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''I " I . i rTke New f.OREGON STATESMAN. Salem Oregon, Sunday Morning April 21. 1929 PAGE THIRTEEN I , . , s- i - xl: - W- U HEAD S EES Vice President in Charge of Sales Makes 16,000 Mile Rojti Trip Completion of a 1 6.000 mile trip to America's leading mer rahndising centers has definitely settled in the mind of W. R. Tracy, vice president in charge of sales of the Oakland Motor Car company, that the I'nited States has embarked upon what bids fair to prove itg year of greatest pros p?iity. Particularly Is this true of the automobile industry, generally ac cepted as the mo3t sensitive ba rometer of business. o which Mr. Trac ysaid that it shows every promise of eclipsing any jvrevious year by a fciieable margin. On the road alm ost continuous ly for two months. Mr. Tracy vis ited 150 Oakland-l'ontiae dealer in all parts of the country, in ad dition to nine district and three regional offices, touching at such representative trading afeas as New York, Los Angfles, Kansas City. Seattle, Dallas. Chicago. Memphis, St. Louis, San, Francis co, etc. . ,: "I have never seen the morale of our dealers so high 83 at pres ent," said Mr. Tracy. "In the en tire country I found no complaints about business and discovered nothing but optimism. "The prosperity of the natiou i-t apparently general, both indus trial and agricultural districts be ing In good condition. In the south a good cotton year has left its mark and the industrial de velopment of that section is com ing along at a surprisingly rapid rate. With February setting a new high output figure for the month in the industry, despite weather that affected sales adversely in many sections, we may look for records to topple consistently vhen warm weather opens up the ro.ft of spring buying. Our own organization bettered last Febru ary by 3.000 units and more than trebled our output in the same month of 1927, while in March we have launched upon schedules that I believe will establish a new hUh. record for any one month in our history. "In addition to a particularly bright outlook for domestic 3alos. a greatly expanding overseas mar ket will aid in shattering produc tion figures of other years. Janu ary exports of automotive prod ucts were valued at 147,000.000 or fifty per cent higher than in the previous year, and twenty per tent higher than In December Dtoto PEW t its IE ms mmd up ml thmfmctory tmrton . . . Hwfifrr Etpmnot 845 Sedmn Cmckm . . 843 Ckp fiiufoe 845 Sedan . ". 88S Cup9dU4 . . 833 Sedan dm Lmj . 9S3 ssllfis I . Alt lit a Day's Work for This Car ' i - ..... . Jack Thurstoa, mail carrier of Glacier, Wash., and hb Oldsmobile loaded with ST mall sacks, starting on hU daily trip. Thurston has drives his CHdsmobile more than 120,000 miles In two years and 9 months. With this proportion of gain con tinuing, we may soon expect to be talking of two and three million 'export car' years. "Dealeis whom I visited were pleased over the year's outlook because the public everywhere seems to be content with the pres ent order of prosperity and confi dent that it will continue. The public is what might be termed buying minded'. "Dealers also are on a more stabilized basis this year, than heretofore. They are receiving from the progressive manufactur er intelligent help In merchan dising their used cars, in account ing, service and shop work, and other vital phases of their busi ness. Our own organization was also particularly happy over the public reception given the new Oakland and Pontiac Sixes, fend we look forward to a reedfd year. HACK TO CALIFORXLl HUBBARD, April ID- Mr. and Mrs. Everett Holden of Charles ton N. H.. are visiting at the home of Mr. Holden's sister, Mrs. H. E. Adams of Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Holden are returning to their horns after spending the winter at Hiemosa, Calif. They have vis ited many places -of Interest In the west during their ttay on this coast. 5 LAST SHIPS SOLD WASHINGTON'. April 19 (AP) The Antietam Steamship corpora tion of Philadelphia, was high bidder today for the five, remain ing shipping board tankers. inves IIccaUSODc Soto Six is the only Chrysler-built six listing for .as little as $845. Because -De Soto Six was designed by the same group of engineers, whose genius con fcrs on all Chrysler-built cars the unmistakable attributes of leadership. BeeatfSCGxrjtXer crafts manshipguided by the unique Chrysler principle of Standard ized Quality has attained a masterpiece In. the creation of De Soto Six." BecaU8CAX!L the rast re sources of Chrysler Motors all the advantages resulting from the common policy of engineering, purchasing, man Sot B MORE ROOM FOUND 111 JEW WHIPPETS Engineers Work for Over a Year to Perfect Inter ior Comforts For more than a year prior to the public presentation of the new Superior Whippet Fours and Sixes Willys - Overland designers and body experts were working out plans to provide a car that would establish a new conception of roominess and comfort in the in teriors. These well laid plans find their culmination in the introduc tion of the new Whippet models which are definitely characterized by extra head room, leg room and elbow room. With an increased wheelbase in both the four and six cylinder models to work from, the design ers took advantage of every avail able inch of space. This resulted in production of the present Whip pet Fours and Sixes which provide maximum roominess for driver and passengers. The seats of both Whippets are wider than those of the former models, deeply upholstered