TRUCK-DRIVER'S PERIL

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19135, 2 October 1936, Page 2

TRUCK-DRIVER'S PERIL

SPARK PLUG IN PETROL ANONYMOUS LETTER RECEIVED An investigation by detectives so far has failed to reveal "the identity of the person who interfered with the mechanism of a motor-truck in a manner that was thought likely to endanger the life of Sir. 'Alfred Dick, a driver employed by Boon Brothers, of Stratford. Further developnlentß have occurred, however, and 'the inquiry is progressing vigorously. When Mr. Dick woni. to start the truck' ja'ftt week he found a spark plug) connected with the ignition system dangling in the vapour Jn' the petrol tank. It. was presumed that, the instant that the engine was turned the petrol tank under' the seat in the cab of the truck Would explode. The wiring was concealed, hut' Mr. .Pick's suspicions were aroused hv a nlisrhl derangement of the seat, and the fa fit that various articles ii" had left on the sent were on the floor of -the c/nh.

Aft "invest ign lion revealed the cunning contrivance. Mr. Dick reported the matter to the police. Ths next day he received nlotter, ft piece of brown paper, mi which WiW .printed, "If at first you don't succeed, try. fry, try again." There-was no signature. '■Mr. -Dick stated thai twice before the iTnitinh of the firm's trucks which he had driven had been interfered with. lie Old no*; know of anyone who might desire to dp., ft to ha-nn.