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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
FIVE DISTRICT MEN
RENAMED TO POSTS
IT,. Keefe Is Reelected Gen.
eraI Manager of American
Motorists Association.

Five Washington residents were re-
elected officials of the American Motor
lists Association at the annual meeting
last week in Philadelphia.
Those reelected from Washington
were Thomas J. Keefe. general man
ager; DR.. S. M. johnson, known as the
Father of Good Roads," chairman Of
the good roads board; Daniel s. Ring
and Harvey L. Cobb, general counsel,
and G. Adams Howard, director Of the
Greater Washington Motor Club, vice
president.
Uniformity Of trafic regulations.
licensing of all automobile operators
and the building of secondary highways
were declared to be the three major re-
quirements OF today of the motorists OF
the United States, according to poll OF
motor club officials attending the an
nual convention.
Program Is Adopted.
A comprehensive program, embracing
altogether Is problems of primary i'm
portance to the motorists Of the coun-
try, was adopted by the national mo-
toring body at the conclusion of its
tWo-day session, which. in addition to
the three already named, included wider
State highways, bypass routes diyerting
through traffic around congested cities,
employment of trafiic circles, rather
than intersections, wherever possible;
regional highway planning, abolition OF
railroad grade crossings where possible,
and, where not practical, the installa-
ton of mechanical safeguards; placing
of traffic bureaus In large cities under
competent engineers, universal adoption
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ination of solid tire vehicles from public
highways, highway safety education In
all public schools, ultimate acquisition
by the public of all major toll bridges,
Federal regulation Of interstate bus traf-
fic and opposition to the fee system Of
filming motorists for trafflc regulations.
The legislative program OF the asso-
citation for this year, 1t was voted, Is to
be primarily centered upon securing
Federal and State financial support OF
secondary highways which are tribu-
tarieS to main routes of automobile traf-
flc. The need for State Legislatures
authorizing the establishment of ulti-
mate rights of way for highways OF a
width adequate to meet future trafhc
necessities was also pointed out.
Uniform Code Held Urgent.
"Purely from a motorists viewpoint
one of the most pressing needs, at the
present time, is uniform traffic sys-
tenn in all cities" 1t was declared by j.
Borton Weeks, who was unanimously re-
elected president of the association.
THE most experienced motorist. thor
oughly familiar with traffic signals in
his own city, is almost invariably in
ouandary when he motors through an
other city, and especially so in making
right and left hand turns. A uniform
rule would save much loss of lives and
property"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
100000 FOR ROADS
URGED IN MARYLAND
Belt Line Highway Circling Balti-
more Is Included in Sug-
gested Program.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March l6-Completion
Of the belt line highway circling Balti-
more, at cost of $4,000 and con-
struction of other roads to make the
city more accessible to the rest Of the
State are high spots of $4,000, 900
bodybuilding program just announced
by Gov. Richie.
Included in the program, the most
ambitious since the good roads system
was launched during the Vrothers ad-
ministration, are projects sucn as the
widening of the Washington Boulevard.
and construction of an Eastern Shore
boulevard, which have been under dis
cussion for years.
OF the proceeds from the $4,000 900,
it is proposed to allot to Baltimore City
20 per cent. this being the $500, 900
which it is planned to spend in compile
ton of the belt line highway.
On the widening of the Washington
Boulevard and kindred projects, it is
proposed to spend Sl.160,000. The road
would be widened from 90 to 40 feet
and two branch roads would be con-
structed, running south from Laurel to
relieve congestion at Hyattsville. One
of these spurs would enter Washington
at Sixteenth street northwest, and the
other at Rhode Island avenue northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
REPRODUCTION i
MAY FOLLOW 1927
Bulk of American Cars and
Trucks Manufactured in
Second Quarter.

