oc-plain-dealer 1924-06-07

VOL. XXVII—No. 240 TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUSINESS TAX FOUGHT BY TRUCKMEN Owners' Ass'n Approves New Motor Vehicle Act in Convention With the satisfaction of having accomplished a large amount of good in the matter of the future of the truck as a factor in the commercial and industrial growth of the State of California at the State Convention California Truck Owners' Ass'n, which was recently held at the California Hot Springs, several members of the Orange-co Branch Truck Owners' Ass'n returned home early. The Call of the Open Road Craggy height and canyon deep, River and grove and dale, Joy at the wheel Of an automobile Out on the mountain trail. Pounding surf and racing wave, Ripple and foam and sand, Health at the wheel Of an automobile Down by the ocean's strand. Whirring line and dusky pool, Flash of a tempting hook, Sport at the wheel Of an automobile Out by the purling brook. Breath of cedar, breath of pine, Portals of God's abode, New Motor Vehicle Act in Convention With the satisfaction of having accomplished a large amount of good in the matter of the future of the truck as a factor in the commercial and industrial growth of the State of California at the State Convention California Truck Owners' Ass'n, which was recently held at the California Hot Springs, several members of the Orange-co Branch Truck Owners' Ass'n returned home early this week. Definite action was taken to contest the recent enactment of the 4 per cent gross business tax, as that measure, if allowed to go unchallenged, would materially increase transportation costs and the state association went on record unanimously as being opposed to any increase in hauling charges, especially at a time when all efforts should be directed at lowering generally all living costs. Another forward step was made in the adoption of a resolution that transportation by truck is and should be recognized as a useful public utility and as such subject to regulation. The appointment of a committee composed of 11 men was authorized to make a thorough study of this subject and report at the next convention which will be held in November. The convention wont on record as being opposed to a monopoly. Speakers were of the opinion that individual initiative should not be stifled but should be free to exert (Continued on Page Two) Occar. Fishing—Santa Monica pier fishing good. Mackerel, smelt, halibut and barracuda caught. Bait and tackle may be secured on Santa Monica wharf. Live built boat fishing good the past week. Mackerel, bass and barracuda are running. Boats leave Santa Monica pier at 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1 p.m. Fare $2.00. These trips are very popular and many fish are caught. Grunion are due to run June 4, 5, 6, 7 at high tide. Redondo, Good catches of mackerel and bass reported from live bait boats and barges and some mackerel were caught from the piper. Best results had on plover No 3. Venice, good catches of mackerel and barracuda caught from barge. Long Beach, large fishing reported good. Fare $1.00. Bon voyage every hour. Seal Beach, grunion are supervised (Continued on Page Two) Today Four-Wheel Brakes are as essential to safety as lights and a horn. Standard on all Brake Models Motor Sales Co., Inc. Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County Anaheim Fullerton WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT, BUICK WILL BUILD THE Plajima Dealer automobile Secti Anaheim, California, Saturday, June 7, 1924 ONS IN COUNTY REACH NE LIVELY CARD AT ASCOT SUNDAY Duray to Give DePalma Hard Tussle at Track's Re-opening LOS ANGELES, June 7.—Both Ralph DePalma and Leon Duray, noted Frenchman, are ready for their part in the big auto race meet at Ascot Speedway tomorrow. The French pilot will drive his new 1925 Miller super-charger and has shown faster time in practice with what the rall-f-birds term "murderous acceleration," than DePalma has shown. The regular "practice hounds" 69,797 Cars Daily at Corner The street intersection where more automobiles pass than any given point in the world is now controlled by an automatic signal. This stands in the center of the intersection of Adams and Figueroa-sts, Los Angeles, on a two-foot concrete base, and is 15 feet high. It tells drivers to wait for signals, to go and stop, at intervals that can be regulated to suit by the clock work mechanism. It was developed by the A. C. S. C. engineers. The recent traffic check made in Los Angeles, where there is one motor vehicle to every 3.2 persons, showed that 69,797 cars pass this intersection daily. This is the junction of two through boulevards without street car lines. OPPORTUNITY TO WIN STAR GIVEN Wide interest is expected to result from the announcement of FOOT-MOUNT PROPAGAN FALSE Epidemic Practically Weeks Ago; A.C. Issues Statement Reports reaching the Au of So. Calif. indicate that ganda reflecting seriously state is being spread in committees, chiefly by au lists who were inconvenience the quarantine regulation fect here some weeks as the Club, in a statement wide publicity today. Hard Tussle at Track's Re-opening LOS ANGELES, June 7.