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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
5
An automotive winter driving bulletin warns motorists to stop using heavy summer oils during cold weather. It notes heavy oils may thicken and fail to circulate, causing hard starts and engine wear, and stresses following manufacturers season grade recommendations and regular crankcase drainings to avoid costly repairs.
Seven new cars and four new trucks were registered in the county treasurer's automobile licensing office. The total licensed cars for the year reached 4 047 and trucks 460. Twenty nine transfers were also recorded.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr announces the General Parade of Progress as the world first caravan of science touring U S towns. A 28 vehicle two mile long show begins in February and will travel over 26 000 miles in 12 months to illustrate industrial research benefits and promote confidence in future economic recovery.
Industry supports highway safety through the Automobile Manufacturers Association and Harvard Bureau studies. It urges law, enforcement, and education to make drivers and pedestrians safety minded, with emphasis on signs, signals, licenses, inspections, and public education.
A dated local classified listing highlights several used cars and salvage parts. Vehicles include 1934 Plymouth four door sedan 1931 Plymouth four door 1929 Chevrolet coach and more with mentions of radio or heater options and low prices. Various dealers such as Pease Motor Service Tucker Anderson Willits Motor Service Sinclair Station and Washington Auto Salvage are named with locations or ad copy.
Cloud Willit's has moved his office to the rear of the showroom at Willit's Motor Service. The relocation doubles office space and increases floor area after Willits took over the agency for Case Tractors and Farm Implements last week.
The 1936 Studebaker Dictator uses a standard rear gear ratio of 4.55 to 1 while the President models use a ratio of 4.70 to 1. This notes a slight difference in transmission gearing between the two lines.
The 1936 Studebaker engines hold 6 quarts of oil. President models feature three spoke Phantom steering wheels, a new steering wheel design for that year.
Authorities and safety groups press on to slow reckless driving amid ongoing crashes. Mrs. Alex Miller Iowa secretary of State underscores efforts and results while the Iowa Highway Safety Patrol aids with measures such as 700 foot no passing zones on hills and curves to reinforce the program.
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