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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1928
Page
6
Walter Chrysler discusses pedestrian safety and traffic control as essential for urban life. E T Strong reports Texas gains in agriculture and expansion in Oldsmobile production under GM, with 1928 shipments and May plans citing a strong market and increased output to meet demand.
Faint Mich May 12 The Texas agricultural empire grows in prominence among factors shaping economic outlooks as Buick officials report rising prosperity across the state. The report highlights Texas industry links and projected growth in farming sectors influencing regional markets.
Oldsmobile announces record April production and shipment totals. Manufacturing, shipping and sales in April hit the highest level in company history with 11089 cars shipped, marking an increase of over 2000 units.
Hickok Producing announces Gyro gas, a new hi compression fuel refined by vapor phase process. It claims bi compression properties prevent knocks, boost power and mileage in both ordinary and high compression motors. Replacing Deluke gas, Gyro gas will be sold at local Speed stations starting Saturday to meet rising engine compression.
Oakland Motor Car reports four months of record output in 1928 totaling 100,004 cars, up 83 percent from the same period in 1927. April production reached 27,061 despite early delays from moving to a new assembly building. The dealer network has expanded to more than five times its size from three years ago as warm weather boosts May and June demand.
Falcon Motors of Detroit states its policy is to produce a car lasting ten years. The Falcon Knight Sia uses a Knight sleeve valve engine and rugged chassis designed for long uninterrupted service. Officials claim the engine has a world wide reputation for durability and low maintenance.
Willys-Overland reports record monthly production led by four cylinder Whippets. Demand for the low priced model remains strongest, with over 20 000 orders. Plants in Toledo Pontiac Elmira and Toronto run day and night shifts since March 1 to meet the peak demand.
A historical note describes a factory founded in 1852 with a capital of $68 and two small forges supporting early metalworking.
Nash production heads claim the Nash seven bearing crankshaft, with a bearing at every possible point, reduces vibration and delivers remarkable smoothness at all speeds. Thirty five distinct manufacturing operations contribute to the quality of the shaft and overall motor performance.
More than 12,000 Studebaker workers crowded the South Bend plants to celebrate recent speed records by Studebaker and Erskine cars at Atlantic City and to pledge support for a May sales push. The plant was closed at 445 pm for the event with two rival army factions marching to the yard. Notre Dame Military band led the green army while the Studebaker band led the red army as veterans praised the seven year old company and the Studebaker brothers.
Dodge Brothers engineers explain a tight inspection standard for engine combustion chambers. Variations in cylinder head casting affect pressure balance and smoothness. To meet two new Sixes lines, the firm installed 22 six spindle profile millers with 1,200 cylinder heads per nine hours.
R H Grant vice president of sales for Chevrolet notes the rising importance of used cars. In early 1928 Chevrolet dealers moved 250000 new cars and retailed over 200000 used cars. Dealers now refinish used cars with factory methods and issue an OK Tag after inspections.
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