Two Auto Concerns in Merger Involving Western Auto
Western Auto Supply, a large chain with offices in Los Angeles and capitalization of 3 000,000, completes purchase of eight major Auto Parts Supply outlets. Autoparts Supply, founded by Ernest L. Hawkes in 1912, has held near exclusive ownership since then as the merger reshapes the Northwest market.
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Western Auto Supply Com
Abile Tire
United Es
Losles
Ts Supply Company
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spa
Yakima
Bellingham
Walla
Boise
Autoparts Supply Company
Ernest L. Hawkes
Hoover and NACCC Forge Trade Push for Vehicles
Washington reports a joint plan by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce and the Commerce Department to boost foreign trade in U S motor vehicles. A special committee will coordinate with the bureau to promote American cars abroad, conduct demand surveys, and gather data on manufacturing and export possibilities.
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Washington
U. S
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
U. 8
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Growth of Western Auto Supply to 29 Stores
The Western Auto Supply company has expanded from a garage desk in Kansas City to 29 stores across the Western states. Autoparts Supply will operate as a subsidiary with no policy or personnel changes, while plans to stock more items and lower prices aim to boost savings for motorists.
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Western Auto Supply Company
Pepperdine
Kansas City
Autoparts Supply Company
Sam
Belgium to Build Scheldt River Tunnel for Cars Pedestrians
Belgium plans a tunnel beneath the Scheldt river to carry street cars vehicles and pedestrians, linking riverside areas. In separate news Tasmania is identified as the world’s leading source of the rare mineral osmirdium.
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Belgium
Scheldt
Tasmania
Tacoma Speedway set for races on Independence Day
Thirteen top drivers have entered the Tacoma Speedway 250 mile race on July 4 with Eddie Rickenbacher refereeing and Louis Chevrolet pacing the field. Tommy Milton chases the 1921 championship as $25,000 purse pays $10,000 to winner. $20,000 side money from tire and parts firms to be split among victors. The track capacity is 16,000 with large spectator parking and enhanced security for the big event.
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Tacoma Speedway
Eddie Rickenbacher
America
Ace of Aces
Louis Chevrolet
Indianapolis
Tommy Milton
Milton
Joscoe Sarles
Jules Ellingboe
Howard Wilcox
Peugeot
Eddie Pullen
Duesenberg
Eddie Hearne
Ere
Ralph Mulford
Temac
Frontenac
Derry Wonderlich
Roscoe Sarles
Alton Soules
Ira Wall
Leach
Tom Alley
Joe
Ure
Mark on hub flange helps locate tire valve
Motorists with disc wheels face trouble locating the valve on the inside when mud covers the wheel. A simple fix is punching a mark on the outer hub flange opposite the valve. Cleaning this small circle makes valve location easier.
Do It Yourself Gas Tank Repair Method
A provided garage alternative explains a DIY method for dented gasoline tanks. Attach an air pump hose to the feed outlet and fill the tank to pressurize and reshape the metal.
Thorobred Breaks More Records On California Coast
Ot Loesche driving a Thorobred sport model set multiple coast tests in California. He topped Sierra grade records at San Jose by 2.425 seconds and accelerated from five to 60 mph in 21.25 seconds with three passengers. In Oakland he climbed Sunny Slope hill in high gear with two and five passengers, a feat not done before.
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California
Ot Loesche
Locache
San Jose
Cal
Page
San Jose Mercury- Herald
Oakland
Loesche
Hill
Oakland Ave
U.S. Book Publishing Totals Reach 278 Thousand in 40 Years
In a four decade span books published in the United States totaled 278 596 with 43 285 listed as fiction works. This record highlights the volume and share of fiction among American publishing output.
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United States
Clay Phonographs Promise Clear Tone
A note on new phonographs describes devices made from clay aimed at producing a clearer tone. Researchers say the technique could yield durable, affordable instruments for everyday use.
Wasteful Power in Automobiles Revealed
A historical report states only about one twelfth of a car's power from the engine moves the vehicle. The rest is lost as heat in cooling water and direct radiation, with exhaust, friction, wind, transmission, and tire resistance consuming the remainder.
Stevens Pass Highway Now Open Beyond Skykomish
Reports claimed limited access but the Stevens Pass Scenic highway is open to two miles beyond Skykomish including Grotto Baring and Miller River. Weekend motorists can reach camping spots near the road end. Information from Mrs C H Schoff Skykomish.
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Stevens Pass
Index
Skykomish
Grotto
Baring
Miller River
C. H. Schoff
Skykomish Valley
Divorce Suit Based on Husband's Timed Infidelity
In New York on June 18, Mary Johnson filed for separation after noticing her husband’s watch showed a picture of another woman. She testified before Supreme Court Justice Mutlan that the husband abused her and paid his stenographer with costly furs and waists.
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New York
Johnson
Mary Johnson
Girl Cast Fatal Pebble Incident Claims Question
HYDIEN Ky June 18 Willi Couch and his daughter killed a gray fox the other day by knocking it out of a tree with a rock. The report notes the unusual method and questions whether the girl played a role in the act.
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Hydien
Willi Couch
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