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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1955)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER I " 1 1956 FORD SEDAN IS OFFERED IN THREE SERIES, the Fair lane, Customline, and Mailine. Above i( the Cuttomline (our door in one of the 21 two-tone paint combination! offered on models which will be diiplayed by Baliiger Motor Company Friday, September 23. . Ford Dealers To Show New '56 Models To U.S. Public Safety features ottered for the first time by any automobile com pany, pover equal to the Thunder bird, and lower body silhouettes are available in , 1956 Ford cars which Balsiser Motor Co. will dis play Friday, September 23. The new Fords will be built in four series offering 18 body styles two more than In 1955. They are available In 13 solid exterior colors, or 21 two-tone combina tions. , A "Thunderblrd Y-8" engine leads the power selections avail able for 1966. It is Installed on Falrlane and Station Wagon mod els, and develops 202. horsepower ior Fordomatic, or 200 hp for cverdrive or standard transmis sion. 'Customline and Mainline Fords offer a Y-8 engine develop ing 116 hp for Fordomatic, or 173 hp for overdrive or conventional drive. Also, the economical Ford six. increased to 137 hp, is avail able on all models with all trans mission types. . Ford safety research, coupled with studies of medical groups, led to development of a "lifeguard design'' in 1956 models. New door latches give added protection against the chance that doors may open under impact. They ' have been ' provsd in full scale crash tests at Dearborn, Mich. To keep the driver's chest from hitting the steering column in a cresh, the new three-spoke Ford steering wheel has its center hub recessed 3 Is Inches below the wheel rim. Rear view mirrors have a spe cial backing designed to prevent shattering. Front and rear seat mountings have been strengthened so they will resist greater impact. In addition. Ford offers two op tional safety devices. Seat belts, designed to withstand pull up to 4.000 pounds, will help to hold oc cupants inside cars, and to pre vent forward motion. Foam plas tic padding for instrument pan els and sun visors will help to absorb impact if a person is ac cidentally throwirfOrwaTd." ' Styling advances in the Ford for '56 include a new grille with ob long parking lights at the outer ends, set in frames which wrap around the fender sides. Body side molding is restyled for Fairlane. Station Wagon and Customline models. Restyled- tail lamps and deck lid handles, ' a larger re cessed hood ornament, and a com pletely new ' instrument panel are offered in all models. The 1656 Victoria is li inches lower than the comparable 1955 model. Two door and four doori sedans also have new tops reduc- lng total car height almost a full i inch. However, headroom ivas not I reduced since the contour change is mostly along the top's center j line, and fabric headlinings are installed closer to the steel top. An addition to the line is the ! Parklane Station wagon, a two door I rar which offers an eight by live- j foot load space with tailgate ex tended. It is fitted inside with de luxe upholstery and trim combin ations, and has special bright met al trim inside and outside. Early in the model year. Ford will start production of a new four door Vic - loria style in which side pillars have been eliminated to provide all-around vision. - ; A 12-volt electrical system is I f 'i ft 1 , V " " T ' J ri at SRFEWEK 21, 1955 standard on 1968 models, provid ing 80 per cent taster engine cranking and more capacity to handle the increasing number of accessories being ordered on cars today. Tile new 30-ampere Ford generator has 61 per cent great er power output than 1st year's model. Batteries have 22 per cent more capacity. Optional convenience and com. fort features in the 1956 Fords include power steering, as well as power-operated brakes, seats, and window lifts. Atr conditioning, fresh air heaters, and tinted safe ly glass are available. This veav Ford offers a signal-seeking radio which automatically selects new stations. A dual-range automatic control adjusts the set for city or i-uuuuy listening. Japan .Cabinet Approves Bases TOKYO lB .Inivm' foninol Tuesday formally approved two of iivc piamicu u.s. Air f orce Base expansions which rioting villagers, iarmers and labor unionists tried to stop earlier this month. Cabinet action is pending on the other three bases, Takao Nishida, labor minister In the Cabinet, said expansion of Tachikawa and Komaki air bases "is absolutely indispensable for the defense of his nation." War Declared On High Prices WHILE THEY LAST i ' L. " T- " Herp'iis fight inflation With Low Prices! . . . Check This for. Ammunition NEW 'i" New Galvanized Pipe 3A" New Galvanized Pipe 1" . New Galvanized Pipe 1 Vi" New Galvanized Pipe 2" New Galvanized Pipe WE HAVE OVER 1 MILLION FT. OF USED PIPE IN ASSORTED SIZES FOR SALE! CASH MONEY M 1 IDOKI No. 1 CAST IRON Klamath 801 