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Evening star., 1929-12-08
EUROPEAN HABITS
AFFECTED BY U. S.
Movies and Motors Made in Amer
lea Found Popular Among
People Generally.

American movies and American mo
tors are Americanizing Europe, Ralph
Murphy, vice president and general
manager in the automobile field, de-
clared recently. Mr.. Murphy just re-
turned from Paris and London, where
with L. j. Purdy. factory manager, and
L. B. Benham, an export manager, he
attended the international automobile
salons.
"Today'S luxury in automobiles and
in living is tomorrows standard in Eu-
rope as well as in America" Mr..
Murphy declared "At both the Paris
luxury which American makers have
been developing in their coach work for
the last three years was noticeably re-
produced" he said.
I'm many cases the aggressive indi-
vidualiSm of old world craftsmen as
serted itself and the results bordered on
the bizarre. Europe has not yet learned
the lessons of practical humility which
American industry has learned-a hu-
mility which SubmergeS pride of indi &.
vidual opinion to the proved efficiency
of collective effort" Mr.. Murphy as
serted. Intense individualism makes
effectiveness in industrial development,
he believes.
Air-cooling is taking a strong hold
on the European imagination as we'll as
on the imagination of Western hemi-
sphere" MI. Murphy stated. "It may
seem queer that the country which pro-
duceS the AnZani air-cooled engine
with which Bleriot aStonished the world
by flying the English Channel 20 years
ago, should not have followed up that
advantage. The fact is they did In
the airplane field, but not in the auto
mobile field. At least, not until a few
years ago when France turned out the
air-cooled Sara. That car gave such
good account Of itself that a British
syndicate has purchased the patent
rights for military advantages, beating
out, so it is said, German interests who
were after the patents for the same
reason.
Evening star., 1929-12-08

shades of color which will not fade in
the sun and rain. Brilliant tints have
proved that many of the faster shades,
which would not have been at all dura-
BILE a few years back may be used today
and Withstand the elements about as
well as the more somber tones.
Perhaps one of the greatest factors
OF increased beauty In cars is the uni
Versal adoption Of chromium plating. A
few seasons ago when cars appeared
with dark enameled radiator shells,
enameled lamps, bumpers and other ac-
ceSsorieS In dark coatingS. they were
pronounced rich and dignifled in ap-
pearance. But tastes change in car de-
sign just as modes change from season
to season for the fashionable woman.
The v"ntages of chromium are so
many; it, quality Of remaining bright
indefinitely and cheering up the cars
appearance with its bright white luster
mas met with universal approval.
Excellence Of, Interiors.
AS for the interiors, it will be sur
priSing to the show visitor to notice the
excellent quality of material in even the
lower-priced offerings. The wide use OF
rayon in upholstery and decoration,
slipcoverS, ETC., has made possible some
most attractive fabrics, which are
claimed to be highly durable. The good
wearing qualities of broadcloth, cordu-
roy and whipcord make instant appeal,
especially to feminine users.
More attention is being given TO
minute details, such as beautiful work
manShip in the chasing and engraving
OF door handles, instrument board set
tings flower-vaSe holders, etc. Many
OF these are taken from the designs OF
the ancientS, both as to shape and dec
grafton. One may walk through the an
tiquitieS of the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art and numerous other art museums
and find scores of designs OF ancient
artisans which now are incorporated in
parts and accessories that are turned
out by the millions. Certain head
lamps are almost identical in shape
with ancient pottery; door handles,
lock designs, hub caps, ETC.. have their
prototypes in the minute metal trtnkets
and stone sculptures of ancient Egypt
and Babylonia. At the same time they
have been worked into modern motifs
in a manner which is pleasing to the
eye and practical from the utility stand
point as well.
Evening star., 1929-12-08
"1n My
Opinion"
DecrieS Taxi Privileges
At Washington Terminal,

