Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 97, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 August 1927 — Page 7

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SIGNAL LIGHTS > HELD WEAK IN TRAFFIC PEAKSeparation of Grades Urged as Only Solution for Problem. “Signal lights cannot move traffic at its peak in our larger cities satisfactorily,” says Edward S. Jordan, representing the street traffic committee of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, in the monthly bulletin of that body published this week. “Highway engineers " and city traffic managers are beginning to learn what railroad authorities discovered some years ago—namely, that signals will work for a certain volume of traffic, but cannot handle a peak volume of pross-wise travel satisfactorily. Progressive Cities “Progressive cities are beginning to adopt separation of grades at busy highway intersections. Detroit now has a separation of grades at East Grand Elvd. and East Jefferson Ave. “In St. Louis there is an overpass where the boulevard parkway passes over a major street at the to Bellerire Park, \ “San Francisco has an over-pass at the foot of Market St., and the Embarcadero. This city also has a pedestrian viaduct for the passengers who enter or leave the Ferry building from the central business district and the Eastbay communities. “In Cincinnati there are eleven over-passes where one street is carried by a bridge or a viaduct over another street. In the case of this city the original reason for the over-pass was not for reasons of traffic, but because of topography. Most Use From Streets "There may be some cities where the main traffic flow is mainly eastwest or mainly north-south, but in those communities where at any point there is heavy flow of traffic In four directions, separation of grades is the ultimate logical solution. “This is simply a matter of common sense in the use of street space. Often the need in a city is not for additional streets, but for effective use of the highways which already exist. “If we take a busy intersection where the traffic flow is approximately equal in the cross-wise directions and where the signal delay is a minute at a time each street is being used at only half its capacity because it is idle half the time. “Grade separation does not replace the general use of signals any more than railroad grade separation does away with block signals. “If in our larger cities we had grade separations at intervals of possibly eight blocks this would give clearance to the block and through cross town traffic and it would be necessary only to have very-brief signal intervals at intervening blocks which could clear the local traffic in a short time.

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By Swede Swanson Recklessness is taken out of motorists when the threat faces them of having their licenses revoked. Even at the beginning a good, stiff test eliminates many an applicant who might have been a menace in crowded streets. The fast increasing congestion of our roads cries out for State motor license laws and stricter tests for drivers. Eventually every State will see its necessity. It should be adopted now, before further harm •comes to innocent bystanders. Chicago police will stop towing in parked cars, or the Motorists’ Defense League will go to law about it. They organized when this became such an abused practice by police and towing concerns that many who believed themselves innocent were included in the roundup. For every two new cars sold in the United States, one old car is traded in as part payment, according to Assistant Chief Irving H. Taylor of the Department of Commerce, automotive division. Two of fevery five cars' wi:re used for replacement in 1926, which represents almost 4C per cent of the world production. Robert Armacost reports that the “President” recently was awarded third prize among stock cars, for its beauty and elegance at the Milan (Italy) automobile salon. Two Italian cars,"equipped with special built bodies, took first and second prizes at the salon, but the “President,” with third prize, was considered most beautiful of all stock cars assembled at Milan. Six prizes in all were awarded, and the prize won by the “President" was a silver medal centered and mounted on artistic tablet. Traffic officials and scientists are ■ coming to closer agreement that, with the thousands of automobiles in city streets, strict tests must be given applicants for auto licenses.

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Yet many states have no intention of putting automobile license laws on their statute books. Any wreck of an automobile, at the cost of a slight fee, can be put Into the hands of a delinquent with the sanction of State legislators, who fail to see the /langer in this. In New York State, where a strict license law prevails, traffic afflcers watch cars from Ohio, where there is no law. There is a feeling among them, based on past experience, that Ohio motorists are particularly reckless. So they keep an eye on these visitors. Want Auto Insurance A committee of judges and lawyers in New York has drafted a report on traffic in the metropolis in which it urges the adoption of compulsory insurance, similar to that in Masaschusetts. It also advises creation of a commission to adjust auto accident cases. 1

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pany. Robinson was formerly _ State purchasing agent for four years under the McCray administration. In that capacity he became well acquainted with the oil industry, having purchased all the gasoline and oil for the State of Indiana during that period.

Rust Costly By WEA Service STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Aug. 31.—Corrosion, popularly known as rust, is costing American automobile owners 1 cent more for every gallon of gasoline they use. Is the report of Dr. F. N. Speller, famous petroleum chemist, to the members of the American Chemical Society at their Institute of Chemistry here. “Estimates indicate that the annual cost of corrosion In the petroleum industry.” he says, “is in excess of one hundred million dollars." Chemists are trying to discover means to combat this costly evil in this and other industries.

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GRAHAM TRUCKS SHOWJPEED Braking of New Models Good as Passenger Cars.. Graham Bros., the truck division of Dodge Bros., Inc., are introducing a complete new line of trucks. They feature a fast and powerful six-cylinder two-ton chassis, available in three types. Introduction of the six-cylinder two-ton truck and improvements in the present line of fours in threequarter, one and one and one-half-ton capacities constitute a notable step forward in truck design. Quick acceleration ''and braking and the fast economical service on the open road of these new trucks is comparable to that of the fine passenger car. A* four forward speed transmission in the new two-ton chassis assures surplus pulling ability for emergencies and makes possible moderate engine speed for fast, long runs. The seven-bearing crankshaft is an Important feature for the rugged service demanded in motor truck operation. It weighs rjxty-nine pounds and Is, machined all over. Connecting rods of chrome-vanad-ium steel and pistons of light alloy give the strength and snap desired in the modern motor truck. Rubber Street Wears New Bridge St„ London, was recently paved with rubber blocks. After six months’ wear it is said to be in almost perfect condition. The street is located in the heart of London’s busiest section.

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REACHES SALES PEAK In July the sale of Oldsmobiles reached the highest peak of any July business in the history of the company, factory officials report. Retail sales have exceeded factory production, and the same condition is existing this month, indicating that all previous August records will be broken. This remarkable summer business is causing Oldsmobile officials to use every effort to speed up the $3,000,000 expansion program, announced two weeks ago, which will enable production schedules to be increased. For the past two montns the number of Oldsmobiles in the hands of dealers has remained at low level. Although production has been increased, retail sales have absorbed the cars as rapidly as they were received by dealers. July retail sales were If! per cent greater than those of the same period in the best previous year. So far this month the factory has been working at capacity, producing an average of better than 300 cars a day.

Gigantic Disposal Sale of Standard Brand USED TIRES \ The following are good used tires taken | || 1 in on our special trade-in plan on K lilf General Tires; they are all in good con- ® dition, no j ink. Thousands of miles % worth of real, honest-to-goodness service and remains to be used in these tires. We i j advise making selections early, as first choice will be best. All Are First-Class Standard Brands

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