Earl Cooper Eyes Local Race Ambitions in Los Angeles
Earl Cooper returns to Los Angeles after a northwest season to defend the Mortamarathon trophy. He favors a fall speed event near L A and hopes Corona or a new track boosts a big regional race, noting Tacoma’s financial success and track improvements. Cooper considers an L A to Phoenix or El Paso to Phoenix road race and seeks strong eastern driver fields.
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Mortamarathon
Earl Cooper
Los Angeles
Northwest
Tacoma
Rare
Keens Cooper
Tahoe
Phoenix
Los Angees
el Paso
Cooper
Corona
Indiaapolis
Elgin
Ted
Firestone Tires On An Unusual Voyage
The Nebraskan sailed August 14 from San Francisco to New York via the Panama Canal becoming the first ship to carry a cargo from San Francisco to New York without rounding the Horn. The voyage includes the first water shipment of Firestone auto tires from San Francisco to Akron via New York. San Francisco’s population celebrated as the ship departed and will likely cheer again in New York. The Panama Canal eliminates over 7,000 miles of travel.
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Golden Gate
New York
Panama Canal
San Francisco
James Rolph, Jr
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
New York City
Wisconsin Motors Highlight In Northwest Racing Tale
The narrative notes Stutz cars did not win every event in the northwest this summer yet points out Wisconsin motors powering eight races at Tacoma and Seattle where strong performances occurred. The passage frames the season as competitive with Stutz participants achieving notable results.
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Stutz
Northwest
Wisconsin
Tacoma
Seattle
Tires to Arrive Through Panama Canal Next Week
The first shipment of tires for the Panama Canal project is due in Los Angeles next week. Manager C. C. DuMars said New York advices confirm a large shipment will depart as soon as the canal opens, and he is confident they are en route.
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Panama
Los Angeles
C. C. DuMars
New York
Auto market is declared good
Disturbed Europe shows no effect on American auto demand as Studebaker plants in Detroit struggle to catch up with orders. Sales managers believe the strong condition will continue indefinitely, with Studebaker claiming unprecedented business in their history.
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Europe
Americas
Detroit
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
Studebaker’ Corporation
Giller
Fumigation Set to Start Now in Citrus Orchards
The Rialto Protective association has arranged immediate fumigation work to begin in the citrus orchards.
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The
Rialto Protective Association
War winds lift American auto makers says Willys
John N. Willys of Willys Overland cables from London that the European war will boost American industry especially automobiles He notes England sees trade opportunities and Sir George Parrish predicts wealth from war The era may push exports while reducing European competition and open the field for U S carmakers to expand output and export plans
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John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
London
Willys
Europe
United States
George Parrish
England
U. S
Studebaker Faces Strong Demand Drives Big Auto Plant
Sales manager Giller reports unprecedented August business for Studebaker with dealers flocking to Detroit to take immediate deliveries. Telegram orders for 540000 dollars of Studebaker Four and Six models arrive as regular demand continues to grow.
Pear harvest eyed for Little Rock in Antelope Valley
Little Rock in Los Angeles County plans to harvest 40 carloads of pears. The project targets the Antelope Valley area with a bold seasonal yield expectation and logistics setup for shipping and sale.
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Little Rock
Antelope Valley
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