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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-01-23

american policy, but also from the
effect is has on world imperialist
politics.
Whom They Have In Mind.
Just as the S725,0 100000 immediate
building program demanded by Sec
rotary of the navy is planned with
Great Britain and the principal op-
ponent in mind, so are British naval
experts and statesmen making their
plans with America in mind. 1t is
apparent from some of the recent
statements that the British admiralty
has not given up hope of strengthen
ing its bases at points where there
would be prospect of making an
effective stand against the most pow
erful forces that American imperial
ism could mobilize. Already there is
speculation as to the probability of
war with the United States and the
strategy and tactics that would best
serve in the event such war should
ne declared.
Kenworthy's Book.
Lieutenant-C Commander Kenworthy,
labor member of parliament at
present and member of the Adm;-
rally War Staff, 1914-18, in his re-
cent book "Peace or Wars speaks
very frankly as to the possibility of
war with the United States and en-
phasizes the important part that
could be played by battle fleet based
on naval stations IN and around the
Caribbean.
The Canal Again.
kenworthy says:
eff all agreement for the limita-
tom of naval ornaments breaks
down, if the Washington agree
ment is not renewed, if g naval
shipbuilding race commences be-
tween the British and American
navies, it would be perfectly logi-
cal, ard there would be no just
grounds for complaint, if Jamaica
were re-established as great naval
dockyard and arsenal. Yet it is so
far inside the orbit of the Amer
lean navy that it could only be held
at very great cost. Halifax and
Bermuda would be more defen-
sible; but Halifax, as well as Ber-
muda, if prepared for modern naval
needs would cause the Canadian
people to think very furicusly. The
fortification of Jamaica and its pre-
paration TO receive British battle
fleet would set public opinion in
America ablaze. For strong naval
force at Jamaica is real threat to
the Panama Canal.
"Yet why should the American
people complain. Let us be honest
with each other" (Our Emphasis.)
Jamaica and Singapore.
Kenworthy then goes on to show
that Great Britain has just as much
right to build a naval base at Kings
ton, Jamaica, as she has to build the
one she is now working on at Singa-
pore. Kenworthy argues:
"Where England and America are
concerned, the question Of jamaica
is not different in it's nature to the
building Of the British fleet itself
".Jamaica has been British terri
tory since 1866. We have every
right to do what we like on our own
territory. Under the Washington
treaty limits were set to the estab-
lishment of new fortified bases in
certain areas. But Jamaica is not
new base. The dockyards of ia
maica and Halifax have come down
to us from the Napoleonic wars.
We should have as much right to
bring them up to date as we have
to install the latest geared turbine
engines or internal combustion ma
chinery in our new cruisers. (Our
Emphasis.)
Kenworthy, it must be understood,
is not arguing for war on America
Evening star., 1928-05-13
DESIGN BIG FACTOR.

Automobile bodies and finishes were
the subjects considered at the last ses-
sion of the annual meeting of the
Society Of Automobile Engineers held
recently IN Detroit. l.. G. Hill of the
Murray Corporation of America. WING
was chairman of the session, said that
automobile body designers are respon-
sible for that which primarily makes
All automobile sabable Pure art is be-
ing applied more and more to the de-
sign of automobile bodies Mr. H..l
then introduced Richard NJ Bach of
the Metropolitan Museum or Art, who
said, In part. that one cannot tell at a
distance how we'll a car is running.
The fellow inside knows that
The question is: How does II look! One
may say that this Is dealing In exter-
nails, but IL those are treated rightly
they are integral with the whole con-
Struction. An artist is not interested
lntuitively In great many things that
are chronological and purely practical
and he gets results by curious proc
ess of observation which artists some
how have. whereby the artistic mind
acts as a crucible in which many ideas
are melted down so that we may get
the most precious ones.
Invariably discovery and invention
constitute the first step. Mr.. Bach con-
tinued, trade follows next with the
usual technical advances and after
that comes art, but let us call 1t style
The consumers opinion Of style is the
important thing for body designers to
bear in mind. The increasingly skilled
preferences in style on the part of the
public arc the things which must be
reckoned with.
Evening star., 1928-05-13
CONFLICT IN LAWS
HAMPERS TOURISTS
A. A. A. Calls Attention to TrouSi5
Occasioned by Custom Of Garry
ing Arms on Trips.

