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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1954
Page
8
This Chronicle Telegram excerpt discusses desires for vintage car features such as heat from exhaust systems but cautions on safety. It includes reader questions to Rick C. Russell about torque converters, transmission start methods, radiator vents, and general car care.
Detroit report from Frank Snyder says Chrysler projects a strong 1935 market, aiming around 5.59 million total US sales, about 309 thousand above 1954 estimates. Plymouth is expected to regain third in national sales behind Chevrolet and Ford, with Chrysler’s medium and high price divisions pushing for growth.
A vintage automotive feature discusses safe horn use and warning systems, stressing measured horn tones, headlight signaling, and engine cues as aids. It notes lighting can replace some horn usage, emphasizes careful hand feel when installing parts, and covers radiator maintenance, antifreeze, and winter readiness. It also reports on a Studebaker price note amid a broader auto market outlook with GM Ford and Chrysler competitive pressures.
Detroit based Automotive News reports US vehicle output for the week and October as the lowest in two years due to model changeovers at Ford divisions Lincoln Mercury and Cadd Inc and slow gains at Chevrolet and Chrysler. November production is expected to rebound for all makers.
Research official warns of rising carbon monoxide deaths when engines idle longer in cold weather and shops idle. White’s study cites an 18 month average life for an original exhaust system. Director notes odorless gas is produced by every operating motor, with amounts tied to mechanical condition. stresses muffler and tailpipe inspections to prevent fatalities.
James Stravate, owner of Elytia Motors, and his sales team attended a special dealers showing of the 1955 Pontiac in Cleveland. The preview described a complete style change and the public viewing date has not been announced.
Chicago hosts the 42nd National Safety Congress with 12 000 delegates from across the United States and abroad. Cincinnati Psychological Association will study driver behavior among 200 sessions at the five day event opening Monday in the Conrad Hilton and other Loop hotels. Dr. Henry T Heald and Ned Dearborn will speak at the opening session amid a schedule of safety topics from industrial to school safety. The highlight is the October 20 banquet with Crawford Greenewall addressing 2 000 delegates and a nationwide CBS radio audience.
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