The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 May 1970 — Page 24

Pump Primed to Spark “Winners” in . . .

Challenge to Sense of Humor

Not very often have the scrawls on walls been used in a serious attempt to sell products or ideas. However, grafitti is very much a part of today's scene and, as such, is an important communications medium. So. with this view in mind, an international graffiti contest was launched by the Car Care Council. The topic, naturally, is car care The Council is priming the pump with lines like “A worn out muffler can give you a bad trip/’ “Stamp out smut — Change your Air Filter.” Prizes, by some standards, may leave much to be desired. Nevertheless, they should appeal to graffiti fans who delight in being recognized for their ingenuity with words. First prize (of which there will be 50) is 1) a certificate (suitable for framing) with blue ribbon and 2>’the glory of having your graffiti splashed on bumpers, billboards and service station windows throughout the country Second prize (there will be 5 000 of these) is the same as the first prize, but with a red nbbon Honorable mentions will receive the same as the first prize winner, except that the ribbon will be white. If graffiti's your bag, rush your car care one-liners to

auto 10an... ÜBr-W AU WRAPPiD UP vy// W AND W I vt\ READY T 0 G 0! vUr Time for a new car? Let us help ySjteSKy you finance the car that you v/feA want to fill your present needs. Let our bank Auto Loan help —. .. Home Loans you to enjoy your car while you pay. Savings Acc’ts Checking Acc’ts Pierceton State Bank Pierceton, Indiana

.. .. i—.. J*- . Do you want to -er your immortal words on au. J bumpers from roust to coast? Then just send your favorite Car Care graffiti slogan to the Car Care Council. You may win an award for your effort-, too!

C/C/C, Box 2432, Detroit, Michigan, 48226. And enclose a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope (for your certificate, should you be a winner). Canadian readers should send entries to C/C/C, P.O. Box 910, Windsor, Ontario. All entries, like they say in the big time contests, become the sole property of the Car Care Council and must not be previously copyrighted Enter as many as you like, but don't expect more than one certificate per entrant. Paper doesn't come cheap.

KEEP YOUR COOL When your car loses its ‘ cool, you’re heading for trouble — and it may be expensive. Avoid trouble by making sure your car’s fanbelt, radiator and hoses are in good condition, and that coolant is always at the proper level. SEVEN OUT OF EIGHT More than seven out of eight cars built today are equipped with automatic transmission, eight-cylinder engines and radios.

ONE OUT OF SIX One out of every six persons in the nation works in the manufacture, distribution, maintenance or commercial use of automobiles, according to the Automobile Manufacturers Association. Ford and Chrysler to use nonleaded gas.

- Drop In For Your \ V FREE ATLAS Well Give Your Car A Real Lift... BAER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND FRONT END SERVICE RATTERfES WE SPECIALIZE IN AUTO ELECTRICAL SERVICE • STARTERS • ALTERNATORS • GENERATORS • TUNE-UP / Plugs / Points q / Ignition A ■ “ We Use Champion Spark Plugs RUCH’S STANDARD STATION RD. 15, NORTH — Milford JLfIT

MOSTLY FOR PLEASURE If you’re going on a long trip this year, you’re almost assuredly going by car. About 86 percent of all travel over 100 miles is done by automobile, mostly for visits, pleasure or outdoor recreation. On the Road ... Everybody’s Accident-Prone — Drive Carefully.