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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
3
Gaston Chevrolet’s non stop 400 mile race in Tocnonpolly ends with a precautionary pit stop. Louis Chevrolet and Barney Oldfield inspect the car and tires before Gaston resumes to seal a historic victory. The crowd applauds the leader’s cautious strategy and record pace.
California bus operators have expanded auto stage fleets to over 41,500,000 miles of service with 1,600 stages active last summer and 226,000 daily miles. Early 1925 San Jose route started with six cars, now 27. Stockton firm runs 70, Oakland estimates 2,500 daily passengers. States stages supplement rail under state franchise, signaling strong road networks spur future growth.
The article notes tire troubles have diminished yearly as manufacturers improve tires and servicing. It credits better production, longer basic mileage, and quicker minor repairs by motorists. It also cites inner tube failures as a remaining cause of tire trouble and warns about heat from faulty tubes breaking down casings prematurely.
Franklin Automobile Company of Efrective announces a forthcoming air cooled one stone truck with pneumatic tires. Chief engineer James L Varian confirms the testing and market placement plan.
The Motor Truck Division reports the first experimental jobs completed and a strenuous road test planned for this week. The new truck, designed with extreme durability, should appeal especially to farmers due to its rugged performance and reliability.
Akron workers are protected by a new Goodyear system that deposits pay into each employee’s checking account at shift end. The scheme aims to prevent theft by keeping wages out of workers’ pockets on night pay nights and reducing losses from robberies.
Benedict Crowell, the assistant secretary of war, has resigned his post effective July 1. He plans to enter private business.
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