Optimistic Outlook From Oldsmobile D E Ralston Says
Oldsmobile vice president D E Ralston returned from a Central West tour citing growing demand and rising farm prices. He noted CWA road work and improved conditions in cities like Denver Milwaukee Minneapolis Omaha Lincoln Kansas City and St Louis. He forecast 1934 production of 2.5 to 3 million cars and said dealer orders exceed allotments.
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D. E. Ralston
Oldsmobile
Lansing
Central Western States
Olsmobile
Denver
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Omaha
Lincoln
Kansas City
St. Louis
Central West
Ralston
Sec
CWA
Dodge Dealers Reach New Delivery Heights
Dodge Brothers reports a 16.6 percent weekly rise with 3 890 vehicles delivered for February 12 to 17, including 3 159 passenger cars and 731 trucks. First seven weeks total 17 615 vehicles, up 75 3 percent, with 13 535 passenger cars.
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A. vanDer Zee
Dodge Brothers Corporation
Dodge
Ciycles
Plymouth
Should the tone of Busses Controlled
The Keystone Automobile Club argues the State Highway Patrol should curb bus speed instead of pursuing enforcement of the flare law for buses and trucks. J Maxwell Smith says even strict flare rules won t help if disabled vehicles stay on highways beyond fifteen minutes. He cites recent fatal bus accidents as evidence to redirect patrol efforts to speed control.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Legislatre
J. Maxwell Smith
High Way
Studebaker Exults at 83rd Anniversary, Forecasts Strong February
South Bend Indiana February 19 Studebaker Sales Corp president Paul G Hoffman reports 5000 cars to roll from the Studebaker plants this February with dealer demand exceeding that figure. He notes robust health on the 83rd birthday of the company and predicts a better March as dealers sell cars in growing numbers. Hoffman cites the new Studebaker Special Dictator and its low price aiding sales while highlighting a long history from 1852 and a workforce of 8829.
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South Bend
Indiana
Studebaker
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Sales Corporation of America
Old
Hoffman
Henry
Clem Studebaker
Canned Oil Gains Ground Among Motorists
Oil in cans becomes popular with drivers as a quality lubricant option. J M Koch notes cans reassure buyers that oil comes directly from refineries and remains free from dust or contamination. The packaging supports brand names and SAE grades, while reducing waste and easing use. cheaper oils lead to higher long term costs and more frequent repairs.
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J. M. Koch
Quaker State
Society of Automotive Engineers
Ford V-8 Dominates Wayne County Auto Registrations
Wayne County Michigan shows Ford V-8 leading auto registrations in January 1934 with 60 percent of first twenty days registrations and 70 percent of low priced car sales. Ford V-8 sales rise 30.2 percent year over year while December 1933 totals hit five-year high with 1046 Fords among 1646 low priced cars.
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Wayne County
Michigan
Chester
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Prospector Buys Studebaker After Finding 726 Carat Diamond
J. J. Jonker, a poor South African prospector who found a pure white flawless 726 carat diamond worth at least 350000 dollars, bought a brand new Studebaker in Johannesburg after test shopping on motor row. He refused 350000 dollars and awaits a higher offer. The gem is the fourth largest in the world and likely part of the Cullinan.
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J. J. Jonker
South Africa
Johannesburg
Studebaker
South Bend
Indiana
Jonker
Coming Events at Belfast Church and Babps Hall
March 24 ham and egg supper at Belfast Reformed Church and March 23 card party by P O of A in Babps Hall are announced. Uncle Elmer, discharged from the CWA, notes political avenues and returns to private work.
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Belfast Reformed Church
P.o.of A
Babp’s Hall
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3. M. Koch
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Hermits Lane
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New York City
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Shingle Hill
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