Chevrolet Crushes June Output With Strong July Plans
Detroit July 18 Chevrolet produced over 115000 cars in June, defying normal slowdown. M B Coyle says July will match or exceed June as demand outstrips supply, with production continuing into August and promises of steady employment and high factory activity. He notes buyers are willing to wait, proving confidence in the Chevrolet product.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
M. B. Coyle
Mr. Coyle
New Production Methods Transform Airflow Car Plant
The Airflow model prompts radical manufacturing changes as engineers unify the body and chassis into one unit. Front girders and panels integrate into the body, with headlamps, grille, and hoods added during body assembly. De Soto's plant is redesigned and retooled to produce this new car type.
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Seto
Sodel Motor Car
Sechuela
de Bote
Too Many Do This Driver Lethal on Highways
A cautionary note on reckless cutting in by drivers. The piece cites Travelers Insurance statistics showing about 20,000 accidents last year caused by such drivers, with nearly 500 deaths and over 23,000 injured in 1934. It contrasts optimistic risk takers with pessimists facing longer, harsher lives.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Plymouth Plans Additions to Detroit Plant
Plymouth Motor Corporation officials announced four additions to the Detroit plant as the company marked its seventh anniversary in the auto industry. The expansions will add about 103,000 square feet to the Mt. Elliott and Lynch Roads facility and nearly 1,000,000 square feet at Evansville Indiana, enabling initial production of about 300 cars daily. Chrysler's K T Keller announced the Detroit expansion less than a month after confirming Briemant would run two.
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Detroit
Plymouth Motor Corporation
Plymouth
Evansville
Indiana
Mt. Elliott
Lynch Roads
K. T. Keller
Chrysler Corporation
Briemanth
Rannan
Atlantic Motor Oils Cut Cylinder and Piston-Ring Wear
H. F. Huf reports Atlantic New High Film-Strength motor oil reduced cylinder wear by 83 percent and piston-ring wear by 40 percent after 100,000 miles on 56 mph testing. Oils resist film rupture under 7 1/2 tons pressure, extending engine life and reducing maintenance. Leading manufacturers test the oil for further results.
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Harry F. Hut
Tories
Atlantic Ng Company
Seaveten Gerseen
Mr. Hut
Atlantic
Huf
General Motors
Sete Engineers Develop Hydromatic Welding Machines
A team of engineers has developed hydromatic welding machines used with flux welders and arc welding in the welding departments.
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Sete
Theve
Fleth
Dodge Dealers Sales Climb to New Highs in Week Ending June 29
Dodge Division reports 9 639 new passenger cars and trucks delivered weekly total. Dodge and Plymouth passenger car sales rose to 8 253 with 1 386 trucks, while 6 026 used vehicles were sold. Six months 1936 totals reach 164 171 Dodge and Plymouth cars and 27 474 Dodge commercial vehicles.
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Detroit
Dodge
Deweer
A. vanDer Zee
Chrysler Motors
Earthquake Felt in Los Angeles Area Early Today
A sharp quake rattled Los Angeles and nearby cities at 2:55 A M Pacific Standard Time with no damage reported.
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Tos Angeles
Car Ventilation Systems Rise Since 1938
Nearly all makes of 1995 cars have crankcase ventilation systems compared with about 80 percent of cars in 1938. The shift marks a long term trend toward improved emission control and engine safety across model years and manufacturers.
Average motorist consumes 600 gallons of gas yearly
A survey by the U S Bureau of Public Roads shows the typical motorist uses about 600 gallons of gasoline per year reflecting national driving patterns and fuel consumption trends.
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VU. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Cat Care Notes Highlight Better Performance and Fewer Repairs
A brief article notes that improving nutrition and regular vet care can raise a cat’s performance and reduce future repair costs. It emphasizes routine checkups, fresh water, and quality food as key factors for healthier, longer-lived pets.
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Orlando Avenue
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Chevrolet Motor Company
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