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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1928

Page

3

New Adjustable Driver’s Seat Adds Comfort for Economy Cars

Features include new oiling system for engine bearings, full Alemite lubrication, dependable Delco Remy starting motor and ignition, electric lock for theft protection, large starting motor for cold starts, Fisher full vision ventilating windshield, four wheel brakes, and a hard wood and steel Fisher bodied design highlighting comfort, safety, and styling across models.

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New Car Assignments Underway as Chevrolet Expands

Detroit reports December demand at peak for 1929 Chevrolet cars. Over 10,000 dealers to receive new consignments next week as Kansas City plant opens boosting capacity to 350 cars daily. Fisher Body to expand with 120000 square feet for closed car bodies. Nine plants now in operation, aiding production past 1,000,000 cars in nine months amid record dealer orders.

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Chevrolet car promises twenty miles per gallon

The new Chevrolet six cylinder model achieves about twenty miles per gallon in repeated tests. Under normal driving conditions twenty miles per gallon or more is expected, showcasing fuel efficiency for everyday use.

Frame and Springs Improve Riding Comfort and Longevity

A new long heavy channel steel frame extends beyond the body length at 150 inches. Four cross members, plus new springs, absorb road shocks to extend body and chassis life.

Quick Getaway In Traff ic From New Engine Features

A new accelerator pump provides instant throttle response with direct gasoline feed to the motor for immediate power. The six features rapid acceleration and strong takeoff, showing dramatic horsepower gains on dynamometer tests.

Youth Accused in Farm Family Murder at Burning Estate

The bodies of a wealthy farmer, his wife, and three children were found in the kitchen of a burning farm. A 17 year old youth, Jacob Vanderberg, sat in the front yard with a shotgun beside him and was arrested. He carried a suitcase containing his father's clothes and a roll of bills.

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Chevrolet Chief Predicts Over A Million Cars For Year

W. E. Knudsen, president and general manager of Chevrolet, said Detroit that next year’s output would reach at least 1,250,000 cars and trucks with six factories producing the new six cylinder model. He noted rapid dealer distribution and emphasized strong public demand for the six, predicting continued prosperity and record deliveries as plants expand and the new car gains acceptance.

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New Chevrolet Running Boards Feature Rugged Steel Build

New running boards for Chevrolet vehicles are described as solidly built from steel and coated with corrugated rubber. A rounded rubber covered edge adds a distinctive safety feature highlighted in the description.

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