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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1928
Page
9
A lively Venice gathering features notable guests and socialites. New York matron Narr Gierty attends with Trumbul, while brides and mermaids charm guests. Milam Ance, Carolyn Storr, and Peter Rodd are among the attendees associated with notable families.
A A A urges uniform Municipal Traffic Ordinance citing a survey of 50 cities on traffic officer per vehicle ratios and registration growth. It argues simplification of driving rules and universal adoption of a core ordinance would boost safety and reduce the need for more officers.
Mrs Helen Lyons of Lansing Michigan won the air mail contract and learned she must haul a 10 ton shipment. The Reo Motor Car Company supplied a Reel of Speed Wagons to transport $17 500 in stamps to the airport in a single trip. Each wagon served one of 17 Simcon Detroitmon planes carrying mail to Chicago, making loading instant.
The Chandler firm reports an avalanche of telegrams and letters praising its new cars in the early days of the year. Liz Black, the president, notes sales are at a record high with widespread acclaim from customers and dealers. Officials say the heavy response mirrors a telegraph office as the industry lauds the 1928 lineup ahead of a likely best year yet.
Marmon Motor Car Company announces August volume, unfilled orders to sustain peak production into fall. G M Williams cites six months ended July 31 earnings of 1 288 598 33 after depreciation but before tax. New Jersey Marmon 68 and 78 debuts boost demand and orders outpace production.
A Fidelity Motors spokesman notes Chrysler’s rising success fuels broad organizational strength. The car maker’s influence grows as public opinion shapes its trajectory, with Chrysler and Plymouth cited amid industry chatter about future prospects and leadership dynamics.
The article discusses Chrysler's growing prominence in the global auto market and public perception, noting its expansion from Montreal to Jacksonville and its impact on the car industry. It also covers automobile taxation, maintenance costs, and highway infrastructure spending in 1927 28 with figures on motorist expenses and the U S highway program progress.
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