Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 239, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 February 1932 — Page 15

FEB. 13, 1932.

HUDSON-ESSEX BRINGS FASTER CARS TO^SHOW New Models Have Greater Horse Power, New Body Lines. Two new lines of cars, a Hudson eight, in three wheelbase lengths, and anew Essex six, are being shown at the Indianapolis motor show by the Hudson Motor Car Company. With modernized, streamlined bodies, a radically new rigid frame construction, new power plant, transmission system, equipment and fittings, the Hudson and Essex cars for the coming season are lower, more powerful, faster, bette? in appearance and better equipped than ever before. Parallel in design, but dimensioned to suit their own characteristics, the Hudson and Essex cars are noteworthy for having introduced this year a real custom touch in the popular price field. Departures in automotive style are attained by attention to detail in exterior appearance, as well as in the up-to-date equipment with which the new bodies are fitted. The body lines are new from the tips of the V-shaped radiator to the molded rear, the blended lines of which in their artful concealment of unsightly parts, differ from any rear ensemble of any other standard car. Faster Autos The Hudson “greater eight” engine, now mounted on 119, 126 and K 2-inch wheelbase chassis, develops 101 -horse power at 3,600 revolutions per minute, a gain of 14-horse power over that of last year, and the Essex six engine, on its 113inch wheelbase chassis, develops 70horse power at 3,200 revolutions per minute, a gain of 10-horse power over last year. Asa result, both cars are faster, with a decided gain in performance throughout the entire S)>eed range. Use of the patented Hudson combustion chamber, the new manifold and improvements in the carburetion system and balancing are responsible, not only for the power increase, but for the improved smoothness of operation and better economy. No longer are any wood parts relied upon to fulfill structural body duty in Hudson and Essex cars. Year by year these bodies have been made more and more completely of steel, and the 1932 body is a culmination of this trend. , New Dash Panel Insulated for quietness as w T ell as against engine fumes and drafts, the new Hudson and Essex bodies meet the requirements w'hich have been made prominent through selective free-wheeling. An unusually complete system of upholstery spring suspension has been worked out on the new cars. There are transverse, lateral springs uuiich are mounted as a foundation for the vertical coil springs in the upholstery. In planning the colors of the new models, black, of course, has been made available on all models of every car. In addition, there are three other basic colors—brown, blue and green. The upholstery in every case, even to the silencing strips of felt in the windows, harmonizes with the body colors. One of the important features of the new cars is the instrument beard. This has been entirely redesigned so that the dials have figures that are two and a half times the usual size. Many Improvements New on these cars are such features as thermostatic carbureter heat control, improved intake manifold system, quick acceleration devices, anti-flood choke, intake silencer, anti-backfire device, improved torsional vibration dampener, silent synchro-mesh transmission with selective free-wheeling, retractive reverse free-w’heeling, triple-sealed oil cushion clutch, new dcuble-drop frame with diagonal trussing, bigger brakes, dash-oper-ated ride control on shock absorbers, quick vision instruments mounted on eye-level instrument board and a wide variety of minor refinements and improved fittings. The Hudson and Essex chassis structure is built up on an entirely new type of frame developed for these cars. It is a double drop design with the side rails given an increased depth just at the front end of the body where the maximum stresses occur. Double Muffler Here the side rails attain a depth of eight inches on the Hudson and 7 T s inches on the Essex and are reinforced by the heavy cross members which act as the rear engine support. The carburetion and manifold system on these cars has been designed with a larger breathing capacity which has resulted in increased power with reduced fuel consumption. The tire sizes are 6.50 by 17 on the longer wheelbase Hudsons and 6.00 by 17 on the 119-inch wheelbase. On the Essex the tire size is 5.25 by 18 inches. All of the devices attached to the chassis are silenced by rubber or other means. The exhaust pipe is carried back to the muffler and tail pipe on rubber supports. There are two mufflers with opposing sound characteristics so that the audible vibrations are neutralized and silenced. This arrangement has been called the twin neutratone muffler system. CLAIM CONFESSION IN ROADHOUSE S! AYING Emmett Pearson Held by Cops in Terre Haute Beating Death. By United i'ress TURRE HAUTE. Ind., Feb. 13. Emmett Pearson. 34, confessed today, police said, that he killed William Biooks, ,15, during an argument at a roadhouse south of here Thursday night. Police asserted Pearson, who was arrested at his home, told them that he beat Brooks with the butt of an automatic revolver. Mrs. O. O. McKay, owner of the establishment, >s held on a charge of murder as u result of an accusation that she was an accomplice. According to police, Pearson intervened while Brooks was arguing with Mrs. McKay.

