Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 64, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 July 1934 — Page 8

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HIGHLIGHTS OF AUTOMOTIVE WORLD FOR THE WEEK

SOAP AND OIL MIXTURE USED ON HIGHWAYS Gravel and Dirt Roads Successfully Treated in Missouri. Hi Time* Special NEW YORK July 25 —Soap is the basis of anew method for successfully oiling low cost dirt and gravel roads, Hans F. Winterkorn of the Missouri state highway department reports to the American Chemical Society here. A sample of soil treated with soap in addition to oil was shown to resist water for more than a year, whereas the same soil merely oiltreated slaked down in less than a day's time, he says, adding that “this high protective effect, in some cases, was obtained with the use of as little oil as 3 per cent, of the weight of the dry sofl along with 03 per cent soap ” In applying chemistry to the problem of having stable, oiled country roads, the experimenters used many hundreds of soil samples in laboratory tests and built two trial roads, one near Cairo. Mo. and the other near Urich. It was found that the water resistance and tensile strength of the soil was highest when a soap solution was mixed with the oil. Oescribes .Method The most successful method of treatment for the experimental road is described as an oil-soap emulsion.” . “Two distributing trucks, one filled with road oil and the other with an aqueous .soap solution were coupled together.” Mr. Winterkorn explains. Both liquids were spread through separate spray bars, atta hed to the rear distributor and directed to spray on the same spot of the road surface, thereby forming the desired emulsion at that point. The special advantage ol this method is the possibility of controlling and varying the character of the emulsions to fit the requirement of particular soils or soil conditions without being concerned with the stability of the emulsion under conditions of storage or transportation. Oust Proves Aid “The emulsion was used as a primer; after its penetration into the soil, a second coat of oil was applied. A total of one gallon of oil a square yard was applied about half in the emulsion-like priming, and the rest in the final application. “Surface dust. one. of the great obstacles to a good oiling job. improved the quality of the oil mat in all soap treatments. Before treatment. the road surface was dry and Trusted, and possessed many shrinkage cracks, especially in the middle part. An appreciable amount of loose material was on the shoulders." PREFERENCE SHOWN FOR AIRFLOW AUTOS World's Fair Visitors Make Choice. Hi 11 m> * Sprint I CHICAGO. July 25. Four out ol five prefer airflow cars. This public preference tor aerodjnamic design is revealed at the Chrysler Motors’ track at A Century of Progress fair, where thousands ride daily with Barney Oldfield's drivers in various Chrysler Motors' cars of their choice. To date this year, more than 116.000 persons have been given complimentary rides. This represents a tremendous gain over last year when approximately 25.000 persons took rides during the same period. Os these 116.000 persons, some 92.600 have asked to be driven in Airflow Chrysler or De Soto models. That is to say. lour out of five visitors specify definitely their wish to be taken around the track in Airflow cars. The quarter-nule track affords an opportunity to show the superioi riding qualities made available through the redistribution of weight and the aerodynamic design of the new Chryslers and De Sotos. AUTO MANUFACTURER WINS COURT BATTLE Service Station Forbidden I'se of Name “Reo.” Hi 7 imra Special LANSING. Mich. July 25. United States district court of Oregon has just held that no automobile service station may use the name of a manufacturer in any way unless so authorized by the manufacturer. The case w-as that of the Reo Motor Car Company against Lloyd Stalcup and Forrest L. Ross, doing business under the name of Triangle Rio Service in Portland. The court's decree “forever and perpetually enjoined the defendants from using or attempting to use the word Reo' in any way that would give the public the understanding that the defendant was an authorized Reo dealer.” Auto Duties Raised Hi I <mn Special WASHINGTON. July 25 —A Portuguese decree of Julv 13. increased by approx.matelv one-fifth the import duties on all automobiles, the weight classifications remaining unchanged. according to a cablegram received in the department of commerce from Minister R. G Caldwell. Lisbon

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DE SOTO ESTABLISHES NEW STOCK CAR SPEED MARKS

An Airflow De Soto coupe and sedan established thirty-two new American Automobile Association speed marks on Muroc Dry Lake near the Mojave desert in California. The coupe set anew class record of 86.23 miles an hour for five miles while the sedan aieraged 74 74 miles an hour to set

