Over 1000 Cars Tagged For 1937 In Washington County
Washington County treasurer’s office reports 1000 or more autos licensed for 1937 with 988 at opening today, up from 780 a year ago. Trucks total 97, up from 72 last year. Eleven new cars registered this week, including entries by Mrs. J. D. Rabenold and others. one new GMC truck owned by Lt. D Dawa. Transfers for the week total 74.
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Washington County
J. D. Rabenold
Ainsworth
R. J. Patterson
Washington
Studebaker
Dean Bros
Riverside
E. Cc. Eicher
J. Paul Wolfe
H. M. Putnam
Ford
Ed Kleindolph
Muscatine
Elmer R. Shalla
John FE. Miller
John Rath
Alta Shetler
GMC
Lt. D Dawa
Pontiac runs record production to meet demand in November
H J Klingler, Pontiac Motors general manager, says retail U S sales in November reached a record 17,455 units. Production rose to 21,538 cars, with some shipments abroad and to Canada delaying deliveries. If December output stays on track, 26,000 cars could be built, boosting payroll as employment rises. Unfilled orders tripled year over year.
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Pontiac
H. J. Kilingler
Pontiac Motors
United States
Mr. Klingler
Ford Transit Bus Promises Low-Cost Urban Traffic Solution
Ford Motor Company unveils a metropolitan transit bus priced under 4000 dollars. The 141 inch chassis carries 25 passengers with room for 24 standing, featuring low steps wide doors and spaces for quick loading. Development draws on 16 million miles of proven Ford bus operation and includes enhanced heating ventilation and air filtration plus insulated body for comfort and reduced noise.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Safety as a Prime Factor in Motor Care Design
The article argues highway safety hinges on vehicle, driver, and road balance. It notes rapid growth in motor vehicles since 1908, with vast highway expansion and a need for better, safer highways. It calls for improved vehicle safety, driver training, and road engineering to manage evolving traffic dynamics.
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United States
The Drive for Safe Modern Cars and Public Demand
The passage argues collaboration to design cars meeting public demand for power and performance while prioritizing safety. It traces early automotive fears and failures, noting brakes, fire hazards, steering issues, and comfort, and emphasizes engineers faced with proving cars can be safe reliable transportation.
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Packard
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Centennial School
H. E. Gray
City Hall
Pfor
McCormic Deering
Skelly Diamond
Schneider’s Service
East Washington
Skelly
Veedol
Santa
Tucker & Anderson
Ol’ Davy
Gasoline
Golden Shell Motor Oil
Knauss
South Ave
Kathanode
Sitler Auto Parts
Willits ‘Motor Co
Washington Oil Co
East Third St
Malo
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