BROAD it mi mi tlixon Upholds Cartoon Artist SAN FRANCISCO (UPl Vice President Richard M. Nixon says Artist Victor M. Arnautoff had every right to satirise him in a controversial color lithograph ex hibited at the San Francisco Art Festival. In a telegram to Harold Zeller bach, president of the Art Com mission, Nixon said. he understood Zellerbach's position that a "pub lic exposition sponsored ana -paia for by all the people is not a proper forum for partisan political cartoons." It was Zellerbacn who ordered the lithograph removed from the walls of the Civic Auditorium, where the festival was held. The festival closed Sunday night. Nixon also said: "However, one of the most sac red nrecents of our Anglo-Amer iran leeal heritage is the right of individuals to criticize public officials, provided they exercise that right with due regard for the rights of others. . . On The Record , KLAMATH COUKTT BIRTHS WISEMAN Born to Mr. tnd Mn. Bout' Wiseman, Pentember IP. bov weighing 7 Hw.. 13'i ox. t the Klam ath Valley Hospital. BELL Born to Mr. and Mrf. Boo Lynn Bell, September 19. in 6 lbi. 7 oz. at the Klamath Val ley Hospital. .... j DAVIS Born to Mr. and Mn. Wayne Davis. September 19. a boy welRhlnjr 7 lbs; 12 oz. at the Klamath Valley Hospital KLAMATH .COL'VTT MARKIAOB LICENSE BRUNER-BROWN" Wayne Jerome Brunei-. 24, and Betty Louue Brown, 22, both of Klamath Falls. KLAMATH COUNTT SUITS Dan Taylor vs. Lloyd D. Daniels, et al, suit for $10,000 general damages and 2,327JO special ftamases ariaim from auto accident on September 21. 1053. Attorney ior plaintiff, Donald A. W. Piper. DANCE to the mutie of the Srarliqhters Sat.. Sept. 24th. ARMORY Gen. Adm. 1.00 OTI 1 High 7C School Stud. ' 12c Per Foot 15c lcr Foot 2 It Per Foot 8c Per Foot 50c Per Foot ON SCRAP IRON 1800 1 1 0 Per Net Ton 23 00 Tor Net Ton Salvage Ph. 2-1677 "We've found the coffee that tastes as 'oodas n smells" I HERALD AND NEWS, KLAMATH FALLS, 1REG0N II ' -' v ill ;; ll l(l l II i .MS f Tit II L II . 3 , u, ..I bW iviivae "I just love charge account; Tnan GUIZADO PETITIONS PANAMA m Former Presi dent Jose Ramon Guizado has asked the Panama Supreme Court to reverse his conviction as an ac cessory in the v assassination of T. H. ft, o. a. ru on. They go o much further muiivj. President Jose Antonio Remon. A petition filed Monday night by Gulaao's lawyer. Dr. Felipe Juan Escobar, charged that the convic tion by the National Assembly last March 29 was obtained through pressure, bribery and perjury. Building Oregon together ...for 90 years! 4 f h , i - -a "LAND OF THE EMPIRE T4 FDLXSTT rational dank Hone Extension MIDLAND By Mrs. Joe Hartley Mrs. A. Ager, chairman for 1955- 1956 of the Midland Home Exten sion named her chairman for the coming year at the September 8 meeting ot ine unit neia in joan s Kitchen. 1 Those serving are: membership. Mrs. Ralph Sukraw; hospitality,1 Mrs. L. Houck; recreation. Mrs. 1 O. Gildow; Associated Country ' Women of the World, Mrs. George Andrieu: health and safety, Mrs. I P. Castel; research, Mrs. C. Pack er; publicity, Mrs. Joe Horsley and standard unit, Mrs. I. Merkey. The 4-H chairman is to be ap pointed at a later date. - The program for the coming year and the rummage sale slat-i FREE ROOF CHECK 8ave costly Inside repairs and palntinr from leaky roofs, DIAL 8S66 Also New, Asbestos Siding. No Down Payment 36 Months to Pay ROGERS ROOFING 2 FLOOR SHOWS NIGHTLY! NEW ACT EVERY TUESDAY X hercvcr you look in Oregon, business and industry arc being developed . . . turning to man's uses the immense resources that " have been evident since pioocct days. The quotation above is the title of Oregon's official state song. Its stirring words ably describe the vigorous, capable people who today are creating new prosperity in this great, green state. This month, as we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we of the First National Bank wish to express our deep gratitude to die people of Oregon! Thanks to the confidence placed in us by the people of our state, wc have grown to become the leading bank , in the Pacific Northwest. It has been a wonderful 90 years. Let's keep on "Building Oregon Together!" Klamath Falls Branch South 6th Strest Branch Merrill Branch OF PORT1ANP mrs suae oiioom tooirwu- 70 STATEWIDE AN KING OFFICES The rummage sale will be heldl at the Emporium building on Main Street in Klamath Falls. Mrs. C. Parker won the prompt- ness gift. , SAVE Oil New 21-inch 4-Burner Electric Outlet Storage Compartment A Terrific Buy AT ONLY 18995 Trade-Ins Welcomed Many Others . to Choose From NORTHERN STAMPS REDEMPTION CENTER Tele-pliance .Center Modern Kitchens Our Specialty 97 SUPPER CLUB Choice Steaks ...... 2.50 Southern Fried Chicken 2.00 BUILDERS '''in...''" TO SERVE VOU PAGE SEVENTEEN Dry cleaning will be the subject of the next meeting to be held October 13. Quests are alwayi t. come. A planned luncheon will be served. Perfection MO. 6204 2 FLOOR SHOWS NIGHTLY! Aik ebout our party service for o frtt cakt. Ph. 2-9532 899' i
