Production stepping up at auto plants in April
Production in April shows a sharp rise with forecasts of 350 000 units, driven by Ford and Chevrolet Buick, Oakland and Dodge. Analysts cite increased output, tight stock of new and used cars, and regional strength in the East, including Tarrytown New Jersey deliveries setting records.
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Canada
Coubted
Alej
Dustry
Ford
Chevrolet
Buick
Oakland
Wentiac
Dodge
Plana
Grahoo-Paige
Oldsmobile
Heo
Manile Wa
Esat
Chevro- Ist
Tarrytown
New Jeeney
Hagner Opens Trade-In Tire Sale in San Antonio
Hagner Tire Stores sponsor a summer trade-in sale urging drivers to replace worn tires amid heat risk. B. H. Magner says many motorists have pressed their tires past safe service, offering generous allowances to trade old rubber for new, low prices expected to rise soon.
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San Antonio
B. H. Magner
Hagner Tire
Tewaahe General Tire and Rubber Company
Oiber
Acdee
Mr. Hagner
Public Demand for Safety Glass Gains Impetus
A Willys-Overland Toledo factory report shows rising consumer demand for safety glass in cars. The data indicate a shift from non shatterable glazing to plate glass, with safety glass now used in about 60 percent of shipments and plate glass in 20 percent. Murray, president of a local whiting company, notes the wartime order surge and broader public interest in safer auto glass.
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Willys-Overland
Toledo
Ohio
Willys Distributora, Incorporated
Blates J. Toy. Murray
Diawhiting
Esrg
Hudson Essex April Sales Gain Despite Prior Month Drop
Hudson Essex car sales rose in April by more than 40 percent over March, marking a continued monthly increase since the new model. Introduced last November, April was the best month since last June, said William J. McAnany, president and general manager. January improved 2 percent over December, February gained 5 percent, and March topped February by 3.5 percent.
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Hudson
Essex
Hudon
Waser
William J. McAneany
Tire prices drop with trade‑in offer to General buyers
The article notes tire costs at lower prices than years ago and states that trade-in allowances make switching to Generals unusually affordable, highlighting the reduced expense for consumers.
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Frentrala
Yellow Pail Oil opens office and warehouse in San Antonio
Anoaniconiend Woes reports Yellow Pail Oil company establishes a breach office and warehouse at 1413 South Flores Street next to Peden Iron and Steel, distributing State motor oils refined from Houston crude for trucks, buses, and farm equipment. The first carload arrived last Wednesday.
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George Turney
Yellow Pail Oil Company
South Plores Street
Peden Iron and Steel Company
Seu
Society of Automotive Engineers
Yellow Pail
Houston
Waco
San Antonio
Mise Serie Warwick
Tusney
Bayou State
Turney
Buick deliveries rise sharply in early 1931
O W Churchill Buick Motor Company general sales manager reports a substantial gain in retail Buick deliveries from January to April. April deliveries reached 82 percent over March, totaling 35,002 cars for the period, with January and February figures noted as 6618 and 6301 respectively. Churchill says dealer sentiment in the Middle West is favorable and the company plans to press its 1931 rally through year end.
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Buick
O. W. Churchill
General Sales Smagee
Buick Motor Com
Churchill
Auto makers praised for safety education by chamber group
The Silver Fawn Safety League lauds auto manufacturers for building advanced vehicles and for carrying on an intelligent safety education campaign through the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
Prosperity Bix Draws Strong Welcome From Public
The Prosperity Bix is praised for a lower price under 800 dollars and a popular appeal. J F Tagan of Guarantes Motor Car Company notes high acceptance by motorists and eager demand from distributors. Graham brothers’ new model whets consumer interest nationwide as factory reports show boosted production and extended hours to meet orders.
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Bix
Grahams
Graham Brothers
N& Acie
Denlera
Rreatela
Graham
Air Passenger Traffic Surges in April Across Network
National Air Transport, division of United Air Lines, reports April passenger traffic more than doubles from last year with over 160 percent through New York to Chicago. Mail traffic rises about 20,000 parcels as business outpaces other uses. Seymour, vice president, cites salesmen and executives driving most air mail.
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National Air Transport
United Air Lines
Seymour
Wanager
Arch
New York
Chicago
Gasoline Averages and Graham Paige Motors Updates
Recent figures from the American Motorists Association show motorists average 6.04 gallons of gasoline consumption in the United States. An announcement from Graham-Paige Motors lists options for body styles and equipment for the Prosperity six. Safety practices, standard on Graham cars, may be added as an extra on the new six. Car buyers can choose five wire wheels or a folding trunk with two spare wheels mounted in tender wells.
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United States
ham-Paige Motors Corporation
Graham-Paige Motors Corporation
Hala
Graham
Zender Wells
Ford Wheels Claim All Steel and Welded Spokes
ILC Woodward of Morgan-Woolward Auto states Ford wheels are all steel with welded spokes forming a single solid piece. Each wheel has 80 triangular spokes of quarter inch diameter, tensile strength 4000 pounds, arranged to prevent punctures and loosening, and removable without wheel hub cap removal.
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Ilc Woodward
Morgan-Woolward Auto
Ford
Pune
Woodward
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