Chevrolet Apprenticeship Shop Opens in Fifint Michigan
Chevrolet Motor Company launches an apprentice shop for 50 youths aged 16 to 19 at Fifint Michigan. The program replaces traditional schooling with hands on training, wages, and a one story 60 by 160 foot building. C F Barth leads the venture, aiming to develop finished workmen while keeping graduates with the company.
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Fifint
Michigan
Chevrolet Motor Company
C. F. Barth
Chevrolet
Barth
Lindbergh
Boon to Motorists
A British process renders non inflammable cellulose plastic into liquid form. It promises a finish for automobile bodies that will not crack blister peel or scratch and will present a surface that takes a high polish.
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London
Hudson Extends Safety First Educational Work
Hudson Motor Car Company expands its Safety First program with new hospital alterations costing 115000. Dr Otto Fisher leads a medical corps staff including an assistant, fifteen nurses and two ambulance drivers. Private rooms, sealed surfaces and ultraviolet treatments modernize care and aim to further reduce plant accidents.
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Hudson Motor Car Company
Otto Fisher
Hudson
Hudson Hospital
De Soto Passes 100000 Car Mark
The Highland Park De Soto plant produced the one hundred thousandth De Soto Six in 14 months from the first car, setting a new record for an entirely new model. General sales manager L G Peed attributes the feat to rapid dealer network growth and strong demand for quality, affordable cars.
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de Soto
J. E. Fields
de Soto Motor Corporation
Chrysler Motors
L. G. Peed
Highland Park
E Soto Motor Corporation
Mr. Peed
Moons Count for Planets Noted in Astronomical Talk
The report states Saturn has ten moons, Jupiter nine, and Mars two, reflecting a summary of planetary satellite counts discussed by astronomers.
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Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Buyer Seeks Whippet For Smooth Easy Car Ride
The article touts Willys-Overland Whippet cars built for comfort on long tours. It notes increased wheelbase and longer springs, balloon tires, shock absorbers, larger bodies, full lubrication, a silent timing chain, invar piston, four wheel brakes, and Finger Tip Control as key features behind comfortable riding across varied roads and distances.
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Willys-Overland
Pedestrians Ordered to Walk on Left Side of Highway
Raleigh reports new highway rules require pedestrians to keep to the left to see approaching traffic. A clerical error briefly listed a 30 foot centerline distance for pedestrians. officials clarified the left side rule remains. Pedestrians are advised to use road shoulders as a safety precaution.
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Witherspoon
New statewide road safety ordinances take effect January 1
The new ordinances require motorists to keep off paved road portions when fixing tires or making repairs, with a $10 fine and costs per violation. The state highway patrol will enforce them. Most of the 42 ordinances focus on highway protection including moving heavy trucks, farm machinery, and houses over state roads.
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State Highway Patrol
Sun Pops Corn in Warm Kan Sas Garden
A Wichita woman reports heat from a Kansas fall sun caused kernels to pop on several ears in her garden. The unusual phenomenon shows sun rays blistering kernels as she gathered the corn.
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Dodge City
Kansa
Kansas
Wichita
Appraisers Named in High Point Street Widening Case
In Guilford County North Carolina the City of High Point versus D R Parker and Eunice A Parker et al in the Superior Court. Appraisers have been appointed to estimate damages and benefits for the opening and widening of Jacobs Avenue between West Commerce Street and West Green Street. A hearing will be held at High Point City Hall Council Chamber on October 28 1929 at 7 00 P M. This notice dated October 25 1929.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
City of High Point
D. R. Parker
Eunice A. Parker
Jacobs Avenue
West Commerce Street
West Green Street
Council Chamber
City of
High Point
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Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler
Gate City Motor CO
S. Wrenn St
Jack Burris, Mer
Fisher
Gastonia
N. C
J. C. Elliott
O. F. Aderholt
Elliott
Aderholt
Europe
Frank Vance Storrs
New York
W. E. Linthicum & Son
Boulevard
Tatice
General Motors Proving Ground
Flint, Michigan
Proving Ground
North Main
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