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Saturday, July 26, 1930 Page Six AUTOMOBILE NEWS g. WEEK GENERAL MOTORS DELIVER 97,318 Figures for Sales of Auto mobiles for First Half of Year Given. NEW YORK. July 26 During the month ol June General Motors deal ers in the United States delivered to consumers 67,318 cars, according to an announcement made today by Al fred P. Sloan Jr., president. This compares with 131.817 In the month ol May and with 154.437 in June. RiilM liv firnpral Motors maau ! fac turing divisions to dealers in the United States amounted to 87.595 cars, as compared with 136.169 In u ,.,.t,nr mm3i7p,l with : lOitSoi in June. 1929. ! Total sales to dealers. Including Canadian sales and overseas ship- - n..tii .mnimi to B7.440 cars, or 4O00 cars oer dav. as compared with , o-a .,.. ,i T,- The following' table' shovM ales ' 1 consumers 01 General Motora cars in continental United States. saJrs by the manufacturini; divisions of G-:n-eral Motors to their dealers In con tinental United States, and total sales to dealers. Including Canadian sales and oversees shipments: Sules lo Coiimiiiuts 1930 1529 73.039 110.148 186.942 173.201 169.014 1G4.437 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May .. June 74.1i)7 .... 8H.742 123,731 142.004 . 131.B17 B7J18 Sales to llcalen! 1930 B4.45D 110.004 118.081 ...132.363 - 136. 169 87.595 1020 95.441 141.222 Jan. Feb. Mai. Apr. May 1-6.510 fir? - 175.873 June 163.704 Total Sales to Dealer. Including ran- udian sales and Oven-en shipments 1930 1929 Jan Feb. Mar Apr. May ..- ..106.509 .126.198 .135.930 .160.901 .147.483 127.580 175.148 220.391 227.718 220.277 June 97.440 20i.754 These fizurcs Include sales of jChev. rolet, Ponllac, Olds. Marquette. Oak land. Viking. Bulck, LaSalle and Cadillac passenger cars and trucks. Modern Car Is Easier To Drive Makers Declare TOLEDO. O.. July 26 3n a by-gone day thc man or woman who could drive a motor car was considered somewhat of a craftsman. To be able to drive was to be possessed of an unusual ability. And the woman who drove her own car was on un usual personage. But today all that has changed. Driving is almost sec ond nature to millions of Americans and the woman driver has won her laurels. . I And why shouldn't driving be easy, i point out ofilcltls of the Wiilvs-Over- land company. Certainly everything ; has been done lo make it easier lor j me onver. mey say. ' We do not wont to detract front the driving ability of mi 11 tuns of Americans." says a recent Willys Ovcrlaud statement. "Certainly they have learned rapidly and arc today highly efficient motor car ojKTaiars. But, on the other hand, driving has been made easier. Jum take such things as the "Finper-Tip Control," where various driving operations are pt'ilormed merely by the pressure of the lincrs or a twist of th? wrist. . wiiija-uvcnana cars nave tnis j ,eafH;.. AHd . tnc new. Wt!lys b,x I ana niys fcignt. ana aisa the wit- lys-Knight and Whippets lines, have : this and many other con.tmences and drlvint; aids. j "The gear shift lever 1a more ac- j cc-sslble, shifting gears Is caler be cause gears mesh better today and j the clutch in use now is a tpicndid : pioce of mcchaninn. The new type ', stcrrtnK car makes Btecrln, a sim- ' pic process and shock obrorbcrs have 1 reduced the Jar and done awav with ti.e uun.ps. iixiay onv.- imvc lo-.ir- . Wheel bril.-fi nnrt ovp: (r.i-n-'r- iKIn safety feature. At nl.'hl, br.uht. now frlui headlights iilumltie the roatl. nd a dash board with tin- thadctl tndl.ect lighting permits the anvr. to observe his bjced and rud the other gauges on the di.h board to ap praise hinneii cf just how his car i;-. operating. "Tires lurt longer and rcTidcr more trouble-free mileage than ever be fore so i hat chHiifMnv; a tire Is todr.v nn (nlrrqucnt uisk. Moreover, in chm. one doe have to do this, the job Is easy. As 11 matter of fait, every thing is in the drivers ftnor mid there is no reason whv any persons posscMed of n.xxt rye-tilcht. the we of his lnnVv and the fiMIitv to think DAYTON TIRES "i"xrl .. 