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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
7
The nine day Tour de France tests concluded with awards to Hudson Great Bight Roadster and New Essex Challenger Roadster. The Hudson Motor Car Company France notified by cable of the top honors in the annual automobile tests.
The Hudson Roadster wins the cold medal and the Ansaldo Trophy, with Hudson Motor Car Company taking first prizes for the second year in succession. Hudson and Essex also win the Dunlop and Spide Cups after flawless performances, as the Tour de France spans nine days and 310 miles daily with tests from cold starts to hill climbs.
Studebaker expands use of Duplate safety glass on its 220 inch 25 passenger parlor type bus at no extra cost. Dealer Sweet Motor Co notes flying glass causes injuries in auto accidents and praises laminated safety glass for added strength.
Officials report standard Oldsmobiles now come with practical equipment including gauges shutters and wipers. Deluxe and special models with five wire wheels are offered at the factory. Since January over 42 percent of sales include some form of special equipment, with Luxe models comprising about half of that share.
The Gulf Stream is reported to not affect the eastern shore of Maryland as prevailing winds blow offshore. Occasional onshore winds occur for short periods, mainly in winter, making air temperatures slightly warmer than they would be otherwise due to the gulf current.
The Los Angeles Times quote warns that worry stains those who overthink and those who ignore risk, urging balance in thought and action. It reflects on human temperament and the value of prudent concern without paralysis.
A fragment describes crankshaft finishing with six fine lap bearings under pressure. It notes testing under heavy load and references bearings individually. A stray line mentions the Pacific Ocean covering more of Earth’s surface than continents, adding no clear relation to the prior tech detail.
Wise Long purchases the new Hudson sport roadster delivered to him. The green Grom Hight with silver wire wheels features graceful lines and wide leather cushions. He kept his Hudson sedan. Prick Hemmings, Will Jordan, Wise Long and S Mangold drove to Des Moines Thursday for the car.
In District Court of the United States Southern District, Iowa, the bankruptcy case of Ceder Fixing Date for Showing Opposition to Discharge is adjourned to June 28, 1980. Creditors and interested parties must file their opposition in the clerk’s office in Washington District by that date. The order directs the discharge proceedings to proceed on the specified schedule.
Officials of Olds Motor Works report a trend toward individuality in car purchases with many buyers opting for Oldsmobiles with minimal extra equipment. The shift emphasizes plain models over heavily equipped configurations as customers seek simplicity and cost efficiency.
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