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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

,reI MANS for the annual con-
Gene ~ the National Motorists
sentl s,a,;on already are beginning to
shane along the lines of COM
tsK ss.1siye policies to be adopted Of
prenne ., az the organizations program
beial,;a s4 The convention will be
20, - washington, d. c., on Novem-
a as' 18th and 18th.
ne rr.i,s-nrogram, according to Judge
ImS Is. Meals. president of the N.
Nai'' will include the following prin-
,inai obiectives:
aPaii Nationwide campaign to ex-
"a The pioneer safety work Of auto
Nn nS;,e clubs, on the basis of practi-
nyD, Methods for eliminating traffic
a. I,rds improving streets and high
nasa and promoting sane regula-
says' rather than on the basis of
tOn sS,,,odic safety slogan campaigns.
ss Correlation of anti-theft
u, throughout the country, by
Soln of closer cooperation among
ms sareds of automobile clubs.
nur Interchange of legislative ex-
Gnrces for the purpose Of advanc-
uniform automobile laws. so far
Ivy tactical with reference to pecu-
Ssr local conditions.
la vs. Development of a country
"a. w. system of emergency mechani-
wiz v, and touring aid. so that even
co. the tourist will be able to find
Juice through the chains of official
ss".omobile club garages radiating in
s suspv direction. through every state
s sssss,ated in the National Motorists
, .es.aciation. T
AI N Standardization of motor We
,;sie headlight regulations, SO That
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

the engine of an automobile, the
metal beneath the numbers is COM
pressed by the blow Of the die.
Although the surface Of the metal
may be shaved away until the in.
denied figures disappear, there still
remains a compression in the metal
conforming to the outline of the
numbers but invisible to the eve.
Any process capable Of expanding
this compressed metal back to its
normal state would cause the OBJ
liberated numbers to appear in re-
lief. After much experiment, it
was found that an application Of
heat and acid would accomplish
this purpose. BY use of this proc
ess police have been able to iden.
tify and return to their original
owners scores of cars that had
been given up as lost.
The illustration shows how num-
bers filed away from Ford car
were made visible again. The
bogus number "1662S7t4 was
stamped into the engine block by
the thief after he had obliterated
with file or ball-headed hammer
the numbers "1931244" originally
placed there by the manufacturer.
Some months ago the police Of
New York and Connecticut discov-
cred a cache of several hundred
stolen cars. This method led to
the identification CT large number
of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03


folded out of the way when not in use,
making 1t easy and convenient for all
passengers to enter or leave the car.
!. The body il, OF studebaker construc-
ttQn and in every detail will be found
evidence 9f tho highest quality Of ma
terials. sI,ecifcattons Of ample dimen-
stons and rainstaking craftsmanship.
studebaker's II years experience in
building highest grade vehicles 10 res
fected throughout this car.
The lighting equipment includes
distinctive head lights. attractive
coach lamps and rear corner. reading
lights which are operated FROM the
instrument boardl The broad rear
side and door windows are raised and
lowered by convenient regulators. All
hardware 10 nickel finished.
% A luggage rack at the rear with
nickel-plated rail and aluminium panel
guards add to the utility of the car /.
The Light.Six five.passenger coupe
is also equipped with high quality
heater; one-piece. rain-proof wind
shield with windshield cleaner; built
in. glare-proof. glass visor; quick
action ecowl ventilator; thief-proof
transmission lock; eight-day clock, and
other refinements that contribute to
the comfort and convenience Of passen-
gers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
American Fleets To
Stage Spectacular
Naval ENGAGEMENTS

