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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1951
Page
18
Detroit date January 20 Associated Press reports combined military and civilian production will continue in the auto industry through the year. War would be needed for a full civilian output halt, as arms contracts rise and the industry’s capacity remains larger than at World War I peak.
Public displays at Long Beach Buick Co and Glenn E. Thomas Co introduced the 1951 Buick line with three series from low priced to luxury Roadmaster featuring a new Series 40 Special with redesigned chassis body and engine. Dodge also showcased a restyled line with updated front end interiors and GyroMatic transmission. Nash plant halted due to Milwaukee strike impacts. General Petroleum announces the Madilgas Economy Run to Grand Canyon March 6 and 7 to test stock cars across varied conditions coordinated from Los Angeles with a 840 mile route. Personnel notes cover Beach City Chevrolet service boss Larry Atkinson and Freeman A. McKenzie Inc adding Art Petersen to used car sales.
Detroit reports a rising use of glass in cars with larger windshields rear windows and potential glass roofs. Curved shaded windshields reduce glare and heat while future plans include a glass roof and electrically conducting glass to prevent fogging and heat loss. Chrysler unveils a hemispherical 180 hp engine power steering shock absorbers to improve handling and ride.
Dr. P Vietor Peterson president of Long Beach State College will speak to Agassiz Nature Club Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Alamitos Branch Library 1836 E Third St on Educational and Recreational Values of the Out of Doors The club will meet at Bolsa Chica Lagoon at 1 30 p m Saturday for a field trip to observe shore birds.
In Oxford Massachusetts a large robin migration is noted as a sign of spring. Eli J. Douville, caretaker of the Singletery Rod and Gun Club, reports a flock of about 200 robins, suggesting milder weather may be near.
The Long Beach Lady Anglers installed Mrs. Viola Atherton as president for 1951 at a dinner in Little Norway Restaurant. Retiring president Mrs. Iva Blumstein introduced the new staff which includes Gladys Richards as vice president Jane Riley recording secretary Joanna Manes corresponding secretary Bernice St John treasurer Grace Sanders sergeant at arms and Jennie Bishop on the board. Guests included Mrs. Lucille Petter Bernetta M. Bowers Eben Kapp and Miss Pearl Sarbach. Dinner arrangements were by Marge Herndon and Jane.
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