2Jx l. lO $ A ytm V0 NV,1L "AVE TO SKI- THBSK ? 'A Btf3 TO AITRKCIATK TIIK VALl'E IWtMk AT TIIKSK PllK'KS 5 i. -"JX.1..-.0 .. K jjJ.,1 "-: -l!v V V- fSd 'i 32xfi 10-pfv fit n "lx7 i-p'y iHixs.j:, s-i.lv AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC CO. 213 Greenwood Phone M 520 ; Chrysler Sales. Above Average, j Statistics Show! Detroit, acom.:' " ; , " .," .;r,;. V.;,n,r; ,r the first five months of this year chens that actual salts by Chrysler corporation for the month of May were 76.5 per cent of what li-.ey were during the same month last year cs ZvSF'MMvfSi d.l?-h" fi.?hSlKS .t-JL and Chevrolet. Chrysler's percentage of 7S.5 ptr cent lor May compared W,'L lXr V1""1'? Chrys.c- corporations salts lor tr.c ! first live months of this year exclu- Eive of cars In tile loxest-orlctd v p, ,, rh.vr.lnt brace., ,E- Plsmouth. Cheiroiet . .u. ... t ,,ST' rfTh'; "- ,,,.,, ,Ai,;r ... -w.- '"" .... Ourtng t. first five months or .nis real, tnrybier lonw; ion Clso in- (creased its percentage of the total ""'.''''''t.tn- of Ford was 13 4 per cent as against i."nnt nl ir? Ari a. indicative of .IIlZ m this resoect further lmprovcme.it In this rekpect. the company's siiare of the totril In Mnv this year was increased to 15.S,PueI numoer 01 cJ11Uu3 per cent -ugnter reciprocai.ts 1 , . ., . i In developing the new car all th In the first five months this year fundameni3, principles of Cflnstruc refIMrat!ons of Curyslcr Motors protl- , to maintained upon "5, il0!. :l;n',"'' 5.376 wen i i iiiuuk-'. of 34.885 bein in the higher-priced end compering with 118.95 orv.CKets ana com perm k 1 10. mo for the same period last year of 71.5 Pr -cm. The significance qf these figures. M.'. Chrvsler stated. Is that notwlth- standlna the unsatisiactory operating rc,uIta hlch production atr current reftrlctcd levels is nounti so return. the Chrysler corporation mean- while substantially improving temperature regulator, dual carbure- will also add mater aUy to the and timber fringes which It is seek relailve poslllon In the automobile tlon, combined steering gear, one- of the egl" oU It ratlmatcd lrg to establish Is a unique piece of market. Stocks of cars In dealers- plccc raT axle housing, new clutch. Jt the Jnli oli neli nc S work and will be cf Immeasurable , ,norc normal general business con- ; dltlons an Immediate Increase In pro- j ducllon. with lis conseouent effect upon the company's earning power. wlll be required to meet the public demand for Chn-sler Motors products. jiiiimtiiuie hiu.iw iiu.ji u.tvii. .- eratlons are relatively minor consld- InK lhe scries 8-50. 8-60. 8-80. 8-90. cratlon compared with the Import- The iar;est engine is used In both arce cf keeping the channels of dls-: q.qq and fi.90. trlbutlon free and unclogjed and lay- . Thc CEgines arc of an Improved ing the foundations for an even!cl.nt la une. ralve In head type, wider distribution of the company s products with the reiurn of more 1 tive business in the luture. 5 0 m e fa cts ABOUT RADIO II'D t j r,T"i ri r t -' - cuoic incurs. nu rf (J it LIJ t tiKJl Lilli : horsepower at 3000 r. p. m. Top J speed at 82 miles an hour. Ilv C. i;. Itutterffeltl 1 Scries 8-SO and 8-00 have a bore ( Associated Pes-s P.aciio Siltor land stroke of 3 5-lfl x 5 inches, a In response to the 'question. "Did'pton displacement of 344 8 cubic you know?" the following ' para- Inches, and develop 104 horsepower grui'hs are presented for the enluht- at 2800 r. p. m. Top speed of this enment of the radio fuii: 'series 84 miles an hour. That at the home of Mp.v Slnehl 1 .i,.