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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1927
Page
13
Chicago readers saw a bearish hew after an unofficial crop report from Winnipeg hinted at poor numbers. Traders cited weak export demand with only 400000 bushels sold, pressuring price levels despite anticipation.
Willys-Overland reports a Whippet roadster ran 12,008 miles over 30 days with 81.11 mpg and 7 quarts oil, 7 gallons water. It averaged 729 hours of operation, 331 drivers, ending at Ithaca New York with a 5 mile track record in 6 minutes 34 seconds.
Earl Vance drove a Dodge four with the 124 motor to win a 25 mile stock car race for four cylinder cars at Atlantic Speedway on Labor Day. The car averaged 67.35 mph, setting a new official record under American Automobile Association rules that required removal of windshields fenders and running boards. Five makes competed in the event. The Dodge was entered by the speedway association rather than a factory or dealer.
Washington reports organized motordom under the American Automobile Association plans to repeal the 3 percent federal excise tax on passenger cars. Thomas P. Henry calls on AAA units to urge Congress, with support from many national organizations, citing a $60 million burden and a need to relieve taxpayers now that wartime revenue is unnecessary.
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