Women found 19 be as competent drivers as men
Washington DC reports the American Automobile Association issued findings from tests by Dr F A Moss showing women drivers match or exceed men in key driving skills. Tests measured danger reaction speed and consistent responses, challenging the view that women are less dependable at the wheel.
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Webster Chairman Legion Fund Drive
Des Moines July 15 Ben Webster state commander of the American Legion was appointed chairman of the child welfare endowment fund drive at a conference of state and national officials. Casper Schenk Des Moines was named vice chairman. Sept 3 8 and 10 were the closing days for the drive Iowa has a quota of 225000 and county chairmen will be appointed afterward.
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Ben Webster
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Congress to Seek Repeal of War Tax on Cars
A tax relief meeting at the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce in New York gathered delegates from major motor groups including Thomas P. Henry Amer foun Auto Assn C B Warren National Auto Dealers Assn MH Ice NA Chamber Commerce taxation chair A L Wiles Rubber Association Neal Adair and the National Assoc of Taxicab Owners. Henry urged that owners or prospective buyers are affected and removal would cut car prices at the factory retail level excluding freight and war tax. The levy, a wartime emergency measure, mirrors 1918 cuts and would restore states’ taxation powers if repealed at the next congressional session.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
New York
Motor World
Thomas P. Henry
Amer Foun Automobile Association
C. B. Warren
National Automobile Dealers Association
MH. H.ice
National Automobile Chamber of Conmmercce
A. L. Wiles
Rubber Association of America
Neal Adair
Motor & Accessory Manufacturers Association
Mr. Henry
Lower Price Car Heralds General Business Upturn
Willys-Overland reports that lower prices and rising retail auto sales signal broader economic stability. The five passenger Overland sedan at 656 dollars features longer windows, wider doors, Bedford cloth, and a convertible interior that folds to a bed for campers and tourists, boosting demand through bulk material purchases and higher production.
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Willys-Overland
New Paige Adds Four Wheel Brakes After Trials
Paige automobiles now feature four wheel brakes after long testing and design changes. The hydraulic system was chosen after trying various types and weather tests. Production began January 21 1925 following adjustments to leather cups, brake band sealants, and the braking fluid solution.
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Paige
Soine
Paige-Jewett
Paige Company Adopts Four-Wheel Brakes Late
The Paige company clung to earlier brake designs longer than most major firms, resisting four-wheel brake adoption while widespread industry use had already shifted to more advanced systems.
Rickenbacker Cars Cut Prices On New Models
Rickenbacker Motor announces price reductions on the Vertical-8- Superfine line with sedans $60, open phaeton $200, five passenger trougham $400. Captain V. Rickenbacker cites increased production and demand to lower costs, aiming to broaden buyer access while maintaining leadership in readership.
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Captain V. Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker
Motor car firm outlines pricing for Vertical models
A company explains pricing policy for eight and six model cars, matching profit percentages and aiming to create distinct demand for Vertical-8. They expect the six to remain dominant, targeting 76 percent of six sales and 25 percent for eights, aided by interchangeable parts across motors and chassis.
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