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New Marmon 8-125 five-passenger, four-door standard sedan, one of the six distinctive standard and deluxe body styles in the new 125-inch wheel base chassis.

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Albert Russell Erskine, chairman of the board of directors of Rockne Motors Corporation, has been an outstanding figure in the motor industry for more than twenty years. He is chief executive of the great Studebaker Corporation, which sponsors the new Rockne Six.

TIRE SOURCE SECRET Quality of Defiance Brand High, Dealers Declare. Perhaps no tire has made greater strides toward wanning nation wide popularity than the Defiance, sold exclusively in Indianapolis by the William H. Block Company. “If we were permitted to tell you who makes these tires” said C. W. Speiss, of the Block Company, you would know quality tire manufacturers in the world. “Defiance is their trade name, for tires sold through department stores. They are exactly the same tire, same quality of rubber, same high grade fabric, same expert workmanship and carry the same iron clad guarantee as the nationally advertised, national famous brand of the company that makes them. Only the name is different and the price is much lower.” CLUB CHIEFS BOOKEO Prominent Rotarians to Be on Program Here. Addresses by internationally prominent Rotary Club officials will mark sesssions of the Twentieth district Rotary conference here Feb. 22 and 23. Paul P. Harris of Chicago, founder, will speak at the first session Monday and will lead a discussion of modern methods of club administration. Harris, president-emeritus of Rotary International, will make his second visit here within a year. Several iveeks ago he attended the Riley hospital corner stone laying. Among, other speakers will be Joseph W. Jackson of Madison, Wis„ international director, and Robert E. Heun of Richmond, first national vice-president, and candidate for the international presidency. MECHANICS’ ORDER OF DISTRICT WILL MEET Initiation Will Be Feature of Session Saturday Night. An Eighth district meeting of Junior Order United American Mechanics at Pleasant hour council, Twenty-eighth and Rader streets, at 8 tonight will be directed by Paul Ford, district deputy. Eighth district includes Indianapolis council, Brightwood. Pleasant Hour. West Park. Washington and Capitol City council of Indianapolis and Beech Grove, Maywood, Mooresville and Noblesville councils. A large class of candidates is ex- | pected for induction. Old-time mu- ! sic will be played by the Tennessee I Cowboys’ orchestra. Members of councils outside Indianapolis have | been invited.

PENSION PAYMENTS INCREASED BY COPS

Drain on Fund Causes Police,to Add to Contributions. With the police pension fund facing a shortage, members of the Indianapolis police force voluntarily will increase their payments to the fund from $1.25 to $2 a month beginning Feb. 1, it was announced today. Financial difficulty of the fund, it was explained by Detective Sergeant Harry Irick, fund secretary, is due principally to increasing number of pensions claimed. At present $8,500 a month is being paid to 191 retired policemen and widows and orphans of deceased policemen, Irick said. Os those receiving pensions, forty-five are policemen who have

