Supreme Court ruling hits highway fee plan hard
The American Automobile Association calls the Supreme Court decision a blow to the fee system on highways. It holds that any trial where a financial interest exists violates impartiality. The ruling will end fines split with arresting officers and local trial magistrates, noted by AAA President Thomas P. Henry.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Pioneer Disc Wheels Link Past and Present Wagon Design
March 9 California feature notes a pioneer wagon with hand fashioned native timber disc wheels. The piece compares antique wagon wheels to modern materials and cites Roman and Hun use, while highlighting a tour of observers admiring the graceful, lightweight yet rugged wagon and its place in transportation evolution.
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California
Death Gas Will Get You If You Don’t Watch Out
A published bulletin from President Greer College and the United States Bureau of Mines warns motorists about carbon monoxide danger from car exhaust. It offers step by step first aid for suspected gas poisoning, including placing the victim face down, keeping the tongue forward, and performing rapid chest compressions with repeated artificial respiration until a doctor arrives.
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Chicago
United States Bureau of Mines
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General Motors unveils 72 car models and price range
General Motors expands to 72 models from $525 to $4,350 with LaSalle joining Cadillac as the companion car. Chevrolet offers 7 models from $525 to $745, Pontiac 6 models from $775 to $975, Oldsmobile 11 models from $875 to $1,190, Oakland 4 models from $1,023 to $1,295, Buick 18 models from $1,195 to $1,995, LaSalle 6 models from $2,495 to $2,685, Cadillac 117 models from $2,995 to $4,350. Cadillac adds varied body styles with Fisher and Fleetwood bodies. Totaling about 50 body styles and roughly 506 color and upholstery combinations at prices up to $4,350.
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Chevrolet
Fisher
Fleetwood
First Straight 8 Designed in 1914 by Hupp President
DuBois, Young, president of the Hupp Motor Cars corporation, is believed to be the first designer of the straight eight engine in America. He built a two four cylinder engines end to end in 1914 and his car reportedly broke speed records, later helping Hupmobile become a sales leader in the straight eight market.
One Car a Day Sales Rule At Overland Waterloo
Overland-Waterloo manager H. S. Butters promotes a slogan One new car a day through March and aims to maintain the record through March 31 All Willys Knight and Overland Whippets are included in sales. Vigorous salesmen keep showroom limited to a few models.
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18-Inch Base Wheel Popularized by Chrysler Cars
Chrysler popularized the 18 inch base type wheel, boosting balloon tire use and improving road stability and ride comfort due to increased air volume. Braking efficiency rises with smaller wheels paired to the same tire size, reflecting broader automotive design trends.
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Chrysler
New Wheel Design Improves Car Handling and Access
The redesigned wheels lower the car’s center of gravity and roof height for easier passenger access and a closer road stance. One-piece rims simplify tire changes and reduce rim-legs, while shorter spokes boost strength to handle side thrust and enhance rear axle power.
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