Cotton buyer to auto executive rises in Detroit
Norman Nicholson profiles Te x Colbert a Texas cotton buyer turned lawyer turned Chrysler Dodge executive. Colbert recalls early work in cotton and law, then joins Chrysler in Detroit rising to Dodge president. His path underscores a belief that a capable temperate person can succeed across industries.
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Dodge
Norman ‘Nicholson
Detroit
Cpthe
Ryster
Colbert
Oskians
East Texas
Harvard Law School
Auto Company
Oakland
Texas A and M
University of Texas
Nicholas Kelley
Chrysler Corporation
New York
Walter P. Chrysler
Corporation
Aite
Chrysler
AT. Keller
Keller
Toearn
Chicago
Used car prices rise as Korean War boosts sales
Detroit reports show used car prices and sales climbing nationwide as the Korean War continues. The Automotive News index indicates an overall $25 weekly price gain to an average of $1031, with postwar models driving most of the surge and 1948 49 50 models gaining $64 in value.
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Detroit
Bob Gordon
Associated
The
Automotive News
Texas Records Largest Oil Production Gain This Week
Domestic crude oil output for the week ending August 12 rose by 38 300 barrels in Texas, with Oklahoma adding 7 900 barrels and six states showing declines. The CW and Gas Journal reported average daily production of 5 598 550 barrels.
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TULSA
CW and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
Texas
Army Unveils Eager Beaver 244 Ton All Weather Truck
The Army showcased the Eager Beaver, a 244 ton high speed truck built by Pea Motors of Lansing. It operates in extreme temperatures and submerged conditions with underwater engine restart via snorkel air intake and exhaust snorter. Trials have occurred at Aberdeen Proving Ground and other bases.
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Pea Motors, Incorporated
Lansing
Michigan
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Maryland
Reo
US Army Ordnance
Eeger Bayer
Bayshore Motors and associates list multiple brands and contacts
A catalog style notice lists Bayshore Motors Inc and partners along with Lincoln Mercury Packard Chevrolet and Nash Co. It includes addresses and dial numbers such as 2200 Market 415 North Bain 5991 6066 2568 and names Bregg Calaway Buck Turner and Willis Cobb.
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Bayshore Motors, Inc
Buck Turner Chevrolet
Cheverolet
North
Bain
Police In Bagdad To Ride in Jeeps
Bagdad introduces modern police transport with 121 Willys Jeeps ordered from Willy-Overland Expert Corp. Director general says the force will ride in Jeeps as part of upgrades. Marcel E. DeMuller, firm president, confirms the purchase.
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Bagdad
Badgad
Willy-Overland Expert Corporation
Marcel E. DeMuller
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J. B. Hollaway Motor CO
Studebaker
MAN
Franta Motor CO
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Plymouth
W. Pearce
Baytown
Ed Lincoln
Mercury
Ivy Sun
Dial
Fred Dittman
Oldsmobile
Romer
Moses
OUR
Service Department
Gulf Coast Motor CO
Harrington Hudson CO
N. Main
Army
Chesapeake Bay
Bregg Calaway, Inc
Packard
West Texas
Willis Cobb Nash Co
NASH
West Desas
Thad Felton
Pleymouth
West Pearce
Guilt Coast Motor Co
Bodge-Plymouth
BODGE
Hemphill Pontiac Co
Slater Co
Harrington Watson Co
Anton
North Main
J. B. Kollowsy Motor Co
Studebaber
Jack Saunders
Buick Co
BUICK
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Kaiser-Frazer
Raytown
G.M.C
West Texas Avenue
Callaway, Inc
W. Fexes Ave
Riggingotham Motor CO
BIAL
FORD
Chevrolet
U.S.A
CBECK
Baytown, Texas
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