Wax Imparts Long-Lived Polish to Automobiles

Removal of Traffic Film Necessary Before Using Method. BY Cf. W. SHERIX Chemical Specialties Expert Ail automobile finishes, including Duco lacquer, baked enamel and the new synthetic enamel used on Fords, become dull and faded when exposed to the weather for months. The clement w-hich is most destructive to the ear finishes and top materials is the ultra-violet ray of the sun—the ray which is chiefly responsible for burning and tanning the human skin. Prolonged exposure to the ultra-violet rays causes a slow but gradual disintegration of car finishes. This is frequently referred to as chalking or weathering. Asa result of this process the surface, which was originally smooth and glossy, becomes microscopically roughened, loosening tiny particles of pigment put into the finish to give it color. Additional dulling is caused by an accumulation of dirt and grease. These eventually form into a thin, liaid coating called traffic film. It can not be removed by soap and water. Many persons believe that, when a finish becomes dull and faded, the only way to restore the luster is to refinish with additional coats of Duco or lacquer. This is a mistaken opinion, as the original color and luster ran be restored by polishing as long as there is a layer of fir.sh still on the car. Os course, if the finish has weathered through to the undercoats, a refinish job is necessary. No advantage is gained by using an oil type polish on a badly weathered car. It simply puts an oil film over the traffic film. A great many persons become alarmed when they polish their ears and find the color coming off on the cloth They sometimes assume that the polish is too severe, and that its continued use will soon take off all the finish. They should be reassured. as there is nothing to fear if they use a correctly formulated

Indiana in Brief Lively Spots in the State's Happenings Put Together ‘Short and Sweet/

Hi l tan • Spec ini | r OKOMO. Julv 25.—Although he is 92. David Clester, braves a tem.Rl perature of more than 100 to work at. one of the hardest of tasks, grubbing. He does the work along a section of the right of way of an abandoned interurban line. Born in Grant county. Mr. Clester has resided in Kokomo and vicinity for the 'last fifty-one vears. He spent most of his working years in the occupation of a timber cruiser in the employ of a Chicago lumber company. Hr has worked all over the United States and in parts of Mexico.

nun Project to Be Studied H" limc* MUNCIE. July 25.—Special meeting of the city council will be held tomorrow night on call of Mayor George R. Dale to consider an ordinance which would authorize expenditure of more than $1,000,000 for construction of an intercepting sewer system and a sewage disposal plant. The project has the approval of the public works administration. Bond issue of $790 000 and a federal gram of $270,000 are provided for in plans for the project. a an Boat to Make Trip Hu 1 1 me* Special GREENSBURG. July 25.—A new sailboat in which a trip on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers is to be taken, is being completed by Jack Foster, who will be accompanied cn the trip by Mrs. Foster. The boat has a cabin, fresh water compartment, kitchen cabinet and other conveniences. Ban Robber Repeats Bp I mi * Special NEWCASTLE. July 25—Glancing from a newspaper in which he was reading an account of the slaying

anew closed car stock record, regardless of class, for 2.000 miles. The picture show's the sedan speeding around the five-mile desert course with Tftny Gulotta. race driver, at the wheel. The Airflows used Mobilgas, Mobiloil and Goodyear G.3 tires.

polish. Thr color on the polishing cloth simply indicates removal of tiny particles of chalked pigment w'hich have become loosened through weathering. There are two correct methods of polishing a car; one to use a combination cleaner and polish of the liquid type which does the complete job in one operation. This will remove traffic film and restore the original color and luster. It will not, however, insure a long lasting luster, nor protect the finish against weathering. The other method is to clean the finish, removing traffic film, then applying a polishing wax. The cleaning operation may be dispensed w-ith if the car is new but, if the car has been in service for several montHs or more, a certain amount of weathering will have taken place, and traffic film will have formed over the surface. In such cases, the car should be cleaned with a mild abrasive polish or cleaner, to remove the chalked pigment and traffic film. After the surface is cleaned, polishing wax should be applied with a ball of soft cloth which has been dampened and wrung dry. The wax should be applied sparingly, then rubbed to a bright luster with a dry cloth. Wax small sections in turn—not more than two or three square feet at a time. Wax, like window glass, has the ability to filter out the ultra-violet rays of the sun. When you wax a car. you apply a thin transparent film over the entire surface. This produces a brilliant luster which will last for months, and also provides a protective coating which will keep out the ultra-violet rays and prevent weathering. Os course, the wax film will itself weather and disappear if it is not renewed. Most cars should be waxed about every three or four months (especially in the summer) in order to keep the finish nroperly protected. Autos account for more than 83 per cent of all the rubber consumed. Highway users paid more in federal taxes in 1933 than the federal government contributed to roads.

of John Dillinger. George Dawson, attendant at a filling station here, looked into the face of a man who was armed with a revolver. “I want some money,” the intruder announced The man. who robbed the station two weeks ago. obtained S4O from a safe which he compelled the attendant to open.

