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Evening star., 1935-11-03
ALL ACCESSORIES
Of CAR NEED CARE
Horn, Windshield Wiper and
Mirror Are Too Often
Neglected.

Vital as it is for the motor car
owner to keep an ever-Watchtul eye
on those major safety features OF his
car, the brakes, the steering mechan-
ism, and the headlights he should
not concentrate attention upon them
70 the utter exclusion of less con-
spicuous equipment designed to pre-
vent accidents This point is made
bv Edward P. Curran. safety director
of the Keystone Automobile Club,
who declares that the horn, the wind
shield wiper, the rear-view mirror,
and the stop light also should be
kept functioning at their best.
1T is not to be implied" says Mr..
Curran, that it is unwise to give all
the attention necessary to keeping the
major features of the cars safety
equipment in perfect condition. 1t
does happen. however, that sometimes
owners concentrate upon them to the
point of overlooking the fact that
other items contribute to safety.
Adequate Horns Needed.
"It should be obvious that modern
conditions of congestion call for horns
that serve as adequate warnings in
traffic. Yet if the average motoriSt
were to ask himself when he last paid
any attention to the horn on his car,
except in those cases in which it re-
fused to work at all. he is likely to
admit little consideration of its effec-
tivenesS as q warning.
sCfoticfine paI1nrtaI tho nnndi-
tion of windshield cleaners leave little
doubt as to the attention paid to this
vital safety item. OF 100 cars ex-
amined 20 were found to have clean
ers that were defective as to operat-
ing mechanism, blade condition, or
blade adjustment.
with regard to the stop light, its
failure would not be so serious if SO
many drivers had not come to rely
upon it to the point of no longer CIV
ing hand signals when stopping. 1t
is so easy to check the functioning of
the stop light that there is little ex-
cuse for ignoring it. All the motorist
has to do is step on his brake pedal
and note whether the ammeter regis
ters discharge with all other lights
and the ignition off. If other lights
and the ignition are on, the ammeter
will register additional discharge
when the brake pedal is depressed
II the stop light is working.
Mirrors Often Useless.
"A cracked, chipped. or dirty rear
view mirror is useless, as every motor
ist knows. But just the same. many
drive with mirrors that are in this
condition"
official concluded. 1t would be well
for the car owner TO consider these
items every time he takes an inven-
tory of his safety equipment and such
inventories should be made fire.
quently."
Evening star., 1935-11-03

Washington we were compelled to take
over the whole north section Of the
dining room in addition to the ball
room, promenade and other space
previously allocated.
We want the public to be our guests
ut this showing. While we have ar
ranged to have the Seventeenth street
or "presidentisl" entrance decorated
as the main entrance to the exhibit.
the show can be reached from any
entrance. There will be no admission
charge at any time and there will be
q staff OF trained people in attendance
at all times. from the opening at 9
o'clock in the morning until IL o'clock
at night, to answer questions and take
care Of our guests.
This Is the first great independent
exhibit ever attempted by the Cen
eral Motors dealers of Washington and
vicinity and we hope to make it a
huge success.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
DEALERS PRESENT
FINEST OF SHOWS
Special Display of General
Motors Cars to Be Open
Daily Until II Pm.
BY FLOYD AKERS,

