Eskimo Family Rides Ford Road of Tomorrow at New York Fair
Mayokok family from Cape Prince of Wales Alaska experiences the Ford Exposition Road of Tomorrow by dog sleds led by Papa Mayokok and their huskies. David Irwin guides the trip across the Arctic to the Fair. They dine in the Exposition Executive Dining Room after a four course meal and praise ice cream and orange juice.
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Qapayokok
Cape Prince of Wales
Alaska
Arctic Circle
David Irwin
Arctic
Irwin
United States
Northland
Fair
Mayokok
Seelook
Driving Faults Need Correction. Ham Drivers Cited
Chicago report cites National Safety Council consultant J. Stannard Baker accusing most motorists of hamlike driving. He lists seven habits including late lane changes, improper signaling, distraction, and poor posture.
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Chicago
J. Stannard Baker
National Safety Council
Mr. Baker
Driving with one hand on the wheel risks control
The article argues that one hand on the wheel reduces steering leverage and emergency control. Mr. Baker contends faults can be corrected if detected early by trained examiners of drivers' license applicants.
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Baker
Car Safety Tips for Cross Country Driving From Pontiac Manager
L. K. Marshall of Pontiac Motors urges thorough car checks for cross country travel. He emphasizes tires, front end dryness, tight tie rod ends, lubrication, and steering system wear. He warns that loose wheel bearings or too tight adjustments cause darting and poor control in cross winds. Shock absorbers should be serviced or replaced.
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L. K. Marshall
Pontiac ‘Motors
Marshall
Pontiac service manager advises car adjustments for cross country winds
Caster angle camber and king pin inclination should be adjusted. Front tire wear should be equalized by swapping wheels if needed. Rear suspension and spring components require inspection for freedom of movement and secure fit to prevent shifting. The guidance aims to prepare drivers crossing the plains for hard winds.
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Great Plain
Pontiac Service
Chrysler dealer tour on superfinishing of bearing parts
Robert T. Keller of the Chrysler division production research department tours the Pacific coast to explain the Superfinish process. He will address dealer meetings in Seattle Portland San Francisco Sacramento Fresno San Diego and Los Angeles. The technique yields bearing surfaces near perfection with scratches reduced to under one millionth of an inch where oil reservoirs are needed.
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Chrysler
Robert T. Keller
Chrysler Division
Pacific Coast
Keller
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
San Diego
Los Angeles
Sive
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler Applies Superfinishing To Engine And Brake Parts
The article notes Chrysler uses superfinishing on all engine parts and some chassis parts including brake drums and shoes. It credits synthetic abrasive stones, coarse grade, low pressures, and multiple scrubbing motions for the smoother performance and longer life of moving parts.
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Chrysler
Chevrolet Reports Gains In July Midsummer Sale Period
Chevrolet central office reports a reversal of the usual midsummer slump with gains in the second 10 day period of July. A total of 21 798 new passenger and commercial cars were sold at retail by Chevrolet dealers nationwide during the period.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Dealers See Big Gains in Mid Month Sales
Gains of 3 289 units over the first 10 days and 4 985 above last year mark. month to date Chevrolet dealers retailed 40 307 new units, 10 450 more than the first 20 days of July 1938, a 35 percent rise. Used car sales total 50 764 units for the period.
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Chevrolet
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