Repeal of Excise Tax on Motor Cars Demanded
Washington November hearings on the revenue bill featured the American Automobile Association urging repeal of the federal excise tax on motor vehicles. Oscar J. Brown argued the tax is unfair, illegal as a general benefit levy, and inconsistent with federal road aid. The A A A spokesman pressed that continued taxation harms motorists while Congress has funded highway construction with federal aid, leaving a large unappropriated balance to motorists.
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Washington
da Cu
American Automobile Association
Rolief
Ways and Means
Oscar J. Brown
Syracuse
N. Y
Legislative Board
A. A. A. Secretary of the Treasury
Afelson
Congress
Mellon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Department of Interior
Bureau of Public Roads
Buick Plant Sets Record in Safety and Production
Detroit reports from factory 26 of the Buick Motor Company in Flint highlight new records in safety and output. Manager Ro Thaloe says the nine months of 1925 saw only 113 lost time accidents, with none serious, while one day produced 26 and 12 tons of iron and 79,000 castings using large quantities of cores and sands. About 1,950 workers operated with a single lost time accident in 24 hours. Thalner cites heat resisting footwear, leggings, and goggles supplied by the factory as factors. Factory 20 matches safety standards within the Buick system, showing progress in reducing extreme occupational hazards.
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Detroit
Gray Iron Foundry
Duick Motor Company
Flint
Ro Thaloer
Mactory
Thalner
Buble
Cooperation Between Management and the Men
A brief note on the need for harmony and cooperation between management and workers to ensure smooth operations and productive outcomes within the organization. No specific individuals or events are mentioned in the fragment.
Uncle San's Radio Helps Patrol Packard Interference
Detroit reports the first state police radio detective car built on a Packard six chassis. The device, overseen by S. W. Edwards, locates interference and unlicensed stations, tests wave lengths, and examines amateur operators. It includes three receivers, a 100 watt transmitter, and 24 storage batteries for on road operation.
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Detroit
S. W. Edwards
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Michigan
Bureau of Commerce
United States Nears 500 000 Miles Of Surfaced Highways
The Bureau of Public Roads reports the U S surfaced road total at year end 1924 near 468 000 miles with 148 347 state surfaced miles and 339 558 county surfaced miles. Estimated 31 541 miles of new surfaced work in 1924 plus progress in 1925 suggest totals exceed 500 000 soon. Overall upgraded road mileage across all classes approaches 740 000 including surfaced and drained roads. Town state and county figures show substantial growth in 1924.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Ford
New Assembly Line Activated at St Louis Chevrolet Plant
A third assembly line has opened at the Chevrolet plant on Union Boulevard and Natural Bridge Road, St Louis, boosting output. The new line serves commercial cars while the existing two lines push passenger cars and trucks, with both older lines remaining in operation. The south wing hosts the new installation enabling higher production.
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St. Louis
Chevrolet
Union Boulevard
Natural Bridge Road
Essa
Passengeer
Production Shifts Up to 65 Cars and Trucks Hourly
A Chevrolet plant increases output from 38 to 65 units per hour on commercial car and truck lines. Management cites improved efficiency and streamlined assembly as drivers of the jump.
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Chevrolet
New Overland Six Wins Much Praise
Enthusiastic owners praise the Overland six for roadability and safety. Willys-Overland engineers developed a balanced chassis with a spring suspension to reduce side sway and driving fatigue. They divided the chassis into parts and used cross members to brace the front frame, providing rigid bracing for the engine suspension and overall stability.
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New Overland
Overland Six
Willys-Overland
Willys Knight Owners Endorsement and Loyalty Appeal
A survey of about 250000 Willys Knight owners highlights high satisfaction with the car. Owners praise the Knight sleeve valve engine for improved power and smooth running with miles, reporting minimal engine-repair bills and no valve or carbon issues. Most would buy another Willys Knight, influenced by peer recommendations and persistent performance.
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Willys-Knight
Knight
Willys- Knight
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Wuea
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