The lack of uniformity in motor We
hicle regulations extends even to the
matter of permission granted motorists
TO carry weapons, according 10 the
American Automobile Association.
while 1t is a fact" says the A. a
A.. that the motorist Is as safe on
the road today as he Is at his own f1re-
side. yet many people, rightly or wrong
ly, cling to the idea that they should
carry weapons when they go on long
trips. with the result that they run
into all sorts of confiictions due TO the
lack Of national uniformity"
THE general trend of the laws" says
the national motoring body, "is to al
low bona f1de travellers to carry weap
ons while en- route. Many States ALLOW
rifles and shotguns to be carried by the
car owner. but ban pistols. Others have
no laws governing the carrying OF
weapons In automobiles"
States allowing weapons to be car
ried II not concealed are: Alabama
Colorado, Indiana. Kansas, Kentucky
Louisiana, Maine. Missouri, Nebraska
Nevada. New Mexico, North Carolina
South Dakota, Tennessee and Visor
sin. Permits are required in California
Connecticut. Massachusetts,. Michigan
New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Is
land and Oregon.
The A. A. A. says that the District
OF Columbia allows a pistol to be car
ried in the pocket Of an automobile.
but not concealed about the person OF
In the seat of the car.
Minnesota. the A. A. A. cites. makes
it violation of the law for a motorist
to shoot game while travelling In an
automobile, and bans the carrying Of
weapons, other than pistol. unless un-
loaded and taken apart or placed In a
raSp
Evening star., 1928-05-13
HOUSTON EXPECTS
MANY MOTORISTS
Excellent Roads to Influence
Travel to Democratic
Convention.

Motorists from every State In the
Union, more than ever before gathered
at a national convention, according to
an estimate made by the touring bu-
reau of the American Research Foun-
dation, will pilot their cars to Houston
In June to be on hand when the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Chief Magis-
tracy is nominated.
Excellent roads, such as the Lincoln
Highway and the National Old Trail
route from the East. Federal Highway
No. 66 from Chicago, the Lee and Bank
head Highways from Memphis and Dali
las and u s. No. rs from Dallas lead
to the convention city. Ample accom-
modations for the tourist, such as
camps, hotels. service and gasoline fill
ing stations, are to be found every few
miles along the route.
Trip From New York.
The New York motorist will follow
the Lincoln Highway to Philadelphia
and proceed to Baltimore via the old
Baltimore pike. A detour may be made
from Baltimore to Frederick, allowing
visit to the National Capital, over the
old Baltimore Washington turnpike and
the Susquehanna trail, distance OF
81 miles.
The National Old Trail, Baltimore to
Wheeling, leads through some Of the
most picturesque mountain country
In America. but motorists are advised
to drive carefully around the turns and
to descend the grades in second gear.
Fine. wide highways, mostly paved.
Evening star., 1928-05-13
"P0KEY' DRIVER HELD
MENACE TO OTHERS
Baltimore Traffic Judge Blames
Slow-Moving Autoist for
Many Mishaps.

