Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1929, Page 94

BN (ho eoree PRODUCTION SEEN Record-Breaking Equipment and Rush Orders, Causing Spurt in Industry. Record-breaking original equipment | orders, specifying rush delivery, from car makers have cause¢ the pneumatic tire industry to spurt proliuction until output levels now are nearly as high as were achieved during the peak produc- tion and selling season of 1928, accord- ing to B. H. Cram, president of Cram’s Automotive Reports, Inc. Automobile manufacturers' tire specifications are now running from 50 to 75 per cent higher than a yvear ago and cverything points to a continuance of this heavy demand during the first six months of th~ year. The autometive industry took slightly more than 10,000,000 casings last vear and it now seems certain that the industry’s 1929 requirements will exceed 20,000,000 tires. Original equip- ment tire dgmand during November and Decomber was exceptionally heavy and ciinbed to new records, running as much as 200 per cent of original equip- ment requirements of corresponding months of the previous vear. Akron District Boom. Motor Car Comforts Outstanding present trends in mo- tor car design arc largely due to feminine influence. This applies to the luxuriousness, style and beauty which are being expressed in this season's cars. It applies equally as well to the mechanical features of safety and ease of handling toward which the industry is advancing. ‘The progress which 1s coming in this direction is a direct result of what women are demanding when they ex- press their desires cn the salesroom floors. These are the opinions of Ernest W. Seaholm, engineer in the auto- motive industry. “It would be difficult to tell,” Mr. Seaholm save, “exactly what propor- tion of purchases are determined by the woman; but we do know that in the great majority of cases she is a very active influence and has very definite ideas as to what a motor car should be.” AUTO THEFT BLAME IS PUT ON OWNERS Carelessness Responsible for Half of Larcenies, A. A. A. State- ment Says. Between 60 and 65 per cent of all| original equipment tires taken by Amer- 1 ican car manufacturere are produced in | the Akron district by four companies, | hence the heavy original equipment or- ders are directly responsible for mainte- nance of record-breaking production | levels in the Akron zone. The three | major Akron tire companies, Goodyear, | Goodrich and Firestone, are reported to | be producing, combined, nearly 150.000 | tires per day on the average, while other | companies in the Akron district are | contributing at least another 20,000 per day, making a total average daily ou!- | put in excess of 160,000 casings in great- | er Akron. This is at a rate of better | than 45.000,000 tires for the year, which | will represent considerably more than 50 per cent of total domestic tire pro- | duction for 1929. Final figures for 1928 show & produc- | tion of slightly more thar. 72,100,000 pneumatic casings and sh'oments ag- gregating between 69,500,000 and 70,.- 000,000, with about a 2,500,000 increase in inventories. Demand for Spring Deliveries. Manufacturers’ deliveries to dealers under Spring dating orders are ex- tremely heavy for this time of the year. In fact, a careful analysis of the tire industry situation indicates that pro- duction and deliveries are now holding to levels almost oertainly abnormal. Even though the movement continues at this pace for the first four or six months, it is practically certain that the Industry will operate on reduced sched- ules fn the latier half of the year, Orude rubber prices have strength- ened materially, due principally to heavy buying and increased activity on the part of speculators on the New York market. Persistent rumors of attempts of the British to create a selling pool to dictate prices in the future nave also had a bullish effect on crude prices. The new strength shown by crude prices has served the tire industry opportunely, making it possible for tire manufac- turers to circumvent the necessity of meeting redent price reductions as an- nounced by mail order houses. In view of the higher crude prices, there already are expectations in many quarters of higher tire prices in the Spring. AUTOMOBILE HELD AID TO RAILWAY BUSINESS Cars, Once Regarded as Threat, Now Are Boon to Transit Companies. Back in the early days of the motor car, it was contended that the auto- mobile would put the railroads out of business—but today it is putting them “on their feet” financially, says the American Motorist, official publication gl the American Automobile Associa- fon. The publication says: “Comes the great Northern Rail- way's building program for 1920—an earnest of the year’s growth in busi- ness. Three millions of dollars will be spent for 50-foot automobile-type box- cars of new design, for mountain-type locomotives and for other forward- looking accessories. “This is just one railroad. There are scores doing quite as well, which argues that the auto trade is not hoom- ing at the expense of the older iron horse. “We will go so far as to add that the sale of a motor car 600 miles from the factory actually vields a profit to the railroad that carries it to the customer, for the average car buyer would not return that amount in train fares. “Everybody is ahead.” .