Decries Taxi Privileges
At Washington Terminal.
BY what special dispensation, legal OF
illegal, ethical or unethical, have taxi
cabs the position of highest privilege at
the vehicular entrance to Union Sta
ton?
I do not mind admitting that my
temper rose several degrees above nor
NAL because of an experience at our big
depot several days ago, but, though
have long since regained my equilibrium
I still want to ask why operators Of pri-
vate cars must play second fiddle to the
cabbies, at least at PUBLIC untility
station.
All who have arrived at Union Sta
ton by automobile, private car or taxi,
will recall that there are three traffic
lanes to the loading platforms at the
west end Of the station. The other day
I unwittingly drove my humble looking
machine into the right lane, nearest the
Union Station lobby, and was most vo-
ciferously told by an off1cial-looking
somebody that had no right there and
must get out pronto. I want to know
why, since owners of private automo-
biles certainly pay more taxes in this
big city of ours than do the compare
lively few owners Of taxicabs.
Really. Mr.. Editor, this is more than
one driver it has happened to many
others.
Here's the story: Time, nearly pm,
last Sunday. Great congestion about
Union Station. Private cars more nu-
merous than taxis in the lines inching
their way into Union Station. The line
extended at times back onto the street
car tracks south of the station. When
got to the entrance, turned into the
right of the three lanes because that
one was nearly free of cars. The out
side lanes were lined solid with cars.
Just then cabbie, Historically wav-
ing his arms, jumped out in front of my
machine, yelling at me to stay out Of
that lane. I was moving about miles
per hour, but to prevent hitting this
man turned my front wheels to the left
and halted, facing the first platform.
This lane is for taXiS; can't drive in
here" the man yipped at me.
Then up came an official-looking
man. He, too, waved his arms at me
and was very positive about his order
for me to get out of that private, ex-
elusive taxi lane. The other two lines
were filled with cars and the right one
was nearly empty, but that apparently
Evening star., 1929-12-08
AUTO INDUSTRY SHOWS SIGNS
OF STAGING USUAL 'COMEBACK''

to the person who wanted to buy the
privilege Of inspecting all available
models in one building without being
bothered by persistent statesmen. It
always has been conceded that such
privilege to the man who really wants
to invest in an automobile Is worth
much more than the admission charge.
Used Car Troubles.
The used car and the trouble it causes
manufacturers, distributors and dealers
have been put in book by Paul G.
Hoffman, vice president Of the Stude-
baker Corporation, collaborating with
James H. Greene, manager of the
Studebaker factory's cooperative de-
partment. Mr.. Greene formerly direct
ed a research bureau for retail training
at the University of Pittsburgh.
In foreward, G. A. Vane, manager
of the National Automobile Dealers
Association, calls 1t a volume for the
dealer who works Soundly and hard and
who is looking for organized common
sense.
Mr.. Vane's conclusion is borne out by
a chapter showing that marketing used
cars is a business and not problem.
Mr.. Hoffman and Mr.. Greene say that
the fact that there are about one and
one-half used cars sold for every new
car sold proves there is a market for
used cars which is entitled to con-
Slderation.
They point out that dealers have re-
garded the resale of these cars as an
evil, and have made a mistake in at
tempting to delegate the disposal of
such cars to other agencies. Here are
a few interesting extracts from the book
on this subject:
when the merchandising of used
cars ceases to be regarded as a problem
and is considered as a necessary part
of retail automobile business, the prob
lem disappears"
THE responsibility of marketing used
cars must be accepted by dealers. A
few dealers have shown that this can
be made a valuable department of a
new car business"
Retailers in other lines have shown
the value of one price and honest value
policies in selling lower priced mer-
chandise. There is a lesson in this for
the dealer in used cars"
Inflated values in used cars do MT
fool the average purchaser. They result
in eventual losses to the dealer, and
often repoSSessionS as we'll"
Copyright, 1929. by North American News
paper Alliance)
Evening star., 1929-12-08
special pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DETROIT, Mich, December 7.-Signs
that the automobile industry will stage
its usual comeback from seasonal and
other conditions which periodically slow
up production are beginning to mani
fest themselves.
The horizon line is January /, and
the New Year will bring groups of i'm
proved models certain to stir buying
impulses.
From official intimation the past week
the introduction of a changed Ford
Model A is assured, while General
Motors will have at lease five new or
improved models. Only one has been
officially designated yet, but it is gen.
orally believed in the trade that four
other models are nearly ready and that
shipments will begin before the end of
the month. Two of these models, ac-
cording to reports, will represent radical
steps forward
With the Ford and General Motors
changes in prospect, the So-called in
dependent makers have not been idle.
Many are getting ready to bring out
eightS to take the places of their pres
ent Six-cylinder lines. The accounts
vary regarding the number and extent
Of the changes, but there will be at
lease five new cars to be viewed and
talked about Two of them have pre-
views for dealers and the press sched-
uled Immediately
Auto Makers Criticized.
In the last two years a certain
amount of criticism has been levelled
at automobile makers because they vir-
tually have gone into competition with
themselves at national show times by
duplicating their exhibits in the hotel
lobbies of New York and Chicago.
thereby impairing the interest in the
displays at the Grand Central Palace
and the Coliseum, to which admission
Is charged.
Last year. in particular, this practice
seemed to be much overdone. Sales
departments of various companies bid
against each other for advantageous
hotel and other display space aside
from the induStry's own official show.
The result has been a reaction this
year and decision to curtail outside
showings. At the same time sales and
advertising executives in charge of
company programs have been urged to
concentrate all new material under the
official roofs, so the shows may regain
the value they once habitat of giving
Evening star., 1929-12-08
A column in which read
erS may express their
views on motoring and
traffic problems.

