Griffin Accepts Keys in New Vehicle Purchase
W. M. Griffin, owner of the company, accepts the keys for his new vehicle. Leonard Nunes of Nunes Motor Company stands nearby as the sale is completed.
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
6
W. M. Griffin, owner of the company, accepts the keys for his new vehicle. Leonard Nunes of Nunes Motor Company stands nearby as the sale is completed.
Clarke presents the Imperial De Luxe adding richer interiors in three color schemes to the Imperial line. The 6 passenger sedan features standard luxury items, a 141 inch wheelbase, 1348 horsepower engine, Fluid Drive, and waterproof sensation system. The new models are on display at the Castro street agency.
John L. Collyer president of B F Goodrich urges rapid government action to reopen standby American rubber plants and secure a larger crude rubber share from the Far East. He says the new rubber order is constructive for military and civilian needs and warns of rising Soviet purchases from Singapore.
A breezy column details Bay Area auto lots and staff as Ed Carlson, Lloyd Anderson, Johnny Williams, and others wrap up vacations and hire new help. It notes purchases, sales manager Ed Beauregard taking his three sons to Father-Son night, racing ties with Bob Sweikert, and multiple local personalities like Ken Kilgore, Alvin Joseph, and Ted Bailey amid a weekend of trips, weddings, and farm or fishing outings.
John Hanson and his 1947 Ford l-ton panel delivery have racked up 108,080 miles with no major overhauls. The truck averages 700 miles weekly with 1500 to 1600 pounds loads, using one gallon of gas per 17.2 miles and minimal oil changes. Hayward Motors chief Art Brabant credits regular service and careful maintenance, while Hanson praises the manufacturer and service crew for the panel’s stamina.
LOOK magazine features Caro Lane Shell Oil Company's Travel Director and famous travel authority. Lane travels 50000 miles yearly gathering tips for American women, guiding trips from Yosemite to luxurious resorts while shaping a nationwide advice network for motorists and families. She notes synthetic materials impact and Australian wool research. The piece highlights her influence as a leading travel expert for women.
Prof. T. G. Hlymier warns Australians that American and British wool groups are close to perfecting artificial wool. Hunter voices fears to woolgrowers that synthetic wool will rival natural wool in quality, comparing it to nylon’s wartime impact on silk. He cites DuPont and Imperial Chemical Industries’ secret process and notes Japan’s silk industry suffered from nylon.
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