La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, August 27, 1927, CITY EDITION, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextbSrUiU I Motoring News Auto Section VOLUME XXV. LA GRANDE, OREGON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1927 NUMBER 12 TRAFFIC CODES LACK UNIFORMITY Standardization Remote Over the Nation, a Survey Discloses WASHINGTON. I. ('.. Aug. i'7 Despite the progress made lit the promotion of u uniform motor ve hicle law for tin- country. diveiHi f teat Ion rather than ntfiiidardiy.a tion 1h still tiic rule usvlar as traf fic regulation and rout rut in t lie JurKO'eUies of the nution are Con cerned. This coupled wit ti tin conclu sion that from all upp"rancM itiandardi.utinn of city I rat fie reg ulations is stilt oti the f:ir hori.tin of the future Is the outstanding deduction f rum n survey recent Iv completed by ttie American Auto molilie association. This survey was based on an exhaustive ques tionnaire Rent to key cities in every section of the country. 'Die (uestlonnulre of the nutlnn ul motoring body was designed to shed light on tiie handling of such matters na the right-and-left hand lurns. one-way streets, parking, automatic control signals, boule vard systems, penalties for traffic violations, special traffic courts, use of the streets by uont factors, and kindled muttci related to flow of traffic. Views Vury Widely Another Important fuel develop-i ed hy the tiucatioiinaire was that regulations tried and proven ef fective by one city were often dis carded as worthless. If not haz ardous, by other communities where conditions were more or less comparable, Judical inn. it is be 4ieed. that even expert traffic en gineers hold widely diverse views on sonic common problems. The A. A. A. summary of the survey follows: Kirst Highi -and -left hand turns are more or less of a local prob lem, the general concensus being in favor of the abolition of the left-hand turn, while particular emphasis is laid on the danger of the. left-hand turn in congested districts and on arterial highway:!. Second one-way streets are ap parently a successful remedy for congestion where streets arc nar row, but the best results are ob tained only where st reets arc al ternated to obtain an even f low of traffic in all directions. Parking Itcgtlliiliotis Studied Third l'arking Is largely sub- CHRYSLER "72" EMBODIES NEW FEATURES j3i Billboards And Hot-Dog Stands Less In Number The slate motor association points out that almost unnoticed a r-form is taking place in the el imination of billboards1 and hnl dog stands from Oregon highways, Slowly but surely the highw ay depart r:it-nt in aciulring hi ml along the right-of-way bordering on scenic mid historical Keel ions. This automatically eliminates the hot -dog stand and the billboard, two J of the greatest detractors from tho beauties of the state. gone about the acquiring of these properties mildly and unobtrusive ly and w bib1 others have com plained of the nuisance a bun: tie highways, (lie commts.sion hum sought to correct the evil by ac i Hiring t he property rig hi n iij scenic sections. h cry liiolorjst in the state ot i Oregon approves1 of this action of the commission a it retains for posterity the same beauties of na ture that the present day motorist "njoys. New Hand Signal For Night Driver in ItKltl. IN -Folks here now real ize there's Koiitet htng in 1 hesc stories of Mayor Walker being tardy for engagements in Kuglaml and Ireland, He was only half ait hour late for t he America u club The highway commission litis bamniet. I signal for use .in night ulileh is said to be fooi- im i. in ih.vf it doro not depend ep. It.