Apparently 1929 production will fol-
low somewhat the same course as was
the case with 1927, according to 3. H.
Cram, president of Grams Automotive
Reports, Inc. In the latter years AIS
per cent of the entire years production
of motor vehicles was produced In the
first quarter, 1914 per cent In the second
quarter, PAT per cent in the third quar-
ter and 14.4 per cent in the fourth quar-
ter. Assuming that % per cent of the
total United States motor vehicle pro-
duction for 1929 takes place during the
first quarter, "a per cent during the
second quartz, "a per cent during the
third quarter and IA per cent during the
final quarter. 1t is estimated that motor
vehicle production for the respective
quarters would be l,247 $50 units, 1.515,-
$50 units, 1909 $50 units and 623,980
units
If 4.457,00 passenger cars and trucks
are built in the United States during
1929. there Is the question as to what
market will absorb this number Of cars.
During the year 1928 607,l10 motor We
hicles produced in the United States
were exported to other countries. These
exports represented 116 per cent of the
4.358 $50 motor vehicles produced in this
country during that year. The remark
able growth that has taken place in this
particular market during recent years Is
clearly illustrated by comparing this
percentage with the corresponding 38
per cent shown for exports during the
year 1928. Unless there is some eco
nomical or political change in conditions
which is not apparent at this time,
Cram sees no reason why the United
States export of automobiles during 1929
will not be somewhat in excess of the
past year. He believes there will be an
increase of approximately per cent,
which will bring the motor vehicle ex-
ports up to 1926 units during the year
1000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
CITIES INCREASE PAVING
TO MEET AUTO TRAFFIC
Surfacing of sO7 Miles by Centers
of Over 1OO,OO During 1928
Is Reported.

American cities are making o de-
termined effort to get the upper hand
Of motor traffic. This was evidenced
in a statement by William M. Kenney,
general manager, In the cement indus
try.
During 1928 the 81 cities with popula-
tions over 100000 together constructed
BOT miles of hard-surfaced pavements,
he said. Smaller cities built an addi-
tional 900 miles of concerto. These
mileages were reckoned on a street
width of 80 feet.
Los Angeles again led in concrete
pavement construction by laying ap-
proximately 100 miles. Second honors
were also carried off by the Pacific
Coast with Seattle building rs miles.
Chicago made things easier for the
motorist by placing IS miles. st. Louis
reports a new mileage of 40.
Many other cities made noteworthy
progress. Milwaukee, for instance, with
a population of a little more than half
million, built 40 miles of concrete, while
Atlanta, Ga. with quarter million
residents, completed 20 miles. Kansas
City, Mo. constructed II miles during
the year and Indianapolis 16 miles"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
BILL TO REQUIRE
TEST OF DRIVERS
Thousands of Unfit Hold Opera
tors Cards." Says State
Senator Meyers.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 16.--Examina-
ton of all the drivers Of motor vehicles
in Maryland holding operators cards
from the commissioner Of motor We
hicles would reveal thousands who are
disabled and physically unfit to be
driving automobiles" according to Sem
ator John L. Meyers.
Senator Meyers said the bill he has
introduced In the Legislature providing
for annulment after December l of all
operators cards in Maryland issued
prior to october / was designed to get
disabled drivers off the State high
ways"
Il regard the bill solely as lately
measure. as q sound step toward pre-
venting accidents" he said, land feel
certain that if 1t becomes a law it will
fulfill this purpose and will indirectly be
the means of preventing many accidents,
some injuries and even some deaths.
THE real purpose of the law which
requires applicants for operators
licenses to submit to physical exami-
nation and to a test OF their driving
ability is to keep away from the wheels
OF automobiles persons who would be-
come q menace to all who have occasion
to use our streets and State highways.
This purpose is being defeated.
Hundreds Of persons who were exam
ined as long as 20 or IS years ago for
licenses have developed disabilities
which should preclude them from driv-
ing automobiles But there is no way
the commissioner of motor vehicles can
find these drivers until they figure in an
accident, except by denomination and
registration of all motor vehicle oper-
ators.
when these persons were examined
some years ago their eyesight was all
right or they were examined before the
law required an eye test. But since
then their sight has become so impaired
that they make a death machine out Of
every automobile they drive. That
should be stopped, and that is exactly
what my bill provides for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
Motoring Abroad
.NoLongerHindered
By Languages

