Bus Speed Questioned by State Federation Leader
Harrisburg August 11 The head of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation S Edward Gable of Lancaster warned that excessive speed by motor buses on state highways endangers the public The statement urged bus operators and drivers to obey speed laws and traffic regulations and to hold to safe schedules to protect passengers and all road users The federation backed Captain William C Price and the State Motor Patrol in this safety drive.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
S. Edard Gable
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Nea
Rover
William C. Price
State
Motor Patrol
Commonwealth
Don’t be a jay driver warns Pennsylvan ia federation head
Harrisburg August 11 S Edward Gable president of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation warns motorists to avoid jay driving. He defines jay drivers as those who fail to signal honk inappropriately swerve at blind turns glare at headlights and engage in careless behavior. He urges vigilance caution and good judgment to reduce street hazards.
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Harrisburg
S. Edward Gable
Pennsylvia Motor Federation
Mr. Gable
Order of Jay
Atlanta Chevrolet Plant Opens in Georgia Region
The Chevrolet assembly plant in Atlanta, opened May 1, now produces 360 cars daily and serves Georgia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. The 32 acre facility includes Fisher Body space and a 200-car track storage system, with regional sales led by W. Roberts and Les Costley guiding a southeastern market of about 11 million people. Southeastern Chevrolet sales rose from 16,290 in 1924-26 to about 95,000 this year.
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Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet Assembly
Atlanta
Kansas City
Chevrolet
Great Assembly
Southern
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
W. 5
Grane
Roberts
South
Fisher Body Company
Southern Railroad
Les Costley
Southeastern
Southeast
Charlotte
N. C
Columbia
D.C
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Fis
Dietrich Joins Franklin Staff As Body Design Consultant
Syracuse Aug 11 Raymond A Dietrich renowned automobile body designer joins Franklin Automobile Company as body design consultant. He brings a record including the Grand Award Paris 1927 for outstanding design and will help extend Airman Limited standards in production.
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Syracuse
Raymond A. Dietrich
Franklin Automobile Company
Franklin Airmen
Dietrich
Franklin
Attff
Franklin Organization
America
Europe
Riding qualities of Ford win favor in Detroit
Detroit readers learn that the new Ford car earns praise for its exceptionally easy riding on rough roads. Key factors cited include low unsprung weight, flexible transverse springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, with emphasis on the Ford torque tube drive that pulls the car rather than pushes it over load.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Durant Production Gains 49 Percent
Durant Motors reports a 48.9 percent increase in cars and trucks for the first half of 1928, adding 23 000 units, with gains driven by Elizabeth New Jersey Lansing Michigan Oakland California and Toronto. Production surged as plants ran day and night to meet demand and a 1.59 million dollar Lansing expansion speeds capacity by 1000 cars.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Durant Motors, Inc
T. S. Johnston
W. C. Durant
Durant
Lansing
Michigan
Oakland
California
Lesside
Toronto
Ontario
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Detroit
Winccut
Durant Motors
Studebaker Announces Two New School Busses
The Studebaker Corporation of America unveils two new school busses of 25 and 35 passenger capacity on the 168 inch wheelbase. Features include Big Six 96 hp power, four wheel brakes, wide aisles, easy cleaning seats, extensive ventilation and safety measures to protect children during entry and exit. CAUTIOUS BUYERS read the Classified Ads carefully.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Corporation of America
Studebaker
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BEER
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Studebaker CO
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Dodge Brothers, Inc
Dodge Brothers
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