Push, Drive and Pull Car Over Andes Path in Four Days. A remarkable automobile journey was accomplished recently in Peru. Two bold motorists, H. H. Mclndoo and F. Gottwald, a small car, twen-ty-five gallons of gasoline, four days’ time, $35, and almost impassable trails of the Andes, figure in the achievement. These men, engineers by profession, had been engaged in the mining settlement of the Yauricocha, high up in the Andes and far beyond the range of the average traveler. Both were instructed by the company that employs them to report at Lima, the Peruvian capital. One of the men owned an automobile, and they reasoned in substance: Why not go to Lima by motor car? No one ever had covered the 300-mile distance by this means. True, there was no connected highway. However, the two agreed to attempt the feat. Early on Nov. 2 last, they drove out of Yauricocha, following a good road for twenty-five miles. They reached Tarma late in the afternoon, 135 miles from the starting point. From this town a fair highway was followed to Junin, thirtyone miles. Leaving Junin, the difficult part of the journey lay before them. They had to use a trail instead of a road in climbing the western range of the Andes. The trail, which led via La Viuda, at an altitude of 16,000 feet, was up grades ranging from 20 to 40 per cent. Here the motorists employed ten natives as helpers. Finally, the car was pulled and pushed into Yantac, whose small population had seen only two automobiles and none for two years. ‘■The views in the region of La Viuda were beautiful, but the cold and snow were too great to encourage prolonged rhapsody,” reported the travelers. Proceeding slowly on the downward trail, they reached Canta in the afternoon of the fourth day, and from there the run to Lima was made over a good road in a few hours. Thus, another “impossible” motor journey is recorded. And it is of interest to relate that no tire troubles occurred: that only a spring on the car was broken, and that the two motorists experienced kindness and assistance from natives all along the route. Much of the trail section of this route, is included in Peru’s highway construction program. GIVEN SIO,OOO FOR EYE Californian Hit by Cube of Sugar at Club Meeting Wins Balm. By United Press LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13.—William J. McWhinnie, San Pedro business man, was awarded SIO,OOO damages for loss of an eye suffered when a cube of sugar, alleged to have been thrown by Eloi Amar at a Lions’ Club meeting, struck him in the eye. A jury in superior court returned the verdict. McWhinnie had sued for $103,890, naming the club and its members os co-defendants. The court dismissed the case against all but Amar. VIEWS GARNER AS IDOL Indiana Representative Says Texan Could Sweep Nation’s Vote. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.—Representative Canfield (Dem., Ind.) issued a statement Friday saying Speaker of the House Garner would become “the idol of democracy” if nominated for the presidency. Gamer, Canfield said, “would sweep the prairie states, and this common sense, practical man has a high degree of popularity in the eastern states. He is immensely popular throughout the south, in fact, he is a representative of the whole country.” Lifelong Resident Dies By Times Special LINTON, Ind., Feb. 13.—Daniel Dixon, 62, former Linton business man, is dead. He was a lifelong resident of Green county.

served twenty-five years or more, twenty-two who have served more than twenty years, ninety-three ere widows of policemen, and the remainder are disabled policemen and orphans of policemen. In addition to the voluntary increase in payments by the 503 members, the fund will benefit this year by increase in the fund tax levy from 1 cent to 11* cents. The fund, under the law, is entitled to a tax levy of 2 cents on SIOO, but the full amount never has been collected, Irick said. The law provides that members ijay not be assessed more than sls a year, but the city legal department had advised fund officials that there U nothing to stop the policemen from voluntarily increasing their payments. All rewards and witness fees received by police officers are turned over to the fund.

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CHEVROLET IS FIRST Retains Title for Largest Volume of Sales in 1931. For the fifth consecutive time, the Chevrolet Motor Company this year won first place at the national automobile shows in New York City and Chicago. This award, made annually by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, goes to the member company which does the largest voltime of business during the preceding twelve months. The honor is sought eagerly within the industry, for in addition to the distinction it brings, it also bestows the right to first choice of exhibition space at the national automobile shows in the nation’s two leading cities. Chevrolet first achieved the honot with a four-cylinder car. Since then the company consistently has maintained its leadership, especially since the Chevrolet six supplanted the four.

