Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 February 1938 — Page 11

Automobile News—

Almost Six Billion Dollars in Gas Taxes Collected Since bevy Began, Says Stoops

Miller Puts New Ca

Motorists Protest Diversion of Money From Road Construction.

Over $6,000,000,000 in National gasoline taxes will have been collected by Feb. 25, the 19th anniversary of the day on which the first state, Oregon, instituted this form of levy, Todd Stoops, secre-tary-manager of the Hoosier Motor Club, reported today. “The gas tax birthday is a period of lamentation for motorists who foot this $700,000,000-a-year bill,” Mr. Stoops said. “No other form of taxation spread through the states §0 quickly, “Within five years after Oregon's action, the gas tax was in force in 35 states. By 1929, all states and the District of Columbia were using it. In 1932, the United States levied a Federal tax. “Motorists who originally sponsored it considered it a fair measure of road use, the revenue being used for road building. However, this original concept has been forgotten and only part of the money is spent on roads. It is against this misue that motor clubs are battling today.” Mr. Stoops urged motorists to slow down to save lives and money. Tests indicate, he said, that the 30-mile-an-hour driver is the wisest. He gets 18 miles to a gallon of gas and his oil consumption is less. Speed also is a vital factor in stopping, he said. Although only 40 feet are needed to stop a car traveling at 20 miles an hour, 295 feet are needed to stop one going at 70, tests have shown. “The driver who says he can ‘stop on a dime’ is fooling only himself,” Mr. Stoop added.

International Trucks On Display Here

Special displays of models best adapted to transportation requirements in their respective territories are being shown by International

Four race drivers are putting Hudson cars through varied contortions during 10,000-mile test runs to each section of the country in all kinds of weather and over all kinds of highways. The drivers are (left to right) Babe Stapp, Ira Vail, J. E. Schipper, Hudson Motor Car Co. public relations director, Chet Miller and Ted Horn, Chet Miller was in ‘Indianapolis this weék on his drive.

Harvester Co. branches and International truck dealers throughout the country. The branch at 1063 W. Washington St. is co-operating in the display, according to R. C. Maley, truck branch manager, and C. F. Gibson, his assistant. Mr. Maley said that, in this trading area of 30 counties, 30 per cent of all trucks registered are Internationals.

Four-Wheel Drive Sales Reported Active

The performance and increased safety of power and traction on the front, as well as the rear wheels, for smooth going, have been recognized by the industry, according to Mar-mon-Herrington Co. officials here.

First in the field to supply these lighter weight, all-wheel-drive vehi-

cles, the Marmon-Herrington Co. reported active buying of vehicles so equipped. The company converts all standard Ford passenger bars, commercial and light delivery models to all-wheel-drive, in addition to larger Ford trucks and truck-tractors.

Farnsworth Leases Filling Station

R. L. Farnsworth of the Black Petroleum Corp. Indianapolis, distributors of Continental Oil Co. products, has leased the filling station at the northeast corner of Route 67 and Franklin Road, Lawrenceburg, effective April 1. It is to be operated as a Conoco station. Mr. Farnsworth also announced that Floyd Caldwell had leased the garage at. 5019 E, Michigan St. He is to specialize In general repair

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Knoerle to Manage

U. S. Tire Service

C. L. Knoerle has been appointed manager of the U. S. Tire Service, 702 N. Meridian St, I. J. Cooper, district manager of the U. S. Tire Dealers’ Mutual Corp., announced. Mr. Knoerle has been an Indianapolis resident for 12 years. His 15 years in the tire business have included experience in both retail and wholesale branches.

Safe Driving Course Opens Next Week

The safety training course for high school teachers is to be held at Indiana University next week.

Among those enrolled is Willlam A.

Evans, director of safety in Indianapolis public schools Dr. F. R. Noffsinger, educational consultant, and Prof. Amos E. Neyhart, road training specialist, have been assigned by the American Automobile Association to conduct the courses. A similar course was to be completed today at Indiana State Teachers’ College.

Packard Lops $100 Off Sixes

Times Special DETROIT, Feb. 11.—The Packard Motor Car Co. today announced a reduction of $100 in the prices of all types of its Packard Six. The company said this was the first reduction in the automotive industry in the prices of current models. The reduction was announced at a meeting of Packard distributors from all over the country, The distributors were told that in 1937 Packard produced 109,519 cars, compared with 80,513 in 1986. The production marked an all-time high for Packard.

Indiana Couple Attend Tin Can Tourist Meet

Times Special SARASOTA, Fla, Feb. 11.—-W, J. Schult, Elkhart, Ind., trailer manufacturer, and Mrs. Schult are attending the Tin Can Tourist convention here. Leaving here about March 1, they are to make a 6000-mile tour of the United States, in their Buick and 16-foot Nomad trailer. The tour is to cover some 25 states with side trips to points of interest including Boulder Dam, the Redwoods and Yellowstone National Park.

Sale of Used Cars

Reported Increasing

DETROIT, Feb. 11 (U. P.).—Used car sales throughout the country for January were described today by C. P. Simpson, Pontiac Motors, as “the most encouraging we have had since the recession began last fall.”

He said used car sales last month were almost 10 per cent greater than in December. Pointing out that four used cars were sold to each new car, he predicted a breaking up of the used car jam which has glutted the market.

BRIDGE RUN-AROUND LIFTED ON ROAD 356

Eight Other Detours Remain, State Board Announces.

The State Highway Commission today announced a bridge runaround had been lifted during the past week from Road 356, three miles northeast of Lexington. Eight regular construction detours remained in effect. They are:

Road 13—From Wabash northeast, 20 miles over Roads 15 and 114.

Road 21—About three miles south of Richmond, one mile over county gravel road, and from Muncie northwest, eight miles over Roads 3 and 28. Road 35—From Muncie northwest, eight miles over Roads 3 and 28. Road 43—From Road 54 north to Solsberry, seven miles over Road 45 and county gravel, Road 44—Just west of Shelbyville, nine miles over county gravel and pavement, from Shelbyville to Rushville, 26 miles over Roads 29, 244 and 3. (Traffic may travel new road at own risk as long as barricades are not erected.) Road 62—From Leavenworth to Corydon, 37 miles over Roads 66, 64 and 135, Road 327—Just south of Orland, two miles over county gravel road.

Y CLUB TO MAKE TOUR

Members and friends of the Y. M. C. A. Adventure Club will be conducted on a tour of the Scottish Rite Cathedral tonight. The group win meet at the Y at 8 p. m. for the our,

ASSOCIATION TO DINE

The National Association of Women is to hold a dinner at the Hotel Washington at 6 p. m. Monday. A business meeting and a playlet are to follow. Mrs. Clara Christopher will preside.

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