In keeping with the policy of Gen.
eral Motors in other key cities. the
General Motors dealers of Washington
and vicinity are this year staging a
separate display at the Mayfower
Hotel. We believe it will be the
greatest and finest display Of Gen.
eral Motors cars ever held in WASH
ington.
Washington dealers were Influenced
in reaching a decision to stage spe-
cial exhibit by the fact that similar
exhibits have been successfully con-
Quoted in such cities as New York,
Chicago and Boston. Washington is
undoubtedly one Of the most i'm
portant key cities in the country and.
we felt, rated such show. After some
discussion with General Motors off,
cials and our own 40 dealers, it was
decided to hold a special showing here.
I feel that we are fortunate in OBJ
tanning the Mayflower Hotel for our
exhibit. The natural beauty of its
settings enhances the beauty of the
automobiles and I might say In pass
Evening star., 1935-11-03
Safety
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page)
and even political organizations have
joined in the cause of safety.
But interest has gone even further.
Newspapers in other cities in many
sections of the United States have
asked for information with the inten-
tion of starting similar campaigns.
Starting purely local drive. The
Stars campaign has almost become
national. Safe walking also has be-
come feature.
The drive was started by The Star
September 5 when heads of the many
departments of the newspaper got to-
Iether at the request of Fleming New
bold, vice president and business man.
ager. At that time The Safety Coun-
Gil Of The Evening Star was formed
and G.. Adams Howard and Joseph S.
Edgerton were chosen to conduct it,
with the cooperation of Oliver Owen
Kuhn managing editor.
A picture was published in The Star
of that day showing the group of
department executives. A pledge cou-
pom containing IL points for safe driv-
ing was printed. A story was run on
the first page inviting other organiza-
tions to form affiliate safety councils.
All drivers of the city were urged to
participate.
The beginning OF that story was as
follows:
Believing that only through the
cooperation of every motorist can
fatalities and accidents be definitely
reduced on the streets and highways
of the National Capital, The Evening
Star today launches safety campaign
under the auspices of Safety Council
Just organized.
Representatives of every depart
ment Of The Star have signed pledge
promising to obey IL primary rules
for safe driving. Every employe of
The Star who drives an automobile,
whether he operates his own car or
one of the company's, is expected to
sign the pledge.
"The Evening Star Safety Council
invites the support of every business
organization in the city as we'll as
private owners of cars. A copy of the
safety pledge will appear in The Star
from day to day. Individual drivers
are asked to sign the pledge and send
1t in to The Evening Star Safety
Council, Room 600, Star Building
Business organizations may obtain
special cards upon application from
The Star. Suitable automobile stickers
likewise will be furnished.
Support of every citizens asso-
citation, civic, religious and fraternal
organization is expected. The cam
paign obviously is in the interest Of
every person who resides in or visits
In the District of Columbia"
The next day things began to hap
pen. Organizations, through their
officers. began coming in, writing in.
Evening star., 1935-11-03

phonins in and wiring in. Wash
ington, II not at that time safety
minded, was safety interested.
The big parade grew. Pictures and
stories were printed concerning their
activities. It became necessary to set
them aside for days, for If all that
could be printed had been printed,
there would be nothing else In the
paper.
Judges sponsored the idea, the po-
lice Endorsed it-every one wanted to
do something; wild fire never spread
any faster. The two local automobile
clubs-the A. A. A. and the Keystone
threw the entire support of their or
ganizations behind 1t.
Loew's, Warner Brothers and
Keith's theaters ran trailers inviting
their audiences to sign up for safety.
Radio ran wild. The National Broad.
casting and Columbia companies put
on daily programs in the interests Of
safety. These broadcasts were par
ticipated in by I. William Hill, Blair
Bolles, James E. Chinn, George Hurd
and G. Adams Howard OF The Stars
editorial staff. Arthur Godfrey and
Arch Macdonald of Columbia also took
part. Broadcasts, numbering IS. were
made from the Morgue, the District
Jail, Emergency and Gallinger hos
pitals, and interviews from passers-by
on the street.
Today the work still goes on. More
than 200 large organizations Of the
city have received special pledge cards
bearing the organization names. Con-
ditions are better. Insurance heads
state that the number of accident ad-
justments are lower than in years.
Traffic fatalities last week were 10 less
than last year.
The work is not done 1t must go
Evening star., 1935-11-03

You'll only the sreamined style for 1896
but also every proved and modern feature in the 1886
OldsrnobIe Again the Style Leader-Agan with Every
thing greater comfort convenience riding and driving
ease =. Nothing skimped-nohing left Smoother
Evening star., 1935-11-03
GREASY BRAKES GRAB

On Q special card which an auto
mobile club furnishes to each member
who desires to have a free brake ad-
justment there is q statement which
I think is significant.
. Because q satisfactory adjustment
cannot be made when bands or drums
contain grease" 1t reads, "our sta.
tions are not required to attempt an
adjustment under this condition"
Contrary to popular belief, grease on
the drums. bands or shoes does not
cause slippage. but grabbing The
grease quickly heats to a sticky con-
sistency, causing the brakes to chatter
and lock.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
GOOD TIME PREVENTED
BY OPPOSITE TRAFFIC
Passing Made Difficult by Heavy
Movement Of Cars on Other
Side Of Road.