Los Angeles, Nov. 2-(By A. P.)-
The greatest and most spectacular
peace TING naval engagements ever
fought" will be staged early next
year off Panama and In the Carri-
bean Sea, according to naval plans
announced here. Practically the
whole effective marine fighting force
of the United States win be repre-
sented in the three months of man
euvers designed to test revolutionary
developments in strategy and imple-
ments of naval warfare since the
close of the world war.
Plans for this vast war game have
been in preparation for weeks in con-
ferences here. and at other points on
the Pacific coast. These conferences,
under direction of Admiral Robert E.
Coontz, communicative chief of the
United States feet, were marked by
the gathering and consultation Of
the largest number OF commanding
executive officers of naval establish
ment units that has occurred since
the war
Major problems in the complete
scheme of war enter into the plans
for the winter maneuvers. These
embrace attack upon land defenses,
with army units participating, that
is a naval fight against an army de-
Tending fortified coast; defensive
and offensive actions by army and
naval units against naval units along
the coast: defensive and offensive ac-
tons at sea between naval units
with the full utility of undersea and
air units.
There will be aerial battles
undersea battles destroyer, fast
cruise and dreadnaught engage
ments, as well as landing bat
ties in which complete force of ma
rines will be involved, divided into
infantry, artillery, engineer, aviation
and signal corps branches of that
arm of the naval establishment.
New scouting cruisers, fastest
naval vessels af1oat, and the sixteen
inch gun dreadnaughts, will partici-
pate among the $50 naval craft that
will make up the units in these war
games.
! The Pacific fleet known as the
United States battle fleet will leave
this coast about January 4. This
embraces the battleship divisions, the
destroyer squadrons, submarine dt-
visions, aircraft divisions and feet
base force. Joint exercises with tho
army when approaching the Panama
side of the canal are planned, OTTER
tactical exercises between units of the
naval force while steaming Oft the
! Mexican and Central American coast.
! These units will probably remain
at Panama for two or three days, re-
fill with fuel, transit TIE canal and
head for Culebra. This force is I'm
der command Of Admiral S Robi-
sen.
The Atlantic forces. known as the
scouting fleet, will leave the east
coast at the same time the Pacific
units leave here, and upon reaching
Panama will engage in combined
war game with the Pacific units. The
scouting fleet consists of hattleship
divisions, destroyer squadrons, air
squadrons, train forces and "a control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Advocates Uniform
Traffic Regulations

A uniform code of traffic regula-
items, given a stricter enforcement
generally and closer cooperation
between the traffic authorities, au-
tomobile clubs and Ncivic bodies
qualified to bring it about, is the
remedy suggested by DR.. James w.
Inches, former police commissioner
Of Detroit. in a general way for the
traffic difficulties which the cities are
now facing. Doctor Inches has pre-
pared a detailed statement for the
American Automobile Association
giving his observations from actual
experience in dealing with the prob
lens of Detroit as police commits
sioner of the automotive city of over
q million population for a period of
five years.
Doctor Inches is strong advocate
of Jail or prison sentences for those
who fiagrantly endanger the lives of
citizens through recklessness or. OPP
Grating a car while under the infiu-
ence of liquor. He deplores the
apathy of the public toward what he
terms traffic crimes as distinguish
ed from minor offenses against traffic
laws, In his statement Doctor Inches
cited the fact that in 1000 deaths re-
sulting from traffic accidents, only
one violator had been given a penal
sentence. Evidence was produced in
some of the cases showing plainly
the driver was under the influence of
li1uor. In the case of a child MUIR
dered, Doctor Inches stated, the ut
most excitement prevailed and the
murderer was promptly brought to
trial and sentenced. The proper pub
lie sentiment back of the courts in
giving Jail or prison sentences to
proven reckless and drunken drivers,
Doctor Inches stated. will do much to
correct the traffic troubles and at the
same time remove any feeling of re-
sentiment against the larger percen-
tage of motorists who obey the laws.
Doctor Inches gave definite figures
from his own. city of Detroit to show
the valuation of cooperation of civic
bodies with the traffic authorities.
The Detroit Auto Club, he stated.
through the continuous educational
safety work and safety first cam
paigns has contributed materially to
a lowering OF the percentage of ia
talities to the number of cars owned
below that Of any other city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

A motorist can now start from the
Zero milestone in Washington and
travel circle tour of 1850 miles back
/ to Washington again over n continu-
GUS dustleSS paved highway. That
this can be done is very definite evil
dence to the American Automobile
Association officials that substantial
nrogrcss is being made in the devel-
!, opment of a National system or nlgn-
ways. This continuous section would
take the motorist from Washington
to st. Louis. q distance of $40 miles,
thence through Chicago, Detroit
Cleveland. Buffalo. Montreal, Albany.
Boston. New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore. 1t would be unnecessary
to retarce n single section of road.
Between some - the cities alternate
routes over equally as good road
would be offered
long stretches of paved highway.
points out the A. A. A. Touring and
Transportation Board. The highway
from Vancouver, b. c. to San Diego
covering a distance of over 1900
miles is another example. This road
as a continuous paved road is to lie
dedicated in the near future. Eac!;
year constantly Increasing mileage
OF continuous paved highway is add
Ell 10 lne NNllOlldl highway System
OF the country, as the various states
fill in gaps on trunk line highways.
The greatest peed for continuous
paved highway is between Northern
and Southern points, as the South
during the winter months offers
climatic and scenic attractions which
no other section can provide. The
same is true of similar attractions
fer the motorists OF the South, which
are to be found in the northern
states during the summer months
Even in the South marked progress
is being made. The Southern stat Is
were naturally slower in getting
started in their development of trunk
line highways. The resources which
can be drawn upon for road bui,J-
ing purposes are not as great.
Among the eastern seaboard states,
North Carolina is leac:ng the way
for her sister states. The barrier
between the northern and southern
travel through the GENITAL tier of
states has been the mountain ranges
in Kentucky and Tennessee. Both
of these states have spent millions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Studehaker Announces
New Enclosed Model