made no difference. was wrong and
must get out.
Didn't you see the signal of this man
not to come in here?" demanded the
oncial one. (There was no traffic sign
giving such direction to motorists.) -.
right of cabbie to direct traffic was
shut of with another order to get out
of there.
Being meek soul, pulled over into
space in lane two.
Now my passenger. timid lady, hesi-
tated to cross the lane of traffic into
Union Station, but apparently taxi driv-
ers only have the privilege of unloading
their passengers on the exclusive right
platform.
Why, Mr.. Editor, is this discrimina-
ton allowed to exist? L. G. H.
Pulling Out From Curb
Evil Described.
After driving around Washington and
its environs for nearly 10 years I have
come to the conclusion that the real
menace to trafic is not the taxi driver,
nor the driver who cuts corners, but the
driver who pulls out from the curb
without looking to see If the path OF
approaching trafic is clear.
I could cite instances, far too numer-
able to mention, of narrow escapes
have had from collisions with these
thoughtleSs, inconsiderate motorists.
The purpose of my letter, however, IS
to relate only one of my experiences,
the most unusual one, perhaps, in my
nearly 10 years of trying to get around
Washington in an automobile without
an accident. The incident in question
occurred last week, when one of these
thoughtless, careless drivers pulled out
from parking space, without looking
ana severed a portion of the front
fender of my car. Instead of apologize
ing or offering to pay the damages this
driver had the audacity to demand that
I pay for the repairs to the front
bumper on his machine which had been
misaligned somewhat by the impact of
the collision.
settled the argument by threatening
to report the incident to the Traffic Bu-
reau and charge the driver with care
leSSness. But his promise to pay for
the damages to my car has not vet been
kept. I am not concerned about this,
however, but would like to see the
Tratnc Bureau make a special drive
against this type of careless driver.
j. =. G,
Evening star., 1929-12-08
BY H. CLIFFORD BROKAW,
Automobile Technical Adviser.

There appears to be a definite trend.
as far as service stations go, toward a
type of structure and equipment which
might be accurately termed IAN auto
mobile beauty parlor" Not that there
Is anything feminine about these places
or anything which might be criticized
from the standpoint of appointments
or service. What can be said of them
quite truly is that they have available
practically every facility for keeping
cars up to the standard of beauty and
excellence which is characteristic of
them when they are delivered as new
cars from the factory.
AS typical of the sort of attention
the motorist receives on stopping at
such a service station, the following
comes from one who has experienced
such satisfaction. When the auto
mobile Is driven into such a service
station, two boys are on the jump to
arrive at whatever spot the car finally
stops.
Driver Quickly Served.
AS soon as the driver has applied the
brakes, bringing the car to Standstill
one boy has already removed the radi-
has an ample supply of water. Tho
other attendant is busily engaged in
cleaning the windshield. Such is the
standard attention received, whether OF
| not motorist needs anything more
than some free air or wishes to inquire
as to the condition of the highways 1r
that section of the country. The cour-
tesy OF employees is in itself as out
standingly noticeable as is the clean
ness and neatness of their appearance
When the motorist leaves his car in
such an environment. he does so fully
confident that everything will be done
| for 1t which will be of benefit in any
way. If the body is covered with traf-
f1c film the car is rolled on to a wash
rack and here it is given the sort oi
| cleaning which one might expect from
those who thoroughly understand theil
| business, their efforts being supple.
| mented by all the modern parapher-
MALTA that will produce a firSt-class
result With the addition of a vigorous
Evening star., 1929-12-08

