Rubber Shortage Rumors Hit 1929 Rubber Market
A Chicago briefing from General Tire & Rubber Co cautions Americans not to overreact to a London report that Britain may ease rubber export limits. It explains the Stevenson Act and releases by 10 percent steps, notes the long lead time for rubber trees, and warns that even with policy shifts next year, prices and shortages may persist into 1930.
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London
General Tire & Rubber Co
Great Britain
London Dispatch
Fisk Head Forecasts Lower Priced Rubber
H. T. Dunn president of Fisk Rubber predicts peak rubber prices are behind and that prices will ease gradually. He notes the Stevenson plan will be altered to permit larger exports and expects a sound business year ahead for the company. He spoke after returning from London aboard the Leviathan.
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New York
H. T. Dunn
Fisk Rubber Company
Automotive Daily News
Leviathan
London
Auto Industry to Study Projected Rail Combination
The automobile industry will study the impact of proposed railroad consolidations from shippers' view. A committee led by Buick’s George C. Cann will gather data on shipping conditions and report to executive traffic committees chaired by William S. Metzger.
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Auto Industry
New York
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Detroit
J. S. Marvin
Path
George C. Cann
Buick Motor Company
W. C. Cowlng
Ford-Lincoln
P. G. Findlay
Dodge
E. N. Hodges
Hupp
W. R. Short
Studebaker
Traffic Cammittes
William 5. Metzger
Federal Motor Truck Company
A. T. Waterfall
Dodge Brothers
A. H. Swayne
General Motors
W. P. Chandler
Chandler Motor Car Company
W. P. Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation
Coolidge
Congress
Cummins
Carloads of Manufactured Articles Rail Shipment Totals
The tally shows 481 carloads of manufactured articles shipped by rail and 784,730 carloads of automobiles and parts. Including gasoline for automotive use building materials and other related freight, total carloads rise to 2,631,690.
Chevrolet Expands for Record 1926 Business
Chevrolet Motor Company prepares for another record year in 1926 by expanding its field organization to speed distribution of cars and parts. Three new zone offices open in New York City Cleveland Des Moines and Omaha with new sales and service buildings at four zone points. Drive-away stocks are arranged for quick dispatch.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
New York City
Cleveland
Omaha
Neb
Des Moines
Chevrolet Zone Service Centers Expand Training and Stock
A new facility system for Chevrolet zone operations centralizes parts stock in adjacent rooms to packing, with swift access on requests. The complexes include zone offices, assembly rooms for dealer meetings, and Chevrolet service schools for dealer shop experts. There are now 20 such schools, doubled in 1925.
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Chevrolet
Impressive car praised as engineering masterpiece
A striking, oversized automobile described as exceptionally comfortable and spacious with handsome upholstery. The piece hails its power plant as nearly 100 percent efficient, calling the car an engineering masterpiece and highlighting its superior riding quality.
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