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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1928
Page
11
Toledo reports two bold moves by Willys Overland start the year the Whippet price cut announced in January and a new Willys Knight Standard Six at the lowest price yet. European usage of Knight sleeve valve engines expands as 26 makers adopt the design amid strong U.S. demand.
In South Bend Indiana on March 17 a novel parking solution by John K. Leander company and Studebaker-Erskine distributors in Portland Oregon allows Studebaker owners to park cars on the roof of a service station when parking space is scarce. The idea stems from a previous test track on the roof to speed service at the adjacent service building near a large stadium.
Elizabeth New Jersey March 17 The book The Automobile Industry Its Economic and Commercial Development outlines rapid growth in U S auto production From 1908 to 1926 output rose from under a million to about four million vehicles annually The industry spurred urban growth Detroit became a major industrial center and cities like Lansing and Flint expanded rapidly based on automotive manufacturing
Packard Motor Car Company unveils the Standard Eight, positioned between the Six and Custom Eight. The model expands Packard’s line to 53 variants, featuring a 105 horsepower eight cylinder engine, standard and deluxe options, and nine body models including touring, sedans, and convertibles.
The article notes Elizabeth New Jersey’s population rise from 95 000 in 1920 to an estimated 115 000 after Durant Motors opened a large factory in 1921. It credits rapid, individualized transportation and auto industry efficiency for growth while highlighting the dollar’s purchasing power in the sector and the Durant Four price near 795 dollars.
Washington March 17 Employment in manufacturing industries rose 112 percent in February per the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly employment report. Payroll totals climbed 4.9 percent and February payrolls exceeded those in any month since October while employment remained above levels seen since November. Reports from 10 807 establishments indicate 39 industries added workers in February and payroll gains were widespread.
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