Parked Motors Serious Problem for Fire Chief
Large city fire chiefs describe parked cars as delaying responses and hindering extinguishment amid two or more alarms. Officials from Camden Newark Los Angeles Tulsa Detroit Waterbury and St. Louis cite incidents where traffic congestion near hydrants and blocked routes worsened fires and threatened lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Towey
Newark
N. J
P. J. Scott
Los Angeles
R. E. Ritts
Tulsa
Stre“Mobile
J. J. DeMay
Detroit
Souders to Watch Race From Sideline
Columbus Ohio May 29 George Souders the 1927 500 mile winner will watch this year from the sidelines He has quit racing and works as an automobile accessory salesman in town He was injured in Detroit last year and spent months in hospital He says the sport is a tough racket and he is glad to get out of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
George Souders
Purdue University
Indianapolis Speedway
Souders
Detroit
Parking ban urged by fire chiefs across cities
Chief Houston of Cincinnati and chiefs from Pittsburgh Philadelphia Utica Baltimore Worcester Indianapolis Washington Chicago Denver Portland Milwaukee St Paul report delays and higher fire losses due to cars parked in front of burning structures. They warn congestion endangers responses and call for parking prohibitions in congested districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney J. Houston
Cincinnati Fire Fighters
August Emerich
Baltimore
C. L. McCarthy
Worcester
Mass
HE. Voshell
Indianapolis
G. 5. Watson
Washington
D. F. Donovan
Kansas City
F. A. Jaynes
Rochester
N. Y
G. B. Gall
Oklahoma City
W. J. Corrigan
Chicago
J. F. Healy
Denver
Edward Grenfell
Portland
Ore
Peter Steinhellner
Milwaukee
Owen ©. Dunn
St. Paul
Silver Fleet Tires Show Little Wear After 11,000 Miles
C E Anderson of Goodrich reports the 60 tires on the Goodrich Silver Fleet cars have logged 660,000 miles across varied roads and weather. The fleet recorded few punctures and no major accidents, with tread wear remaining minimal. Fleet pilots track tire depth to assess performance over the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich Silver
Los Angeles
C. E. Anderson
Goodrich Tire
Anderson
Goodrich
Weather and vehicle records on road conditions and inflation
Daily fleet logs document weather and road conditions plus wheel inflation practices. Inflation pressure is tested regularly and air pressure kept at the prescribed level as part of standard maintenance.
Testing intervals and brake maintenance guideline
The text notes testing at frequent intervals and keeping brakes in good condition to ensure proper distribution of braking strain. It acknowledges the average driver may not perform all checks, but more frequent tests extend tire life and mileage.
Des Moines Heat Prostrates Teen Twice Today
In Des Moines on May 29 a heat incident struck Doris Payton, 16, who collapsed on a downtown street as temperatures hit 87. She was revived and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des’ Moines
U.R
Des Moines
Doris
Payton
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United States
Building Research Council
New York
T. J. Nichols
Camden
Race
Holiday
Springfield
Waterloo Auto Company
Frederick the Great
Chrysler
de Soto
de Soro
Chrysler Motors
Black Hawk Motor CO
5Th St
Oldsmobile
A. B
Lansing
Dumond Motor Co., Inc
Waterloo
West Fifth St
Peemouth
Plymouth
Paysours
America
Waterloo, Iowa
U. K
Fowler-Warren Company
Franklin & Park Ave
Frank Collard Jr., Inc. “Automobile Corner
Fourth & Franklin
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