Chevrolet Engine Stands Four-Year Lab and Road Tests
Chevrolet announces a new valve-in-head six cylinder engine that endured four years of rigorous lab and road testing, with 106 engines built, tested, torn down, and rebuilt. The design emphasizes balance, economy, and smooth operation, delivering 46 horsepower at low speeds and fuel economy around 20 miles per gallon. The engine features a larger carburetor with an automatic acceleration pump, a quiet operation, a balanced crankshaft, and automatic lubrication. It uses a rugged one piece rear axle housing and reliable Delco Remy ignition and cooling systems for easy starting even in very cold temperatures.
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General Motors
Chevrolet
Delco- Remy
Fisher
Tire Inspections Extend Mileage Say Firestone Dealers
Firestone service dealers emphasize regular tire inspections to add thousands of miles of trouble free service. Paul Eubanks notes routine checks of tires wheels and rims plus air pressure tests per Firestone specs prevent slow leaks and improve performance. Car owners who maintain tires gain better service and far more mileage.
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Paul Eubanks
Eubanks
Firestone
Willys Re-Elected Company President
At the Willys-Overland company annual meeting in Toledo on May 18 officers and the board were rejected. President John N. Willys stated 1929 would be one of the most successful years with sales expected to exceed last year and prospects for higher earnings in the second quarter.
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Toledo
Willys-Overland Company
John N. Willys
Oakland Awards Add Fifty Per Cent to Fisher Prizes
W R Tracy says Oakland Motor Car company boosted Fisher contest prizes by fifty percent for four winners. James L Doyle of Boston received 500 more dollars, with R E Manhood of Great Falls and C H Long of Atlanta each earning 25 more dollars. Over 7000 entries were submitted as Fisher asked 32 questions on body construction.
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Fisher Body Corporation
Oakland Motor Car Company
Fisher Prize
W. R. Tracy
Oakland-Pontince
Oakland
Tracy
James L. Doyle
Boston
Fisher
R. E. Manhood
Great Falls
Mont
C. H. Long
Atlanta, Ga
Fisher Corporation
Mr. Tracy
Oakland Company
Regulation Trends At Daytona Beach Speed Tests
Debates within auto circles center on mile speed trials at Daytona Beach and other fast courses. Proposals would ban driving above 200 mph unless the pilot has high speed racing experience and AAA championship top five finish. Additional talks suggest entrants building high speed machines must show substantial practical background before competing.
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Daytona Beach
Hudson Motor Car Co names H Dale Rue used car manager
Hudson Motor Car company announces the appointment of H Dale Rue to head the used car department. Rue brings nearly 20 years in the automobile trade with roles as distributor dealer and factory sales executive. He has spent two years with Hudson Essex.
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H. Dale Rue
Hudson Motor Car Company
Rue
Hudson-Essex
Baur de Leath To Sing Monday Nite
Franklyn Baur and Vaughn De Leath, stars of the Cleveland Radio Revue, plan a Monday night broadcast on the Voice of Firestone. Baur will perform Hearts Bow’d Down Your Eyes Have Told Me So and World Is Waiting For The Sunrise. De Leath will sing Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose Mean To Me and Honey.
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Cleveland Public Hall
Franklyn Baur
Vaughn de Leath
Cleveland
New York
Voice of Firestone
Baur
Balfe
Blaufuss
Seitz
Mammy
Whiting
Turk
Race Drawing Old Stars Out In Open
Rumor circulates that Pete DePaolo who retired last year may race again in the Indianapolis mile. Tom Milton recently entered a car to be driven by Cliff Durant. Ralph DePalma and Harry Hartz also entered, drawing veteran interest as rivals wonder if they can resist the lure of the track.
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Pete DePaolo
Tom Milton
Cliff Durant
Ralph DePalma
Indianapolis
Harry Hartz
Leon Duray
Unknown Drive To Fame In Speedway
The Indianapolis 500 race acts as a driver incubator often elevating unknown racers to fame. Frank Wockhart entered Indianapolis as a virtual unknown in 1926 and left as a world famous driver. Bob McDonagh began there, and many stars first practiced at Indianapolis before their breakthrough.
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Frank Wockhart
Indianapolis
Bob McDonagh
Lockhart
River Rising as Tennessee Gauge Reaches 10.6 Feet
The Tennessee River is rising today with a gauge reading of 10.6 feet. Local observers note higher flows ahead and potential impacts downstream. Weather forecasts show continued rain shaping the river level throughout the day.
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Tennessee
Trace of Rain Reported by Weather Bureau
The weather bureau reported only a trace of rain in the past 24 hours.
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Weather Bureau
Whippet and Willys-Knight sales surge in April 1929
Toledo Ohio May 18 Willys Overland set a new April sales record with 40248 Whippets and Willys Knights sold. Higher priced Willys Knight 70 B and Whippet Six accounted for half of sales with Whippet Four making up the rest. April Six up 30 percent from March and Willys Knight up 11 percent. Projected April profits up about 60 percent vs last year.
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Toledo
Willys- Overland
Willys-Knights
Willys-Knight
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