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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1929
Page
16
Oldsmobile and GM unveil the Viking eight cylinder as a companion to the Oldsmobile Six. The car debuts in major cities this week with rapid factory shipments to dealers, named after Viking conquests to evoke bold pioneer history.
In a founder style narrative the article likens Viking prowess to car design at General Motors. It credits Leif Ericson era exploration and survival of the fittest culture, then parallels Viking discipline to the development and testing of a new Oldsmobile Viking model at GM proving grounds.
President Hoover appoints former Missouri Governor Arthur M. Hyde as Secretary of Agriculture. Hyde, a Buick dealer from Trenton, brings farm belt insight and extensive business and legal experience to the cabinet position. He has owned three Missouri farms and built a notable automotive business while serving as governor.
The article notes buyers increasingly seek advanced mechanical features in both low and high priced cars. It highlights the Willys Overland Whippet Six with a seven bearing crank shaft for smooth operation, full force feed lubrication, finger tip control, longer wheelbase, and a stronger frame as factors driving its strong sales.
The piece critiques the rising prominence of talking pictures and their cultural impact. It cites Dr. Lee De Forest’s optimism, notes Nathalia Crane’s fame with Hoover and William J. Locke, and condemns the sensational trial of Mary Ware Dennett over sex pamphlets while discussing sex education debates.
The Welwitschia plant from Southwest Africa resembles a giant radish with a body up to 12 to 15 feet in diameter. Two long leaves trail from the body to the ground. The plant can live about 100 years, with leaves lasting for its lifetime.
Melbourne dispatch reports two Royal Air Force planes departing to locate Lieut Keith Anderson and Robert Hitchcock who are missing after an attempt to find the Southern Cross fliers. The article also notes California households with multiple cars and explains golf’s role in increasing family car ownership.
Ignaz Moscicki, the president of the Polish republic, is noted as an avid radio fan in the profile. The article highlights his interest in radio as part of his public persona and engagement with modern technology.
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