ffliillMllfflllMiJSSam iL—L \ *%M of values f PONTIAC has the speed, power, Pontiac offers these piC k-up and lasting stamina that important developments modern driving demands / > / at no extra cost Pontiac performance is at once brilliant and dependable—due to advanced design. High com-SYNCRO-MESH pression gets maximum power and economy from regular gasoline. Full pressure lubrication QUIET SECOND bathes every moving part in oil. Electroplated, hand-fitted pistons increase both efficiency and length of life. And Pontiac motors are large enough so that they need never be overworked. FREE WHEELING The New Pontiac Six brings the Impor- The New Pontiac V-8 offers the Distinc - RIDE CONTROL tant Developments o/ the Year to the Low- tion of V-8 Performance at a List Price LONGER WHEELBASE Price Field .. . Not only in performance, of $845, and up ... It is the only car but in every other quality, Pontiac Six offers with a Y-type motor selling at anything INCREASED POWER remarkable value. It ha.', the effortless shift- like its price. Interiors have the roominess, AND HIGH SPEED ing and quiet gears which make driving so the conveniences, the painstaking finish you easy, plus the advantages of Free Wheeling. associate with the best. If you have driven GREATER ECONOMY Outward styling is smartly beautiful —inte- less capable cars, Pontiac V-8 will increase NEW 7 ROOMIER FISHFR BODIES riors, luxuriously appointed. In every detail your satisfaction at only a moderate increase of design, construction, performance and reli- in cost. If you have owned expensive cars, INSIDE LOCKS ON ALL DOORS ability, the Pontiac Six represents outstandr Pontiac V-8 will give you substantially the ing value in the low-price motor car field. same advantages at a considerable saving. RUBBER CUSHIONING 6 AT 47 CHASSIS POINTS . PAUL WHITEMAN and his Pontiac Chief tains-with Mildred Bailey Jack Fulton, FVn QPRTNJr'Q t^ie n s’ s J esters and the 'Rhythm Romancers offer each week a sparkling half--1 VT > hour of entertainment. A guest star is a special feature. Every Friday evening— \3/ WENR, W 7 HAS, 9P. M., Central Standard Time. Virginia Motor Sales, Inc. Wides Brothers Auto Cos. 650 Virginia Avenue 800 East Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana Dave-Robertson Sales Cos. Taylor’s Sales & Service Riebe-Kiefer Motor Cos., Inc. 2705 East Washington Street - 3218 E. 25th Street 3345 Central Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ALTO SHOW 7 P. M. TO 9 P. M. EVERY NIGHT. CALL RED CAB CO.—RI. 5353.

QUICK SUCCESS FORESEEN FOR NEWROCKNE 6 Features of Costlier Cars Embodied in Nine Models at S6OO to S7OO. • Few new cars have been offered to the public with so many factors that augur for quick success as the new Rockne Six, its sponsors declared today at the Indianapolis Automobile show, where it is being exhibited. The fundamental principle of the Rockne Six is the introduction of quality in the low price field. The car includes features, it is claimed, that are unavailable in competitive automobiles, or can be had only at additional cost. “We know that no other automobile at anywhere near the price of the Rockne Six has been so generously endowed with beauty, roominess, performance and mechanical perfection,” said George M. Graham, vice-president in charge of sales. “The cars at the show substantiate our claims beyond all doubt. We are confident the American motorist will make a revision of his ideas of motor car values. Rises Above Price Class “The Rockne Six enters a highly competitive field. Our product must have distinct advantage over its competition if it is to be a success. We have abundantly supplied these advantages.' “Not only will this car represent a value triumph over its price class but it will offer the motorist practically every feature found in cars priced around SI,OOO. Thus, the de-pression-hit owner, who. has SI,OOO price class demands, but a purse that is somewhat depleted, will find nearly everything he wants in a line

