Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-15
and investigators, the subject of spe'


cific analysis.
One of the most immediate phases
affecting highway transport, the dis
tribution of traffic and the safety o.
the pedestrian and the motorist, is
treated at some length, the views OF
men and women who have given con-
siderable time and thought to this
subject having been previously as
certained. Historically. the outline
goes back to ancient days when loads
were carried on the backs of men and
women, treating successfully the
coolie labor, South African negroes.
pack animals, the invention of the
wheel, and presently, its evolution
into carts, Chariots, and the motor
vehicle of today.
AS a preface to the outline Profess
sor Mcintyre SAYS:
THE outline makes no pretense of
being either complete or adequate. 1t
has been limited in various ways. The
newness OF the subject and the con-
sequcnt lack of authoritative re-
search make definite conclusions and
principles impossible. An effort has,
| therefore, been made to avoid the eX-
preston of an opinion. but to present
both sides of debatable questions.
Some of the topics are capable of
considerable expansion; their use will
be determined by the local situation.
Others may be used almost as out
lined. 1t is confidently expected that
use of the outline will develop innu-
merable suggestions for its revision.
Such suggestions or criticisms will be
greatly appreciated.
One of the features of the outline is
the photography that follows the
topics under each subhead. Another
that is expected to be of definite value
to the motor transport operator are
the chapters on costs, dispatching
and route. The selection of the mo-
tor Vehicle, dealing with general re-
quirements, type, body design. trail
ers and tires, will prove. it is said, an
invaluable asset to the prospective
purchaser of motor trucks.
The booklet is being distributed by
the Highway and Highway Transport
Education COMMITTEE, first to colleges
/ and universities and then upon re-
quest to manufacturers and business
men. 1t is interesting to recall that
the committee, appointed in May,
1920, by DR.. I. p. ClaXton, then Com
missioner of Education, has been able
Within a comparatively brief period
of time to enlist the interest of en-
glneers and economists in a field of
, u ICY NJ to ion l,o11I
ingly important factor in the nation
al life.
The sole function of the commit
tee is the study OF highway transport
IN its abstract phases, and to that
end consists of men qualified by ex
perience and training to undertake
the study, and to encourage It.
Dr. John j. Tigert. United States
commissioner of Education, is chair
man Of the committee Other mem
pefs are Thomas H. Macdonald
Chlef, Bureau Of Public Roads, De-
P2ftment of Agriculture; Colonel r.
I. Boggs, Corps of Engineers. l.. s
A, representing the War Depart
ileht; Roy ID. Chaplin, representing
the National Automobile Chamber of
commerce; +. l.. Bishop, Dean Of
Engineering, University of Pitts
burgh, representing the Society for
the Promotion of Engineering Edu-
cation; Harvey S. Firestone, repre-
sentinS the Rubber Association of
America; w. S. Keller, State High
way Engineer Of Alabama, represent
ing the American Association of State
Highway Officials: II. W. Alden, rep
rcsenting the Society of Automotivc
Engineers; W. c. John, acting di-
rector; and Pyle Johnson, secretary.
The booklet is being distributed by
the committee from its offices in the
Willard Building, Washington, D. c.