Inability to speak European Ian
guages and unfamiliarity with foreign
currency are no longer bars to motor
travel abroad, according to the foreign
travel division of the American Auto
mobile Association.
The national motoring body says that
English spoken here" seems to be a
by-Word in the affiliated units OF the
Alliance Internationale de Tourisme
abroad and the motorist will have little
trouble in making himself understood
elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Unstable front seat and adjustable steering wheel
all add to driving enjoyment. Four Lovejoy
hydraulic shock absorbers and specially designed
springs assure restful riding comfort, even on
rough roads.
CINE now develops 81 horsepower. All working
parts held within exacting limits of accuracy.
Even the piston pins are pressure-lubricated-
feature heretofore characteristic of high~priced
cars. And Oldsmobile's silenced chassis and si>
fenced interior prevent noise and vibration.
The only true test of performance is personal
experience. Take the wheel and make your
own performance tests. Match Oldsmobile against
other in speed, power, fexibility, and riding
comfort. Then you will know for yourself
why owners everywhere praise Oldsmobile
performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Special and De Luxe models are also available
at slightly higher prices.
Special equipment includes two spare tires.
tubes and rims mounted in fender wells
with special holding and locking device.
bumpers front and rear. and trunk platform
De Luxe equipment includes six wire
wheels, tires and tubes, two wheels mounted
infender wells with special holding and lock-
ing device, bumpers front and rear, trunk
platform, and chromium-plated headlamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
SECONDHAND TRADE HIT.
Maryland Legislature Considering

BY STAFF Correspondent Of The Star
ANNAPOLIS, Md, March ia blow
at dealers exclusively in secondhand
motor vehicles is dealt in bill intro
duced in the House by Delegate Michel
of Baltimore. 1t changes the definition
of the word dealer in the automobile
law and provides that dealer is one
who is actively engaged in the business
of buying, selling or exchanging new
motor vehicles and who holds dealers
contract from a manufacturer or dis
tributor and who has an established
place of business.
The present definition, In the law is
any individual, firm or corporation &C
lively engaged in the business of buy
hicles and who has an established place
of business may engage in trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Oldsmobie at your disposal. Try it's performance
not only what it does, but how it does it,
You'll have thrilling speed at your command
easy eortless speed that is restful as it is ex
hilarating You'll discover brisk, smooth getaway
to take you into the lead as the signal changes
You'll experience swift, sure acceeration to pass
other cars on the road. You'll find a tremendous
power reserve to conquer steep hills, deep mud
or sand.
the open highway Quick~acting, positive, four
wheel brakes bring you to smooth, safe STOP
You can steer with your finger tips and park
without effort, even in small spaces. The easy
action of Oldsmobile's spring~cushioned clutch
the noiseless, efortess gear~shft-the comfortable
driving position afforded by it's new Fisher adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

The average motor car driver in this
country will tell you that even on the
open road, on long trip, unless there
Is some great emergency, he does not
like to get over the ground at rate OF
speed greater than 40 or 45 miles an
hour. Sometimes it is the machlne'
sometimes the temerity of the driver
and ofttimes it is a vigilant motor po-
liceman.
In some cases it is the manner OF
building the American car. For the small
cars built in this country mile min
ute has been generally accepted as the
limit and in the larger car field few
have been built that will perform Tor
the garden variety of driver at better
than 80 miles an hour. OF course, the
bigger cars will handle nicely at almost
any speed up to 100 miles an hour. but
there are very few of the big expensive
cars being built in this country. In COM
parison With the enormous output OF
the smaller cars.
Mai. Segrave thinks there are a great
many improvements to be made with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Automobiles use IS per cent Of the
rubber production, $4,000 tons an
nually.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
.{APLAN EASILY
 DEFEATS INGRAM
Has No Trouble in Disposin6 Of
 DetrOiter in Bout

Louis (Kid) Kaplan. Meriden buzz-saw. had little difficulty in winning from Phil McGraw, Detroit Greek. in their 10 round bout at the state armory in Waterbury last night. kaplan. weaving. bobbing and forcing the fighting. punched his way to victory and in so doing. lost only one round and that by a shade.
 All through the fight. Kaplan was the agsressor. He kept McGraw on the run and although McGraw kept out of the way of his punishing left hand, Kaplan used his right to ad- vantage and pummelled away to the surprise of his many followers.
 The third round was McGraw's best session. After being severely punished for two frames, the De- troiter started an attack to the head and body that gave him n shade over the former featherweisht champion. In all the other rounds, kaplan was on top of McGraw. The bout was slow and neither man was in bad shape at the end.
 Eddie Lord of Waterbury out pointed Tony DiPalma Of New Ha- ven in the semi-final. Hughey Dev- lin of New London got an eight round decision over Pete Lucci of Clinton. Mass. Barney Zaklocki of New York. heavyweight was awarded the decision over Rockey Knight Of Detroit. Frankie Marino of New Haven took the four round opener from Joey Duggan of New London.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
FIELDS FAV0RITE
 IN BOUT TONIGHT
Los Angeles WdtGvdght Bat tlk His PellOI ToVnsman