BALTIMORE. May IL (SpeciaD -
The motorist who "pokes" along the
road is reckless in that he is needless
declared Magistrate Alva A. Lamkin oi
the Trafic Court In discussing the va.
rious types OF motor vehicle operators
THE pokey drivers one thought is tc
get 70 his place Of destination without
a rnishap." said Magistrate Lamkin
"One Is almost obliged TO send him O
wireless or other sort Of message that
there are other automobiles on the
street Drivers Of this type are gen.
orally those who have Just secured their
operators card or have new car which
they are breaking In.
Then we have the seasoned or ex-
perienced driver. but one who Is afraid.
He VIII cause the regular driver to cut
lot Of capers, as the driver who Is
tiriid usually makes queer moves.
He evidently has his mind on one
objective and when the second thought
occurs TO him he acts irnpulsively and
spontaneously and the driver behind
him Is obliged TO shuttle for himself.
This may be done without accident,
while on the other hand II may result
In a serious accident The one-track-
mind driver is just as dense In compre-
hending what ii Is all about and 1t Is
almost impossible 10 prove TO him his
contribution 10 the accident.
Especially Is this true II the driver
happens 70 be the loved husband or the
favorite son. A wife or mother has
never been known 10 admit that her
husband or son contributed any negii-
gence In any manner TO an accident"
Evening star., 1928-05-13

lead across Ohio, indiana and Illinois.
Leaving Chicago the motorist will
take Federal Highway. No. 66 Estate
route No ~ via Joliet, Bloomington
and Springfield. to st. Louis; from st.
LOUIS, Federal Highway No. 81 leads to
Memphis: Federal Highway No. 20 to
Little Rock and Hot Springs No. 81 to
Dallas and No. IS into Houston. The
route from Cairo to Dallas is over the
famous Lee and Bankhead Highways,
the section from Little Rock to Arka-
deiphia skirting the ridge of the Ozark
Mountains.
Attractive Drives.
Or the motorist wishing to visit New
Orleans and drive along the beautiful
Gulf Coast to Houston. may leave ST.
Louis on Federal Highway No 81, fol-
low State Route No 40 TO Jackson. Fed
eral No. 81 to New orleans and Federal
No. 90 to Houston.
Many attractive drives await the mo-
torist at Houston. San JacintO battle
field, now a State park. 25 miles out OF
the city, is available by a magnificent
highway. A side trip to Galveston
where salt water bathing and deep-sea
fishing may be enjoyed. can be made
over perfectly paved roads.
Evening star., 1928-05-13

nected With them by lateral roads paved
inexpensively with some aSphaltic or
bituminous material SO as 10 keep the
traffic out of the mud once 1t turns OF
the main highway. Our experience at
DRYDEN has convinced us that the small
towns and rural communities could well
afford to organize such clubs. sur
rounding realty values will so up and
prosperity is bound TO increase in each
community that tries 1t. through in-
creased sales to nearby merchants The
establishment of such club is bound
to develop community pride and morale.
stimulate the Identification OF the
countryside everywhere In the vicinity,
and, In time, lead to tree-shaded and
shrub-lined roads such as We all want
and such as are. to be found in Europe
Room for Greater Development.
There is room for much greater
development in rural communities. I
believe. than is at present realized.
with the Improvement that has come
in motor cars and trucks, the develop
ment of our modern asphalt and other
hard-surfaced reads. not to speak of
the motorized fire-fighting apparatus,
now so generally IN use. ! can see no
reason why there could not be in every
rural township fire company equipped
with a chemical truck and driver that
could rush to the aid of any farmer
whose house. barn or hayStack happened
to catch fire. The adaptation of the
automobile and motor truck to rural
life has only begun. The township fire
department. the rural community
country club the airport along the
highway and the attendant beautifica-
ton of the roads with shade trees
hedges and shrubs that naturally would
follow a greater public interest in a
safer and more beautiful and happier
rural life. are. believe. shortly to add
TO the general we'll being of rural
Americans.
IF our Dryden Club idea, in time
should be duplicated in many parts of
the country. each club should have a
governing authority who understands
how to make 1t success. He should
bar commercialism of every sort The
club should put on no airs. 1t should
be everybody's club without reservation
and its chief aim should be to improve
the community morale. develop the
community spirit. foster knowledge and
health and clean, wholesome recrea-
ton. 1t cannot help but make for a
better and happier rural citizenship
generally. 1t is new idea of public
service.
Recreation a Factor.
The club should be at least mile
off the main highway but connected
with 1t, however, by road. or roads,
inexpensively. but durably paved. say
with some type of asphalt surface SO
as to eliminate dust and mud. With
such club wonderful picnicking place
is at once afforded. Golf courses could
be provided. If desired, but If they are,
those who use them should be required
to supply and care for all their own
equipment I believe that II chain of
recreational spots such as this could
be provided In every State, they would
do much to check the present regret
table desertion of the rural districts by
the younger country folks for life in the
cities. Ten years experience in our case
at Dryden has proved that there is
much that is good In the idea"
Evening star., 1928-05-13
CONSIDERS ROADS
AS PUBLIC UTILITY
Economist Says Motor Taxes
Are Fees for Using Good
Highways.

