Chrysler Dodge combine forms third largest auto maker
Detroit reports the Chrysler corporation forms from Maxwell Motor and Dodge Bros. acquisition to create a major automobile group. The merged entity aims for 700,000 annual cars and trucks, with about 4.42 million shares and a market value near 400 million dollars.
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Highway crash tolls spark safety questions in 1928 era
Washington D C September 12 estimates show 2960 killed or seriously injured daily in US streets and highways in 1928. Six month losses reach 350 million dollars. By year end 1928 about 27500 killed and 275000 seriously injured. common causes blamed on driver and pedestrian carelessness and inattention.
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Highway safety study cites pedestrian deaths and driver licensing
The American Road Builders Association reports 367 deaths in 1927 caused mainly by pedestrians, with 60 percent of fatalities pedestrians and over 30 percent children. It endorses licensing drivers, local pedestrian education, and uniform traffic laws to reduce accidents.
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Cadillac LaSalle ships 5142 cars in August record
Combined shipments of Gatlracs and LaSalles for August totaled 5142 cars per Lawrence P. Fisher president Cadillac Motor Car Company Detroit. Morris of Morris Motor Car Company called it a new all time high in the high price field. Shipments split roughly evenly between Cadillacs and Salles.
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Essex Car Turned on Its Side to Show Mechanical Parts
A five passenger Essex sedan rests on its side in the Hudson Essex Waterloo showroom to reveal the crankcase, pistons, balanced crank shaft and six belt attachments joining body to chassis. Imports of undressed furs rose from 15 million dollars before the war to 123 million last year.
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New Dodge Senior Six Sets Tomorrow's Style in Six Body Types
The Dodge Brothers announce the New Senior Six in six body styles at Frank Collard Jr. Inc. showroom. The car features 80 percent longer springs for superior ride, larger roomier bodies, Lockheed hydraulic four wheel brakes, chrome exterior hardware, and a powerful six cylinder L head motor. Prices range from 1575 to 1845 fob factory. The design emphasizes sightlines, comfort, and a distinctive, modern personality.
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DeSoto Sixes Sell Quick in Local Kickoff
Public rush for the new DeSoto six shows strong early demand as Black Hawk Motor, distributor for 11 counties under Waterloo jurisdiction, moves two carloads in a brief time and plans wider distribution.
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Hupp Lets Contract for Factory Unit to Double Capacity
Hupp Motor Car corporation announces contracts for a new Detroit plant unit to double shipping capacity. Groundwork is underway with completion expected by January 1. The eight story concrete slab building, 200 by 150 feet, will house storage for cars and the Hupmobile engineering division with shipping docks and a bridge to Mt. Elliott avenue for transport from the main plant.
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Studebaker Eight Sets Record Across Atlantic City Course
Studebaker President Eight roared 30,000 miles in 26,326 minutes at Atlantic City speedway, surpassing the prior 25,000 mile and 23,000 minute mark. American Automobile Association ensured four stock production models. Ball bearing spring shackles, a recent Studebaker feature, proved reliable without any adjustments.
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