| purely criminal aspect of the car theft | continue as ‘motor bootleg’ markets. Carelessness on the part of car own- ers is responsible for at least one-half of all automobile thefts, and locking of | cars will go far in reducing the num-| ber, according to the American Auto- mobile Association. The national motoring body said that | while automobile stealing continues to | hold its position as our second largest criminal industry, with. bootlegging an easy first, caution on the part of motor- ists will .prove very effective in meeting the situation. Conclusions of the A. A. A. are based on the activities of the 1,065 affiliated motor clubs in following up the cars stolen from members. Of the thousands of cars stolen each year, it is estimated that more than 50 per cent were taken away by youthful joy-riders and left abandoned in some place a few miles away. The A. A. A. statement, urging that car owners help to reduce this criminal activity, save themselves untold trouble and expense and reduce accidents by using eaution, continues: “Apart from the highly organized and industry in America, three factors, all within easy .control, lend aid and com- fort to the automobile thief. “First, the carelessness of the great number of owners who do not even take the pains to lock their cars when they leave them. “Second, the ease with which stolen cars can be marketed, which is due in large part to the fact that only 23 States have so far enacted a certificate of title law, while the remaining States , the comparative lenlency with which car thieves are treated by man) courts in many sections of the country.” GIVES DETOUR SERVICE TO U. S. CAR OWNERS A. A. A. Plans Scientific Survey for Accurate Information as to Roads. In an effort to combat the inconven- iences to motor travel caused by er- roneous ~information from ‘“roadside sources.” sclentific detour service is now available tq motorists ugh the 1,065 motor clubs affliated with the A. fio:lm to the national motor- y. A Nation-wide survey by A. A. A. motor clubs has disclosed that inaccu- rate information on detours, given to motorists at gas stations, stores, farm- houses and other unofficial sources, has, in thousands of instances, caused the driver to take longer routes over bad roads, when correct data would have routed him over a good road and the shortest route. This service is deseribed in the fol- lowing statement issued by the National Touring Bureau of the A. A. A.: “The A, A. A.is perfecting one of the most complete and scientific services to give correct information on detours that has ever been attempted in the history of organized motordom. “This service, rticularly to mem- bers, consists of the issuing of four re- glonal detour bulletins, covering all ter- ritory east of the Rockies. They are issued for the northeastern, southeastern, north central and south central States, giving correct detour information for mnx line routes and principal connec- . Familiar Road 8ign in India. According to a report, the road from to Mandalay, in India, is lined with s which translated read, “We Fix Flats.” THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. (. .JANUARY 27, 19%6_PART 8 FINER, FASTER CARS MARK NEW MODELS While Sixes Predominate, Eights Are Shown Gaining in Favor. (Continued From Third Page.) in the six-cylinder line, all with chassis and body parts concealed to provide an unbroken contour of body lines. The radiator and its ornaments are the same, while the hood sill and front splash guards have been extended for- ward to cover the front spring shackles. The fuel tank in the rear has been hid- den by molded sheet metal. Hupp cmploys composite bodles of wood and steel for strength and resili- ency. The front end of the frame of the cight has been stiffened and both for- ward and rear ends of the left front spring have been securely shackled to provide increased steadiness and safety on the steering side. Road shocks are absorbed by spring action through use of a coiled spring, which permits the shackle to travel through a smaii arc, according to the resistance set up by the spring on this side. Forward springs are parallel with the chassis rails to aid in eliminating shimmy. Jordan presents two new lines in a varlety of color combinations and body types, with