-. t. niTv. hnii. for radio folk? " I t-.H- -v.r- Hit Kls numerous broadcasts of track Cvenis. is a real horse race fan? Tll3i Marr-McCov came back to n- ni 'superior t- the saddle type lormeny ! iw Kirrr i mninn o'ustd. Four insulated rubber mount- ' heme . l bi-v of son - thT croone- are used to hold the engine to ,nc . - ! the frame. ' 1 Vh. S- w nim th. The new Bulck Eight to equipped ilia Adcie ssa requires tne . t..M nf nil- t-rtt-1r -renr- r,.ia In Iba rRS 'WI'.Il Vl.e umnif-ti iv - sr.orieai i.c.op..u.i in n.e im, a Krm nnrf worklne stui;u? That Bert town, radio orchestra lciiiir i . prelers swallow tail coaui or ; cvriimg wear? pc;. Cotoa un rcml!11! new worda for rdio. such es -bread vrrtiMnt:?" I That F:ovd Gibbons cet so manvl ; letters from Inns that he carries; them around in a suitcase so that he can Ms,'n the replies while on the train and during his other inrc mo HiPllts? That Norman UroV:en?hlre's name hur; been mispronounced purpoaeiy on tlie air probubly nn?fe than that of any other announcer? That although tlip band playing for the Mtr.uti! Dramas sounds like It contained 15 pieces thers are real 1 I ly only t i.it? j That M.-.rk Hawley. now with WPG. 15 rated by aome persona us bcln,; the younfftst announcer, and that he looks like a movie si;r? That the ornn in thc Atlantic City munic.pal auditornun. heard rtulaily on WPG. is only 40 per ttiit completed, and that ihe Job of installation will not be finished lor a r.ir and a ha!f? car not operate a motor car. It's riif-y and our dealers from coast to coast ari teach tin; hiir.drftls oi ncr- ho 1 is how to drive c ;u-h u cc k and J tlu-y report thc J..b is ctt,er th.m ver. with nany persons learning in tim-p or four simple lrvsoim " KXTKA SrKCIAI, Hoavy Dulv Tulws . 9Se Heavy Duty Tubes 1.10 i-PLY . !?fi.(l .. i;..s:. .. 7..'!t'i . T.t;:. . S.Mi HEAVY Dl'TY TRI CK TIKES $2!.!!.'! .. U.0I t.1.1.'! 19.77 M.l'J BUICK PRESENTS 1931 MODEL CARS Announces Complete Linej ol rJieht in Line, v alve in Head Autos. After years of exhaustive research In the field of eight cylinder engines, i ' Wfireiv ine"auloci;l engineering embodied In Com- in head motor car for lis "1931" niaoder Eights. from the office at' H. E Loomls. Pa- cmc regional manager of the Buici . 3 g , , cylinder car In'700 telephone calls were received b .oDulc cnangrt w a fouanc! newspapers requesting an explanation -. .i-iii.i w u vjm uu Bh;ln. then to a six. Kow. wim a repute - . t;i to a six. Now. with a reputa-, ,... ' 1" e manufacture of outstanding" ; values in the automobile field. Bulck nrrB th. reunite a rnrniiiE. line of ,tnnhiii-i The eiiht ..,. .., .doDti to , - ..S . and efficiency. Improved road condl- ons' throughout the country per. i ' Increased speed adopted the eight as lending itself "cr readily than the six to superior :,,v,. h..,M of th. ' h,ch B'ulcks reputation has. bn i hi. t it All fpftt'irn Kiim &s valve iii built. All features such as valve hia(j' enRlneSt unU power plant, t ue tufcr drlve chassLv ,,k comro!ied serve -internal brakes and -double acting shock absorbers are re tained in the 1931 models. In add! tion the new cars featuie a numbe: Hon the new cars featuie a number. 0f mn'or lmorovementj among wnicn the following are outstanding: eight m lme cnj-ines in all models. enro - m: - : ti ' miny 0..i,er details. i n Motlrts Tht new c2rs are available In twenty models equipped with three fizc, Df enjines on four dlffereni W,Cclbasc lengths. 114 Inch, iib jn.