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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
6
A Hudson display at New York show unveils a new Super Six motor claiming 78 horsepower from a 14 5 by 4 0 inch bore and stroke. Officials certify stock-car records at Sheepshead Bay with the six delivering high power per cubic inch and smooth operation.
The Hudson Super-Six officially tops stock car marks up to 100 miles and records for quick acceleration under AAA supervision at Sheepshead Bay. It ran 100 miles in 21.4 seconds? averaging 74.67 mph with driver and one passenger. The five passenger version hit 70.74 mph with top and windshield off. Tests included a 60 mph run in 16 seconds. Reported by William Steinhardt, head of Crockett Auto Co. Hudson distributor.
A detailed advertisement extols the Hudson Super Six new features including high speed capability, smooth low gear creep, quick acceleration, hill climbing, and reserve capacity. It boasts a refined body with six open and closed models, higher radiator, new vacuum and carburetor systems, leather upholstery, larger wheelbase, and doubled factory output aiming at 30 000 cars this year with Crockett Automobile Company as local dealer.
Private Charla Bodgwick of the First Huthe crawled from his trench under heavy fire to recover a captured German flag. He tied a string to the staff to pull it into his trench but returned to retrieve it after the line broke. He succeeded in triumph but was later killed throwing a bomb into a German trench.
Goodyear announces in a year end statement that at least one in three cars in the United States will use Goodyear tires in 1916. A. F. Osterloc, secretary, cites strong dealer distribution, expects 50 percent higher sales, and notes Akron factory expansion to 20,000 auto tires daily.
The Goodrich Company of Akron issues an open books audit challenge to rival tire firms. Frank Dix, local manager, says the Akron plant produced more than 2,950,000 auto and truck tires in the latest year and invites independent audit to verify comparative U.S. production and sales, excluding foreign factories.
Wealthy buyers and prominent figures such as Champ Clark and A Ve Mohler have purchased Overland models, proving the value of modern, mass produced cars. The Toledo Willys-Overland Co emphasizes large-scale material purchasing, streamlined manufacturing, and attainable pricing while maintaining quality.
Walter Drake, president of the Bupp Notor Car corporation, announces a series of promotions effective January 1. Les Anderson becomes commercial manager, J H Fields sales manager, A E Westerdale assistant to Fields, Frederick Dickinson advertising manager, Roy D Hearts sales promotion manager, T Patterson assistant advertising manager, and J L Kenyon general service manager. The firm says no outside hires and notes new departments to handle production growth up to 30,000 cars.
Older British officers complain about new subalterns in a rapidly expanded army dubbed cubalterns for their poor salute habits. Temporary gentlemen describe temporary lieutenants who resemble showbiz workers and other recruits. Uniforms and dress rules provoke shock as cubalterns arrive in Flanders and face harsh corrective measures.
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