4 LightSiX five-passenger coupe
which admirably combines Sedan COM
fort and roominess with the sociability
of the coupe has just been announced
as an addition to the Studebaker line.
The five-passenger coupe body is
mounted on the standard light-siX
chassis. 1t is distinguished by its
beauty OF line, roominess excellence
of body construction and high quality
of it's equipment.
The new light-six coupe seats five
passengers in perfect comfort. The
rear seat extends clear across the full
width of the body. providing ample
room for three. The drivers seat and
auxiliary seat are identical in size and
cushioning. The auxiliary seat is of
an improved bucket type and can. be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Plans Completed
New Ford Plant
Ion Mississippi

retrOit, Mich, NOV. Z.-All MAJOR
a.cisions covering the construction
~ the Ford Motor Company's plant
" he erected along the Mississippi
.;vsr between Minneapolis and St.
psui have been made and details just
\ snnounced here give the first in
tornation regarding the magnitude
If the new Ford project.
dro-electric plant, steam plant
and manufacturing and assembly
| nlant constitute the three important
| buildings with interest centering
CHIEFLY about the hydro electric de-
yelopment since it represents the
/ eompany's most extensive undertake
ins Of this kind.
The dam where the power will be
developed is STA feet long and was
completed by the government in 1917.
When the Ford engineers started
work it was discovered that modi-
fcation Of the power house sub
structure built by the government
was necessary in order to take ad-
vantage of improvements since made
/ IN water wheel design. More than
| 10000 cubic feet of concrete work was
/ torn out and the changes are now
nearly completed. They will per-
nit installation of modern turbines
and besides improving flow condi-
/ tons will effect the highest efficiency.
1 The power house will be 100 feet long
/ by IA feet wide and 48 feet above the
/ foundation. Four water wheels of
/ $500 horsepower will be installed,
which, in conjunction with four
vertical generators, will under nor
/ nal conditions produce approximate
lily $4,000 horse power.
Within short distance of the
/ hydro-electric plant, and on the river
bank, 1t also is planned to erect q
steam power house to supplement the
water power in case of emergency.
The immense manufacturing and
assembly plant will be erected on an
imposing site on the bluff 100 feet
/ above the water level. 1t will front
on the Mississippi River Boulevard
and will be faced with stone on three
\ sides and so designed as to present
o NEST attractive appearance.
The building will be ne-story
high, 1,720 feet long and 500 feet
vide and will have more than 1,000,-
900 square feet or 90 acres of floor
space.
Railroad tracks will, of course,
enter the building, but q transporta =
ton feature will be two tunnels lead
ing underneath the factory from a
nVer dock to elevators which will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

DISCOVERY of a process for
making visible again numbers
that have been filed away from
metal surfaces has armed the ma
TONS police with what promises to
be the most effective means yet
found for identifying stolen auto
mobiles.
Recovering stolen motor cars is
one Of the biggest police tasks to-
day. For the manufacturers num-
Der, by which suspected cars might
be identified, is erased by the thief
from the metal in which it was i'm
pressed with dies. A new number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

force and IL under command oz VIA
Admiral McCuliy.
Admiral Robert p. Coonts wlil ID
70 active command --of tho wintsr
maneuvefs.
After the naval eneagements woflR-
ca out By the combined feet the ware
craft win proceed together Tor 8
series OF combined tactical exerclsea
using Cuiebra az q base from which
70 operate. In these exercises WIll
De utliized some new effective dessls
Among the more important ksas
lures OF the fnaneuvers win be flle
part played by radio, not only for
communication. but In location 6f the
enemy. Vast strides have been made
In the development Of the radio fele-
graph, radio telephone and radio dfz
rectional facilities of the naval estah -
lishment. This being the nerve CEN
ter of the units when In operation, its
development Is of, deep interest. A.
very important part Of the coramun- :.
ication and directional work. and o.
particular value in the spotting and
direction of fire is the operation o.,
naval aircraft using radio telephone !
and telegraph. OF equal Importance
Is the development In the heet dc -
fensive apparatus for protection, ).
against the air, and these improve !
ments will feature the maneuvers.
During the latter part OF February
there will be a recreational period
extending into March, when vessels
OF the Pacific units probably will
visit ports on the eastern coast OF
the United States and Atlantic units.
will visit the West Indies and gulf
ports.
The fighting craft will reassembIe.
at Culebra in March and conduct
tactical exercises until April IA, when
the major war problems Of the COM 4
bined units will have been worked )
out and the forces dispense, return
ing to their bases for the summer.
programs. The battle fleet and base,
force will reach Panama about April
IS. and arrive at San Pedro about
May 5. -
Some thirty-five thousand officers I
and men will participate in the
maneuvcrs, and during the recrea- q
tional period the athletic champion
ships of the navy viii be determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Last Year of the Pig Means
Hard Times in China

