Official Bulletin American Wheelmen, Vol 15, No 9

Articles in this issue

• Fall! That's All.

  September editorial lamenting the passing of the great racing tournaments at Springfield and Hartford, and looking forward to the annual L.A.W. meeting and the Wheel About the Hub as substitute pleasures.

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• Bicycle vs. Automobile for Companionship

  Editorial reflection arguing that bicycle touring offers superior camaraderie compared to automobile travel, where passengers interact only at mealtimes.

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• Road Sign Vandalism

  Report on tour observations that road signs across New England are frequently used as rifle targets by sportsmen, with a suggestion that wooden boards with linseed oil paint are the most vandal-proof material.

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• Election Ballots Mailed

  Notice that ballots for the annual officer election have been mailed, with all candidates being veterans and no opposition candidates.

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• Governor David B. Hill Liberty Bill 30th Anniversary

  Note marking 30 years since the New York Liberty Bill recognized bicycles as vehicles on public highways, giving a great impetus to cycling in New York State.

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• L.A.W. Annual Meeting and Banquet Report Preview

  Brief advance notice of the annual gathering in Boston and the Wheel About the Hub run to follow.

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