Highways should be considered as
much public utility as railroads, elec-
trio light and power systems, telephone
systems and water works. according 10
e. e. Duffy. highway economic writer
In this hurried twentieth century on
rush a good many communities are
overlooking this fact Like Topsy, the
roads to them jus grew" Highways
that have been properly improved are
earning dividends and even extra
dividends. Just as definitely as other
private or publicly owned utilities.
Michigan's highway system. points
out Frank F. Rogers, road commissioner
of that State, Is paying its way like
well managed public utility The gas
tax. license fee and general tax returns
TO motorists and taxpayers provide for
the amortization of the present $50,-
600 600 bond issue. allow all that is
necessary for the maintenance of the
State highways. pay off $2.0000 900
Indebtedness annually to the counties
on State aid roads. return at least
$8.5 900 annually to the counties for
county road maintenance, take care of
the running expenses of the highway
department and provide reasonable
sum each year for new road construc-
ton.
But the s35,oOO,Oo0 collected by
Michigan from motor car owners
through the three-cent gas tax and the
license fees should not be regarded
strictly as tax but rather as rental
fee for the use of public roads, accord
ing to Mr. Rogers.
This is the true conception of road
financing. The road itself Is a tangible
thing. but unfortunately the benefits
derived from 1t are not always plainly
evident. The automobile can and does
travel over almost any kind of road,
but the rougher and muddier the road
surface the more expensive travel over
It Will be- Consequently when State
through an extensive improvement pro-
gram betters the roads to such an
extent that motorists are saved from
one to two and half cents a mile in
car operating costs alone, 1t is only
fair to expect that the State be en-
powered to collect a rental for the use
OF these highways. BY properly apply
ing the. surplus more roads may be
built, with additional dividends accru-
ing to motorists and taxpayers.
Evening star., 1928-05-13

The National Guard of the United
States. provided efforts of Ohio officers
are successful. will be given elementary
training In motor truck and tire manu-
featuring In anticipation of an Ameri-
can Army moving entirely on wheels
In the next national emergency.
Bookkeepers. clerks, mechanics and
others comprising the peace time per-
sonnel of the Guard will. according to
plans Of Maj S. j Cole and other
ranking officers OF the Ohio division,
carry with Them in the event they are
called to the colors at some future time
working knowledge Of the construc-
ton Of trucks and tires and their up
keep requirements that will enable
commanders Of units to detail all or
transport duty.
The plan has been introduced at Ak
ron, Ohio. where first tire drill" of the
Ohio National Guard was held last
week
THE foot soldier is gone" said Mai.
Cole, veteran commander in the Ar
Ronne campaign of the World War,
now stationed at Akron Cole is spon-
soring the move to supplement the
manual of arms and drill regulation OF
the Army with practical instruction In
the mechanics of emergency troop
transportation.
THE United States will always be
able to resist invasion, provided 1t can
move It's men to the coasts fast
enough" said Maj. Cole. Motor trucks
carried soldiers past the artillery and
set them down almost in the front line
trenches in the World War They did
1t faster than the men could have
moved on foot and more efficiently than
trains could have done II.
Despite their general efficiency,
however" continued Maj Cole, thou
sands of trucks broke down or blew
their tires. choking the roads behind
the lines and blocking advancing SOL
diers.
"In many instances had the soldiers
in the stalled trucks been able to tenn
Evening star., 1928-05-13
BETTER CARE SOUGHT
FOR AUTO VICTIMS
A. A. A. Starts Drive to Improve
Treatment and Lessen Toll
Through Cooperation.