-i.. 14 men ana i.w invii. wuiii. Tnere are three sizes. Series 8-50 - has a bore and stroke of 2 i x 4 j Cooling Is accomplished by means inches, a piston displacement of 220.7 Qf radiator shutters which are con cubic Inches, and develops 76 horse trolled by a new type of thermastat. power at 3200 r. p. m. Top speed it.Tnls thermostat Is placed directly To miles per nour. : Merles 860 has a bore of 3 1-16 x 4S Inches, a piston displacement of The upoer cranzcase uuu -j - hlccfc are 'cast m one piece. Pistons are cast iron. The crankshaft has five main bearings which are stepped Jcour.terba'.finced and a new type oi j torsional balancer is used. This bal-jog c h Sys "ler CrSCMfefi Wm . . . EIGHTS that reflect brilliantly that gonitis which inspires everything Chrysler does. . . Eights dramatic with a now modern style, new beauty and new luxury . . . eights ct" electrifying per formance . . . Eights swifter then the wind 0:1 the high way . . . Eights smoother than Eights have ever been befcre . . . Eij;lit. extremely low to the ground yet with execrv. t it n :1 head-room, leg-rceai andelbuw-rcici... Eights that round the sharpest turns at high speeds without sidesway . . . Ei;hts that maititaia hili sp-.-eds hc-.:r eftcr hour v. ith- lJ I IJ.' l.'CMU!1 Ar.Mnn., . . . , . - - LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE. I'Free Wheeling' .,j?ttJ An taut ITTmu. ill. rv.S.r . :.L ""i1: ' starter . made its first appearance, manifested Itself throughout the country last : wu" ouaeoaers introduction . . un?" a ,w principle m 're woeehng began to appear in the press, the public Immediately evinced its Interest. In New York Citv. over - - ---- " "J" iuuiiiwncut ui ic 'r wheeling appeared. Stude- -i"io v.erj i.iy ui uc ,wuu.i cc iuiuiii;ni uy crowa. eager to new and drive the new cars The Chester N. Weaver company. Studehaker distributors in 5Un Fran cisco - CM., counted 3.131 person who visited their showTooms the first dav travel and ltlthe new were displayed. In New reported that all nay long, a con- nt stream of people passed through the showrooms. (Continued on Page Eight) parts of the engine are lubricated by ' SS -'" r V' which is placed In the deepest part ... . . ' r: r oi me oil sump, a device for con trolling the temperature of the en gine oil under all driving conditions ; is a part of the oil system. This de . vice is the oil temperature regulator ,h,i, i,ih .11 nii t , , Wc are also impressed . xrith.t -7 n. .:f"X!f n J " ut The Bulck-Marvel carburetor and heat control which has proved so sut- cessful on all formed models Is iu- sianea on an tne new cignt in line. ... Uvu. v. .s- motors of the series 8-60. 8-80 and 8-90 dual carburetors and manifolds &re used. Intake noises caused by valve timing are entirely iUminated by a newly developed combined sl- lencer. and air cleaner. m tne water m the top lanK 01 tne radiator, malting it possible to con- trolled by a new type of thermostat, wunin very ciose limits, automatical- jy a new crankcase ventilating sys- tem mej jn tne new Bulck can, crankshaft with Its many coun- ter-weights and balancer acts as a blower which forces all fumes and condensation, while in suspension, to .the valve lifter compartment from wnjen mey are expenca mroutn a ons, tall pipe which extends below lhe cagjne side-pan. one of the most important features , transmission with Its ease of shut- anti tne elimination of gear er models. The gears can be shitted noiselessly Bt low speeds in traffic and at Wgh road speeds. The shift from high to second can be made at high speeds and Is an important ctma w'J micwihc vu -- Rir, hr.k -iZB tor, r. u ilh 6 mrt "NEW FT O" t tiring driver or passenger . . . Eights with improved Multi-Range -speed trans mission and gear shift which gives each of these Eights Iho high-gear performance ranges . . . Eights with thc velvety, positive control of Chrysl.T weatherproof inter nr.1 hydraulic brakes . . . Eights so moderate in price that thev set ar.cwmeisureof eight-cylinder vcltir... Eights that, we believe, veu will find to Let he most thrilling motor cars it has ever been your pleasure to own or lo drive. LW. WEEKS Greenwood