-ttlerieN or wins (or -'Aft il luinination. ha!t recent ! been pl.ict-d on tie- market. The device consists of dlatc .ml ei t ruby glass placed over u ninall minor. This is attaclied to a felt, lined leather Ml rap and is worn otr th" left wrist as a wrist watch. When the hand signa! is Riven at night the rays front the light ol tin automobile Hpproachiug iroin the front or ivur are picked tip by the mirror and thrown hack through the glass, making a i t d flash. j In a public statement (saucd thi3 week Wall-r P. Chrysl.', motor I car manufacturer, announced an J entirely new model th "7-." A new j motor wl'li a cunter-b:ilancetl ject to local conditions, the ten-j deney being toward the prohibi-; tion of parking in very congested districts and the placing of a max crankshaft, a larger bore and stroke; which produces 7." hnre nower and is cauable of m;ilntRin- 1 I n t a uin.pd nt 7' niilp or mnm ncr hour is the outstanding feature. Yes, We Can Fix Your Tires! Our modern facilities and expert workmanship enable us to repair your tires and tubes to hold up for many miles. Dring your tire troubles here we guarantee our work. the depl;. uphol stered orm-llutng seats In a ton; rotor effect, and n siiver metal pull that l a part of Ihe arm rest ndds ptete comfort fottni cars. Tiie picture In Ihe, ttpr lefi corner U, that of the new Crown s?dan -in the lower right corner Is ; proves (ho riilins qualities of the ten hut nes navo neen nmieu to uie i in new Mitr-passr ngnr cnupe. j car. ihe lower lert corner allows length -of the fratnc, which gives which is os.e of the niot striking a picture of thd. nrw factory-built ;he new car an appenranca that was j model. of tiie "7i'" line. (ttirevt is'lnnnper. which has been designed not found (n the old model, t!rat ; a head-on view of the new Chrys-inot only to protect the rear end of rare baa been shown In the selec-! ler radiator and (lie now full drum j the car. but to improve' apftear tion of interior decorations and .type liP.TtKgiitH mounted on nickeled j mice by following the lines oT tho flttings. Beautiful mohair covers ; post. Ur picture in the upper ! spare tiro. to tho com-'corner shows the housing which , in the n, w( covers tho blocks of live rubber j in which all Ihe spring shackles tare set. This feature greatly Im- JOHNS BROS. Tire; Shop and Filling Station . 1517 Adams hnuni 'limit r two Iioui m In down- with iit-opt-i foivtlitiiiKliI, iiii'l town Ki'ctions. wlu-rc si(fti:lH lire oln-yvd. Thi: irt I'-ourlli IVnultli'H 1iiiiomI for' r.-ifimlcil as on,' of th.- piiim- fac violatlons ili.scln.s,. a u divi-r.s-, tori In solving futuio ii.ol.U inH. It y of pnictict'H: tlli-re Is prowinsi TriM-Us An- lt'-lilcH'il si'iitlnii iit in rtivor of .stulilltihin',' I Ninth Th,' nuivcini.nt or trucks u nysirm for h-uvillK flxod t!ol-. fri'itrht on tho stiv.-ts has ro h.toial for minor ulfcnsi's. thus C'lvvil si-nnt iiltfntlon lo dal.'. hut Dvoldliu; thi! noi'd of ffolnff to 1 tlitri' Is u ilcfinltc court: thu -slalillshnn'lit of s.'-! "irt handlinB of f clal traffii' courts has been found nlKhtfull v..,v i,..i..r..i ! Tinth- . i streets constitutes almost every-l- iftli I hen- Is little or no uni- , . this Is one which could he easily hy rest rietlve regula tions. riiiamnt Improve ment which is the most Important Sixth The practice or rcvoca-, Ul.ul fr()m ,,. tiimll,()( r u. tion of permit show s wide divel -, ,,,.,. s ,., lvini, v,.,.v ,,,,. genee mid fre.iuently there Is no ,,. ny u a.w ,n legislation whatever on .Mils suh-;lhi ,.olllUl.y ,.,. ,.,.ny pmuning lo J1''''. ' meet future