Hoover heads drive to curb automobile deaths nationwide
Secretary Hoover pushes a national effort with about a dozen organizations to form a permanent commission. The group will study auto crash causes and seek uniform traffic rules, stricter penalties for reckless and drunk drivers, and a broad educational campaign nationwide.
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American Federated Engineering Society
American Railway Association
American Mutual Allance
Namac Af Poreans
Bureau of Standards
Drive to reduce automobile deaths urged by officials
A committee accelerates data compilation on accident causes and plans expert study results to guide recommendations and an education campaign. They consider asking President Coolidge to convene governors and state officials to boost cooperation in the drive against automobile deaths.
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Trainload of Studebaker Autos Bound for Hartford
A large shipment from Studebaker plants left South Bend for Hartford Conn. totaling 207 vehicles valued around 360000 dollars. The train carried fifty two freight cars of Light and Special-Six models and would pick up twelve more Big-Line cars along its Detroit route, signaling strong demand and full capacity at South Bend and Detroit plants.
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Hartford Conn
War of Detroit
Dempsey Pushes 4 Wheel Brakes Along With Guarded Driving
In a recent interview world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey says he always takes precautions to avoid accidents. He favors four wheel brakes for safety and notes an accident could end his boxing career. He plans to drive his big red bus with confidence in any situation.
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Jack Dempsey
Ford posts March record with 205,735 vehicle sales
Ford Motor Company announced US retail deliveries of cars and trucks in March reached 205,735, a record in the auto industry. The last ten days averaged 10,804 units daily, signaling a spring buying rush and likely strain on production to meet demand.
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Ford
United States
Ford Motor Company
Automobile Indust
Chevrolet Auto Branches in Florida Highlight Growth
A Miami Chevrolet branch exemplifies Chevrolet’s southward expansion as it notes Florida’s strong road development aiding sales. The Crow-Chevrolet Company operates on the southeastern coast, sixty miles below Palm Beach, reflecting robust dealership growth in the state.
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Florida
Ponce de Leon
Palm Beach
Key West
Chevrolet
Crow-Chevrolet Company
Miami
Oldsmobile Plant Welfare Loan Program Strengthens Workers
Oldsmobile reports its Welfare Association, run by employees with factory support, has issued loans totaling about 10000 to 1000 dollars to workers over three years. Average loan size near 4000 with only 1047 lost to defaults. No interest charged. Three factory stores mainly fund the program.
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Welfare Asso
Olds Motor Works Expands First Aid at Lansing Plant
The Olds company in Lansing Michigan has added two new first aid stations in its motor and sheet metal plants to meet higher production. Trained nurses staff the stations and treat minor injuries on site. Profits from employees stores and recreational activities fund the association and loan fund.
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Olds Company
Lansing
Michigan
Oakland Lovers Hazards of Fire and Car Insurance Views
The piece contrasts opinions on a motor car between its manufacturers, the public, and insurers. It frames insurers as applying cold calculations based on factual data to assess risk and value, highlighting a business rather than emotional perspective.
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Oakland
Oakland car praised by insurers for fire protection and theft safety
Oakland's construction receives high praise from insurers with four reductions in fire and theft rates. The model 192% benefits from lower fire premiums due to superior fire protection and a 20 percent theft-rate reduction for an approved transmission lock. General Exchange also approves two more cuts for four wheel brakes, reducing collision premiums.
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General Exchange Corporation
General Motors Corporation
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