Ford 1958 Cars Debut With Major Styling Changes
Ford's 1958 line showcases major design changes and new engines delivering up to 15 percent better fuel economy and 19 percent more performance. The lineup includes Fairlane models and station wagons on two wheelbases, new Cruise-O-Matic transmission, air suspension option, refined safety features, and two-tone color treatments. Daylight Saving Time note at end.
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Ford
Whitewright Motor Co
Cruise-O-Matic
Quiggle Seeks Room at Busy Hotel
The hotel clerk says no rooms are left yet Quiggle insists, asking if President Eisenhower would have a room. The clerk replies yes, only to have Quiggle joke he wants Eisenhower’s room since he isn’t coming.
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Quiggle
Eisenhower
Boy argues bond maturity proves value at 50 dollars
A teller explains a bond due in six years but a 21 year old insists maturity occurred at age 17 when his grandmother gave it to him. He claims he can collect 50 dollars now, arguing that age 21 equals maturity. The scene centers on the misinterpretation of bond terms.
Salesman Skips Lunch to Save Food Costs
The boss questions Miller about spending 16 dollars daily on meals in Peoria. Miller replies he just goes without lunch.
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Miller
Peoria
Inkpen Inkpen Page Inkpen dialog capture
A dialogue shows a persistent caller seeking Inkpen or Page at a law firm. Repeated refusals reference various overseas locations before Mr. Inkpen finally answers.
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Paris
Benjamin Franklin
Whitewright Cleaners
Pop
Mr. Quiggle
Inkpen
Page
Mr. Inkpen
Germany
Burma
Mr. Page
America
Pakistan
Whitewright Motor Company
Whitewright, Texas
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