Packard names J F Page as general service manager
J F Page, noted as an outstanding Packard service executive in Chicago, is appointed general service manager of Packard Motor Car Company, succeeding ill health retiree H N Devock. Page, a former war staff member, led Packard operations in Chicago since 1919 and now heads a reorganization including T A Stalker in technical, J D Wilson in accessories, and H C Taylor in time studies. May 1928 records show Willys Overland achieving historic output of 44 559 cars with total May production at 45 686, marking a high for non Ford Chevrolet firms and signaling a peak in the first half of 1928.
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Packard Ranch
Chicago
J. F. Page
Qs Anager
Packard Motor ‘Car Company
H. N. Devock
Page
Packard
General Staff
Washington Tik
Adjutant General
Sraft
Mr. Page
H. H. Hills
T. A. Stalker
J. D. Wilson
H. C. Taylor
Ford
Chevrolet
Willys-Overlands
Buick Man Champion for Women Drivers
Flint Michigan June 9 A Buick executive argues jokes about women drivers harm men by undermining female confidence at the wheel. C W Churchill notes skilled women drivers exist, often those with names and cars of their own, and advertising strategies hinge on newspaper schedules across thousands of papers nationwide.
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Mr. Churchill
Oakland Presidents Change of Mind on Cars
In Pontiac Michigan June 9 two ex Lehigh students who mocked the horseless carriage now lead big auto firms. A R Glancy of Oakland Motor Car Co. shows a $5 million addition to a $25 million factory group, while Paul Gerhard of Gerhard Motors Omaha promotes Oakland and Pontiac Sixes made by Glancy's company.
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Pontiac
Midh
Lehigh University
Knox
Lehigh
Jas
A. R. Glancy
Oakland Motor Car Company
Paul Gerhard
Paul Gerhard Motors
Omaha
Neb
Chum
May Breaks Records for Willys-Overland Cars
Willys-Overland, on May 3, surpasses all prior outputs by producing 2,244 Willys vehicles setting a new company record. The announcement highlights May production results and their impact on company performance and regional supply.
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Willys-Overland Company
Willys
Local Studebaker Salesmen Dine After Contest
Local salesmen of Studebaker automobiles had a feed at Daniels Villa on Thursday night as a prize contest result. Winners dined on chicken and losers on beans. Beans eaters included L. J. Becker captain Bill Sanders A. R. Flickinger Harry Abbott and Frank Ashcrooft. Chicken eaters included Fred Curmen captain Frank VanArsdale Robi Mapies Wayne Hange and Ed Fletcher.
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Studebaker Automobiles
Daniel’s Villa
L. J. Becker
Bill Sanders
A. R. Flickinger
Harry Abbott
Frank Ashcrooft
Fred Curmen
Frank VanArsdale
Robi. Mapies
Wayne Hange
Ed Fletcher
Chrysler High Compression Pioneers Win Industry Credit
The New York Sun credits Walter P Chrysler and Fred M Zeder as leading figures behind high compression engines shaping American motoring. It notes Chrysler and Zeder long devoted to engine innovation and efficiency, guiding the industry toward higher compression in 1927 28 and earning wide recognition in automotive circles.
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America
Walter P. Chrysler
Fred M. Zeder
The
New York Sun
Chrysler
Sun
Zeder
Walter Chrysler
Dealers Voice in Chevrolet Ad Program Expanded
Detroit, June 9. Chevrolet announces renewal of dealer voiced advertising conferences to align national campaigns with dealer input. John E. Grimm Jr says the series aims to keep the home office in touch with daily dealer problems and guide advertising by field conditions. The first meetings were held last week with select domestic dealers and factory officials.
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Detroit
Mich
John E. Grimm, Jr
Chevrolet Motor Company
Grimm
Hudson Gas Measuring Device Tests Fuel Economy
Dealers and Hudson Motor Car Co distributors report a dash mounted device showing real time gasoline flow. Early tests indicate 15 to 18 mpg for the Hudson Super Six and 18 to 25 mpg for the Essex, with fuel efficiency varying by driver and route. High compression engines are cited as boosting economy and efficiency in these models.
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Fies
Hudson Motor Car Co
Hudson
Essex
Hart-Lepper Co
Hudson-Essex
Nash Experiments With All New Car
Rumors swirl around Nash Motors plants in Kenosha Racine and Milwaukee about a forthcoming entirely new type of automobile. Under C W Wash the highly organized manufacturing team has worked with unprecedented secrecy for more than a year amid mergers and consolidation talk in the auto industry.
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Nash Motors
Kenosha
Racine
Milwaukee
C W. Wash
Falcon Knight Cars See Unprecedented Summer Demand
Falcon Knight dealers nationwide report record demand for the 1928 Falcon Knight six since its intro duction. Buyers planning extended summer tours drive purchases alongside a spate of Falcon Knight record feats including Cannon Ball Baker’s cross country run Washington D C to Los Angeles in 73 hours 46 minutes. The company touts other marks such as 7.6 miles in 44 minutes at 37.24 mph and a roadster victory in the Milwaukee Midwest Stock Race.
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Cannon Ball Baker
Washington, D. C
Los Angeles
Baker
Western Union
Milwaukee
Oldsmobile Expert Links Accidents to Preventable Causes
Thomas H. Stambaugh, Oldsmobile general service manager, says accidents stem from preventable causes. He urges frequent car inspections, noting free campaigns test brakes, steering, and headlights. A passed inspection yields a windshield sticker. defects require timely repairs to prevent accidents.
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Thomas H. Stambaugh
Oldsmobile
Mr. Stambaugh
Dodge Brings Prize for Best Slogan for Victory Six
Dodge Brothers offers a $20,000 contest for the best slogan describing the Victory Six. Some 340,000 entries were sent in from all states and many foreign countries. C. C.
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Dodge Brothers
C. C
Michael wins by unanimous decision in Victory Six contest
Michael of Colorado Springs receives 1000 first prize after judges award the win unanimously. Checks are mailed to 354 prize winners across 44 states and Canada. Dodge Brothers officials face a vast task since March 31 to select a slogan describing the Victory Six performance from thousands of responses. Mary Donovan Hapgood is named the Socialist party nominee for governor of Massachusetts.
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Michael
Colorado Springs
Colorado
States
Canada
Dodge Brothers
Mary Donovan Hapgood
Socialist Party
Massachusetts
End 1937 sees 600 U S landing fields planned to 1000
A fragmented report notes that by end of 1937 there were 600 landing fields in the United States with plans to reach about 1000 by 1928. In Siam the head is sacred and houses are single story to avoid stepping over others.
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United States
Siam
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