Buses Plead for End of War Tax on Transit
Washington April 11 The Motor Bus Division of the American Automobile Association urged the repeal of the war excise tax, arguing buses carry over two billion passengers yearly plus 300 million school riders. They say buses are a public utility and taxed unfairly compared with railroads and pipelines, with plans for 44,500 units on 263,000 miles and 36,000 school buses.
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Washington, D. C
United States
George P. McCallum
American Automobile Association
Senate Finance Committee
McCallum
A. A. A. Bus
Chrysler service urges spring care for cars
Chrysler service director J. L. Kenyon urges automobile owners to schedule spring maintenance as the season nears. He says preventive maintenance, using Chrysler’s standardized system, ensures reliability and avoids summer breakdowns, suggesting early overhauling after winter use.
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Chrysler Corporation
Service Department
J. L. Kenyon
Chrysler Service
Chrysler News
Chrysler
Bible folio from 1480 added to Princeton rare collection
A four volume folio Bible printed in 1480 by Adolph Rusch of Strasburg was added to Princeton University Library’s rare book collection. The set highlights early printing from the Strasburg workshop and expands the university’s historical scripture holdings.
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Adolph Rusch
Strasburg
Princeton University Library
New Whippet Six Sets Record Low Six Cylinder Price
Toledo April 14 Willys-Overland announces the Whippet Six at the lowest price for a six cylinder car. Coach model $695 factory touring $615 roadster $685 coupe $695 four door sedan $745. The car features a seven bearing crankshaft full pressure oiling system and other mechanical advances.
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Toledo
John N. Willys
Willys- Overland Company
Whippet Six In Preparation Under Exhaustive Testing
Mr. Willys announced the Whippet Six has been in preparation for a year and has undergone the most exhaustive tests ever conducted on a new model from the company.
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Willys
Oldsmobile Sets March Production and Shipment Records
Oldsmobile reports March production of 9,142 units and shipments of 9,080 as dealers' orders rise 15 percent since March 1. Expansion program cost over 3.5 million dollars last year, with demand for the new car described as highly gratifying and a sign of success in offering a low price with strong performance and style.
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Lansing
Oldsmobile
D Eddins
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