Willits Describes How Auto Repair Has Transformed
Cloid Willits of Willits Motor Co explains in the Journal how modern auto repair uses electric tools and precision machines. He notes valves are ground with electric equipment, cylinders rebored, bearings fitted for oil clearance, and pistons replaced after longer mileages, marking a shift from hand scraping to faster, cheaper servicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Wailits Mctor Co
Willits
Willis
George Paul
Traffic Gambler Analogy Links Driving Risks to Gambling
Hartford reports reveal 1986 auto accident data in Travelers Insurance booklet You Bet Your Life. It compares driving hazards to gambling noting a traffic gambler is eleven times likelier to die or be injured than a sweepstakes ticket holder and a highway death risk thirty two times greater than chances of winning a major prize. Henry J Landon Lincoln Nebr endorses Phillips 66 and Polygas ad pitch.
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Hartford
Conn
America
Travelers Insurance Company
Foo
Used Car Sales Heavy for Month in Washington County
The county treasurer reports 306 transfers in the first 24 days, an average of 15 daily, with total registrations at 5 185 and 6 117 last year. Fifteen new cars were registered in the past week, listing owners and car makes such as Pontiac Ford Chevrolet Plymouth De Soto Buick GMC and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Weldin Miller
Wellman
Pontiac
Thomas H. Dodd
Washington
Ford
Carl Emde
Chevrolet
Dorothy Durian
Plymouth
O'Loughlin
J. C. Colton Ainsworth
Tom Lahety
Traffic Lottery Warns of Hidden Fatalities in 1936
A booklet portrays the nation s traffic problem as a lottery where all players risk life. It cites 36 800 fatalities and 967 840 injuries last year and flags that 94 percent of fatally injured drivers were male while 97 percent had over a year of driving experience.
Free gasoline giveaway continues on Friday auto page
The Journal runs a second hundred gallons give away with two more license numbers featured in ads from McCormick Deering and Economy Oil Company. Participants call at the Journal for a merchandise slip redeemable at stations. To date twenty two people have received free gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Verle Gallagher
Ott Patterson
McCormick Deering Store
Economy Oil Company
Chief Pontiac Speaks on Safe Driving
Chief Pontiac warns drivers to obey crossings and signals, maintain brakes and lights, and keep control at all times. He urges caution at night and on slippery streets, to avoid speeding and road rushing, and to signal turns.
Indian elephant as philosopher of beasts覺
A quirky line about the Indian elephant as a thinker among wild animals contrasts with human craft. The piece then notes road traffic data showing passenger cars dominate fatal crashes and many vehicles were in good condition. It also compares American traffic deaths to wartime deaths and mentions an insurance booklet distribution plan.
Buick Plants in Race With Demand
Flint factories push output to meet dealer orders with June completion in sight. Through the first 10 days, Buick sales beat May's pace by 42 percent over last week, with domestic retail deliveries totaling 7,807 versus 6,508 in May and 4,768 a year earlier. Current week output aimed above 1,100 units daily.
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Flint
Mich
Buick
W. F. Hufstader
Central America Nations List Export Shipments Notes
The record enumerates Central American countries Guatemala British Honduras Honduras El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama and references export shipments during the day. It reads like an informational snippet outlining regional names and trade mentions.
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Central America
Guatemala
British Honduras
Honduras
el Salvador
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panaman
Triple Action Tydol: Three Services in One Gasoline
Modern motors demand more than plain gasoline. Triple-Action Tydol provides three functions in one: it drives the engine, oils top cylinders, and cleans carbon deposits with a special cleaning agent, all at no extra cost. This Big Gallon of Value emphasizes protection for fast-moving valves and pistons while delivering fuel efficiency and cleaner operation.
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Hudson
P. A
Polyas
Henry J. Landon
N. 14Th St. Lincoln
Nebr
Erican
Theodore C. Baker
Ford Dealer
Brookline
Mass
American Airlines, Inc
Boston
Newark
N. J
Baker
American Airlines
Frances
Augusta
Dale Denison
West Madison Street
Nsw
International Harvester
Court House
Major Bowes
Knauss
Shell Station
Gallagher
Patterson
Washington Oil Co
Bud’s
Ervicz
Dale Gallagher
N. Marion
Cope
Tide Water Associated O1
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