Studebaker Overdrive Promotes Fuel Savings and Smooth Long Trips
Dealers report buyers of the Commander in the low priced field prefer cars with overdrive transmission and sulenvid control. Water drive cuts engine speed by about 30 percent above 30 mph, saving gasoline and reducing repair costs as the engine loafs. Direct drive returns when the accelerator is fully pressed, adding power for hills and passing, while reducing driver fatigue on long trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Black Tops Dodge Car Buyers Preference in 1940
Chrysler officials report black remains the top choice among Dodge buyers for 1940 models. About 27 percent select black, with gray close behind at 24 percent and Admiral Blue near 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. New
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
Boa Sts
Junkeland
Arbo
Regal
Aircruiser
Spar
Patrol
Ford Builds Unique Steel Foundry Unit
Dearborn Mich Feb 3 Ford Motor Company reports the success of its largest effort in developing cast steel automobile and tractor parts The new foundry unit aims to produce stronger durable components for both cars and tractors boosting efficiency and reducing reliance on external suppliers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Dearborn, Mich
Ford Motor Company
Food Institute To Begin On Wednesday
The 1940 Gasvo Food Institute opens Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 in the High School Auditorium Elyria. A streamlined trailer with the model kitchen arrives Tuesday along with Miss Esther Boehm and Kenneth A Williams. Admission is free with sessions February 7 2 30 PM February 8 8 PM and February 9 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasvo Food Institute
Food Institute
Elyria
Esther Boehm
Kenneth A Williams
Ford Rouge steel foundry unit leads new continuous pour
A large new steel foundry unit at the Ford Rouge plant integrates melting furnaces, holding furnace, core molding, conveyors, heat treat and annealing with a continuous pour system. The design avoids intermittent melting and ensures uniform heat and composition for each casting.
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Ford Rouge
Ford Foundry
Addion
Ford
New Hudson DeLuxe Sedans On Display
New Hudson Eight Deluxe Sedans arrive at Hudson dealer showrooms with two and four door bodies on a 118 inch wheelbase. They feature lavish deluxe equipment and are powered by the 128 horsepower Hudson engine that set several official American Automobile Association performance records.
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Hudson
American Automobile Association
Chrome styling elevates Bonneville Salt Flats economy car
At the Bonneville Salt Flats Utah a new officially supervised economy marks the exterior features chrome wheel rings chrome front fender moldings distinctive chrome headlamp treatment and large bumpers. Interiors use brown Hockanum broad cloth with chrome moldings and stainless steel trim. Standard equipment includes Airfoam Star cushions and an 18 inch custom steering wheel.
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
War and propaganda shape ordinary people into hysteria
A long disjointed passage voices worry over wartime propaganda and public reaction. It cites a Paris incident with a Hitler frame, recalls past political hysteria, observes shifting news reels in movie houses, and questions neutrality amid propaganda. It notes FHA radio time spent and references naval budget requests as signs of wartime mobilization.
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Pierre Tytis
Paris
Variety
France
Hitler
Tyus
United States
Finland
Sweden
Holland
Belgium
Great Britain
United States Army
War Games Highlight Nation’s Vulnerability to Attack
In war games, officials warned of the Nation’s exposure to strike and the potential for rapid escalation. Exercises tested response times, coordination across branches, and readiness of critical defenses amid evolving threats and cyber considerations.
Defenders, Warnings, and Economic Paradox Reflections
A reader rants about usury and municipal borrowing costs while contrasting a high mortgage rate on a $2,000 loan and a city’s ability to borrow $100,000 at low rates. The letter also critiques Lord Lothian’s shifting stances on nationalism and independence, noting perceived inconsistencies.
South Amherst Study Club Plan and Social Evening
South Amherst Feb 3 Miss Viola Kreeger hosted the Study Hour club at Amherst road home. Plans were made to entertain the Amherst Study Club at the Recreation Center on Friday Feb 9. Kreeger read Madame Butterfly, a book review, and a Biography of Samuel Johnson by Miss Norma Merchant. A salad course followed. AUXILIARY TO MEET Mrs Gust Mathas opens her Vivian street home to South Amherst Legion Auxiliary members Tuesday evening. Mrs Paul Mori assists. ROYAL NEIGHBORS MEET February lodge session held Thursday evening at Swiss Hall.
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Amherst
Viola Kreeger
Amherst Road
Kreeger
Madam Butterfly
Samuel Johnson
Norma Merchant
Gust Mathas
Vivian Street
South Amherst Legion Auxiliary
Paul Mori
Royal Neighbors
Swiss Hall
Local clubs and dances highlight community evening
Loyal Steters meet where Hearts victory noted and hostess teams served refreshments. Boy Scouts from Amherst guest at South Amherst School Auditorium for indoor games. Dime Society gathers at Mrs George Graybry’s, plans birthday dinner for February 29. First Magyar Mutual Aid Society hosts a dance in Hungarian Hall with Nativity Parish Ladies’ Altar Society also dancing to the Blue Diamond orchestra. public invited.
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Sam Wragg
Beoch
Amherst
South Amherst
South Amherst School
Magyar Mutual Aid Society
Ladies’ Altar Society
The
Nativity Parish
Blue Diamond Orchestra of
Cleveland
Brownhelm Church Notes and Local Gatherings
The Ladies Society of the Congregational church meets Wednesday February 7 at the church parlors. The Laymen's Fellowship gathers Thursday February 8 at 8 PM at the church parlors. Attendees from Brownhelm at the County Council of PT A in Wellington include Mrs Elmer Love Mrs Arthur Northeim Mrs Ben Northeim Mrs Arthur Hasenpflug and Mrs Raymond Bechtel.
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Brownhelm
Ladies Society of the
Congregational Church
The
County Council of PT. A
Wellington
Elmer Love
Arthur Northeim
Ben Northeim
Arthur Hasenpflug
Raymond Bechtel
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