Plymouth 1952 Unveiled With 46 Improvements And Wide Display
Local dealers plan a national showing of the 1952 Plymouth in dealer showrooms Friday with West Motor Co and Martin and Howe presenting the car locally tomorrow. The model features 46 improvements across the engine brakes chassis and body including a new combustion chamber smoother ride stronger brakes and improved safety features. The line offers 10 body types eight standard colors two special shades and retains Plymouths interior roominess with advanced power and transmission refinements. The six cylinder 97 horsepower engine uses a 7 to 1 compression ratio and enhanced bearings while synchromesh transmission enhances shifting. Improvements include upgraded hydraulic brakes new brake linings stronger backing plates and redesigned steering knuckle for better protection from splash. Enhanced comfort comes from airflow shock absorbers longer front springs quieter ride and an improved rear spring interliner. A follo-thru starter reduces battery drain and windshield wipers gain 10 percent speed for better visibility with Solex tinted safety glass optional.
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United States
West Motor ‘Co
Martin and Howe
Deers
D. S Eddins
Plymouth
New Plymouth
Safegard
Plymouth promises modern comfort in new car lineup
The article highlights features of the Plymouth with wide chair-height seats, easy entry and exit, combination ignition and starter switch, automatic electric choke, super cushion tires, safety-rim wheels, and ten body types designed to fight heat fade and glare on hot summer days.
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New Plymouth
Association Needs More Funds To Provide Services
Idaho Tuberculosis association executive director Frances Goodwin reports latest figures from the mobile chest X ray program. Among 64 TB cases found, four were advanced, 23 inactive, and 37 early, with many early cases not suspecting illness. The data underscore the program’s objective of early detection and the need for continued funding.
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TB ‘Association
Idaho
Frances Goodwin
Idaho Tuberculosis Association
Hare
Tuberculosis checks reveal wide range of chest abnormalities
Miss Goodwin notes only diagnosed TB cases form part of 673 suspects from 75 283 films. TB accounts for just over one third of abnormalities. cardiac, silicosis, bronchitis, tumors and lung cancer are as common. She urges more donations to Idaho Tuberculosis Association to support services and the mobile chest X ray program run with the Idaho Department of Public Health.
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Tuberculosis Association
Idaho Tuberculosis Association
Idaho Department of Public Health
One Idaho County Escapes Polio Outbreak
Idaho health records show only one of 44 counties has avoided infantile paralysis in the past four years. David Weeks of March of Dimes says Idaho's polio incidence is among the nation's highest since 1947, with about 1,300 cases and nearly one per 450 residents.
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Idaho
State Health Department
National Foundation For
David F. Weeks
March of Dimes Organization
Weeks
Gem
U. S. Public Health Service
Auto Club urges pedestrians to cross at corners safety plea
Idaho State Automobile Association official R G Cole urged pedestrians to cross streets only at corners. The move accompanied a January safety education kit sent to local elementary teachers as part of the club traffic safety program.
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R. G. Cole
Idaho State ‘Automobile Association
Syart
Pedestrian Safety Poster Promotes Corner Crossing Rule
Cole urged safe walking habits for students and adults urging crossing only at corners. He criticized mid block crossing and highlighted a school safety poster titled Cross Only at Corners, drawn by Rosalie Tetrault of West Lafayette High School as a top winner in a national AAA contest.
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Cole
AAA
Rosalie Tetrault
West Lafayette Senior High School
West Lafayette
Ind
Mapleton Social Night and Local Play Autographed
Mapleton residents enjoyed a mutual social night with games and dancing last Tuesday. A show titled Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town was staged last Wednesday. A Christmas program and party occurred Friday at the church with a nageant and carols led by the Primary children and Santa Claus distributing gifts to the unmarried attendees. Wendell Glover of Salt Lake City visited his relatives in the area for a few days, including the Glover and Burbank families and other local households over the weekend.
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Pa Kettle
Santa Claus
Wendell Glover
Salt Lake City
Howard Glover
DeVern Burbank
Ogden
C. B. Sorenson
Reva
Preston
George Burbank
Orson Porter
Alvaro Burbank
Alma Burbank
Belettie Burbank
Mertello
Preston Indians Rout Weston Trojans 38 to 27 In Gym Comeback
Preston Indians led 17 to 6 after one period and 24 to 8 at halftime to defeat Weston Trojans 38 to 27. DeRay Crockett scored 11 points as a substitute for Duane Hobbs, who fouled out, with Hobbs adding nine. Weston’s top scorer was Simpson with nine.
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Joe Johnson
Preston Indians
Weston High School Trojans
Focal
Indians
Preston
Iowa High School
Idaho Falls High
Trojans
DeRay Crockett
Crockett
Duane Hobbs
Weston
Simpson
Bastian
Garrett
Hobbs
Lemmon
Taylor
Condie
Palmer
Crockett Carlson
R_ Johnson
Ranger L Floyd Keller Named Natura List at Petrified Forest
L Floyd Keller of Mink Creek has been transferred from Glacier National Park to permanent park naturalist at Petrified Forest National Monument in Arizona. He previously served as park ranger protecting the park and visitors.
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L. Floyd Keller
Leslie Keller
Mink Creek
Glacier—national Park
Petrified Forest National Monument
Arizona
National Park Service
Lloyd
Delma Packer Weds La Var Bosworth in Logan Temple
Mr and Mrs Estus Packer of Riverdale announce the marriage of their daughter Delma to La Var Bosworth son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bosworth. The ceremony was held Friday at the Logan LDS temple.
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Estus Packer
Riverdale
Delma
LaVar Bosworth
Walter Bosworth
Logan
Lds Temple
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Reeves’ Warehouse
West Motor Company
North State
Mapleton
OuPays
Anderson Lumber Company
New
U. & J. Furniture Company
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