—Both Ralph DePalma and Leon Duray, noted Frenchman, are ready for their part in the big auto race meet at Ascot Speedway tomorrow. The French pilot will drive his new 1925 Miller super-charger and has shown faster time in practice with what the rail-birds term "murderous acceleration," than DePalma has shown. The regular "practice hounds" almost to a man believe that Duray will defeat DePalma in the Italian Victory Crown dash, and many are of the opinion that the big European will also triumph in the Jack Doyle Handicap, both the stars being on the scratch mark. Ten events are on the program, one being an exhibition drive by DePalma over a portion of the Thanksgiving Day road race course which is declared to be the most hazardous course over which an automobile event was ever run. DePalma will almost plunge down a steep grade which auto racing enthusiasts declare to be the most perilous feat ever performed by a racing driver. Babe Stapp, Eddie Meyers, Steve Elmore, San Luis Obispo, Decoration Day winner, Jack Petticoat, Canadian National Champion, and many other stars will compete in three races. More than 75 motor-bikers will participate in a race over the road race course, while Charlie Murray, noted film comedian, will supervise the running of the Mack Sennett Surprise Sweepstakes. The first race on Sunday will start at 3 o'clock. WEEKEND P. E. RATES Special weekend rates from Fullerton to beach towns reached by the P. E. starting June 14 and ending Sept. 14, were announced today by H. H. Williams, Fullerton agent. The round trip rates from Fullerton to Long Beach, San Pedro, and Seal Beach and return will be one dollar, and to other beaches $1.25, he said. The tickets are good going either Saturday or Sunday, returning not later than Monday. OPPORTUNITY TO WIN STAR GIVEN Wide interest is expected to result from the announcement of "contest for a slogan" broadcast from one end of the Pacific Coast to the other by the Star Motor Company of California, says President F. F. Sulliivan of the Appleby Motor Co., Orange County distributors. From the contest is expected a slogan that can be applied to the new Star car, describing it as completely and originally as possible in a catchy phrase which will be decided upon by five judges July 1, 1924. Several prizes are being offered by the company for the winning slogan. The first prize is a new Star touring car, fully equipped. The second is $100 in gold coin, and other smaller prizes for the respective next best suggestions submitted. The only rules for the contest that have been laid down by the judges are that the contestants visit the Star dealer nearest them and study the car and procure from him literature that will aid them in their efforts to write the winning line. It is open to every man, woman and child, regardless of whether they are Star owners, prospective owners, or whether they own and drive any other automobile. All suggestions for the new Star slogan should be mailed to the Star Motor Company of California, Oakland, Calif., not later than July 1, under the contest rules. There is no restriction as to the number of suggestions that any one may make. Other information as to the contest, including dates of awards and announcements of the winners of various prizes, offered by the Star factory, will be made within a short time by DeVaux. Franklin Worsts 15 Rivals in Hard Run Official results of the 2000 mile endurance run, sanctioned by the American Automobile Association, that started at El Paso on May 17th and ended there after a grand circle throughout Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, shows a Franklin a winner in its classification. Over the roughest kind of roads which were laid in the desert wastes and through mountain canyons. What would be considered good roads were not encountered until the Arizona line was reached. The trails were narrow, winding, rock strewn, covered with full of dirt. Franklin Worsts 15 Rivals in Hard Run Official results of the 2000 mile endurance run, sanctioned by the American Automobile Association, that started at El Paso on May 17th and ended there after a grand circle throughout Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, shows a Franklin a winner in its classification. Referee's announcement gives the Franklin both the Endurance and Economy trophies, a feat that was accomplished by only one other car. Sixteen cars started from the line of the morning of May 17th and only one dropped out. Franklin's score showed penalties 30 per cent lower than the second place car and 60 per cent less than the car that acquired third place. The fuel record of the Franklin was more economical than all the cars entered in the tour selling above one thousand dollars. The first three days' run was over the roughest kind of roads which were laid in the desert wastes and through mountain canyons. What would be considered good roads were not encountered until the Arizona line was reached. The trails were narrow, winding, rock strewn, covered with dust or full of deep ruts. Many times the cars had to pass through deep arroyos, or dry river beds, which were full of boulders. The temperature reached as high as 90 degrees. Altitudes ranged from 300 feet to 9000 feet. On the eighth day the party reached Springerville which is located in the mountains and in the gateway to great National Forest