Now York. Feb. IS N-Now . welterweight, Jackie Fields. clever Los Angeles product, renews the feud he began as featherweiEht with his fellow-townsman. Baby Joe Cans in . 10 around bout in Madison Square Garden tonight.
 Fields outpointed the Negro star in . close match on the Pacific coast several years ago when both were fighting In the l2s-pound class. They renew their struggle tonight with Fields . fullfledged 1l7-peunder and Cans . junior well terweight.
 Perhaps because of his sensation :. al record of the last few months. Fields has been established an : to : favorite. Since he lot . decision to Sammy Mandell, lightweight king. early in 1928. Fields has trounced Young Jack Thompson. tho coast Negro who spilled Champion Joe Dundee for the count in Chicago: knocked out Sammy Baker. New York welterweight contender: put Mike Ryan. San Diego Indian. to sleep and outpointed Jack McCar- thy.
 Cans, in the meantime. has waded through the lightweights and junior welterweights in the east. although his opposition has been drawn from no field as hardy as Fields Tho Ne gro's chief handicap appears 10 he his weight He is just . little too big for a light weight and too small for weltlrwcisht. Consequently he is drawn too fine when he fish,s as lightweight and he must con cede too much weight to welter- weights. Fields probably will have . four or five pound edge tonight.
 Two other ten rounders are on the card. Osk Till. veteran Buffalo middleweight, meeting Young Harry Ebbets. of Freeport. and Nick Testo, Troy welterweight. clashing with Georgie Levine Of New York.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
LAUREI.S WIN GAME

The Laurels won c5-20 decision from the South Church Reserves at the Boys club last evening after a close game in which the teams all ternated in the lead. The winners held the advantage at the quarter. but half time found the church team in the van |, : l2-lO. After moving up to 14-10, the losers then saw the laurels tie the sco.s. after which the game was q wild affair with the lead see-sawing until the Laurels finally held 1t at 2l-1S. Joseph put in q long one. but the Laurels then scored four points more and won.
 Drayer and Hattings starred on the attack and the on the de- fence as we'll. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
SPApS CONTINUE | WINNING STREAK
Defeat SaChems for Second Time
 This Year 2 to 0

In . very closely contested match in the Ice Hockey league the Spads continued their victorious march ny defeating the Sachems for the sec ond time this season. 20. A fine snow which fell throughout the game, coupled with sort ice made the play rather slow. in spots, as i: rendered control Of the puck almost impossible. Aside from this, how ever. the game was keenly contested and proved very interesting to tn" spectators.
 Tho first period was scoreless ami it was not until late in the second period that Gibson sagged the twine with a close in shot to put the Spads one up. Gottfried, Scharff and Chapman starred for tb, winnerp while Westergren and Hoyt per formed we'll for the Sachems. Th..
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
AFTER STANLEY CUP
New York Rangers aud Les Can adicns Determined to Win Tempt ing Trophy.

ing Trophy.
 New York, Feb. IS (UP)-The New York Rangers and Les Can adiens of Montreal are determined to leave nothing undone in their quest Of the Stanley cup. symbolic of world supremacy in professional hockey.
 Lester Patrick, manager of the Rangers. yesterday announced the purchase of Gerald Carson. youthful defense ace. from Les Cansdiens.
 Les Canadiens made the sale in order to make room on their team for Herb Gardiner whom they re- called from Chicago. Thursday was the final day for the trading ,r re- calling of players under the league regulations.
 Gardiner was loaned to Chicago at the outset of the season under the agreement that he was to act only as bench manager and was to be subject to recall at any time.
 Carson is expected to strengthen greatly the Rangers defense which has been weakened by injuries. Les Canadiens felt that Gardiner would be q more valuable man to them than Carson inasmuch as he is more experienced.
 Gardiner was not available last night when Les Canadiens met Chi caGo at Buffalo. President Frank Calders, head of the league. ruling he could not report until after that game.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
BRAVES OFF FOR CAMP
Al. ancc Contingent of Club Depart for St. Petersburg, Florida, To. night.