Car Sneaks Glass of Beer Through Customs An interesting feat of smuggling was achieved unintentionally at Detroit recently by E. F. Potter, 1326 Marlowe avenue, Detroit, now driving his sixth successive Pontiac. Recently, Potter discovered on the running board of his Pontiac a drinking class three-quarters full of beer. Here’s what had happened: On the previous day he had accompanied several friends to a picnic near Walkerville, Ontario. Beer was served and one of the guests had placed his glass on Potter’s running board instead of on a table, and had left it there. Potter had driven back through the Detroit-Windsor tunnel, had passed the customs inspectors, who searched his car without seeing the glass of beer, and finally had returned to his home through heavy week-end traffic without spilling a drop. The beer, however, had become too flat for beverage then.

of cars in the S6OO and S7OO class.” The Rockne Six will be manufactured in two lines, the lower price group to be called the Rockne Six “65” and to have an f. o. b. factory price of $585 and up. The running mate to this line will be called the Rockne Sir “75” and its low f. o. b. factory price will be $685. Nine Models Offered A total of nine models will be manufactured, thus making it possible for dealer stocks to be small, while a representation of models sufficiently large to serve any motorist will be available. The Rockne Six “65” line will include a five-passenger, four-door sedan; a five-passenger, two-door coach; a five-passenger, two-door convertible sedan; a two-passenger convertible roadster, with or without rumble seat, and a two-passen-ger coupe, also with or without rumble seat. The Rockne “75” line will include a five-passenger, four-door sedan; a five-passenger, two-door convertible sedan; a two-passenger coupe, available with or without rumble seat, and a convertible roadster. Both Rockne Six lines will be equipped with improve free wheeling in all forward speeds and, in addition, synchronized shifting in con-

ventional forward gears. There is an automatic locking out of free wheeling when reverse gear is used. Free wheeling control will be located on the instrument panel. Motor Rubber-Cushioned Switch-key starter, which positively prevents stalling, will be included on all cars. All motors w’ffl be cushioned in live rubber at all four points of suspension. Wire wheels, with w’ide chromium hub caps will be standard equipment. “These are mechanical features typical of the sl,ooo-and-up group,” said Graham. “But they are available in the Rockne Six at the list price.” Aerodynamic bodies, designed by famous American body artists and scientifically moulded from front fender to tail light to reduce wind resistance and increase speed, provide a pustom-salon beauty for the Rockne Six. Sloping radiators, artistically outlined with chromium, sloping windshields controlled by chromium plated hardware, bald header panels and streamlined tops and air-foil apron, concealing the fuel tanks, are distinct Rockne Six features. Interiors have been designed to provide abundant room for even the largest passengers.

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LINCOLN MODEL RANGEJVIDENS Two New Types on Display at Auto Show. Two distinct Lincoln models—one on a 145-inch chassis powered with a V-12 engine of 150-horse power, the other on a 136-inch chassis with V-8 engine of 125-horse power—are displayed at the automobile show. With the presentation of these two new cars—each intended to serve its ow n particular field— Lincodn measurably extends its range. The twelve-cylinder car, introduced a few ? weeks ago at the New York automobile salon, meets the requirements of the considerable group which has owned Lincolns or other fine cars for years. Continuance of the eight-cylinder chassis—in a considerably lower price field—extends the advantages of Lincoln ownership to a distinctly new and larger group. Both the Lincoln twelve-cylinder and the Lincoln eight-cylinder cars are representative of the mechanical excellence for w’hich Lincoln has been famous for years. Chasses are manufactured by the same workmen in the Lincoln factory, the same high standards governing the fabrication of each. Bodies have the same keynote, although the front and appearance of the twelve-cylinder car is different from that of the eight-cyl-inder car. Seventeen custom and eight standard bodies are manufactured for the twelve-cylinder car. Eight bodies have been announced! for the eight-cylinder car. Cadillacs Made Roomier Wider front and rear wheel treads on the new’ Cadillacs and La Salles provide for more liberal body measurements. Seats are wdde and more comfortable. Shoulder room has been increased three inches in all cars in the line, giving complete comfort for three people in the rear seats.