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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1956
Page
9
Chevrolet to offer fuel injection cars in showrooms this month and Pontiac plans injection for its sports model while Rambler prepares an electronic system. Analysts note price, efficiency, and mass appeal will determine adoption as automakers monitor buyer response and costs.
Philip J Klass, aviation electronics editor for Aviation Week, will speak before the Institute of Radio Engineers Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Collins Radio engineering building auditorium. He is a 1941 Iowa State graduate and has worked at General Electric in avionics. A color television demonstration will be shown.
The Oklahoma Highway Department may need signatures from 45,000 landowners owning portions of one acre or more for a land-claim project linked to a highway expansion. The effort aims to secure necessary approvals from property owners in the affected area.
The first national automobile show in 16 years opens in New York to showcase 125 passenger car models and 66 truck types from major makers. The nine day event features dual headlights trend and airline seating, with a grand stage revue and remarks by leaders from GM Ford Chrysler and more.
Two square inch parcels sold at one dollar each by Redman Land Company to raise funds for an amphitheater. Wes Wyatt, company president, quoted highway representatives noting a quit claim deed signed by him and a dedication deed by the former owner could clear the property for state purchase. Classifie ads urged readers to read.
Chrysler Corp unveils the 300 C with 385 horsepower at the New York show and the Plymouth Fury with a 290 hp V-8, claiming sports car performance. The Fury tops Chevrolet and Buick rivals, while the 300 C surpasses Cadillac in horsepower. The 300 C set an unofficial stock car speed record at Chelsea proving grounds, averaging 145.7 mph.
Ford projects 25 to 40 percent power gains in coming years amid a wagon boom. In 1956 station wagons accounted for 706,800 produced, up from 585,700 in 1955, with Ford producing 305,800 of them. General Motors built 259,300 and Chrysler 103,300. For 1957 wagon models reach 70 varieties including hardtop styling.
Salt Lake City AP reports deer hunter Kirby Allen was scratched and his gear damaged after a wounded cougar leaped him in the Wasatch range. He said he wounded the cat, stalked it briefly, then it charged and fled.
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