Eights Show Increase in Manufacture at New York Show
After 16 years of six cylinder dominance the eight cylinder car gains ground in price above 1000 dollars. At the 1930 New York Automobile Show 28 of 46 makers displayed eights up from 28 last year. Studebaker pioneered the eight with the President Eight in 1927 followed by the Commander Eight and Dictator. Registrations above 1000 dollars rose 84 percent in seven months of 1929 versus 1928, while sixes fell 18 percent. Major cities showed gains for eights and losses for sixes, with several named models and dealers listed.
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New York
Studebaker
Ten New Cars Licensed This Week
Ten new cars registered at the county treasurer’s office this week in Washington by Miss Jones in charge of registration. The list includes Wm Sitler and an Oldsmobile model.
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Miss Jones
Wm. Sitler
Washington
Oldsmobile
Modish Willys cars feature luxury and smart design
The Willys car bodies showcase long sweeping lines and rich color combinations with the DeLuxe sedan highlighted for luxury and style. Interiors use rich fabric upholstery, generous leg room, and convenient features like the Finger-Tip Control and left-hand parking lever for easy driving.
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Willys
New Parking Lights on Wiilys SX Located Under Head Lamps
The Wiilys SX shifts parking lights from the cowl or fenders to a position directly beneath the large head lamps. This change highlights a compact, front lighting layout while maintaining visibility and design balance.
New Year Safety Drive Urges 1930 Driving Care
Southeast Town Motor club president A J Benner calls 1930 a year of safety through careful driving. He cites neglect, poor maintenance, and risky behavior as major causes of deaths and injuries. Ten practical rules urge courtesy, prudent speeds, full attention, obeying rules, and keeping brakes and safety gear ready.
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A. J. Benner
Southeast Town Motor Club
American Automobile Assocation
New Comfort in Ford Body Change
Ford announces improved Model A with enhanced mental and physical comfort driven by past performance and new upgrades. Dealers cite safer handling from lower center of gravity due to smaller wheels and larger tires, plus six brake system and shatterproof glass for safer, smoother riding.
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Ford
Ford Cars Offer Spacious Bodies and Adjustable Front Seats
The new Ford models retain the Model A design while expanding roominess for occupants. Front seats in coupe and sedan are adjustable over a four inch range to fit riders of different statures as the company emphasizes comfort and proportional body lines.
Chevrolet Cuts Prices on New Six To Spark Interest
Announcement last week of substantially reduced prices on the new 1930 Chevrolet Six created a sensation in automotive circles. Prices drop from 495 dollars on seven of twelve models in the 18 60 line, with three new body types added this year. The six cylinder model nears the lowest price ever for Chevrolet cars.
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Chevrolet
Fisher
Chevrolet Sees Record Year Amid Price Reductions
The article notes a record year for Chevrolet with lower production costs from volume raw material purchases. Prices are passed to consumers as demand grows. A nationwide plant network is at capacity to ensure immediate delivery of all models, per Mr. Knudsen.
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Chevrolet
Knudsen
Prescott Franchise Granted to Iowa Southern Utilities
Prescott voters unanimously approved selling Prescott's Light and Power to Iowa Southern Utilities and granting a 25 year franchise. Ballots totaled 100 with 95 in favor, two blank and three spoiled.
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Prescott
Contest Against Ruth Bryan Owen Upheld In House Probe
The house elections committee considered a contest by defeated candidate William Lawson against Representative Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida claiming she lacks the required citizenship to hold her seat. The inquiry was announced after the committee reviewed Lawson's challenge and the citizenship issue.
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Washington
U.P
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
William €. Lawson
Whlle
Elections Committee
House
Lawson
Mrs. Owen
Radical highway changes pictured at Des Moines meeting
P. L. Bryant of Omaha spoke at the annual convention and predicted the abolition of grade crossings with lighted concrete ribbons and multi level intersections. He said Iowa’s secondary road law places supervision in county hands and will improve road programs.
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Des Moines
P. L. Bryant
Omaha
Associated Contractors of America
Bryant
Iowa
Chinese Cold Wave Devastates Northern China Death Toll Surges
A Peiping report to the Daily Express states that more than 15,000 people in northern China have died from a severe cold wave sweeping the region. The figure reflects-wide fatalities tied to the harsh winter conditions.
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London
U.P
China
Daily Express
Peiping
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Iowa Southern
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Phaeton
SPORT
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Tucker & Eicher
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