reiiuirement-s. K. venth The flow of tuafHc is Twelllh The grade crossing on the w hole allied liy lllltomatH'' situation shows a dlstlneL eniene.e eonlrol. hut on the.otjler hand Is towanl elimination of grades, and lound to "he largely dependent up- ther on the proper rouliUK uf traflii: the FIRM ANNOUNCES ! NEW TRUCK LINE! TWO.tXX)R SI-DAN j&JI KODYnYIIMltR . o. h. I.untntK. Mu fiigdn I trend to rest. let oraiuim brothers intro eight until aitei j duces GCylinder' Model fo u t ra c t or a use of; V LsL Economical formity uh to traffic control bod-t ' r ' cih . i. ., ,,., I remedied HIIIIliaiUM HUM iuiiiim ' ..:;.... .. I t..ffi,. I I iul ' lkV "" "v " M Kb-venth ucsiRnaieu. a and the observanc" of reulatlona. triun Irnfi'ic, Kighth Iloulevurd syidems have very bad. proven a hhcccmh w here Instituted Tliirti-ent h tlrnhain Itiut hers, the truck div- j 3 Islun of Jhidue Itrolhers. Inc.. to- day introduces u complete new lino : of trucks, the feature of which if j ;l fast and powerful six cylinder ' Iwti.tnn I'liiisstn ne:ill:ililt. Iti 111 reel types. i Introduction of the six cylinder I v;-ton I rue It and iinproveinems in the present line of fours in three-fourths , one and one and one-half ton capacities constitute u notable step forward in truck do- Is a growing recognition ofM,n "ien snouin aid inun-riany ni .,.,,1 ,,,-,., le ,1i1.u speeding lli t ra flic and loweriuc" wheic congestion is rrrx i . H a lonavs trend, mom Whippets tremendous influence Street w id'-ning impelled by cost and protests of .abutting properly owners. j Knurl ecu t h In the case of i st reet curs n nceesMi ry itnpedi i meiit tn modern vehicular traffic j the be.st results are bellitf ob I ttiined by rcrnul Ihh:. mh)iliou if : bimlrtitf platforms and placing' of downtown tr rminals for loading 1 and unloudlitK' in parks away from ! vehicular trulfie. . NKWIMXET. It. f.- When a Van derbilt gives a ball, there are elab orate 1 1 re pa ni t inns. Tli ree hund red small pine trees were planted "ii the n w ii or the estate of Mrs. K. . Church Jr.. (Muriel Vander bill e(lch decorated with colored lights. A special ball room was constructed covered with oak leji vs. Kifty lighted overh ringing baskets of flowers were suspeiidt-d II in-. Public Preference Has Swung to this Modern Light Car of Proved Superiority With more than 120,000 Whippets in the hands of enthusiastic owner, T and the popularity of this modern car increasing everywhere, other makers now mut follow Whippet's lead. Whippet set a wholly new standard of economy and introduced mch hig car features into the light car ficH as 4-whccl brakes lower center of gravity, higher speed, increased roominess and force-feed lubrication. Even a short ride in a Whippet will demonstrate the car's remarkable qualities flashing acceleration, great power on hills, high speed, easy riding, convenient handling and increased safety. i. Superior Quality New Low Prices 625 795 Coupe 625 '795 765 Sedan 723 825 Landau 75; Coach Touring 25 Roadster 695 875 Without netict. H ol - Owrtortf, Im . Jfltd-!, i from t he ( 1 STILL STUDYIN' j ; w -Mi J s 9 tsr. 8 i : f 1 L , I GETT1NGS & HANKS Corner Kir and Jctlcison comiui'rcial transportation The ti'ilch acceleration uud bra It -i n 14" and the fan! economical .serv ice on tiie open road ol I hew new ,trueKs is comparable tn that of the fine passenger car, Willie I n' , cu;ilitics til rUKKed stteimth an depi'ii'latdlity tor w hicli (iraliam .I!rotlier:i trunh have always been noted are retained. A four for ward speed transmission In t lie new two-ton chassis assurea sur plus pulling ability for emeiKeneleK and makes possible moderate en gine sieed for fast, lonir runa. The recently introduced new four-cylinder engine in the llKhter capacity models also has the advantage of I moderate speed in last service. jThus speed and economy are both ! served, Knur feature;! of the new six I cylinder truck an- pn rt iculai ly iin 'portant and warrant deluded de scitptiuil. They uie Ihe fliullie, a four-speed heavy duly trausmis ! ston, tour-whrel hydraulic brakes The design of the Hix-eyliii'fer en fine is luiier.