1t is a fallacy to assume that you
can make good time over road when
trafic is largely going in the opposite
direction. Because the other side Of
the road is then rather crowded you
will find it difficult to find space in
which to pass around the few cars
that may be in your path.
1t is always easier to 60 around the
outside of a curve. Putting 1t another
way, remember to go more slowly
when taking a curve on the inside.
Many drivers who have taken the out
side of a curve comfortably when 60
ing in one direction forget to slow
down when taking the inside Of the
curve on the way back.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
Shows in Four Cities.

General Motors dealers in four key
cities are holding special exhibits In
hotels this year. The four cities are
New York, Chicago. Boston and Wash
ington. 1t is felt that the hotel show
ing, where space is available. offers an
artistic setting that enhances the
beauty Of the cars and this is par
ticularly true at the Mayhower, where
the huge ball room, the wide prone
made and the north end Of the dining
room afford excellent spacing for the
various lines of cars. The show Is
open from 9 am. to II pm. and ad-
mission is free at all times.
Evening star., 1935-11-03

Driving the 1886 oldsmobils is no task at all.
With Center Control Steering, the car seems
to respond to your very thoughts. You hold .
straight-lins course with lightsst touch, never
have to fight the wheel With the All-Slsnt
Syncro. Mesh transmission, shifting 10 easy
-. all gears are quiet, even low and reverse
. Solid-Steel "Turret-Top" Bodies BY Fisher.
Steel overhead, steel underfoot. and steel all
around -. for your maximum protection.
Scientifically insulated against heat and cold.
Completely sound -proofed throughout.
Evening star., 1935-11-03

ing that the designers of the General
Motors cars this year have given
especial attention to beauty. Because
this will be the largest and most i'm
pressive showing Of General Motors
cars ever staged under one roof in
Evening star., 1935-11-03
NOW at NEW LOW PRICE S
oEALlR AoVIeTlsIAIsI

and iveler performance New economy Greater
luxury Complete ALL Round Safety in big, new Six
and luxurious, Eight, both at low prices!
for yourself, the Show your Oldsmoble
Dealers: THE Big New Car That Has Everything"
Evening star., 1935-11-03

supsr.Hydraulic Brakes Big. powerful.
self-energizing brakes always squalizsd and
weather-sealed. Gentle pressure on the brake
pedal assures quick, smooth, straight-line stops.
A safety feature much appreciated by women.
, 1935-01-01
Valley Men Are
Hurt While Hunting

Especial 10 4ne nctd4ol
McALLEN, Jan. Victims Of an
acci ssntal shotgun discharge while
on a hunting trip near Monte
Cristo. north OF Mission, two men
were recovering from their wounds
Monday.
Casino Demas, As. green's keeper
at the Shary golf course. Mission.
faced the loss of his right foot as
a result Of receiving several buck
shot in the leg. Mercedes Cara,
40. Mission, was treated in a local
hospital for a single bullet wound
in the thigh. Demas was taken TO
the Ponton-B Brown hospital, Edin-
burg. following emergency treat
ment here. The mishap occurred,
according to reports, when a gun
which had been leaned against
Demas' a was discharged when he
stepped into the auto. His foot yir-
tually shot away. Demas drove the
a three miles TO secure help. A
Kreidler ambulance was called from
McAllen ana rushed the men TO the
local hospital.
, 1935-01-01
Beets Will Be
Preserved By
Snider Plant
Especial to The Heraldl

HARLINGEN. Jan. 1.-Beets will
be canned by the Snider Packing
Corporation, which announced
Tuesday that it had contracted for
approximately 200 acres.
Whether the plant, now engaged
in canning and quick freezing peas,
Is TO process other vegetables will
be decided within a short time.
About all the beet acreage desired
has been signed up. Detroit red
beets will be the variety planted.
Some Of the beets are already up
and some remain to be planted.
The factory is not yet running at
capacity due to the effect Of hot
weather on the earlier pea. Surprise,
planted first. II is expected that the
Projections will be coming on soon.
Canning will last until spring I'M
less weather or other conditions
interfere. The acreage will total
about $500.
The Laxton pea Is being grown
for quick freezing purposes. II is a
large variety. Peas that are quick
frozen lose none OF their natural
flavor when defrcsted and prepared
for the table in the usual way. All
peas ~processed In this manner at
the local plant are contracted for
by hotels and restaurants.
, 1935-01-01
Valley Ships
Solid Carload
OF Tangerines

