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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1935
Page
10
A weary representative from a company notes motorists have been losing gallons unseen, tied to a daily booklet titled 15 Ways to Save Money. The issue stems from unclear advertisements and the risk of undetected fuel loss.
E. Colwell of Cambria Development Co testifies that two De Soto Airflows covered 112000 miles on a journey between Los Angeles and Cambria at under two cents a mile including operation. The cars were bought last year for their aerodynamic design, not economy, and logged long hard service routes.
The booklet notes that a car can burn up gas even when parked depending on parking location. It also highlights proper use of the self-starter, accelerator, and gear shifting as key factors in mileage, warning that careless operation wastes gasoline.
President Roosevelt stated at a crowded press conference that the United States will avoid foreign conflicts not involving the country. He affirmed a continued good neighbor policy as a key assurance against war, noting the topic is broad and cannot be fully explained in brief.
Ford chemists report a new rustproofing process requiring less space and proving salt spray endurance. The method, developed after prior failures, coats parts by wiping with an oily cloth before immersion, enabling faster production without electroplating.
The national program kicks off with 100000 youth racing across cities leading to a final at August 11. Sponsored by General Motors divisions, winners will join Akron guests at a Chevrolet banquet after the city race on Tallmadge avenue hill. Celebrities expected include Babe Ruth and other sports and show figures.
A local bulletin announces a three county Sinclair dealers network. The first advertising feature lists each dealer and the station location to guide motorists to Sinclair S service.
The B. F. Goodrich Co announces a new Commercial 15 tire for half ton and pickup trucks. Engineers designed it for wheel bases of smaller trucks, with input from larger truck producers. E W Kennedy, manager of the local Goodrich store, ordered a large stock for display. standard wheels are built by Chevrolet and included with the tire.
Britnell, head of Britnell Repairs on Bank Street, announces a night service by calling his home at any hour. He models a mobile mechanical force with long experience and readiness to repair all makes of irons and related items.
J W Williams of Peoples Service Station, local U S Royal Tires agent, says the company adds instant service for tire needs in the vicinity. Local stores stock a broad line but high demand causes occasional runouts. special sizes are provided from the state distribution point on request by phone to assist car owners.
The Chevrolet Company announces a nationwide celebration of its used car program to remove the element of chance from used car investments. W E Holler, vice president and general sales manager, leads the display in 128 days at hundreds of establishments, inviting public participation and showcasing significant savings and options.
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