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Then extricate your- self in a hurry. If you are within % mile of ground zero, move out of the area immediately. Other- wise, do what you can to help fellow vic- tims. There'll be a lot of people pinned un- der wreckage. After most atomic explosions, a “fire storm” sweeps the area. The blast and fires leave a vacuum around ground zero. About 20 minutes after the explosion you can ex- pect winds to start sweeping in toward the destroyed area from all sides. The wind will reach a height of 30 to 40 miles per hour about two to three hours after the blast. This fire-storm phenomenon aids the community, in a way,-by blowing the fire back toward the ruined sector instead of spreading it. But the narrowing ring of fire likely will burn to death anyone trapped in the wreckage. It is essential that victims be evacuated before the fire storm strikes, so help anyone who is help~ less. Then move toward a less-damaged area of the city. If you have been reasonably close to ground zero—say within a mile—or if you have been downwind from the explosion, wash yourself thoroughly as soon as you - can reach the facilities. Don’t smoke, drink or eat anything until you've washed. The reason for the bath is to get rid of any radioactive particles which may have fallen and lodged on your skin. They are just dirt, no more difficult to wash off than any other dirt, but you must eliminate them before they enter your body. Scrub yourself five or six times, paying particular attention to the hair and finger- nails. Then put on clean clothes and get rid of the ones you were wearing. (Continued to page 258) POPULAR MECHANICSJSURPLUS MACHINE SHOP TOOLS AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD] z= zi nea Sand New MOUNTED STONES | HIGH SPEED 52.69 | MORSE TAPER SHANK DRILLS pot Ne eee Re ECOMEITIONED, ORILLS, READY, TO 1 l "BRAND NEW $3.49 | $1.95 : s. HIGH SPEED TAPER SHANK a CHUCKING REAMERS HIGH SPEED ‘SS stralcHt SHANK DOUBLE END END. 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The Owners Report on the Nash Rambler Continved from page 145) I was particularly interested to match my own opinions and test against the sur- vey. I put the Rambler through its paces under all sorts of conditions between Ke- nosha and Los Angeles. This included a stop in Colorado to climb Pikes Peak. I climbed the Peak in 21 minutes, 11 seconds, from the race-day starting point (elevation 7500 feet) to the rocky top which is 14,109 feet high. The distance by speedometer was 12.1 miles. There are more than 150 curves and sharp hairpin turns and the steepness of the climb required use of second and low gears most of the way. The highway is ex- cellent but it is a long steady climb of over 6000 feet. High gear could be used for less than a mile. ‘Two days were spent on the Peak making many tests, including descending the mountain in neutral. I consider this the most severe test to which brakes can be subjected. The early automobile stages up the mountain cooled their brakes with water dripping from small tanks onto the brake drums during the descent. The Ram- bler brakes are excellent; they not only withstood this severe test, but needed no adjustment even on arrival in Los Angeles, where the test ended. The power of the car was amazing to me. I've driven many cars up Pikes Peak and none performed better than the Rambler. Its short wheelbase is a distinct advantage on sharp curves. It handles extremely well over rough spots and controls easily in a skid. Few cars make the journey without adding water but on three nonstop trips to (Continved 10 page 260) POPULAR MECHANICSSTe Ke els improvement fn kaa faces rear CR Led MOTO-BOY See Lf We mont ovtsrond ff ing accessory end improvement for 0 lawn mower devel- opedinAity yours, A615 Woodend Ave, and cute ‘em up, Powerful for belt jobs. Pays for itself quickly, Always. 4 demand. for wood. Nothing. like i for FREE details. 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The Rambler handled ex- ceptionally well and there is a feeling of safety in driving this car, even at speeds of 90 miles per hour (and the Rambler will do that and more with the overdrive, by the speedometer.) It cruises nicely at 80 miles per hour with 75 percent throttle after reaching 80. It definitely is a fast road car and it stood up to punishment mile after mile at high speeds. The reason for excellent acceleration and speed is the Nash “600” six-cylinder 82- horsepower engine originally designed for a car weighing 650 pounds more than the Rambler. The overdrive is a fine feature and I would recommend it for anyone doing much country driving. The car used very little oil and the heat indicator showed near normal even in the heat of the desert. My gasoline mileage was extremely economical and it seemed to me that I must have saved at least a dollar every time I refueled as compared with larger cars. My mileage re- sults at various speeds appear elsewhere in this survey. As for comfort: Three can ride with ease in the front seat. The car has ample leg room for my 5-foot 11-inch body. The foam-rubber cushions give an excellent ride. The hood is quite wide and, looking over it, the car does not appear smaller than many full-size cars. The heater is good and so is the vision. I agree with the owners’ survey report that the radio could be improved and that the door operation appears heavier than neces- sary. There is no gainsaying that the trunk space is small on the convertible models, ‘This is because much of the space is used to house the top mechanism. What price convertibles! Iran into a severe rainstorm in Arizona and, believe it or not, not a drop of water leaked into the car—something I can’t say for all postwar cars I've tested, The top mechanism is unique. Personally, I don’t care for a convertible, but the Rambler de- sign is excellent. Press a button and the top operates back and forth on a track. The door and body sides are permanent and they do offer some protection in case of accident. Balance and stability of the car are good. A slight choppiness in the rear is the only noticeable evidence of its short wheelbase. From my personal test, I would rate the Rambler as a first-quality light car. POPULAR MECHANICS