Ford Exposition Lighting at Chicago World's Fair
A massive lighting and power installation for the Ford building at the 1933 World’s Fair is under construction in Chicago. The project includes a 200 foot torch of light, 24 thirty six inch searchlights delivering 30 000 000 candlepower, and more than twenty miles of wiring. The system will draw over 6 000 kilowatts and use 225 electric motors to illuminate the Ford display complex spanning eleven acres along Lake Michigan, with an amplifying setup for word pictures and music from the symphony shell.
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Chicago
Perry Rude
Rude Auto Company
Ford
Lake Michigan
New Court to Use Hidden Amplification System
A large landscaped court will install 250 master loudspeakers and about 500 auxiliary units. A new amplification system will ensure listeners hear a seamless program from nearby amplifiers, with no awareness that music is amplified.
Hudson Terraplane Sales Rise In May Over April
Hudson and Terraplane May retail sales show gains over April says Roy D Chapin president of the Hudson Motor Car Co Increases are noted in registrations across states with many firms reporting doubling or tripling of Hudson Terraplane sales compared with the previous year Hudson plans stronger Terraplane demand with the new Crateriger models and speaks of high factory shipments and export performance.
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Hudson
Hudson and
Terraplane
Roy D Chapin
Hudson Motor Car Company
Chapin
Saar
Typist Sets Speed Record While Riding 82 Miles an Hour
Detroit scene features Barney Stapert, world speed typing champion, typing 131 words a minute in an Airflow De Soto sedan traveling 82 mph. He handled both familiar and unfamiliar copy on a portable machine, typing kneeling in the car with little difference from desk work.
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Detroit
Barney Stapert
de Soto
Stapert
New Hupmobile Display Arrives At Millsap Motor Co
The Aerodynamic Hupmobile series 4210 for 1934 arrives and is on exhibition at Millsap Motor Company 620 Second Avenue SE. Detroit production begins with first lots, and Rufus S. Cole says public interest confirms a shift to thoroughly streamlined designs.
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Millsap Motor Co
Millsap Motor Company
Second Avenue SE
Detroit
Hupmobile
Rufus S. Cole
Cole
New Hupmobile Advances Streamlined Body Design
The article notes aerodynamics in the latest Hupmobile with integrated headlamps, graceful blending into the contour and maintained slim lines despite greater width. Hood lifts from the side for engine access and the car features full three passenger front seats along with a beveled 45 degree windshield for better vision.
Buick Series 40 Low-Price Models Debut Wows Nation
Enthusiasm surrounds the Buick Series 40 launch with dealers reporting over 6800 orders on opening day and attendance surpassing 100000 at readings and unveilings. Telegraphed responses from eighty eight dealers praise the new line and boost factory congratulations across the country.
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Buick
Flint
Mich
Buick Motor Company
Reading
Barney Oldfield Named Chief Pilot at Chrysler Exhibit
Chicago report states Barney Oldfield, renowned race driver, named track manager and chief pilot for Chrysler Motors at the Century of Progress show. He will lead 20 plus drivers in speed runs and sand pit tests with Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler cars on display for visitors.
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Chicago
Barney Oldfield
Chrysler Motors
Chrysler
Speed King
Plymouth Motor Corporation
Oldfield
Speedway
Chrysler Engineering Laboratories
Plymouth
Dodge
DeSoto
Barney
Chevrolet Experts Reveal Simple Timing Method for Ignition
Chevrolet engineers introduce an easy ignition timing method for 1934 models. A polished steel ball on the flywheel rim acts as a visual marker illuminated by a Neon lamp, giving half a degree accuracy at idle. The ball lines up with a fixed pointer when timing is correct, with a simple distributor adjustment to lock the setting.
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Chevrolet
Two Terriers Rivalry Ends in Unlikely Rescue at Ararat
In Ararat Victoria two fox terriers Sandy owned by John Leopold and Scotty owned by George Hansford fought for years. Scotty fell into a disused mine shaft and Sandy brought him food daily until Hansford rescued him. Sandy later died from poison meat, and Scotty lingered in Sandy's kennel as the Leopold watchdog.
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The
Australasian
Sandy
Scotty
Ararat
Victoria
John Leopold
Leopold
George Hanfard
Hansford
Leopold Gate
Mr. Hansford
Leopold House
Leopold Watchdog
Hansford Ree
Pontiac Display At Fair Adds Features For 1934
Chicago reports a strong Century of Progress crowds with enhanced exhibits. The General Motors building showcases Pontiac models with knee action straight eight engines and a glass enclosed working model. The mechanical talking Indian Chief returns, plus a costly chassis display and slow motion knee mechanism demonstration.
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Chicago
General Motors
Pontiac Motor Company
Pontiac
Royal Tea Party At Buckingham Palace welcomes 300 guests
The king and queen hosted a tea for more than 300 guests at Buckingham Palace. Attendees included representatives from art science politics and various social and public spheres. The sovereigns mingled with guests after the reception and spoke with them informally.
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England
Buckingham Palace
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