Studebaker Cars Set New Endurance Records
In a record endurance test at Atlantic City Speedway, two Studebaker President Eight Roadsters cover 80,000 miles in under 27,000 consecutive minutes with averages near 68.4 mph, and two President Eight Sedans travel the same distance at about 64 mph. The event, supervised by the A A A, used strictly stock cars and seeks Paris recognition as a world record. Capt. Leavell and Ralph Harlacker selected the cars from Detroit plants, seals remained intact, and track conditions allowed continuation to 30,000 miles.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker
Atlantic City Speedway
American Automobile Association
Chevrolet Near Millionth Car Heads West Tour
W S Knudsen and R H Grant of the Chevrolet Motor Company began a three week Western United States business tour to meet dealers and review conditions as production in seven months reached 869,297 units. The trip aims to prepare for the anticipated millionth 1928 Chevrolet to roll off the line in September.
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Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
W. S. Knudsen
Chevrolet Motor Company
R. H. Grant
United States
Knudsen
Chicago
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Oakland
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Butte
Minneapolis
Grant
Girl Ends Life After Parental Objection in Altoona
Eleanor Lauver aged 17 shot herself above the heart late yesterday in Altoona Pennsylvania and died within minutes after her parents objected to the company she kept. The tragedy occurred in the home and is being investigated by local authorities.
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Altoona, Pa
Eleanor Lauver
Willys-Overland Reports Strong Six Month Earnings
Net earnings for the first half of the year totaled 5.64 million dollars after taxes and before preferred stock deductions, yielding 2.01 dollars per common share. The six months show a robust rise with large export gains and record weekly shipments, as dealer contracts and capacity expand.
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Toledo
Ohio
Willys Overland Company
Gret
Willys-Overland Company
Pacific
Willys- Overland Company
Special Tire Sale Prolonged by Warren Garage Co
The Warren Garage Co extends its Cash and Carry tire sale for another week selling Oldfield Courier and Airway tires of all sizes at low prices. Local buyers favor home merchants with reliable service and deep discounts, while the dealer’s ties to Firestone and Akron plants support quality and value.
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Warren Garage Co
Oldfield, Courier
Airway
Firestone Company
Akron
Army picks 1928 staff under Jones at West Point
At West Point on August 16 the 1928 football staff was selected by Gent L. M. Jones with Lieuts Bryan Stokes Mickes Wood and backfield Major Sasse and ends Blaik. Born remains the only new addition to the Army grid crew. Practice to begin September 1.
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West Point
N. Y
Army
Usadhing
Gent
L. M
Bill” Jones
Tas Tis
Jones
Bryan and Stokes
Ickes
Wood
Sasse
Blaik
Ford Model A engine touts new medium speed design
Ford engineers unveil the Model A motor as a medium speed, medium compression engine delivering 40 brake horsepower at 2200 rpm. Improvements include an efficient induction system, redesigned valves, lighter parts, larger bearings, a hot-spot manifold, and improved timing for smooth operation, durability, and economical fuel use.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford
Low-Speed Motors Face Wear Versus High-Speed Power
The piece argues that low-speed motors wear down when operated at higher rates, while high-speed motors deliver more power, speed, smoothness, and flexibility despite potential self-destruction risks at elevated speeds.
Morrow Forges Good Will in Oaxaca Visit
United States ambassador Dwight W. Morrow travels from Mexico City to Oaxaca to win friendly sentiments amid local ceremonies. His presence marks the first ambassadorial visit to the region, drawing warm demonstrations as Mexicans honor the American envoy.
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Oaxaca
Dwight W. Morrow
United States
Mexico
Morrow
Mexico City
Man Crushed to Death Under Truck in Broqueville
In York on August 18 Oliver C. Curran Broqueville Postmaster was pinned under a truck that overturned after he lost control. Two girls ages 11 and 8 ran home to tell their mother, neighbors arrived, Curran was dead at the scene.
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York
Broxqueville
Oliver C. Curran
Broqueville
Curran
Robinson to Confer on Speaking Tour
Senator Joseph T. Robinson Democratic vice presidential nominee leaves Hot Springs for New York and Albany to confer with party leaders on a campaign speaking tour. He will meet Chairman Raskob of the national committee and members of the speakers bureau.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Joseph T. Robinson
New York
Albany
Raskob
Kellogg Sails to Paris to Sign Anti War Pact
Secretary of State Kellogg sails from New York to Paris on the French liner Notre Dame for talks with 14 nations to sign an anti war pact. He declines to discuss the trip’s international scope as he departs with Foreign Minister Briand in a bid to curb future conflicts.
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New York
Kellogg
France
Briand
Marsh Fever Takes Big Toll in Morocco
Ninety percent of natives in French Mareen are ill with pallidism or marsh fever and heavy casualties are reported. The Exchange Telegraph said authorities have arranged quinine supplies and assigned doctors to ravaged districts as sea disruption hampered witness access.
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Morocco
London
Exchange
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Ford Motor
GOOD
Robinson
United Refinery Gasoline
Black & White
Challenge Tire Sale
Firestone
Warren
Oldfield
Easeea
Doxs
Halton
Sis
RBA
Lloons
Paris
Emblem United Refining Oil
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