NEWS IN BRIEF

Taupo Times, Volume I, Issue 29, 30 July 1952, Page 7

NEWS IN BRIEF

One of the proposed amendments to the present Traffic Regulations states the Bnlletin of the A.A.A. provides that the driver of a car or the rider of a motor-cycle intending to turn to the right at an intersection ahould take up a position immediately to the left of the centre line and make a turn when it is safe to do so. Overtaking vehicles wpuld then be passing the turning car on the left — an action which is at present countrary to the regulations. The proposed amendment wouid make such passing legah This amendment was the the subject of a letter from the Commissio/her 'of Trans4 port to the N.I.M.U., which forwarded a copy of it to the Council of the A.A. (Auckland). Discussing the matter at last month's meeting, the president said it was a matter of common sense, and he thought the proposals were in order. Members were agreed and it was resolved to •approve the amendment. ★ A new Swedish invention, dialtype motorcar telephones providing a twcrway wireless link-up with the national Swedish telephone system, has undergone succe^sful practical trials, and the first instruments are now in use in Stockholm cars. The new invention, claimed to be the first all-autornatic car telephone in the world, has been proved to function equally we^ for short or longdistance calls. The equipment eonsists of a vibration-proof telephone instrument attached to the dashhoard, a detachable transmitter-re-ceiver provided with 30 valves and relay sets ip addition to a pair of thin 20-in. aerials attadied to the car roof. ★ The United Natiens reports that one of its many activities is to help harness the weather as a "servant of man." By co-ordinating weatherreporting, services throughout the world, it has helped 77 member nations guard against such hazards as hail, hurricanes and thunderstorms. In arid-zone research, it has Tidped to undertake studies in artificial rain-making and the use of dew. ★ "United Nations in Pictures," a 48-page booklet published recently at U.N. Headqurters, shows many kinds of U.N. activities throughout the world. It includes photcs of the world organisation's work for peace, economic progress, social welfare, help for non-self-governing peoples, and international law. ★ The United States Army h*s developed a new lightweight field telephone so delieate it can record the softest whisper, but rugged enough to withstand the pounding of heavy artillery shock waves on the battlefield. The new equipment can function in freezing or tropical weather and is not damaged by water. ★ The Rotary International, a world federation oi business and professional men, has awarded 392 f ellowships since 1947. These fellowsliips provide one year of graduate studv in another country. Becipients live with families in the community, t°ke; part in local activHies, and travel during school hopdavs. Two U.S. 1 students are irt New Ze^land.