body lines materially changed. The eight-cylinder line has a new five-passenger sedan and a fine looking coupe. The Air Line Eight motor, pioneered by Jordan, has beeq retained with improvements. Lincoln again offers a representative line of these fast, high-powered cars. Only slight alterations will be notice~ able in the new Lincoln line, although they are there... All-the exterior. trim is of chromium finish to give greater durability when applied over nickel fin- ish. Special body styles, designed by Judkins, Willoughby and others, are of~ fered, with color modifications of any character. . Custom-built exclusiveness has been achieved by use of these spe- cial bodies. One of the new develop- ments is in the braking system, which is mow fully enclosed, and internal ex- panding on both front and rear wheels, Marmon Straight Eights. Marmon Motors present two lines of straight eights, the new series “68" and “78," making the third year of quantity production of eight-cylinder cars by this company. Six body styles are offered in each line, with new hood and radiator lines, chromium-plated arts and a number of improvements. efinements have been made in the eight-cylinder power plants to increase flexibility and give more power, but they are substantially the same. The “78" has a vibration absorbing clutch plate, while the cooling system in the “68” has been improved, together with refinements in the spring suspension. Nash offers a striking new line of dis- tinctive body styles, with color combi- nation striking the dominant note in the new cars. Equipment of the “Royal” consists of six wheels—two mounted in fender wells—six tires, two tire covers and folding trunk rack, with full-length bumpers to protect trunk and rack. “Regal” equipment includes the same -articles without the trunk rack for models having built-in trunk as standard equipment. All models are equipped with full hydraulic shock absorbers, Bijur centralized lubricating system and twin ignition, high com- pression, valve-in-head engines. The engineering accomplishments in the new Nash are many, all designed for greater power and longer life of the motor. The combined operation of the new “aircraft” type spark plugs throws into each 'of the six cylinders 360 flashes a second at top speed. The high compression features are brought about by new symmetrically shaped combustion chambers, reduced in size to give greater explosive power. Oakland contiriues its all-American line in a comprehensive nus r of body styles. with slight changes the exterior of the car and several in- terior refinements. Among these are adjustable front seat, a new instrument panel with instruments symmetrically grouped and mounted directly on the dash. All Pisher bodies, of composite steel and wood construction, feature the new lipe. Oldsmobile Refinements. Exterlor refinements on the new Oldsmobile include advancement in the design of radiator shutters, a new cadet type windshield visor and changing of the roof finish from fabric to sheet metal. Ali closed models now have ad- Justable front seats. The complete line consists of seven types. Research work of Oldsmobile en- Enun has rdelulud in mpmvemmu power and speed, while a larger carburetor is em:lond together a:h mu\lmurm gasoline pump and r. Packard presents models in all three series, ugl to the newest car, the De Luxe Eight, in three models. Familiar Packard lines have been given a new interpretation in the newest cars. ‘The hood is higher and it recedes from STEARNS 'KNIGHT The natural choice of those of inherent good laste . . . . The finest transportation of today Home of the Gold Seal Used Car Champlain 'St. at Kalorama Rd. Columbia 5080 Display Rooms 1711 14th St. N, LINCO! DISPLAYS POPULAR DESIGN Two-Window Lincoln Sedan. the radiator, becomes wider and less rounded, while the characteristic sharp break in the curve of the hood has been softened. The de luxe series is offered on a 145-inch wheel base, the longest car Packard has ever put out. Peerless presents four separate lines of cars, the most noteworthy of which is the 1, shown publicly for the first time. The new straight eight 125 is also offered by Peerless, with a wheel base of 135 inches in the five- passenger style, and slightly longer for the seven-passenger job. Changes in the body styles are distinctive, The steering wheel is of the new composi- tion rubber type and on it are mounted gasoline and light control levers. Lovejoy shock absorbers are used all around in the 61, with Ross cam and lever steering and Lockheed brakes. Pierce Arrow shows two new straight cights, which are among the fastest and most powerful cars in the show. The company enters the eight-c: field with cars having coach traditional excellence and high com- pression engines developing 125 horse- power and a speed