On The Record Dorothy Thompson May 24 Column
Dorothy Thompson warns that peace at any price leads to ruin and calls out complacency as a mob overruns business. She argues the world will face worse acts if the US ignores hard truths. John Lander and H D Kellett discussed a chicken dinner. Patty Garrett at Atkinson Motors is reported in tears.
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Hitler
United States
Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy
Rapine
John H. Lander
Auto Finance Company
H. D. Kellett
Patty Garrett
Atkinson Motors
Oilite Oil Cushion Bearings Provide Much Longer Life
De Soto division of Chrysler showcases Oilite oil cushion bearings with a rubber bulb demonstration to visualize self-contained lubrication that extends bearing life. Tests show clutch throwout bearings lasting 2,500,000 declutchings versus 178,000 for standard units, with Oilite used in pumps generators and starting motors in 1940 De Sotos.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
de Soto
J. B. Wagstaff
Furniture City Motors
North Main Street
Car talk and local notes create a lively street scene
A column reports on a planned free exhibition ride by a mechanic from Lyles Chevrolet and mentions a new salesman at Furniture City Motors T W Jones. It notes Bob Sage with new license plates, Jack Burran aiding bootblacks, and Horace G Siderton’s half price used car sale. Street safety leaflets are being distributed downtown.
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Bette” Davis
Lyles Chevrolet
Bette
Furniture City Motors
T. W. Jones
Bob Sages
Main Street
Jack Burra
Jack
Horace G. Siderton
High Point
Wachovia Bank Honored in 1940 Blue Book
The 1940 Blue Book from the American Newspaper Publishers Association features Wachovia Bank and Trust Company in a case history of advertising success. It notes a 20 year uninterrupted weekly insertions across Carolina dailies, boosting personal loans and deposits to ten year highs.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Wachovia
Carolina
Popularity Grows Sedan Delivery Model for Exclusive Shops
Ford Motor Company reports rising popularity of the sedan delivery in its V-8 commercial line. The vehicle attracts smart shops and exclusive clientele, expanding use in service with business customers. The document cites growing adoption by retailers and tradespeople in professional settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Chrysler Fluid Drive Enables One Legged Car
A Chrysler executive injured last winter inspired a liability improving design. By removing the clutch pedal from a Chrysler New Yorker and linking clutch and brake, a driver uses the right foot for both clutch and brake while throttle remains with the left. Fluid Drive allows high gear operation and hand brake provides full stop.
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Chrysler
Wallace
FHA Protection Covers 1600 U S Cities and Towns
In nearly 1600 American communities the FHA property standards and minimum construction rules serve as the sole public protection against poor building methods for home buyers. Howard P. Vermilya notes only about 1500 of 3100 larger communities have codes and FHA standards guide others. The program also improves local codes and adapts national standards to local needs.
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Federal Housing Administration
Howard P. Vermilya
FHA
Vermilya
Techni
Newspaper advertising drives our business gains in 1939
The Merrill Anderson Company quotes William H. Neal praising newspaper advertising as the best evidence of belief in its effectiveness for new business and PR. Even in lean years the basic newspaper schedule was never cut. Neal credits ads with much of 1939 gains while noting Finland's gasoline supply remains far below normal.
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William H. Neal
Chrysler aids mobility with Fluid Drive seating innovation
The article notes that Fluid Drive allows easy acceleration by using the throttle after removing the foot from the pedal, enabling a driver with crutches or limited movement to handle a car. A Chrysler front seat offers extreme adjustment to fit a driver with one stiff leg, highlighting Gate City Motor Company as the local Chrysler dealer at 115 South Wrenn Street.
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Chrysler
Gate City Motor Company
South
Wrenn Street
Dodge Sales Chief Sees Used Car As Boon To Industry
DETROIT May 25 The Dodge Division vice president and sales director Forest H Akers credits the used car with making the United States the most motorized nation He says ten million buyers buy new cars while twenty million choose used transportation The practice fuels demand for new cars and supports dealers and workers nationwide Aderton Horace dealer launches a large used car sale tomorrow afternoon at Commerce and Willowbrook.
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Detroit
Forest H. Akers
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
Mr. Akers
United States
Horace G. Aderton
FHA Safeguards for Home Building Extend to Public
Division issues supplemental rules for one story family homes under the FHA program. Any responsible person with a steady income as low as 1000 dollars a year can apply for FHA mortgage insurance. FHA verifies plans meet requirements before construction and inspects during and after completion to ensure contractor adherence. The program, now six years old, offers protection unseen before the FHA era as part of a broader home mortgage system safeguarding American families building homes.
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Cal Division
Vermilya
FHA
Test Drivers For Pontiac Need Steady Hands Not Kids
Ben H Anibal Pontiac chief engineer notes letters from youths claiming speed skills. At Milford General Motors Proving Ground 25 to 30 drivers work and prefer experienced men who can follow orders. Tests run at high speed day and night with cars pushed to limits, not romantic dreamers or self styled speed kings.
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Ben H. Anibal
Pontiac
Clark Gable
Pat O'Brien
Jimmy Cagney
Indianapolis
P. S
General Motors
Anibal
Milford
Speedhurry
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Horace Gilderton
T. E. Dodamead
Gatewood Avenue
Tune Motor Complete
Plymouth
V. L. Smith
Great Cars
Wachovia Bank
Lyles Chevrolet Company
North Main
California
Chevrolet
Street
Dena
Calif
English Motor Company
East Washington Street
Ford
David A. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
The
Merrill Anderson Company
Finland
Southern
Rhodesia
Dave Neill
John Austin
Bill Phillips
Bob Sugg
Jake Rudd
Pete Moore
Leonard Hall
Earl Phillips
North Main ST
Fender
English Motor Compan
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