No Fear of Fuel Famine Warns to Conserve Gasoline
Industry leaders urge motorists to use fuel wisely to prevent price spikes while ensuring enough gasoline for war needs. Experts disagree on shortages but agree that conservation boosts efficiency. campaigns aim to increase mileage, improve refining, and promote careful driving to ease demand without crippling travel or industry.
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Bedford
Standard Oil Company
Alfred Reeves
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Reeves
Wilson
Mexico
Richard Atrev
Royal Dutch Company
Oklahoma
Kansas
Henry L. Doherty
Chalmers Plant Leased to Maxwell Motor Co Inc
Hugh Chalmers announces in a letter to dealers that the Chalmers plant and equipment are leased for five years to Maxwell Motor Co Inc. Chalmers cars will still be built in Chalmers shops. A stockholders meeting on Sept 10 must ratify the directors action. Maxwell will use surplus capacity for other purposes. Chalmers will retain leadership roles.
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Hugh Chalmers
Chalmers
Maxwell Motor Co., Inc
Maxwell Company
Mr. Chalmers
Mr. Morse
Willys Retail Sales Congress Set for Toledo Start
John N Willys leads a sales congress at Willys Overland Toledo during early September. Overland and Willys Knight dealers nationwide competed in a three month contest with 300 delegates chosen for the congress based on performance. Delegates to begin September 4 in Toledo after August 22 results.
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John N. Willys
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Overland
Willys-Knight
United States
Congress
Gasoline Saving Advice From U S Expert
Van H Manning director of the bureau of mines urges careful gasoline use as war needs rise. He cites army needs of 350 million gallons for planes and trucks and notes half of U S consumption comes from pleasure riding. He advises not laying up cars but using them for trade or pleasure wisely to prevent shortages.
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Army
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
United States Army
United States
Manning
University of Illinois Big Factor in Victory
The University of Illinois plays a major role in wartime efforts. Notable figures include Isabel Bevier and Mrs. Henry M. Dunlap on defense committees, trustees Mary Busey and Laura Evans, plus women enlisting in reserves or serving in advisory capacities. The household science division leads a food conservation campaign reaching over 70,000 homemakers through 21 organization types statewide, coordinating with agricultural extension to conserve foods textiles and materials.
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Tors
School of Military Aeronautics
National Council of Defense
Isabel Bevier
University
Henry M. Dunlap
Savoy
Mary Busey
Urbana
Laura B. Evans
Taylorville
Household Science Department
Haynes Light Six marks fourth year of start
The Haynes Light Six enters its fourth year with the same design, a rarity among contemporaries. Since its debut three years ago it has not undergone radical changes, a point the company emphasizes as significant. Initial carloads departed from Kokomo factory heading to San Francisco and Chicago.
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Haynes
Kokomo
Ind
San Francisco
Chicago
Westcott Express Orders 100 Willys Knight Taxis
Westcott Express of New York City places a second order for 100 Willys Knight taxis from Willys Overland Inc, bringing total Willys Knight cabs to 100. Cars tested amid Manhattan traffic show distinct design, easy ride, low maintenance, and special taxi chassis with custom green bodies and luxurious interiors.
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Westcott Express Co
New York
Wil
Willys Knight
Westcott Express Company
New York City
Willys-Overland Inc
Willys. Knight
Manhattan
Willys Overland, Inc
Willys Knight Motors
Vehicle lighting and vibration risk from loose parts
The text warns that loose headlight and bass components, if not tightened, raise vibration and cause frequent bulb failures. Periodic inspection of frame supports is urged to ensure they are tight, and to check the lighting system for faults that may cause fuse blows.
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John WN. Willys
U.S
University OF Illinois
Buick
Chandler
F. O. B. Cleveland
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Goodyear
J. A. Geise
Maine St
Oldsmobile
F. O. B. Lansing
Light
Willys-Overland CO
F.c.b
Solomon Grundy
Bayshore
Quincy
Sally
Lee
Gunther Hardware CO
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Renee Baling
Waine St. Lueck
Mosagen
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