Winton Turns To Diesel Engines to Recoup Losses
New York April 3 - Alexander Winton pioneer automobile maker who lost a fortune after World War I has turned to diesel engines. He has developed engines from 60 horsepower to 1500 horsepower and plans to install the largest in yachts for Alfred P Sloan Jr and John J Fisher of General Motors.
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New York
Alexander
Winton
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors Corporation
Dn J. Fisher
General Motors
Grand Central Palace
All Night Auto Repair Service Gains Popularity
David Ramage of Waterloo Motor Sales reports rapid business growth after launching an all night repair service. He notes merchants, delivery drivers, travelers, and tourists use the service to have cars serviced while drivers sleep, keeping vehicles roadworthy for daytime use.
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David 5. Ramage
Waterloo Motor Sales Company
Franklin
Night repair service gains rapid patronage in city
Ram age notes growing demand for night repair service. An owner with four trucks says the night repair opportunity has saved him from buying another vehicle. The establishment was named the official Automobile Association of America garage for the city in 1929.
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Ramage
Automobile Association’ of America
Brazil Tests Alcohol as Auto Fuel in Pernambuco
U S Commerce reports from Rio de Janeiro note experiments in Pernambuco with alcohol gasoline and a three component Alagoas mixture. An American car using the Alagoas mix ran a mile at about two thirds the cost of gasoline while pure alcohol proved cheaper but less efficient due to valve gumming knocking smoke and high ignition point.
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Washington, D.C
Used Car Week Promotes Value in Cadillac LaSalle Dealers
Cadillac general sales manager H M Stephens says a national Used Car Week from March 29 to April 6 showcases improving public recognition of used car value. Dealers emphasize two or three car families, better merchandise handling, and the GM deferred payment plan to boost industry stability and sales. Kid Kaplan defeats Joe Gilk in New Haven as boxing notes.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
United States
Stephens
Cadillac
Na‘blon
LaSalle
Cadillac-LaSalle
General
General Tire
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General Tire Acceptance Corp
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