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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1930
Page
14
Walter P. Chrysler announced two lines of straight eight cylinder motor cars, the first to bear the Chrysler name. The cars feature a smooth, balanced design with a reinforced double drop chassis, welded all steel body, four speed transmission, four wheel hydraulic brakes, and advanced cooling and shock absorbing systems aimed at superior roadability and handling.
Gate City Motor Co on South Wrenn Street invites the public to view the new Chrysler Eight models, including the Imperial Eight. The event showcases 80 hp standard engines, all steel bodies, advanced suspension, four speed transmission, and luxury features praised by Jack Burris.
Graham-Paige Motors Corporation introduces a new business coupe on the Standard Six chassis with a longer wider body and 66 horsepower six bearing motor. The model targets rugged reliability for business use or pleasure, featuring laminated safety glass, adjustable front seat, roomy rear compartment, optional leather upholstery, and expansive interior with metal back panels and French type roof sides.
Eric Johnson 21 and Florence Smith a University of Maine graduate arrive after a 700 mile Bermuda trip aboard a small dory. The vessel weathered a severe storm two days out from Bermuda with Smith steering during a seasick spell Johnson endured.
A historical snippet notes an unusual voyage of 700 miles completed in a dory near New York, with the phrase entirely by dead indicating fatigue or resource constraints during the journey.
The Cleveland Saunders Drive-It-Yourself branch announced its 1000th De Soto motor car as demand grew for Chrysler built models. Manager F. P. Baker credited customer demand and value, noting rapid purchases since the De Soto introduction two years ago and continued additions with new De Soto six and straight eight varieties. Plymouth Ranks Fourth in May National Auto Registrations and Strong June Retail Lift. The Detroit release shows Plymouth slipping into fourth nationally, with leading states Michigan Ohio Indiana Missouri and others, as dealers report a 29 percent June vs May rise after a 38 percent May vs April jump, reflecting broad public acceptance of the low-cost Chrysler built line.
The Soviet Union plans to erect fifty-five food canning factories at a total cost of thirty-five million dollars. The project aims to boost food processing capacity and regional supply, reflecting a large industrial expansion under state planning.
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