N A<O" 4NuhAOOA k1pPCols
Each year in Washington and
elsewhere is a demand for low
numbers on license tags by many
motorists. Some just want to be
different from the rest and others
have misguided idea that low
number will influence a police
man in letting the driver off for
some traffic violation. The motor
iSt thinks that the officer will be
impressed by the low tag number
and will think that the owner
must be one of some importance
Such an opinion is certainly fall
lacy, the editor of this column is
well aware, for he has had both
low and high numbers himself,
and really, there is no difference.
Be that as it may. The follow
ing story comes from Harrisburg.
Pa: capitalization by the State
of Pennsylvania of the ambition of
motor car owners to possess the
low-numbered license tags has
been suggested to the motor We
hicle bureau, according to state
ment by the commissioner, Benja-
min G.. Eynon.
Il believe motor car owners who
want certain numbers or combina-
tions of numbers will be glad tC
pay for them," a correspondent
has written to Mr.. Eynon. "Per-
sonally, I would pay $100 annually
for the No. tag in addition to the
regular fee for my car, making q
total of $115.60. Not so long ago
and the practice may continue
the State of Virginia charged ST.
for special tags desired by people
who go in for that sort of thing.
gee no reason why Pennsylvania
Ncannot do likewise"
Evening star., 1929-12-08
Very Polite!

From the Wheel.
A kind motorist had given an old
country lazy a ride for at least eight
miles. At last he turned and said to
her, Madame, where shall let you
out?"
Old Lady-"Bless you. sir, was going
the other way, but didn't like to hurt
your feelings"
Evening star., 1929-12-08
Not to Blame.

From the Wheel.
Father (hoping to force confession
from 13-year-old son)-I'd like to know
what young smart aleck with short
pants dropped a cigarette on the up
holStery of the new carp"
Son-"Aw. Dad, it was Just an acci-
dent. She didn't mean TO-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-23
FUEL TO BE HEAVIER
Petroleum Engineer Sees
Change for Autos.
By Science Seruios

By Science SeTuiGs ~
. NEW YORK, Feb, 23.--The use of
heavier liquid fuels for airplane and
automobile engines was forecast in
a paper delivered this week to the
American Institute of Mining and
Metallurgical Engineers by Charles
j. Deegan, petroleum engineer of
Ponca City, Okla.
A leading automobile nlanufac-
turer has on the verge of CONNER
cial success Diesel engine for air.
planes weighing only three pounds
per horse power, he declared. The
fuel for this engine is a low gravity
fuel oil, as now used for power pur-
poses and heating. Deegan raised
the question as to what effect the
successful use of such an engine in
automobiles and airplanes would
have on the demand for gasoline.
On the other hand, some oil COM
panies are introducing a light I1atu-
raj gasoline, selling at higher price
than ordinary, and capable of being
used by both airplanes and automo-
'hiles.
More fuel oil than gasoline is be-
ing used each day, despite the popu-
lar idea that gasoline is the prin-
cipal product of the distillation of
petroleum, Deegan pointed out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-23
OAKLAND RISES
TO 4TH PLACE
Phenomenal Advance Made
by Motor Company.

In attaining fourth place at the
1929 New York Automobile show,
the Oakland Motor Car Company
climaxed a. phenomenal advance to
d position among the volume lead
ers of the automotive industry.
Exhibitors at the show are per-
mitted to select locations for dis
play space in the order of their
rating, based upon the dollar value
of their car sales as compiled by
the National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce for the twelve month
period ended on the previous
June 30.
AT the 1927 New York show Oak
land rated twelfth. In 1928 it rated
eighth. And at the 1929 show, hav-
ing passed eight competitors in two
years, Oakland moved to fourth
place, it's aggregate sales for the
year ended June 80 having been ex-
needed by only three other rnanuA
facturers.
During these eventful years the
Oakland-P Pontiac factories have
been replaced by a gigantic, ultra
modern plant equipped with the
latest developments in precision
machinery; the Oakland Pontiac
retail dealer organization has ex-
panded from approximately 1000
dealers to more than 5000; while
the Oakland Al-American Six and
the Pontiac Six have been refined
and improved greatly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-23
AUTOMATIC MACHINES
AID IN AUTO MAKING
OIdsInobile Makes Good Use of In
tricate instruments.