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TRUCK MEN OF NATION INVITED First Meeting Will Be Held in Fall; 1,000 May Attend. Bfl 7 hue ft Special WASHINGTON, July 25.—The first national convention of the trucking industry will be held during September in some middlewest city, probably Chicago or Cleveland. It w'ill last for four days and is expected to attract an attendance of more than 1.000 operators, representing every class of truck operation. Nationally know'n speakers will be asked to address the convention which will be divided into group and general sessions.

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BUICK SHOWS DECIDED GAIN IN PAY ROLLS Total for First Half of Year, $10,529,000; Rise of $6,000,000. By Time* Special FLINT. Mich.. July 25.—Ten and a half millions of dollars in newpurchasing power was poured into the pockets of its employes by the Buick Motor Company during the first six months of 1934. This was an increase of more than six millions over the first six months of 1933. Approximately 100 per cent more men were on the pay rolls from January to July this year than w-ere working last year. They collected $2.50 for every dollar paid last year, These facts, indicating a highly successful season for the Buick company and a good measure of recovery for its home town of Flint, w-ere disclosed by Harlow H. Curtice, president of the automobile company, in a survey of Buick operations covering the first half of the yesv. Among other things the survey revealed: The company paid to its employes during the first six months wages and salaries totaling $10,529,279 as against $4.1£2,235 in the corresponding 1933 period. There were employed during the first six months of 1934 an average of 14,199 men daily as compared with an average of 7,183 in the like period last year. Thus far this year there has been an average of 7.016 more men at work in Buick plants in Flint than were working last year.

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TIRE TREAD PROVES TOUGH AS STEEL

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Tempered rubber, the tread used in U. S. Royal tires, is as tough as steel and tougher than concrete, proof of which is offered by this abrasion testing machine featured in the U. S. Rubber Company's exhibit in the Ford building at A Century of Progress fair in Chicago. The roadbed is comprised of alternate blocks of rubber, concrete and steel over which an emery wheel rolls.

Chevrolet’s Production Increases Nearly Half

World production of Chevrolet cars during June totaled 98.147 units, making the output for the first six months of this year 525.093 units or nearly 50 per cent greater than in the first half of 1933, according to officials of the Chevrolet Motor Company. Despite this obviously nigh production for the first half of 1934, there still is a shortage of Chevrolet cars in*the field, officials stated. During' June more than a dozen

solid trainload shipments were moved into as many kpy cities in various parts of the country in an effort to catch up on unfilled orders. Plans call for duplicating these shipments in additional cities during July. Chevrolet’s production maintained a steady pace during the parly part of July. Figures released by officials show that domestic and export production for the week ended July 11 j totaled 23.089 units.

.JULY 25, 1934

MEDIUM DUTY MDDEL ADDED ' TO TRUCK LINE Five-Ton Unit Offered by General Motors at Lowest Price. Bjl 7 irnett Special PONTIAC, Mich.. July 25—General Motors Truck Company announces another addition to its line of trucks. The new truck is designated as T-46 and it is in the five-ton range. Just as the recently announced T-23 rounded out the truck company's light duty bracket with a unit of three-ton capacity, the new model T-46, with its five-ton capacity. rounds out the medium duty line. A base price of $2,135 has been established. This is the lowest price ever set by the company for a truck in the five-ton range and the truck itself is announced as including every improvement and refinement that has been added to the medium duty line this year . The T-46 is powered with GMC’s “331” engine, which develops ninety-four-horse power at 2,250 revolutions per minute (governed speed*, and 230 feet pounds torque at 800 to 1,400 revolutions per minute, which assures ample power, commensurate with the truck’s load capacity.

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