Pontiac Center Mounted Heater Improves Year Round Air Flow
Center mounted heaters in 1939 Pontiacs provide heated air in winter and fresh air in summer. In winter open the cowl ventilator slightly above the heater. in summer close the heater water circuit and use the ventilator for cooling at city speeds. Sold by Field Motors, Inc., 129 South Wrenn Street. The plumage of the nightingale is alike in both sexes.
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Timmer
Pontiac
Field Motors, Inc
South
Wrenn Street
Auto Row Gossip from Furnitu re City car scene and new hires
Weekly auto row column by George Edwards notes light chatter from the car trade. Paul Greene’s hat fire from Furniture City, Nancy Eleanor Greene’s birth, Earl Phillips new De Soto salesman, Ruffin Wilkins leaving Economy Auto for Florence, Bob Heath replacing him, and staff moves at Highland Motors and Fields Motors. Tom English home with a cold.
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George Edwards
Auto Row
Paul Greene
Furniture City
Paul
Nancy Eleanor Greene
Nancy
Greene
John
Austin
de Soto
Earl Phillips
Earl
H. P
Ruffin Wilkins
Florence
S. C
Robert
Bob" Heath
Williamston
N. C
Bob
Carl Hodgin
Highland Motors
Florida
Doyg Smith
Field Motors
Doyt
Jimmy Roach
Fields Motors
Jimmy
Horace
Ilderton
Dodge
Tom English
English Motors
Tom
Winter Check-Up Advised By Expert
Dodge expert W R Bamford warns mid winter service is prudent to guard against corrosive effects from road salt and engine fumes. He notes short winter trips fail to heat the engine and stresses regular lubrication, air replenishment, and a thorough check similar to initial winter service.
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W. R. Bamford
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
Bamford
Signals for Safe Driving From Highway Patrol
The article urges motorists to use hand signals to indicate turns and stops, comparing driving to maritime signaling. It explains right turn, left turn, stop, and slow signals, the 50 foot signaling distance, and warns that signals must be given before turning to allow following drivers to react. Take Time To Be Safe.
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You and I
HighWay Patrol
German state railways test faster diesel electric train
German state railways are testing an improved diesel electric passenger train that achieves an average speed of 100 miles per hour. The development aims to boost intercity service efficiency and reduce travel times.
De Soto Unveils Streamlined 1939 Cars Born in Wind Tunnel
The 1939 De Soto models showcase airplane inspired streamline styling with a wider roomier body. New luggage spaces provide 23 cubic feet in sedans and 48 cubic feet in coupes, while a redesigned grille and bigger fenders emphasize speed. On display at Furniture City Motors, Inc. 782 North Main.
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de Soto
Chrysler Corporation Engineering Laboratories
Furniture City Motors, Inc
North Main
Does Your Car Drive Like This Hidden Hazard
A hidden car problem causes dangerous sway at highway speeds. High speed and skidding risk a bump, increasing wear and repair costs.JUST LIKE NEW
Border Incidents Rise Across 1937 Regions
The article notes that in 1937 the frontier between Manchukuo Russia and Korea Russia averaged about one border incident per day, highlighting frequent clashes and tense relations along the sectors involved.
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Manchoukuo
Russia
Korea
End costs of roads shift from general tax to motor taxes
Twenty five years ago road costs were funded by general taxation. Now the main bill is paid from motor transport taxes, reflecting a shift in funding away from general taxation toward vehicle-related levies.
Mock air raid in Bell NI uses smoke bags as bombs
In a mock air raid over Bell, Northern Ireland, smoke bags exploded a few hundred feet above ground without causing damage, used as improvised bombs. Police describe the event as a controlled simulation with no injuries or structural impact.
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Bell Northern Ireland
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Highland Motors, Inc
North Main Street
Cadillac
LA Salle
North Main ST
Goodrich
Othe Low
R Goodrich Batteries
Goodrich Kamanove
Zeetra
Economy Auto Store
RK. M. Dudley
High Point, N.o
Thomasville, N. C
South Wrenn ST
English Motor Co., Inc
West Commerce and
Willowbrook Streets
High Point, N. C
National Safety Council
Lincoln Zephyr
Lincoln
Zephyr
English Motor Company, Commerce
United States
Horace G
Willowbrook
High Point
Plymouth
Charlie Hendrix
Matt Preddy
Ben Sellers
Tom Winslow
Kivett
John Austin
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