Shanghai, Oct. 4 "a. p. by MaiD-
Business conditions in China are not
so good and Chinese merchants are
undecided whether to blame politics
or the jinx of the present year.
The Chinese calendar id divided
into cycles of so years. According to
their reckoning, there have been II
of these cycles since time began. dat
ing from 2697 B. c. during the rcign
OF Huang III. The cycles are divided
into twelve sections of five years
each and each section is known by
some special designa ton such as the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

carry freight directly into the build
ing. This anticipates a new era of
river transportation on the Missis-
sippi.
Special attention will be given to
landscaping and general improve
ment of the grounds in the. company's
1S7-acre tract so that all will blend
tremendously with the surrounding
parkway development.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

is stamped into the surface and the
cars identity obliterated. The
new number may sometimes be de-
tected as bogus, but the original fig.
nres, the most important clue to the
original owner of the car have van
ished. In New York City alone.
according to figures in possession
of the Aetna Life Insurance Com
pany, 71O7 automobiles were stolen
in 1922 and less than half Of them
were recovered.
This method for revealing num-
bers that have been filed or ham,
mered into invisibility seems SIM
ple-after it has been explained.
When numbers are stamped into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03
Cuban Government
To Entertain *
Mexican Businessmen

Mexico City. Oct. 16.-(A. Pr by
MaiD .-Befpre returning to Havana.
Francisco Prieto. spokesman for the
Cuban trade excursionists who recently
visited Mexico, announced that the
Cuban government haG voted $4,000
to defray the expenses Of a similar ex-
cursion of Mexican businessmen to
Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

of service facilities This means that
the man living on the farm or in the
small village can buy Buick and
know that he will be served after he
purchases it.
1t is interesting to note the perccn-
tage of total United States population
in various sized cities as we'll as the
percentage OF Buick owners in the
Same cities:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-03

Gerald-My love for you is like
the boundless ocean.
Madeline-Just the way take it.
Cerald-What do you mean?
Madeline-With good many
grains of salt.-Edinburgh Scotsman
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19

back, while some communities were
able to buy clothing and provisions
only once or twice a year. The rock
strewn mud bottom roads In the cen
trail section Of the state were impass-
able during the winter and early
spring and many tragic deaths have
been charged against their treacher.
GUS footing.
The first step was taken along the
Tug river, near the Kentucky line,
where the greatest coal producing
mines are In operation. At Welch and
in other Mcdowell county towns, the
scenes Of many Of West virginia's g
bltterest mine battles, the nrst all
concrete link was laid. Engineers
faced terrific problems of construction
and In the service Of supplies, but the
irst years program was put through
On schedule despite handicaps. The
pits Of Mcdowell county now have an
easy means Of access to the low coun-
try and production at the mines is
increasing every month since the new
system was placed in operation.
1t is planned to make the roads In
terlock at points not served by regular
freight and passenger trains at first
and to follow up this original net work
with complete system Of trade routes
in succeeding years. Work will be
concentrated on the central and west
ern end Of the state at first.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
CONSTRUCT 1s-FooT BRIDGES
Some Of 12 and 10 Feet Have Been
Built to Economlze, but Proven
Shorts Sighted.

Few highway bridges with width
Of roadway less than 1S feet are now
being constructed on improved ronds,
according to engineers Of the bureau
Of public roads of the United States
Department Of Agriculture. In the
past some Of IL feet and good many
Of 18-foot width have been construct
ed In an effort to economic, but 1t has
proved short-sighted economy. Only
one line Of traffic can pass over 12-
foot roadway and 16 feet Of width Will
not accommodate two lines In safety.
Many Of the states such as Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Massa-
chusetts have found 1t advisable In
replacing old bridges on important
roads to make them wide enough to
accommodate three and four lines Of
traffic.
The Glenwood post., 1923-04-19
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