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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1931
Page
12
J Roy Murray explains the Willie Knight device sleeve valve water cooled engine cycle. He details the four stroke process including intake compression spark power exhaust and how the poppet valve and sleeve valve operate to control gas and exhaust flow.
Cadillac Motor Car Company reports rising public demand for the Cadillac V-12. By March 1931, 1694 V-12s were delivered, with the model first announced in October 1930. General sales manager Dr. C. Chick notes the strong market reception and renewed emphasis on performance.
The text describes an Enright engine with quiet action and positive control across speeds, using sport rods, eccentric sleeves, and a poppet-type run fire. It highlights advanced engineering such as valve control, braking for fire support, full pump pressure, alloy self-aligning components, chain drive, thermostatic cowling, and improved manifolding.
Nan veterans at Murray Co. Dryurtuent beads are members of the sales stall of Murray Soter Saleg entopans, Inc. Nearly 40 dealers are scattered throughout this area, part of one of the largest automobile dealer organizations in the region. The firm posts annual output exceeding a million dollars and runs facilities in a large building at 200 Tirandway for complete servicing, with rebuilding and high quality paint work. Trained mechanics handle all departments and battery recharging.
An observer compares air travel to earlier journeys noting a three day reduction to three hours for trips from Jacksonville to Miami and other rapid progress. The piece cites costs of road and air travel, plus shifts in transport methods and a push for safer, better maintained vehicles.
The article highlights significant design and engineering advances in the new Dodge Eight. It praises the long low profile with a cantilevered front, deep radiator moulding, and four-clamped wet sections. Inside, adjustable front seats, arm rests, and wood paneling underscore luxury. The wheelbase extends to 118 inches with a reinforced double-drop frame.
Embleton Co of Rumbleton hosted a dealer dinner for 42 guests at Wells's Ton on the Brederick vurg road. Tess Roy of Detroit spoke on automotive specifications, highlighting Embleton's sales efforts and new year prospects. Attendees included Jimmy Afcore of Sarado and Rappe Hues of New Braunfels, with Roy previously a top car salesman.
Paris dispatch reports French writer Maurice du Volette advocates international marriages to foster peace, urging alliances between nations, and warning that without cross-border bonds millions of French and German citizens on opposite sides of the Rhine will threaten future stability.
The article notes maturing interest in domestic rubber production and warns that the United States now accounts for about 2.8 percent of global rubber plantations. Quick Tire Services cautions American firms to invest in plantations, citing Sumatra holdings and ongoing expansion as proof of long term benefits beyond crude rubber supply.
Roy Murray, longtime head of Murray Motor Sales, rose from a 1905 job at Woolward Carriage to top posts with Willis Overland and Toledo divisions. By 1927 he led the San Antonio firm now known as Murray Motor Sales, with Winerich and Willis-Wersa lines driving growth amid industry optimism for autos.
Fragmentary passage mentions United States Truhler company and a scientific study of rubies and free base redest peastile. The text is garbled and inconsistent, with references to producing powder by trestine and a method to wash goods. No coherent event or outcome can be derived.
Willys automobiles on display with prices from 495 to 1095. Willys Six models include roadsters coupes sedans and a deluxe sedan. Willys Eight five passenger sedan offered with wire wheels. Willys Knight line features price reductions up to 700. Complete line of commercial cars and light delivery. Parts tires accessories shown with factory-trained mechanics ready to assist.
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