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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
14
An emphasis on making the Golden Rule a practical daily guide. It urges members to be true leaders in cooperative practice and to uphold American citizenship as a path to peaceful, lasting happiness for mankind.
Last year automobile insurance premiums reached about 415 million dollars, nearing the 711 million dollars spent on fires across the United States. The figures highlight rising costs in two major risk areas.
A national plan advances automotive education in public schools covering vehicle construction, operation, laws, accident study, and highway safety. The piece notes reduced car theft, emphasizes driver knowledge, and cites Holland tunnel bus lines as new transit developments.
Indianapolis garages unite to form the Indianapolis Garage and Repair Shop Association. It promises motorists a square deal, offers free legal service and employment bureau, plus collective advertising and a collection bureau for members. Officers include President Earl W Showalter and Secretary Edward Fark. The Code of Ethics emphasizes dignified profession, knowledge, dependable conduct, and respect for customers and colleagues.
R H Losey president of Losey Nash Motor Company reports July deliveries at Nash for 1928 rose 27 percent over the best prior July. He cites strong reception of the Nash 400 series and says August orders are abundant, suggesting another record month and widespread oversold demand for Nash 400.
The U S census reports 2,873,380 passenger cars and 452,051 commercial units produced in 1926 85.5 percent of passenger cars were closed cars total value about 2.846 billion dollars with auto factories spread across 26 states including Michigan Ohio Illinois California New York Indiana Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and others.
Cleveland fans excited by a game leave behind domestic items. Billy Evans notes a fan dropped a leg of lamb while heading home to enjoy the ball game as Cleveland hitters supplied the hits. The episode highlights the joyous chaos of a crowded ballpark.
Oakland Motor Car Company announces seven improvements for the Pontiac Six including a one inch carburetor, new intake manifold, mushroom air deflector, higher 43 to 1 rear axle ratio, larger 29 by 5 inch balloon tires, smaller wheels, and new Duco color options. The changes promise better speed, power, acceleration, and fuel economy.
The Oakland Motor Car Company reports July sales of 22 704 Oakland and Pontiac sixes, up 35 percent from July 1927’s 16 752. W R Tracy, VP of sales, notes the continued record pace and cites a near total production figure for 1928.
Tracy reported new Oaklands and Pontiacs shipped since January 1 reached 184,252 cars, up 63 percent from the prior year. He noted that 1927’s combined output stood at 192,966 units, and by July this year sales reached 184,252 with under 9,000 more to beat last year’s total.
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