania
Clinyton Automobile Club
Brandt
Housewives Profit From Tourist Trade This Summer
Howe owners earn from tourism by renting rooms to motorists and campers. Signs indicate strong demand on rainy nights as accommodations grow. Room prices range from 60¢ to $1 per night, appealing to amateur woodsmen and campers despite hotel competition. Havana opens a new hotel accommodating 1,000 guests.
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Thia
Havana
Cuba
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