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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1930

Page

7

Chevrolet Announces Expanded Service Policy Nationwide

Chevrolet Motor Company unveils Service Policy offering free inspection and adjustment at 500 mileage intervals, free replacement of defective parts under warranty, and no-cost repairs at any authorized dealer in the United States or Canada. The written policy delivers nationwide protection and coverage for owners traveling or relocating.

Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet United States Canada

Oakland Conquers Ozark Test Grade

Oakland climbs Crest street hill in Hot Springs Arkansas with a 900 foot ascent in high gear reaching 30 mph. Aboard were six passengers including the mayor and city engineer as officials note grades of 20 percent over 63 feet and 18.5 percent over 100 feet among others, demonstrating the 85 horsepower engine and one hp per 37 pounds of weight.

America Oakland Bight Oakland Crest Street Hot ‘Ark Heath Ozark Mountains Hot Springs John Q. Holder Springs A. F. Annen

Willys Overland Dealers Plan 5 Million Miles Demonstration

Willys Overland dealers will stage a 5 000 000 mile demonstration starting March 24 to showcase the Willys Six. The program features high top speeds 72 mph in high gear 48 mph in second gear and varied tests of power acceleration hill climbing and economy. The distributor group will participate throughout the event with motorists choosing demonstrations to highlight speed power and flexibility.

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Willys Six Demonstrators to Cover Millions of Miles

Thousands of Will Rand dealers participate in demonstrations showcasing the Willys Six with power and speed suited to modern motoring. It is estimated that during the campaign period demonstrators will collectively cover more than 5,000,000 miles.

Willrand Willys-Six

Highway Safety Plan to Scrap 400000 Unfit Cars

The automobile industry showcases a Highway Safety plan aimed at removing 400000 unfit vehicles annually. Proponents, led by Alvan Macauley, describe it as the greatest safety move in industry and a sound business measure benefiting the nation by reducing dangerous rolling stock on roads.

Serap Alvan Macauley Automobile Chamber of

Oldsmobile touts tool design advances boosting car value

In a 1914 era assertion, Oldsmobile explains that dollars spent on automobiles yield more value than other goods. It highlights a new machine that face and bevels crankshaft bearing ends on connecting rods, cutting metal for stronger bearings. The device, part of a continuous effort, increases speed and efficiency by 50 percent.

Oldsmobile

New Yorker Ends 13000 Mile Ford Run in 60 Days

William B. Putney 3rd of New York completed a 13000 mile continental round trip in sixty days in a model Ford. He drove to Calgary and Banff then to Seattle and Los Angeles before heading east to the Grand Canyon Kansas City and St Louis. He reported an average better than twenty miles per gallon excluding a Grand Canyon day and said the car was economical comfortable and speedy.

William B. Putney New York Ford

Voliva Uninformed On Rumored Transneptunian Planet

Wilbur Glenn Voliva, leader at Zion City, says the newly reported planet beyond Neptune may be real but he has no definite knowledge. He notes diameters cited range from 8 000 to 22 000 miles and questions an object four billion miles away, comparing possibilities to Vulcan debates. He dismisses definitive claims from astronomy and literature.

Zion City Mar Wilbur Glenn Voliva United Press Today Th Press Voliva Earth

Local Lexington notices include visits and social events

Lexington correspondent reports Ames visits by Wilber Eyestone and Mrs D A Huber, Norma and Gladys. Washington days with JB Hoxworth and Evelyn. Wade Gardner, Dean Ealde and others noted for illness and local errands. Romania Romania Taraul Frumos obituary mentions oldest Romanian woman dying near 128th birthday.

Lexington Matterson Frida Wilber Eyestone Ames D. A. Huber Norma Gladys Washington JB. Hoxworth Evelyn Warren Matthess Mandy Schulty Frank Wilson Lowe Wade Gardner Dean Ealde Taraul-Frumos Case Fra Antieals Romania

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