Motoring Q and A From 1955 Dodge Era Column
Detroit Dodge editor answers reader questions on car care and operation. Topics include carburetor air drag, valve lifter noise, proper transmission fluid, hydraulic pump choices, engine heat, and safety tips for towing and pushing autos.
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Dodge Models Highlight New Color and Power Innovations
Dodge unveils a 1956 lineup with tri color exterior design and longer wheelbases up to 120 inches. Front to rear styling emphasizes chrome grilles, twin-jet tail lights, and a curved hood. New Horizon windshields offer wraparound visibility, while the Royal series introduces a 183 horsepower Super Red Ram V-8 and a 195 horsepower variant. The PowerFlite transmission features a right-side control lever for easy selection, and the cockpit-style dashboard mirrors an airplane control panel.
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Gereen Geers
Dodge
Somerville
Dodge Vice
Week's Balance Sheet On International News
United Press reports mixed international news. Ngo Dinh Diem in Vietnam receives support amid cabinet turmoil in Korea. The United States signs a 700 million dollar aid pact with Rhee's government as currency exchange rate dispute shifts in Korea in the country’s favor.
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Korea
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Syngmaan Rhee
Cadillac 1935 Show Car Emphasizes Engineering Feats
Cadillac Motor Car Division officials highlight major engineering refinements for the 1935 model including a 9 to 1 compression ratio yielding 250 horsepower and improved fuel efficiency. New redesigned valve rocker arms, a stiffer crankshaft, narrower bearing clearances, a redesigned carburetor, a water pump, and an enhanced Hydra-Matic transmission upgrade performance and smoothness.
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Cadillac
Don E. Ahrens
General Mana Jager
Cadillac Motor Car Division
General Motors
Ahrens
Scouts Plan Overnight Camping Trip
Sixteen Boy Scouts and leaders Arthur Flowers and Almon Brock Seiker planned an overnight camping trip for Friday and Saturday. The meeting occurred at the Scout Calinthie anal shaft, aiming to organize the excursion with safety and logistics in mind.
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South Amherst
Arthur Flowers
Almon Brockseiker
Former South Amherst Couple Renew Vows
Former South Amherst residents Mr and Mrs Charles Howell renewed their vows at Congregational Church in South Amherst on Sunday to mark the 30th anniversary of their marriage. Rev Henry Stick officiated. The couple, now living in Lorain, recently recovered from illnesses and were dinner guests of Rev Stick and others after the service.
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Gratton
Ray Bradley
Pittsfield
Florida
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Boca Raton
Fla
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Sweekend
St. Mary's
W. Va
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Athens
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Ogden
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Stormer
Wiliam Spieth
Spieth
Lodi Hospital
JoAnn Inghman
Remus Casual Lawyer Turned Killer Trial Split by Drama
Ex lawyer Remus Remus faced Cincinnati jury in a sensational murder case. The so called King of the Bootleggers killed his wife Imogene in Eden Park after learning she aided a rival agent. He argued the unwritten law and delivered his own closing address.
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Eldorado
Chester R. Shock
Cincinnati
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Atlanta
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Pontiac appoints Cleveland aide to assistant manager
Pontiac Motor Division names F. J. Wahl as assistant manager for the Cleveland Zone succeeding R. Curtis who moves to the central office sales department. Wahl previously served as business management manager in the Pontiac Michigan Zone.
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Pontiac Motor Division
Cleveland
F. J. Wahl
Pontiac
R. ¥. Curtis
Wahi
Pontiac, Michigan
Fellowship dinner at First Congregational Church in Litchfield
Litchfield news notes a fellowship dinner tomorrow at First Congregational Church with 2 covered dishes per guest and beverages provided. Dr. George Michaelides of Schauffler College will speak and music is planned. attendees are invited.
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Litchfield
First Congregational Church
George Michaelides
Schauffler College
Kenneth Bradiey
Stang Motors Moves to Broad Street Elyria Studebaker Agency Relocates
Harold Stang announces Stang Motors has moved from 242 Third Street to 69 Broad Street, taking over the former Lincoln Mercury dealership site. The change follows ownership and ship shifts with new tire vent features and a planned debut of 1955 Studebaker models next Friday or Saturday.
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Elyria Studebaker
Third St
Broad St
Harold ‘Stang
We Weyee
Lincoln-Mercury
Toler Developments
Fourth St
Middle Ave
L. M. Seibit
Serling
Stang
Studebaker
Seiberling Announces New Tubeless Tire in Safety Line
Akron based Seiberling AKRON-Semerling Rubber Co. today announced the production of a new tubeless passenger car tire undergoing nationwide tests since 1947. Known as the Safety tubeless, the tire features a leak proof inner liner that reportedly reduces sudden blowouts and prevents air seepage into the tire body.
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AKRON
Semerling Rubber Co
Bears
DeSoto for 55 on Display with 200 HP Fireflite engine
DeSoto introduces 1955 line with Fireflite delivering 200 horsepower and Firedome at 185. The new hemispherical V engines feature larger valves and displacements, with Powerflite transmission and two-stage carburetion for efficient cruising and bursts of acceleration. Structural frame, suspension, steering, tires, fuel system, and climate features are upgraded for safety and comfort.
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Fireflite
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