and scientifically designed to fit the natural body curves. Even with three passengers in the rear seat of the sedan or coach the room provided enables each one to en- ufacturing and financing are crystallized in De Soto Six in a manner that cannot be equalled by any other manu facturing source. Because De Soto Six truly expresses the applied significance of Chrysler genius and the inimitable means whereby Chrysler Motors con stantly seeks to achieve the greatest values in the motor world. Those who fail to discriminate in the purchase of a motor car often spend more and get less. Guard your expenditure by telephoning us or calling at our showroom, and we will be. glad to demonstrate the sound ness of your investment in a De Soto Six. CH RYStER MOTORS PRODUCT Joy restful, relaxed positions at all times. The use of anubbers, oversize balloon tires and the Increased spring length, both front and rear, further materially enhances the riding; qualities of these cars. Several changes in design of the interiors have made for increased comfort-and east of operation toe the driver. The distance from the brake and clutch pedals and from the dash to the front seat have both been increased over the di mensions in the earlier models. The use of the new "Finger-Tip Control," which enables the driver to start the engine, operate the lights and sound the horn from a single button In the center of the seering wheel, is another conveni ence that adds to the comfort of driving. The use of engines of higher compression in both the fours and sixes, which provide a better power and speed performance, are also included in the features which have established a domin ant position for these cars in their respective fields. DETECTIVES POUND Fake detectives found out easily where there were gambling rooms and loose rooming houses in Port land and worked the game of pro tection. It seems difficult for the regular police force to make these discoveries. That is strange, but nevertheless true. Woodburn In dependent. The Statesman welcomes news phoned to its news department. The number is 500. 117 tmemt Effl CONTROL TO WOMAN I Wlilys-Overland Sets New Standard With "Finger Tip" System It was but a few years ago that the number of women drivers was almost negligible and little or no consideration paid them In connection with the design and construction of automobiles. Bat those times hare changed In re cent years with the number of women drivers Increasing by tens of thousands each year. And with that change manu facturers of automobiles consider ways and means to design and equip their products in such a manner that they meet the de sires of the fair sex. This con sideration does not apply only to the body design and its. appoint ments but to mechanical features as well. These include such fea tures as will make driving a plea sure for women rather than im pose on them such duties as will require the strength and mechani cal ingenuity of a man. Notable among these earlyad vancements was the electric self starter which antedated the old practice of cranking the engine. This was considered the last word in driving convenience until the Willys-Overland company adopt ed the new "Finger-Tip Control," which places at the finger tips of the driver all the functions of starting the motor, operating the lights and sounding the horn without changing the driving po sition. This is accomplished through a single button conveni ently located In the center of the steering wheel on all the new em (EX3E (2 (1 Willys-Knight Sixes as weU as aU other motor cars built by the To ledo manufacturer. Through the employment of a new steering gear construction the Willys-Knight Six will be pop ular with women drivers because of its ease in handling. Not only does it require a minimum of physical effort in steering, but inl parking women are not required to exert great effort in swinging the wheels from one position to another. The use of wire wheels with a spare wheel mounted on the right forward fender in a well Is an other advantage that appeals both to men and women drivers. No longer is It necessary in case of a flat tire to go through the many operations of taking the rim from the wheel and then adjusting the rim and tire of the spare in its place. By merely jacking up the wheel with the damaged tire, all that is necessary is to replace the entire wheel with the epare wheel and drive on. If your Statesman is not on the porch by 6:30 o'clock telephone 500 and one will be sent you promptly. JOB Wn.LT AMI Swvlee that SstlsfUs New (QULSttOTLf is here Savings for every motorist. . 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MM) win IN PfliGE CONTEST Leo Bryan Pride, Tale univer sity, has been adjudged the win ner of the $1,000 prize in the col lege drama contest sponsored by the Graham-Paige legion, an hon orary organization of employes of the motor car, company. Pride, who resides at 195 East 36th street, Los Angeles, completed his course at Yale last Jane. Grover A. Whalen, police com missioner of New York City; Zoe Akins, one of America's best known dramatic writers; and Norman-Bel Geddes, the noted artist and designer, were the judges of the contest, which sought to ob tain the best dramatization of the spirit of the Legion, and Its ideals of honor, integrity and unity of purpose. There were 67 entrants from colleges In America, and Eu rope and the manuscripts sub mitted included plays, sketches, pageants and nearly all other forma of dramatic expression. 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