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"OLD
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SPLUTTERING their way bravely through torrential rain and a strong wind, all but 12 of the 105 starters finished the course to time in the "old crocks" London-Brighton run recently.
Tho run is held by the R.A.C. to celebrate the anniversary of "emancipation day,” 1896, when the two m.p.h. limit and the man with the red flag were abolished.
The collection provided an unequalled historical 'record of motoring's early days,
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Doyen of these veterans was a Cannstatt Daimler of 1804, the frat : vellele to secure a licence for public hire in London.
Many of the "old crocks" had been rescued from chicken-runs, barns and scrap-beaps.
One was found in a field with a tree growing through . The tree had to be cut down before the car could be removed.
In spite of the dull weather, a large crowd watched the stort In Hyde Park and cheered the cars as they left the starting-post, without опе failure.
Hundreds of modern cars lined the roadway, bright and luxurious. com- pared with the early ploncern, over many of which were umbrellas to shelfer their drivers from the rain. Cuplain G. E T. Eyston drove a 1803 Aprendes, and received
special cheer as he left the starting line.
Kaye Don was at the wheel of a De Dion Bouton of the same year.
In pouring rain another large crowd greeting the arrivals at Brigh- ton and watched then purade along; the front.
SPEED LIMIT
Gold medals were presented by the Mayor of Brighton (Councilor J. Nanson) to the 93ccessful drivers, Speed limits from 10 to 18 m.p.h. were insposed ecarding to the age of the cars, and special awards were given to the winners of cach group. These winners were: E. L. Wood (1806 Leon-Bellee); F. S. Rowden (1898 Star), J. Swift (190) Pan- hard), P. W. Hutton-Stott, jun. (1903 Lanchester).
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Louisville, Ky. Miss Peggy Honnings reported to police that she struck a woman with her automobile but could not find the "victim" when she stopped a few feel away. She said a man who witnessed the necident told her to drive on- that the woman was a friend of his who didn't want any publicity.
December 23, 1938.
Visas For New York World's Fair.
New York. Foreign visitors to the New York World's Fair 1939 must oblaln A non-immigration visa, good for six months. This period cnn be extended upon oficial approval. Federal authorities and Immigration oficials will make a close check-up to be sure all the 500,000 foreign visitors expected at the Fair return to their native lands at expiration of their visas.
Mr. Sommerfell and Mrs. Pearce have a talk after the second
racing event on Saturday. Pictorial News.
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