What is believed TO have been the
first solid carload of ~tangerines
ever moved from the Valley was
shipped from McAllen Christmas
week.
The car is shown on the weekly
report of the Missouri Pacific Lines.
There are many tangerines in the
Valley but they require somewhat
different handling from other cit
rus so that most Of them have
been shipped by truck and rare
ly with oranges. grapefruit or vege-
tables. Florida frequently ships
tangerines in solid car lots.
The Missouri Pacific and South
ern Pacific reports show but a slight
decline in shipments during the
Christmas week. The total Saturday
by rail was 2.409 or 344 more than
the preceding Saturday. The week
before that 459 cars Of fruits and
vegetables moved.
The gain over the same date last
year was 1859.
Weslaco led in number OF ship
ments during the week with 80 cars
but Mercedes added 81 cars to her
total to hold her newly acquired
lead in the Valley shipping race.
Mercedes has a grand total OF 294
ears out while Mission was second
with 224 and Weslaco noSed out
Harlingen for third place by one
car having 2l5 as compared to pa
for the Cameron county city. other
cities with more than 100 cars out
we're Donna 102. Edinburg 175. Nc
Allen las. and San Benito. 10.
, 1935-01-01
MACHINE GUN
HALTS FLIGHT

SAN ANGELO. Jan. !. Up Ma
chine gun fire halted the flight Of
q suspected filling station robber
early Tuesday at Big Lake. and,
after he had exchanged shots with
officers, he surrendered.
The man gave his name as Hugh
Nix. "a. Of Atlanta. Georgia. Off,
GERS said he admitted holding UP
George Anthony, attendant at r
Magnolia filling station in San AZ
gelo. Monday night. and taking ST..
A posse OF officers shot the tire4
off the suspects car with q ma
chine gun near Big Lake. a town
about 80 miles west OF San Angelo.
Nix abandoned the car and. accord
Ing TO officers. fled into the rail-
road yards. Officers surrounded q
feright train which was preparing
TO leave town.
Nix made a dash for the train.
Officers said he fired one shot at q
deputy sheriff. who returned the
fire. Then. officers said. Nix lodged
behind a tank. threw himself fiat
on the ground and surrendered.
, 1935-01-01
BITTER BONUS
FIGHT FEARED

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1. tP)--Talk
of possible compromises on the
bonus to avert a knock down and
drag out fight was intensified
among democratic leaders in con-
gress Tuesday.
With President Roosevelt express
ing plain opposition to full and i'm
mediate payment Of the S2,l00 ,000,-
600 soldiers bonus and powerful
blocs in congress enlisted in a drive
for Just such payment, leaders were
making no attempt to discount the
magnitude Of the fight threaten
ing.
Though the opinion Of the White
House on any bargaining efforts was
not disclosed. several leaders who
did not wish TO be quoted felt the
president had not closed the door
on such attempts. They made no
secret Of their preference for a mu-
tual agreement rather than a veto
fight.
Whether a compromise acceptable
TO both sides could be reached re-
manned for the future to determine.
Many Of those who have fought Tor
veterans legislation In the past
have turned thumbs down on a sug-
gestion to cash the certificates for
only those veterans IN need.
There remained little doubt IN the
minds or most legislators that Mr..
Roosevelt would veto full and i'm
mediate payment in view OF the
views he expressed Monday.
In reply to a letter from Garland
r. Farmer. head Of the American
Legion post at Henderson. Texas
the president said. among Other
things, that there was misunder-
standing on the subject: The GER
tificateS were all the assets many
veterans had TO leave for their fam
lilies. He denied payment now would
speed recovery.
James z. Van Zandt. nationa
commander Of the veterans Of for
eign wars. contended the misunder'
standing was on the part Of thu
president.
while we respect the views O
President Roosevelt on this anC
other matters OF policy" he said
I'VE believe that congress will b
the final arbiter Of this issue
, 1935-01-01