of 85 miles an hour. The cars are powered with a plant of 336 cubic inches, with a nine-bearing balanced cranks] dual ‘buretion, six cross members. than formerly. used with disks of head room has been increased. . a harmonic bal: anced crankshai duplex ignition and dual manifolding. The chassis frame is 8 inches deep with Internal expanding mechanical four-wheel brakes are used with 57 per cent more braking surface A two-plate clutch is smaller diameter which reduces spinning. The new cars are lower, only 72 inches in height, yet The new Pontiac is a larger and better car in seven models. The engine develops 57 horsepower and incorporates cer and counter bal- larger valves, mani- fold and carburetor. Closed bodies have adjustahle driving seats, sun visors of metal, tilting beam headlights, ebony finish panel and other refinements. The name of the car appears nowhere ex- cept on the running board mats, al- though the distinctive radiator emblem is retained: TWo models of the new Reo Flying Cloud are in the line of Reo, while the Master and the Mate are also shown. Both Master and Mate are six- cylinder jobs, fitted with internal ex- panding hydraulic four-wheel brakes. The steering gear has been so designed as to control the car with the least possible physical effort. Rakish body lines and luxurious #p- pointments again feature the Stearns Knight offerings, with wheel base rang- ing from 126 to 145 inches, strength- ened by unusual color combinations Use of a worm drive rear axle has aided in eliminating one item of car noise, while throughout the body every de- tail has been arranged to give maxi- mum operating quiet. Studebaker offers a new Commander Eight, an improved Commander Six and a new President Eight, while the Dictator is also presented. The Presi- dents and the Commanders offer a complete range of new body styles, longer, lower and roomier, fitted with non-shatterable windshields and ad- Justable front seats for the driver. Brake and clutch pedals and steering column are also adjustable. Horsepower has been increased in the President and performance improved by mechani- cal rearrangements. A new choke ar- rangement is used on both the Presi- dent and Commander to prevent overchoking and dilution of crankcase oil. Marked improvements are offe in the Whippet line, both in the six and four cylinder jobs. Whippet features ease of steering and increased power in all models. The stroke of the engine Model 120~—Four Doov, Sport Sedan $1795 Straight EIGHT 125 H.P. 130inchWheelbase We submit this newmodel as the finest Straight Eifiht under $8000.00. The world knows tEnt when Auburn makes such a sweeping claim it can be depended upon. Because for four years Auburn has repeatedly claimed the unusual, and in every case has more than proven it. durabili breaks 4-80 Sedan $1098: _ 6-80 Spast Sedan $995; 6-80 Cal 109! #:90 Victoria 81498; 890 T-passenger Sedan “”’blmlnt ) Prics £. 0. 5. Auburm or Conneroille, Ind. 680 Victoria $1095; 120 Sedan $1895; 120 Spose the size, power, in the four has been increased with a decided increase in the com slon ratio, while the six power plant 1so been improved to increase its present speed, power and performance. Maxi- mum horsepower in the six has been increased from 45 to 50. ‘The Willys-Knight line includes fiv models powered by the usual sleeve valve engine, with superior engineering features, giving more speed and power. The rear axle ratio hias been reduced and all models are equipped with me- chanical type four-wheel brakes with a total braking surface of 243.1 inches. ‘Willys features “finger tip control,” with virtually all functions of operation centered on the steering post. A but- ton controls the motor starting, manipu- lating the lights and sounding horn without changing the driving position. Still “conveniently located on 14th street” and the same set slogan of Satisfaction Plus” from smiling sales and service | men. Again Auburn scores a sensational success in , refinement, performance and of this new car at a low price that records. This Model 120 is the suc- Airmail postage has been reduced to 5 cents for the first ounce and 10 cons for cach additionalounce. Use Airmail daily for quicker commantcation. 8-90 Sedan $1495; 8- $1395; 8- 149 90 -90 Cabriol Sedun 317551 1" 120 Speednet 310851 120 Pracion foden 3305 % O R {nfan 10901 890 Cabrtolee 1495 AUBURN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY, AUBURN, INDIANA WARRINGTON MOTOR CAR CO., Inc. Sheridan Garage 2526 Que St. N.W. Joseph Raflo Leesburg, Va. r 1712 Conn, Ave, Pot. 44 Roanoke, Va. ‘RoanokeModel Garage Penn Motor Co. _Clarendon, Va. Pine & Connor Winchester, Va. cessor to our famous 115, It is an even better car, with increased horsepower, yet'for less cost. 120 Victoria $1895, Equisment other then standard extre,