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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1934
Page
8
Report discusses Plymouth car safety tests where steel reinforced bodies withstand severe impacts. Test dummies and wrecked vehicles illustrate strength, with references to various crash simulations and heavy-duty construction methods.
In San Pedro California a standard 4 door Dodue car was rolled down a 45 degree embankment and driven via spectacular forces to test structural strength. The vehicle then endured high speed runs on nearby highways reaching sixty miles an hour as part of an independent auto engineering investigation.
An Auburn engineer discusses the aims and methods of streamlining processes within the university's engineering operations. The dialogue touches on efficiency, internal coordination, and potential implications for related departments and industry partners.
The quote notes that even those in steady positions during hard times cannot share the perspective of a job seeker. It highlights the gap between employed individuals and hopeful workers seeking opportunity.
Ford Motor Company announced orders for over 10000 additional V-8 cars in early April, with pace suggesting 20000 to 25000 above commitments for the month. Production remains high at about 90000 cars and trucks monthly, contingent on supplier deliveries of parts and materials.
A fragmented radio schedule lists numerous NBC CBS WJZ WENR programs across morning to late night. Entries include church broadcasts, concert orchestras, choir shows, dramatic readings, and children’s programs with many station codes and host names.
Massive Studebaker auto mobile being prepared for Chicago 1934 World’s Fair. Giant features include a seven and a half foot steering wheel and fourteen foot wide doors. Running boards measure twenty one feet and tires stand twelve and a half feet high. Car dwarfs standard vehicles and reportedly could accommodate giants described in Barnum style hype.
A 80 by 28 by 30 foot skyway speedway land cruiser model will be exhibited in the Travel and Transport building's Century of Progress. It is described as the world's largest auto model and will be part of the Studebaker Sales Corporation display. The exhibit notes the model’s immense size surpasses even Primo Carera’s reach requiring a derrick for tire changes.
Treasury Department notice requests all creditors of The Cedar Rapids National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa to present their claims to Robert E Cook Receiver by a specified date under OConnor provisions. The dated communication from February 2 1934 in Washington DC outlines the claims process and deadline.
A long list of Cedar Rapids firms and suppliers includes Allen Motor Co Baker Panel Co Don Barnes W Barngrover Barth Home for Funerals Beatty Mortuary Bishop Cafeteria The John Blaul Sons Co Cedar Rapids Bottling Co Har-Mon Beverages Cedar Rapids Paper Box Co Cedar Rapids Gas Co Iowa Manufacturing Co Taylor etc. The compilation catalogs various manufacturers service providers and merchants operating in Cedar Rapids and surrounding area.
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