Robinson OF Arkansas, democratic
leader, said he and Senator Nc
Nary Of Oregon. republican chief,
had effected a tentative arrange
ment to give the majority party two
more members on a number OF
committees, and the minority two
less.
This. IL was said. would be in
line with the increased majority
for the democrats. Such a move. in
many cases, would give the demo-
Gratis more than a 2 to l prepon-
derence on committees. Though a
similar step has been discussed
among house members. leaders made
no announcement. Rep. Bertrand
II. Smell of New York. probable
choice for minority leader. has in
dicated he would protest such &C.
ton.
AS members awaited the fall Of
Thursdays gavel. all eyes we're
turned toward the White House
where the president. despite the
holiday. worked on his program. Lit
tie information about 1t has yet
reached Capitol Hill. After the
presidential message Friday. which
IS expected to DIAL with aims and
principles in general outline. the
budget message next Monday. will
reveal how much spending is con-
templated.
Aside from the bonus. admins
tration leaders indicated they saw
few signs at present Of any revolt
that would threaten seriously a
White House leadership which has
prevailed almost without major
exception since March 4. 1888.
With the president plainly oppos-
ing immediate cash payment OF the
bonus in full and veterans leaders
with powerful congressional sup
port crying mo compromise" demo-
cratic chiefs made no attempt to
discount the strength Of the bonus
drive. Talk Of possible compromises
70 avert an out-and-out. veto fight
was intensified.
, 1935-01-01
Test To 5000
Feet Planned
For New Well
Especial 10 The Herald)

HARLINGEN, Jan. l.-Spudding
in OF the test being drilled 10 miles
southeast Of Harlingen came very
near being a New Years party. the
drill bit biting into the earth at
exactly midnight Sunday after sew
eral weeks Of preparation.
w. II. Daniels Is the operator and
is owner of the lease on the Ar
mandaiz ranch where the test Is be-
ing made.
A l22-foot steel derrick and rig
with which II would be possible 70
20 down 10000. has been erected.
The drilling equipment cost S85- 600
and a real test will be made. the
contract calling for a depth OF g.
600 feet unless oil is found in pay
ing quantities al a lesser depth.
The test Is located on a l60-acre
block in the center OF a 5~.000-acre
lease. II Is near the Armandaiz
ranchhouse and two miles Of pipe
were laid to the Arroyo Colorado to
obtain water for the drilling opera
tons. The test Is in Willacy -oun-
ty and southeast corner Of the lease
touches the arroyo.
Drilling * TO be continuous with
three crews on the job. Four hun
dred feet Of surface casing are be-
ing cemented.
Daniels has drilled in six wildcat
fields in Texas.
II Is predicted that the contract
tor will collect his bottom depth
money around February 4 unless oil
in paving quantities Is found before
that tire or there are other delays.
They have set March 4 as the out
side date for completion of the test.
, 1935-01-01
City Briefs

Mr.. and Mrs. F.. Franiarez had as
their guests. last week. Mrs. George
Flley and George Filley, Jr., Of
Victoria.
Mixing bowls. glassbake, oven
ware. and beautiful China sets
Brownsville Hardware.-Adv.
j a. Hernandez. who spent the
Christmas holidays with his family,
left Friday for san Antonio where
he spent the weekend. He went
from there to Dilley to resume his
studies at school.
JohnSon's Electric floor polisher
and wax. Cara Hardware. 639 18th
St.-Adv.
Herbert Thomas. Jr. left Tuesday
morning for Austin TO resume his
studies at the University after
spending the holidays with his par-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert L.
Thomas.
Winter term al Valley Business
College starts January 2. 1885. Both
day ard night sessions. Further in
formation phone IA. G. w. Moot
hrad.-Adv.
Henry Holland returned TO Aus
tin Tuesday morning after spend
ing the ChrlstTaStide with his par
ents' Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Holland.
Miss Beth Gregory left Tuesday
morning for Austin where she Is a
student at the University. Miss
Gregory was the guest of her par
entS. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Gre
CORY during the Yuletide.
Rev. and Mrs. o. c. Crow have
as their guests. Mrs. Lola NJ. Crow
and daughter. Montez. Of San An
tonic. Mr.. and Mrs. j. 4. Myers and
children. Joan and Montez. at Sin
ton. and Miss Lula Belle Grow. Of
Taft. all OF whom will visit in the
Grow home for the holidays.
Miss Mary Warren left Sunday
for TCU in Fort Worth after
spending the holidays with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. M Warren in
Brownsville.
Jane Daugherty. Brownsville
dancing instructor. has returned
from Houston where she attended
the two-day convention of the Tex
as state dancing teachers asSocia-
ton.
MI. and Mrs. M. 3. Tarwater are
the parents of a baby girl born
Sunday evening at 8 at j. d. Casey's
hospital in San Benito. The baby
weighed z 10 pounds. and has been
named Beverly Louise.