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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1929
Page
4
Speed stars from dirt tracks across the middle west will race at Cedar Rapids on Memorial Day for a 62400 purse. The program includes seven auto races and a junk car race open to any seller at 35. Officials predict a record turnout as entries roll in for one of the biggest fields of starters at the Cedar Rapids track.
Marmon integrates inspection and engineering across plants under Col. Howard C. Marmon and Thomas J. Little Jr. Engineers are stationed in Marmon and Roosevelt production sites to inspect bodies motors and chassis. The move aims to speed feedback on new designs and improve manufacturing practice within the Roosevelt Marmon Series lines.
The article discusses Marmon’s Roosevelt eight and similar models as industry standards in engineering inspection, with cross field adoption by German chemists and tire dealers. It notes the shift toward trade ins, tire retreading, and liberal allowances for old tires, highlighting continuous innovation like the Firestone Supreme balloon tire.
E R Buckles of Repass Auto company cites the ancient barter instinct as explanation for trade in the tire business. He notes humanity has traded goods since prehistoric times and argues the impulse to barter underpins organized modern commerce and the tire trade.
The Reg Motor Car company sues the Automotive Daily News for 51,000,000 aurea in Detroit federal court claiming a May 15 article misstated production plans. W. S. Foster, general counsel, states the article misrepresented the company's plans and bases of the suit.
The piece notes that the statements were published wholly without foundation and that no effort was made to verify their truth or falsity. It emphasizes the lack of due diligence in reporting and the danger of spreading unverified assertions.
An automotive expert from Rock Island argues front axle misalignment caused by brake drag and wheel twist leads to shimmy and hard steering. He notes balloons and four wheel brakes worsen wear, but fixes are simple and available in most cities, often involving a wedge shim between axle and spring.
The department of commerce authorizes flashing STL for the beacon at the St. Louis airport Anglum in line with airport rating rules. The survey of the Pittsburgh Cleveland airway precedes lights installation and connects with the transcontinental route into Cleveland, with further survey of Washington Pittsburgh underway.
The National Grange launches a highway safety essay contest for youth with six national and 120 state prizes funded by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce. Essays up to 800 words must be submitted to subordinate Grange lecturers.
By July 4 participants must meet eligibility to compete. Winning state essays will be sent to the national headquarters of the Grange for judging in the national contest.
Studebaker unveils the President Eight highlighting a 115 horsepower straight eight motor and a record 36,000 miles in 26,325 minutes. Dealer Fluckiger Motor Co cites championship performance with refined line and color and a price position just below higher priced rivals. The sedan exemplifies ease of handling and a well mannered road behavior due to engineering features.
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