Automatic machines are the TO
bots of the automobile industry.
These machines operate with only
the occasional attention OF me-
chanic to see that their supply of
material is not exhausted and that
their cutting tools are sharp and
properly adjusted.
Machines of this type are used to
make the valve stem locks used on
the 1929 Oldsnobile. These locks
are split in two pieces and hold the
valve stem in proper position. A
long steel rod slightly larger in di-
aneter than the locks automatically
feeds into the machine.
T This robot then mills the outside
of the rod smooth and of the de-
sired diameter, drills and reanls the
inside diameter, halves the locks,
cuts groove around it's circumfer-
ence and then cuts it off at the
proper length.
During all the operations the piece
of metal is held in proper position
by the machine and the various
tools required automatically move
into place, perform their function
and. turn aside to make room for
the next.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-23

adjustable drivers seats, smart new
sun visors of all-metal construction,
fitting beam headlights operated by
foot control. ebony finish instru-
ment panel with individual mount
ing, and illumination by two
shielded bulbs, smart eliptical win
dows in rear, slender bony-finish
steering wheel and deep luxurious
upholstery in solid colorS, harmonic
ing with the new and beautiful ex-
terror duco combinations.
All exposed bright parts carry
brilliant chrome plated finish.
Among such f1tments are a cowl bar
mounting two parking lamps, larger
hub caps, radiator shell and vert
ical center bar, head and tail lamps,
top hood hinge and radiator and
gsoline tank filler caps.
Name Plate Absent
The proven cross-fiow radiator,
with its anti-evaporation tendency,
first introduced to the public Just
year ago on the 1928 Pontiac Six,
is retained this year, with the core
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-23

redesigned to conform with the new
high narrow arch Of the chrome
finished shell. A chrome-plated bar
extends vertically in front Of the
center of the core. Water control
by thermostat built into the cyl
inder head also is retained.
A unique feature of the new car
is the absence of a name plate in
the conventional position on the
radiator shell. While the familiar
"Chief Pontiac" emblem still is car
ried on the radiator filler cap, the
name of the car nowhere appears,
except on the specially designed
running board mats.
Seven models comprising the line
are q four door sedan, two-door
sedan, sport roadster with folding
rumble seat, sport phaeton, coupe,
and two new types-a custom-like
landaulet sedan with a folding top
over the rear quarter section for
all-weatfer driving, and a convert
ible cabriolet with rumble seat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-02-23
SNUBBERS SAVE
WEAR ON TIRES
Shock AbSorberS Prevent
Vibration, Say Experts.

By Science Service
PULLMAN. Wash, Feb. 23.-Ex-
ploding the theory that shock abb
sorbers aggravate tire wear, expert
ments made by the engineering ex-
pertinent station of the State COLI
lege of Washington show that tire
wear is reduced when shock abb
sorbers or snubbers are used.
Excessive wear Of tires on cor
rugated roads is due to tires leaving
the surface of the road, speeding up
while in the air and being checked
again when striking the road sur
face" Dean H. v. Carpenter ex-
planned. Some students OF the prob
lem have believed that since absorb
ers tend to pull down the car body
when the springs try to throw 1t
high in the air, that this same pull
would lift the axle and tire of the
road and so aggravate tire wear.
"Out studies show that the prin-
cipal tendency to vibrate when
driving over waShboard highways
is found in the axles themselves and
the application of shock absorbers
tends to limit actual vibration. This
is especially true when the disturb
ance comes from rhythmic or
equally-spaced corrlIgations, which
tend to build up resonant vibrs-
ton Of extreme magnitude in the
axle, thus causing it to leave the
road.
at is this slowly built-up vibration
of large amplitude that modern
shock absorbers are so effective in
preventing. 1t is well-known
fact that shock abSorbers will re-
duce spring breakage."