and Jefferson. ilDrrAM rAlADrn UltLUUll rAVUIVLl AS A PLAYGROUND Will Rapidly Become One ol Leadine states in Nation. Prediction. -Oregon rapidly will become one OI tfte leading playgrounds of the p,..on " bt &Sl3 e,de BUrvey who have completed n road- cf the State Federation of Garden Clubs. Mr. and Mrs. Lawton repre rent the American Nature associa tion and the national Council for the Protection of Roadside Beauty, of -nifi f-j lac-rnn ' ie ehalrmon Thir hcA mnriA imiir in xortn and South Carolina, and on July 17 began one in the state of Washington. AVe are much impressed w-tth the beauty of your state and with your plans to protect it," soys Mrs. Law ton. -Beyond the beauty of your luxuriant green forests, your moun- tn ciear waters. 'beauty which found everywhere along your hlgnv.ays unique In character which ran cdy be matched anywhere ,,1 , im,rir. wxrr. ran the east- 1 erncr find another highway like the I McKenzle. leading him across lava ! fields, between snow-capped peaks. and over the cascades? Where can the Oregon ccjtsv highvay along the "lorious coast Tourlt Travel Increase "It Is not surprising that although ycur highways were only started in 1917 you already enjoy a tourist irace whict brines S30.ooo.ooo into your slate annually, the third largest of ..... cm,. tminn by the work or vour slate highway commis slon. The system of roadside parks value to the state. The Oregon com mission has unusual legal authority to acquire by purchase, gift or con demnation, scenic places and tim bered areas in proximity to state highwavs for the development of aris public camps. recreation n-riiin grounds and so forth. Oregon has been extremely fortunate in its high way commission, made up of men of vieicr. who realize that the highways arc the show windows of the state and that the lure to the tourist is the beaut v soen from the highways." Thc lack of rubbish along Oregon highways is commented upon by the Law tons: V.'c find Oregon's highways re- marsabiy clean, due to tne .act inai your highway commission gathers up rubbish" along the roadsides once everv montn ana on soin 01 me busiest roads once every week." . A campaign against billboards and perhaps a tax on them is recommend- by the Lawtons as one means of increasing the sightliness of the state highways, I 'nightly signs Opposed ' "Tour roads are unusually clean of smau aavcrtisjug siua. me wav commission also tries to per- subdc farmers to keep signs off their barns, trees and fences. The Oregon commission are the only two. so lar ar we know, which make any at- property. "Oregon needs to campaign against billboards which are placed at sharp, curves, bidding for your attention just when it should be entirely on tun -h a hin hu Kait. nmnrvu-di I 1 i in Orcron to nrohibit nil siens with- u Jvfl ar. J trunk rait?, STRAIGHT I 0 J. A A mm CIIKVSLER FIGHT: Stcrliri Mcu:. R:-cL:it 1-S.5; Oi r $:495; SrJaa tti-iSKial $1 fM: Sfaial SiJjb A' '-5; -"i Cctrr.tti .'..-. $1 :rr ,--i:h 6 mf I. o.t.'; jiJ It ik w.! Si ?. Ait trial f.i.b. v-vto li,V;.'J.rY-.-r:.Tlj.-j). CHRV5LPK IMPERIAL EIGHT: l?ur ? rrt t i'l S.'reJt' F.i-J 'UJ.r:-L:.l::t. r::.-V;j. Chrlrr E .sht c!rni i:irs a:r fictary wtrc for :ir.mrJ.j:e ir.stallai cn rf Trmsitonc- -pioneer t u rani obi le radio. Other i-no.uls w ... rt: ccjiarpej on orJrr. A k for a .icmonsrratioa. I7( ( in at least 500 fee; of curves and In- tsrsectloas. Oregon might well lol low the example recently set by New Jersey and tax billboards 3 cents a square toot." Protection of native anrubs and lloaers and regulation of roadside ..inn nnri fnod stAiuis arc I other steps urged to beautuy the! ! Oregon highways. The natural beauty 01 ore?on jul. i on a journey wnicu .ire" roadsldes. the clean conditions main- cd to continue for many months tained by the state highway