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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1930

Page

9

Radburn N J Builds First Auto Age Community

Traffic engineers note Radburn New Jersey as a pioneering auto oriented town between Paterson and Hackensack. The plan separates pedestrians from cars with places fronting on Howard avenue and extensive underpasses and sidewalks linking every residence to parks schools stores and rail stations. Industry interest signals potential permanent growth toward a population of 25 000 or more.

Radburn N. J Chicago Motor Club Paterson Hackensack Club Howard Avenue

Graham Cars Emphasize Quality Over Size In Budget Line

Graham chief engineer Louis Thoms touts new Standard sixes built with features once unavailable under $1,000. The cars are described as larger and more powerful for the price, with a wheel base of 115 inches versus 113 to 109 inches in competing models.

Graham Louis Thoms Mr. Thoms

Packard Names Edward Macauley Sales Manager for Diesel Aircraft Engine

Edward Macauley is named sales manager of Packard Motor Car's aircraft and marine engine division to handle sales of the new Packard Diesel aircraft engine. H. W. Peters announces the promotion, noting Macauley's prior Packard roles in Detroit retail and distribution. The move reflects Diesel engine manufacturing shifting to a general department and sales becoming a general function.

Edward Macauley Packard Motor Car Company H. W.peters Packard Company Macauley Detroit Packard

Let More Contracts for Illinois Road Building

The second road setting of the 1930 Illinois highway construction season will be held at Springfield on May 7. Bids will be received for 155.88 miles of new concrete paving 10.92 miles of grading several miles of widening and the erection of viaducts and bridges including the Hardin bridge over the Illinois River.

Springfield Hardin Illinois River

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