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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
7
The Model A Ford includes a theft proof ignition lock. Unlike other cars, wires run from the switch into an armored conduit in the dash, requiring disassembly or cut of the steel dash to tamper. Such action is unlikely due to time tools and risk.
The Whippet Six from Willys-Overland, priced low, gains praise for smooth, quiet action and strong acceleration due to a seven bearing crank shaft and silent timing chain. Toledo makers anticipate new sales records in 1928 rivaling the Whippet Four. Dodge Brothers reports sales gains over 1927 with optimism for July and August. Studebaker extends service medal program to dealers and employees, noting 10,838 medals awarded.
Italian automobiles clinched a decisive victory in this year’s Cup of the Thousand Miles road race for stock touring cars. Experts say no car can win Italy’s premier annual race without a four speed transmission. The first five finishers were all equipped accordingly.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bowse owners of a Newton Iowa road show were injured perhaps fatally when their show truck was demolished by a Wabash train at a grade crossing near Napoleon Ohio They were taken to Memorial hospital as the caravan's last truck failed to see the oncoming train and a parent led the parade.
William Edward Hickman, convicted slayer of Marion Parker, likely faces a fall execution after the California Supreme Court denied a new trial. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court will follow, with possible clemency to life if denied. The date would be set in Los Angeles, with August as a tentative target and a November hanging possible.
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