A nationwide campaign to improve
the treatment given automobile accident
victims has been opened by the Ameri-
can Automobile Association. which en-
phasizes the possibility OF reducing ac-
cidental deaths by cooperation OF their
organization with others established to
better the care OF the injured.
Thomas P. Henry, president OF the
national motoring body. serves notice
that the association and Its i047 affili-
ated clubs viii campaign as actively
for safety afterward" as they have for
safety first"
He cites findings of the research CON-
mittee Of the board of traumatic sur
gerry of the American College OF Sur
geons as evidence Of need for reform
In treatment Of the injured Mr.. Henry
points out that while uneducated doc
tors and inadequately equipped hospitals
affect injuries In general. they are work.
ing particular hardship on motorists,
since the latter often suffer accidents
when away from home and do not get
care that they might in their usual
surroundings. He continues:
This matter of safety afterward' Is
ot4C pttooS Va oaACty ttlAb AikAS DGtu HEk~
iected. This can be remedied. I refer
to the possibility OF selection OF well
educated doctors and of hospitals that
have been approved. as we'll as the bet
ter education Of the other class of doc
tors and an extension OF the hospital
bettermcnt movement.
"It is very true that conditions In
most OF the larger hospitals are salts
factory but this only makes the made
quacy Of the others the more deplor-
able. With our mounting injuries there
can be no doubt that the question Of
safety afterward' Is one to which the
best surgical minds Of the country
should be addressed.
There Is no room for anything but
the highest skill In treatment OF emer-
gency cases, and there is no doubt that
mortality can be leSsened and the num-
Der of cripplcs reduced by focusing the
attention OF all those interested In this
most important phase of civic life"
Evening star., 1928-05-13
SPEED EVENT SCHEDULED.

The huge stands at the Indianapolis
Speedway will echo in few days to the
staccato roar of racing engines in the
qualifying heats which precede the an
nual international speed classic. Then
few days more and thousands will be
flocking to the Hoosier City for this
headliner among the years speed events.
Automobile makers interest in the
sweepstakes is little less keen than the
interest of those who attend purely for
the thrill For from their viewpoint
the 500-mile grind on Memorial day
is laboratory test of the most por-
tentous kind A merciless trial of
stamina which only the fittest can hope
to survive; searching scrutiny under
which every tiny detail of engineering,
design and workmanship must pass.
Chance enters into the result very little
Consequently the findings reached are
of immense interest. not only to the
manufacturer but to the motor buying
public
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Buy with Confidence!

over carefully by skilled mechanics
worn or damaged parts have been
replaced by new ones-and the
prices at which they are offered rep
resent outstanding values.
Consequently, you can buy any one
ofthese "OK" cars with absolute con.
fidence as to its quality, value and de-
pendability.
Come in and make your selection
while our stock of reconditioned
cars is complete. You are certain to
find the car you want-at a price that
will surprise you.
Evening star., 1928-05-13

Four million and sixty-three thousand
persons are employed In motor trans
portation in the United States. includ-
ing workers in vehicle parts and tire
factories and the dealers, statesmen and
cflafffetirs.
Evening star., 1928-05-13

More new Chevrolet cars were deliv.
cred in this community during the
last 90 days than in any similar
period in Chevrolet history - and
most of these new car sales involved
the trading in of the purchasers'p pre-,
vious automobiles.
As result, we have at this time an
unusually wide selection of used cars
that have been thoroughly recondi.
toned, and which may be identified
by the red "O.K. that counts tag
attached to their radiator caps. Every
vital unit of these cars has been gone
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Urge u. S. National Guard Be Trained
In Motoring to Meet Future Emergency

porarily repair their motors or tires and
keep them moving the effectiveness of
thousands Of combat troops would have
been increased"