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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1950
Page
20
Waitt noted the car’s speedometer overstates speed by 10 mph during a test drive with his wife’s vehicle. He observed the device showed higher speed than the actual speed, highlighting the discrepancy between the machine’s reading and true velocity.
The narration extols effortless handling with a responsive steering wheel that anticipates curves, brakes described as soft as velvet, and a balanced chassis that delivers a secure, reassuring drive. The tone emphasizes ease and confidence behind the wheel.
War scare buying cuts field stocks of new cars while reports show high retail sales. Industry expects fewer than 300000 units in dealer and transit stocks, with many older or unpopular makes awaiting demand. Analysts warn about possible arms output reducing civilian production and gasoline limits.
A new Dodge Sportabout full size convertible style car is on display at Glenn E. Thomas Co in Anahelm and Elm. It features a redesigned Wayfarer chassis, split front seat, enlarged midship space, all weather top, Getaway engine, fluid drive and safety features. Oregon August events listing notes 37 attractions. Chad Martin announces a new boy Gary Raymond. staff changes at Glenn E. Thomas Co include Howdy Lee and Bob Grabham joining sales, Don Fried added to used cars. E F Slick opens a new garage at 524 E First St after leaving Herb Bear Hudson Co.
Hudson Motor Car Co directors declare a quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share and a special dividend of 25 cents. Both payouts are due Sept 1 to stockholders of record Aug 7. The action follows a new Hudson sales record with 4769 cars delivered to retail customers last week, surpassing the previous high of 4529 in early June.
Minnesota poll in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune finds only three of ten motorists in the state give rides to hitchhikers. It notes hitchhiking is against the law statewide and warns travelers to plan accordingly.
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