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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1932
Page
10
The Texas Company announces a new Texaco Fire-Chief gasoline made to government specs for ambulances and emergency vehicles. It replaces the original dry gasoline of 1926, with no extra cost, promising easy starting, quick acceleration, reduced crankcase dilution, complete combustion, and high anti-knock ratings under adverse conditions.
The Texaco advertisement touts Texaco Fire Chief as superior to the earlier dry gasoline with intensified anti knock quality. It notes the fuel’s suitability for emergency equipment and military use, references Motor Fuel V as specified since 1931, and describes a blend with Ethyl anti knock for Texaco Ethyl gasoline at a premium price.
Chrysler introduces cen trifuse brake drums to meet modern needs. The outer ring of pressed steel is heated to 1600 degrees, spun, and infused with ron and graphite to form a durable union with steel. Cast iron underlayer resists scoring and warping while the pressed steel ring prevents cracking.
More than 100000 motorists rode in dual ratio Auburns during a nationwide demonstration. W N E McCarthy of Auburn reports the educational campaign's success, crediting newspaper editors for promoting hill climbs, speed tests, and economy trials. The test results show duel ratio Auburn 12 averaged 15.82 miles per gallon versus 20.55 for the straight eight under favorable conditions.
Milam Co announced delivery of two panel trucks and a sedan to the local Anheuser Busch Co branch for distribution of fresh malt and yeast. Marcus H. led the initiative, signaling expanded logistic support for regional operations.
J D Tew president of B F Goodrich Akron reports January and February fire tire sales for Goodrich Silvertown increased over the prior year by more than 25 percent in units. The gain is attributed to the Dew safety tire launch and improved safety tire introduced in January. Also announced are colored automobile tires and a new passenger car tire rated at 15 pounds pressure, placed on the market in the first two months.
Chrysler Motors Ziegfeld radio program shifts to Columbia network Sundays 10:30 to 11:00 p m eastern daylight saving time starting April 24. Listeners nationwide will hear 9:30 p m eastern standard time and other regional times. The program features Ziegfeld showmanship and promotes Plymouth and Chrysler Motors safety features, with future ads split among DeSoto Dodge and Chrysler while Plymouth previously aired.
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