Push-Button Car of the Future Steers Itself
A futuristic display at the Cars of America Tomorrow exhibit features a 19-foot hand built push button car with voice control, seat massage, illuminated tires, and electric shock doors. The $75,000 model, showcased by the Smithsonian and the Department of Transportation, drew crowds amid other electrics, steam autos, and a jet racer.
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Washington Mall
Cars of America
Department of Trans ‘Portation
Smithsonian ‘Institution
Washington
Today in History highlights from 1813 to 1968
AP notes mark the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 under Captain Perry and several historical milestones including John Smith's 1608 governorship, Howe's sewing machine patent, Elizabeth’s assassination, and Canada’s 1939 war declaration.
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Associated Press
Oliver H. Perry
Lake Erie
John Smith
Jamestown
Virginia
Nova Scotia
Elias Howe
Spencer
Mass
Elizabeth
Austria-Hungary
Geneva
New Zealand
Dominion
Canada
Germany
U.S. Supreme Court
Little Rock, Ark
Alabama
Birmingham
Tuskegee
Mobile
National Guard
Gibraltar
Britain
Dear Abby advice column on compliments and etiquette
Dear Abby offers practical replies to readers about compliments from a husband, serving guests first, dealing with a fiancé’s concerns, and a purse theft at a luncheon. The column advises telling the husband about compliments, serving guests first, and confronting potential betrayals to protect marriage.
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Abby
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First Rooster Crowing Contest Set at State Fair
Richmond AP reports the Virginia State Fairgrounds host the First Annual Rooster Crowing Contest on Friday Sept 27 from 1 to 1 30 pm with finals on Sept 28. Twenty roosters entered, winners receive 15 dollars and a rosette. Crowing judged by crow frequency in 30 minutes. handlers may clap or bring a hen, no touching.
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Richmond
Virginia State
Direct Election Reform Debate Near Congress
Constitutional experts warn against risky direct election methods while noting the impossibility of passing a constitutional amendment before the upcoming presidential vote. The piece suggests pursuing an agreement modeled on Representative Goodell and beginning work on a reform amendment for future elections.
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Representative Goodell
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Nationwide Insurance Agents
Arthur L. Dunlap & Son
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Maurice H. Luttrell
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Harry S. Haines, JR
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