-iit ly consistent u It h I ode Itiot hers repulal ion inr liMlldiMK- for accessibility and stamina. The neVen-bearing crank- ; Khali atone Ik an important fell- t II re for thlr rtiKed scrxiee de- : nuiniicfl in motor truck operation, j It weighs 'ill pounds and Is ma- chined all over. The connect iuK j rods of chrome-vanadiiliu sle. itnd : pi si ohm of liu'lit alloy civ Me st re n tit Ii and fiiii p desired In t he ! modern molor truck. Moditii -a -Uions in the uiiiiiiroldiuu, elimlna 1 1 inn of the t hermostal ie conl rol 'and the Intake heat reculator con trolled from tho d river's sent. ;whbli are tiK'-d ill 111' I lodge ' trot hei-M Ki-cy lilt der passencer l iir. toyei her w it h the use or a Upeciat carbnietor jet and a spec ial truck type tan. have he n slight chanci s lo adapt this ie. liuilkiible emrilie to IllieU Service. The use ot this ensile' piovldes ample power and speed to meet the demands I or fast ti a wl a lid piillini; ability. A heavy duty 1 1 a nsm bslon with four speeds forwa id and one verse eont rihuf Ki '''at ly to t his 1 1 nt U's ability lo perform und'-r the most dilllenll road eoriilllions. The flint Hpeed ratio ill (i t to I. risnllinK in approximately li'i pr t . nt increase in pulling ability compated with the itrsl near po-i-I mo ol the t ii ree Hpet d I ra msm its mioii loriinily used on two ton models. u I ie owi; (HisT.ci,i;s NKW V'ltK Alter sundry ol.. ! ancle l.eroy ' h u d I OU in ' . A.althy aM.ycr'H adnpl'-rl ou and his hi ide. I be fm iiici: ( Hi via. Stern -ir one t, the mo-t lu-:t n( I ( itl (ill I.; in fi'iely are on their hom-yumon. I The wedding ujii postpon.-il hist May hcraiir-i' ot in r lllncsH. And ! f S At la nt ,i I'.'.n i .mi t I t in- r n tnony si - i day was an ; .Mlle.u-h .1 .Milter .loms is 71 jhotir Jut beeate the In Id- crootn - and Ij. "lie ed N'.rrh ' ll n-t h I.miI his tit ene. (e had to olde.-t fiji .Mors, he 'hnk- tit im - 'h.itc TS blocks In a lani tor it. ; i-4 1 1 Mu vu mr en'tm; h l o Pain. ' '. hen ati'-n-Hnu' fumm'-r h Inxd j 1 .1 n d b'TC h has been made n po- I at h'- L'niveiity ( .Noun (";ire- c.in;iii in I'ltie-iiro. J ujh m hat is ' bii-i at l'iiap'1 111 her.. tM- 'toe hoi, or of (miii a cop In that . 1 pb it.. . . t . o 1 , I Ii n COMPARE SEE You will never know what an amarint; value Oldsmobilc offers at its new low price, tillyou see and drive this car. Only then can you know the "qualities that lift this value far above even its now familiar new smartness. Only then can you appreciate the richness, the comforts, the conveniences that make up th" Only' then can you com pare tiie effects of the re- freshing ncwDuco colors. Only then can you realize the s-.vift acceleration. flowing power and effortless control of its thrilling, smoother performance. Then and only then can you know the plain truth thatOlds mobile today is worth far more than its new lower prices. Come new luxury of its Fisher Bodies. in compare and sec. OLDSMOBILE SALES CO. 1428 Adams Ave. ! ..' "'!' ll -U g fODUCT .im... MOTOR! QW t WM. I 1 S g At iJ uii' SEE THE NEW MODELS ML OFFERS 1 NOW Jenoin ON DISPLAY Shumate gs &