Holabird ordnance depot, Baltimore, Maryland. Careful records of air pressure in a Le-Tourneau roadscraper's giant tires are made before the scrapers are shipped overseas. Ten pounds additional pressure is put in tires before the journey to assure best condition of the tire upon arrival
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