commls- and piie up more mileb than any slon. the unusual beauty of your anulcmobile has ever before been SSSLT-SS XTJr i Dnon, iuc ."j. " j " J cnic .pots axai mor irmSM-u o to make the highways of Oregon nearer than those of most 6tates to a realization of the right ldcai: Every highway a parkway." Parson Weenu Book Agent Parson Mason Locke Weenis, first biographer of George Wasliinzton, was America's first itinerant book acent A blosraplij of Weeius re veals that wiih n copy of his "Life of ashinton under one arm anil ! tracts oo inornlity under the other he nude house-to-house canvasses of the citizens of the then youaj republic. 1 " i BUT THE man who has failed to protect himself and others' by taking out: accident and liability insurance is constantly fating the possibility of heavy financial obligations and even law suits. You can secure complete protection NOW by makins a small initial payment. Ask about our plan, United Lit Grande Gas Greasing Oil Vulcanizing Washing Batteries Radiators Service Take advantage of our free battery service. Come in every two weeks and let us check its water level. Any battery ill last longer if it is properly cared for. BLUE MOUNTAIN GARAGE .1. A . Harrison, .Mgr. Opposite Post Office I . m I FV J Mi) rathOIl ,- ! WU V Car Completes K 1 r S t J OUrneV XllOt ouu'".J , o Thn DETROIT. Mich.. July 26 The "-;"J,raEiL,nt .-Mileage Mara ' iScf - sedan, which left the factory , driven, compiewy i" TomcZTTwv Brotnc corporation. u:hi 1,011 Miller, celebrated cross country driver, stepped from the car alter hav.ng completed the first lap I and driven 8236 miles no u -v cizicialiv turnea it v" w crews of experienced experimental drivers, who will continue with the run "Bovs. it's a wonderful car, and the time passed entirely too soon." Ray Priest, official observer of the AAA. under whose sanction the marathon is ueing staged will con tinue with the car. Tlx two crews of two men each arc to make Kansas City their head o.tartcrs and will change at this nr.int on future trips, tacn ul- ' INSURANCE ; Never Prevented an Accident States Investment Co. United States National Dank Bldg. : 0. V. WARX0CK, Mgr. An easy way to save money If you haven't yet tried this convenient servicestart tie" habit today. We prepare your car for thousands of carefree N miles and we do it in less time and at far less expense. With l'' our complete line of C. S. Tires in evert nrice class we are l- also able io sell you longer than you can obtain elsewhere. Give us a trial today. TIIE BIG SWING IS TO U. S. TIRES U.S. ROYAL U. S. PEERLESS TRAXION drive seven days and rest seven In tin i long months . of driving to follow ! "No attempt at speeO. or record breaking Is -jc'.ng attemi ted In thiT ' MUtago Marathon,".lt was explain! ( bv A. van Dor Zee. eeneral xni. . j eer of Dodgs . Brothers. The car u f belng operated under ordinary 4rl, i ! '"B conditions such as i re experienced' f duy. after aayiby the hundreds m I thousands or uoclge owners throueh t out the world. r 'Dodge Brother, dependability ov r r. period of ii ye irs -.3 well known.- i said Mr. vim Der Zee, "and the preg, fi ent 'Mileage. Marathon' should con Ex clusively prove the outstanding valul I of all Dodge Brothers products. tS i enly difference between this mart. thon and the the ordinary, everI f day driving of the car is the element R of time.' This car will have covered I as many miles in six months as the I ordinary driver would cover in jq b to 11 years. ' E "A careful' log of the Journey & V being kept and statistics as to lu y norfnrinnnen will ht mihltoViari time to time as the mileage mounts Confucian Precept What is , known us the negative statement of the Golden huu iv "Wlmt you. do not like when iW ' to you, do not do to others." wn J Oregon tire mileage at a greater saving )