Boston. Feb. 15 UP)-The frs; advance contingent of the Boston Braves will leave here tonight for spring training quarters at St. Peters burg. Florida, to be joined en route by number of additional tribes men.
 Included in the party leaving Bos- ton arc Secretary Ed Cunpingham. Tony Plansky. pitcher, Bill Cronin. catcher, and . number of news. papermen.
 The party expects to arrive in St. Petersburg Sunday afternoon with the first workout for pitchers and catchers the following day. Ten days later the infelders and out fielders will join the camp.
 The Red Sox contingent will start for its training camp at Braden- town. Fla, March ?.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
House Painter Wins
 Carnegie Art Prize

Pittsburgh. Feb. IS ~1John Kane. who paints houses and box cars for . living but turns to the brush and palette for pleasure. yes terday was awarded the Carnegie In. stitute prize in the 18th annual ex- hibition Of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, which opened yesterday.
 Kane had passed his e0th mile- stone in life before he achieved his ambition Of painting pictures. His advancement has been phenomenal and twice in recent years his paint |in9s have hung in international ex- hibitions with the work of impor- |tant contemporary artists of the world.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
HEATING CODE DISCUSSION

The common council commits ee on ordinances will meet at o'clock tonight to consider further the pro- posed heating code Because of the stress of other matters. the commit ee has not considered the code for sevcral weeks. but it is expected That 1t will be put in form tonight for action soon at . joint meeting of the committee and focal heating contractors. after which 1t will be recommended to the common coun eL for adoption.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
MEETS GILBERT HIGH
Hish Schooa nAskctbe1l Team 10 Face Winsted Crew at Stanley Arena Tomorrow.

Unless the New Britain High school basketball team wins one O! the three remaining games on It's schedule 1t will have had one of the most disastrous seasons In the hia- tory of the school. It will be given another opportunity tomorrow after noon when the Gilbert High school of Winsted will appear at the Stan ley Arena.
 So far the only victory for the Red and Qold team was one scored in tho last twenty seconds over Hart. ford High. Two teams which were among the greatest of other years are down in the depths this
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
Foch's Physicians
 Report Some Gain

Paris. Feb. Marshal Foch again showed an overnight inn provement according to his three physicians. who this morning resum- his condition.
 Their communique said: There has been an amelioration Of the pull monary symptoms. The state of the kidneys is quite satisfactory. Tenn perature s9.s6, pulse S2. (Signed) DegenneA Daveniere. Heitz- Boyer"
New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
NEW BRITAIN BASKETEERS
 SET FOR MERIDEN ENDEES
Hardware City Team to Seek Revenge for Tuesday s Defeat-SNer City Team Forms One of Most Dan- gerous Contenders for State Court Title - Full Force of Visiting Attack to Be Launched at Start of Game-L0cals In Good Shape.

With the stage all set for the sec- ond meeting of the week between the New Britain basketball team and the Meriden Endee quintet which will take place at the Stanley Arena here tomorrow night. the fans of this city continue their speculation as to the chances of the locals dumping the powerful Silver City combination.
 Tho majority of those who wit messed the game last Tuesday night in Meriden. feel confident that New Britain Is able to take the visiting combination. They claim that If the game had been played on d larger floor under a different ref cree. New Britain would have manr Meriden travel much faster than the team actually did in the first game. Meriden has one of the best teams in years. With Rothenfeld and Cook as the regular forwards, the Endees have g fast pair of dangerous SCOT. ing men and good floor workers. Jerry" Conway. at center. is the man around whom the work of the Meriden team centers. In the back court. the team has two of the greatest long shots in the game .: this state in Cohen and Gordon. Herb Cohen almost single hand.i- ly defeated New Britain last Tues day night and it will fe a task for the New Britain player who pairs up with him. to keep him under wraps during the game.
 New Britain will use its regular lineup during the game with Zak- zewski and Sioman in the forward berths. Donoghue at center and I.eary, Sheehan or Arburr in the backcourt. A new face may be seed in the New Britain lineup.