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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

21

Chiefs Maquilla Abandoned In Pacific After Crew Transfer

The Canadian American Shipping Co reported the freighter Chief Maquilla abandoned in mid Pacific with eight officers and about 52 Chinese aboard. The Japanese steamer Yogen Maru towed her as heavy seas rose and pumping became impossible.

Seattle David R. Girwood Canadian American Shipping Company Mid- Pacific Mackay Radio and Telegraph Company Portland British Columbia Shanghai Mackay Maqunilla

New Chevrolet Six Vehicle Premier Enthralls Crowds

Detroit reports record crowds at national premiers of Chevrolet’s six cylinder valve in head cars in New York and Detroit. Thousands praised the Fisher body styling, color options, and upscale fittings, hailing the lineup as a top achievement price wise.

Detroit Chevrolet New Yorky Fisher

Chevrolet Unveils 46 HP Model With 32 Percent Boost

Showgoers at New York and Detroit exhibitions viewed Chevrolet’s new 46 horsepower engine boasting 32 percent more power than the prior model. The car debuts after four years of GM laboratory work and is set for January delivery to early buyers.

Uhbevrolet General Motors Research Laboratories General Motors Proving

Retired railroad engineer marked 43 years without accident

Chadron Nebroville Collins kept his hand on the throttle and eye on the rail for 43 years without an accident before retiring as a railroad engineer at age 74.

Chadron Neb Orville Collins

Studebaker Ends Endurance Run At 30,000 Miles In Record Time

The Studebaker President Eight completed a 30,000 mile endurance run in 26,326 minutes at Atlantic City under AAA timing. Engineers monitored constant checks on the car and its exclusive ball bearing spring shackles, tested for 177,000 miles at proving grounds and other sites.

Studebaker Atlantic City Speedway Studebaker Engineering Department Studebaker Proving Grounds

Shackles Endure 30 000 Mile Test Without Maintenance

The ball bearing spring shackles on four stock President Eights completed a 30 000 mile endurance run in under the time, showing no signs of wear or need for lubrication. Engineers had advised inspections at 20 000 mile intervals, but the components operated quietly from start to finish.

Record NYSE membership sells for 580000 dollars

A New York stock exchange membership was sold today for a record 580000 dollars, up 5000 from the prior sale. The sale sets a new high mark for membership transfers in the market.

New York New York Stock Exchange

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