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1964: auto: show Tips for Travelers By GEORGE F. KACHLEIN, Jr. President, American Automobile Association Here's a handy check list to save and use whenever you're planning an extended automobile trip Travel by automobile is easy and convenient and, as a result, nearly 9 out of 10 Americans vacation by car. But to assure carefree hours on the road, you need to do a little advance planning. Getting your family, your car, and your home prepared for an extended motor trip can add greatly to the safety and pleasure of such a journey. American Automobile Association travel coun selors, who last year plotted more than 12 mil lion trips in the United States for AAA members, offer these useful car vacation tips: 1. Before you leave, take your car in for a tune up and maintenance check of lubrication, tires, brakes, lights, and steering mechanism. If you're without seat belts, have them installed now, and get your family into the habit of using them be fore you start out Seat belts mean nothing if they are not used. 2. Check the expiration date of your automobile insurance and arrange payment if it will be come due while you are away. It's also a good idea to check into insurance that will properly cover your belongings while you are traveling. 3. Fasten a set of duplicate car keys on the out side of your car but in a place that is hidden from view. They will come in handy if you lose your keys or lock them inside. 4. Lock the doors and windows of your home se curely, but don't advertise your absence by drawing the blinds. Leave the shades in the posi tion they would be in if you were at home. 5. Arrange for your mail to be picked up, for warded, or held at your post office. 6. Cancel regular deliveries of such items as milk and newspapers. 7. If you are going to be away for an extended time, arrange to have the lawn mowed in your absence. A straggly, unkempt lawn is a sure sign the homeowner is away. 8. It's nice to have your name mentioned in the society columns, but try to postpone items about your vacation until you return. Professional burglars are on the lookout for such items. 9. Advise local police of your absence and ex pected date of return; they will check your house occasionally. 10. Leave a copy of your itinerary, your auto mobile license number, and a key to your house with a neighbor or friend for use in emergencies. 11. Pack your car as carefully as you do your luggage. A check list of things to take along will be of great help items such as a first-aid kit, flashlight, flares, tire tools, and other accessories. 12. If the children are going along, be sure to pack their favorite toys and games as well as a few surprises to bring out if and when they become bored. 13. Once you are on the road, don't overdo it. Travel only 300 miles or at the most 850 each day. This will allow time for really enjoying the sights along the way. 14. Stop early in the day, and you will find a better selection of accommodations at a price you can afford. 15. Vary your sight-seeing. This is especially im portant when youngsters are along. Museums may fascinate you, but a continuous round of them can quickly tire the children. COVER: A surprise package inthi shape of a brand new automobile awaits this eager family, photographed by Oztie Sweet. For a round up of "The Fabulous '6U," turn to page It of this feature-packed tpeeial issue. Family Weekly fly I October 8, 196 IEONAID (. DAVIOOW PrniaVnt end PuilM WAITEI C DtEYFUS Virt Prnidcnt PAT1ICX E. OtOUtKE Adrertinng Director MOITON nANK Dirtetor of Pbtihrr Rrlaliom Smd all odrortlimg communication! to Family Weakly, 133 N. Mktiigon Ay... Chkogo I, III. Addrou oil communlcotiem about editorial feature! to Family Weakly, 60 E. Mm St., Nov, Votk 22, N. V. 1H1, PtOCESSINO AND SOOKS, INC. Board of Editors I ERNEST V. HEYN Editor-in-Cki'l SEN KAITMAN rtir Editor tOttUT FTROISoON Jfooi Ef PMIUIP DVKSTtA Art Director MELANIE DE PtOFT Food Editor towlyn Abrevaya, Ardon Eidell, Hoi london. Jack Hyon; Poor J. Oppenhelmer, Hollywood. 153 N. Michigan A..., Chicago 1, III. All right! rownrod.
