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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1925
Page
9
Aut omobile plants push to exceed April production amid strong demand across segments. Lower priced models race to meet orders while higher priced lines also push toward capacity, with overall industry buoyant and forecasts hinting at a June dip but May output likely surpassing April by about 20 000 units.
An auto plant executive urges salesmen to present cars with care to win buyer confidence. He cites a Cincinnati showroom incident where a lackluster presentation hurt a sale, noting that first impressions affect a prospect's view and the outcome.
Washington May 23 All motorists urged to back the American Automobile Association program for cleaner camps and roadsides and preservation of wild plants in the 1925 touring season. The appeal, signed by Thomas P. Henry, calls for education to curb roadside destruction and improve safety.
Auto taxes fund the majority of highway costs. Al fred Reeves of the National Chamber of Commerce told the Portland Cement Association in New York that motor transportation taxes for 1924 totaled 550 million dollars, while federal and state highway costs were 512 million. He argued highway spending nears one billion including county roads and that motor users bear much of that burden. Reeves contends railroads benefit from highways while auto industry remains the largest U S industry with widespread economic ripple effects.
Upward of fifty airplanes may enter Americas first inter city air tour this summer if landing fields are ready. Promoted by the National Aeronautic Association with plans ending in Detroit on September 5, the tour includes a Labor Day start and cash prizes for pilots flying 175 miles or more.
Unusual activity in Gabriel Snubber Manufacturing stock follows record first quarter 1926 sales and expected May volume. Officials cite rising low pressure tire demand and growing motorist demand for comfort. Distributors nationwide express optimism on continued strong business.
Automobile makers and motor clubs told Secretary Mellon in Washington that repealing war time sales taxes on motor vehicles and parts would cut about 31 dollars from the average car price. The push cites production economies and aims to reduce the burden on low cost transportation for national economy.
Alfred Reeves general manager of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce told Buffalo automotive dealers that the outlook is favorable. He listed five factors for conservative prosperity: lower taxes suburban development better financing see America first movement and the two car family.
Detroit May 23 Old 999 world famed Ford racing car of twenty years ago is placed in the Ford museum at Dearborn to preserve as a relic of the early days of the automobile industry. Henry Ford raced and defeated Alexander Winton in 1901 at Grosse Pointe, later setting speed records and winning cups that remain on display at the Highland Park plant.
Spokane girls Jeanne Robideau and Catherine Narup set a 1549 mile overland record in 45 hours 40 minutes driving from Spokane to Los Angeles. They started April 6 8 30 a m and finished in Los Angeles after 57 hours 57 minutes elapsed with 12 hours 17 minutes on tire changes fuel and meals. They used 76 gallons of gas and six quarts of oil amid nervous strain and near exhaustion.
Dodge Brothers Inc. will keep the Better and Better slogan as policy under the Dillon Read controlled syndicate. Detroit plant work will focus on refining chassis details and avoiding radical design changes to prevent depreciation while adding value through ongoing improvements.
The steamship Sievosnonvobis sailed from New York on April 18 carrying 1,131 cars to Brazil, exceeding the 1,013 cars aboard the Avonmede shipped in late March.
At the spring meeting the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce decided the next annual New York Auto Show will be held at Grand Central Palace. Space at the Armory was inadequate and crowds overwhelmed exits. The Palace adds a Park Avenue entrance, bridges to the Park Lexington Building, exhibitor access, and doubled elevator service.
A J Brandt, longtime associate of A R Glancy and former head of Pacific Malleable Castings Corp Oakland plant, is appointed works manager at the Oakland plant in Pontiac Michigan. He resigns as general manager of the Pacific Malleable Castings unit in Oakland California.
May 23 report on remapping Middle Western transport to boost efficiency. Plan includes one regional carrier from farm to consumer, railroads handling long distance, urban trolley and bus re schedules, removal of downtown rail terminals to cut taxes and congestion. GM executives led by Alfred P Mos Jr and Cadillac chief Fisher will visit Cincinnati for related talks.
The second annual national automotive service convention and maintenance equipment show in Detroit showcased tools and techniques to improve upkeep of about 17.5 million motor vehicles. The industry notes 68,000 shops employ roughly 356,000 workers and emphasizes expanding capacity and equipment over increasing station numbers.
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