Reserves. From Springerville to Globe, a distance of about 150 miles, the route was nothing more than a trail through the forest of gigantic pines, and through the (Continued on Page Four) We Dare You! To come in and listen to our proposition. THIS COSTS YOU NO MONEY. If you can sell yourself to us, we will GIVE you a course of instruction which will enable you to MAKE MONEY. An exceptional opportunity to the right men. APPLY 335 EAST CENTER STREET Ask for Mr. Schanhals CH NEW LOW LEVELS FOOT-MOUTH PROPAGANDA FALSE Epidemic Practically Over Weeks Ago; A.C.S.C. Issues Statement Reports reaching the Auto Club So. Calif. indicate that propanda reflecting seriously on this date is being spread in many committees, chiefly by auto touris who were inconvenienced by quarantine regulations in effect here some weeks ago, says Club, in a statement given wide publicity today. Short Cut to Big Bear Near A short cut from San Bernardino to Pine Knot will be provided when a new concrete road for which contracts were let this week is finished. The road will be 21 feet wide on the stretches and 24 on the turns, and will cost approximately $100,000. Construction will begin June 15. The road will be only about a mile long and extend from North Creek fish hatchery to Pine Knot across the dam and encircling the lake. RILEY MECHANIC TO BRING MATE HOME? Coy Barker, one of Harry D. Riley's Studebaker mechanics here, has received a six months' leave of absence to go back to his home in North Carolina, where rumor says Barker is going to take a life mate. Barker has been with Riley for the past three years. What roused the suspicions of CITY COURTS ARE ALSO INACTIVE Anticipated Headlight Adjustment Drive Fails to Materialize New minimum records of fines levied in the courts for automobile offences are being recorded these days. During May Justice J. B. Cox of Santa Ana, who normally tries half or two thirds of the cases in the county, collected only $500 in auto fines, $889 in criminal and $93 civil. His fines used to total many thousands per Weeks Ago; A.C.S.C. Issues Statement Reports reaching the Auto Club So. Calif. indicate that propanda reflecting seriously on this state is being spread in many committees, chiefly by auto tourists who were inconvenienced by quarantine regulations in effect here some weeks ago, says Club, in a statement given publicity today. With the end in view of providing you with authentic information regarding the situation here it exists today, the following authorized and accurate statement issued by the club. The hoof and mouth disease has been on the wane for weeks, following the active and drastic measures taken by the government to ramp it out. Less than two per cent of the 500,000 head of livestock in the state were affected. Less than one per cent of the state's area is now a quarantine. The state of Arizona, being primarily a cattle country, established a strict quarantine against California autoists. This is still effective, but it is expected that with the steady decline and probable early elimination of the disease, this embargo will be lifted soon. When the disease first developed in Southern California, the automobile club co-operated with the authorities in eliminating all unnecessary travel. The idea was to use every precaution so that (Continued on Page Two) RILEY MECHANIC TO BRING MATE HOME? Coy Barker, one of Harry D. Riley's Studebaker mechanics here, has received a six months' leave of absence to go back to his home in North Carolina, where rumor says Barker is going to take a life mate. Barker has been with Riley for the past three years. What roused the suspicions of Barker's colleagues was the fact that many scented letters came to Anaheim from the southern state. Ray Fishering, formerly in the navy, is a new addition to the stock room and Dick Heitschusen, son of John Heitschusen, and James Ramella are new mechanics in the service department. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. Adjustment Drive Fails to Materialize New minimum records of fines levied in the courts for automobile offences are being recorded these days. During May Justice J. B. Cox of Santa Ana, who normally tries half or two thirds of the cases in the county, collected only $500 in auto fines, $899 in criminal and $93 civil. His fines used to total many thousands per month. Judge Charley Kuchel, since he took office on May 26, has collected approximately only $164 in fines and none whatever the past two days, no cases being filed. The headlight adjustment drive, which was to have been put on here and was delayed by the death of Traffic Officer Matthews, who met with an accident, has hardly (Continued on Page 2) HUDSON SUPER SIX OFFICIAL SERVICE STATION ESSEX MOTOR CARS BOB WHITE COMPANY 332 W. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM PHONE 548 The Studebaker Light-Six! The Studebaker Light-Six! More are sold than of any other six in the thousand-dollar price class! More because—it is the sweetest, smoothest-running Six you ever drove. Its specially designed offset valve motor, its machined crankshaft, its four big crankshaft bearings, its perfectly precisioned cylinders, pistons and reciprocating parts are the reason. 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