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/ _t4. fv. Page Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, June 18, 1953 1953 CHEVROLET CAR OFFERS MANY OUTSTANDING VALUES The new 1953 Chevrolet offers! many advantages that appeal to the i buying public. For the 1953 market bodies have been completely re-designed. All cars have increased power, with special emphasis on a new power train that includes a new engine and improved automatic transmis sion. In performance, in economy, in driving and riding qualities, ex terior and interior appointments the latest^hevrolet models con tribute importantly to automotive progress. ■ . . Many features of the new cars range throughout the bodies and chassis. Of major interest: The entirely new series, , to be known as the Bel Air, and credited with being the most luxurious models in Chevrolet history. To be 1 produced as two- and four-door sc-| cans, a convertible and sport coups,: the Bel Airs are included in the choice of 16 Fisher Body types. Other passenger car series are des-; ignated as the “Two-Ten” and, ' One-Fifty." -I A new 115-norsepower “Blue- Fiarr.c" engine and a refined PoW- erglide automatic transmission re-' engineered for greater operating economy and faster pickup. The so-called “standard” engine also moves up to 108 horsepower, a gain ; of 17,4 per cent over 1952. A lavish choice of colors, marked by brilliant new greens and blues, are offered in 13 solids and 10 two- tone combinations. Two-tone inte riors harmonize with the selection of exterior colors in many of the cars. . ' Chevrolet offers 16 passenger car| bodies in three distinct series. The Bel Air series includes two- and four-door sedans, sport coupes and convertibles. The “Two-Ten comes; in two- and four-door sedans, club; and sport coup«s, convertible and Townsman and Handyman station wagons. Available in the ‘‘One-; Fifty'* series are two- and four- door sedans, business and sport copes and the Handyman station wagon. Series are differentiated by styl ing, both inside and out; by orna mentation, appointments, for mo toring convenience and the luxury of cushioning and trim. Designed to conform to a varied price range, the thre series might be classified as ‘‘Standard” (One-Fifty), “De- Luxe (Two-Ten) and “Super De Luxe” (Bel Air). The Two-Ten and Bel Air series*offer a choice of two-tone interiors, wrap - around rear windows on closed bodies andj appointments such as clocks, glove compartment lights, two sun visors arid cigarette lighters. The entire ly new Bel Air series has several | added distinctions. In exteriors, the bright metal body moulding has been broadened over the rear fender as a base for the series name. Rear wheel panels and wheel discs are standard equip ment. Three additional luxury fabrics in passenger comaprtments plus full floor carpets, are other evidences of richness in the Bel Airs. The generous variety of choice is further exemplified by four convertible top colors, each harmonizing with a different exte rior color. More power, increased accelera- fion and greater, economy as well are present in the standard engine other than Powerglides. A revised ignition system contains a new dis tributor, new spark plugs, and spark plug caps that are moisture- resistant. Capacity of the genera tor has been stepped up to provide added reserve for accessories. An automatic-choke assures correct changes without manual adjust ment. Neither engine requires premium gasoline.' Driving ease has been addition ally improved by larger, more com fortable steering wheel and the substitution of needle bearings for bronze bushings in the Pitman shaft. Women drivers particularly will appreciate the reduction in re quired brake pedal pressure. Brake and clutch pedal pads have been re-designed for comfort. The park-, ing brake lever has a T’ handle. Better ventilation in the driver’s compartment results from enlarged air ducts. Instruments are direct ly in front of the driver. The Eisenhower Has Gained In Confidence Of the People j Washington.—It is interesting to! note th^t while Washington is full of presidential critics, even the, most poisonous concede his popu-| larity and prestige in the country! has not diminshed. They insist he ( has failed here and flopped there,: They attribute to him sins of omis sion and commission. But ndne of his opponents believe that if he i were to run again today he would not get as many votes as last No vember. In brief, he is doing all! right—so far. This state of affairs may easily j change but it certainly exists as speedometer is enclosed in a cir cular section with other dials 1 grouped in an oblong base. Anoth er ‘feature is the in-built plastic arrows on the panel to show the 1 use of the turn indicator. of now. And that is why there is real confidence that a large part of the Eisenhower program will be enacted before tftis session ad journs. The public sentiment back of “Ike” is such that members of the Congress will reflect carefully before putting themselves in op position to a President as able to project his sincerity over televis ion and radio as this President—and who has so good a case. This also is the basis of Repub lican confidence that the elections next year will increase rather than decrease Republican control of Con gress. As things stand there arc 48 Republicans in the Senate, 47 Democrats and 1 self-styled Inde pendent — the garrulous Senator Morse of Oregon—total 96. In the House there are 221 Republicans, 212 Democrats, 1 Independent ahd one vacancy—total 435. This mar gin is much too narrow for assured Administration control. It is ad mittedly a precarious situation where a few recalcitrant Republi cans easily may upset calculations and, unless he receives some Demo cratic support, block the Presi dent’s program. Too Popular Now Because of the short time Mr. Eisenhower has been in and the weight of public opinion back of him it is doubtful that the efforts to block him >vill have any real degree of success at this session. The big Democratic effort will be made in the campaign next year when an entirerly new House and 32 members of the Senate are to be elected. Should they then suc ceed in gaining a majority of House or Senate or both it not only would paralyze the Eisenhower Adminis- tratibn for the balance of his term but would be generally interpret - ed as forecasting a Democratic President in 1956. OFFICE SUPPLIES Complete line, all the little items needed for the office CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. Phone 74 GUARANTEED TO KILL ANTS 25c -Young’s Pharmacy Howard’s Pharmacy McGee’s Drug Store Say— “I SAW IT IN THE CHRONICLE” > Thank Yon OUR HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS —to— Giles Chevrolet Co. On their 25th Anniversary — and — FORD MOTOR CO. on its —»—__ ■ 50th Anniversary May b<fth continue to enjoy future years full of success and pleasant business relations. Employees of i Baldwin Motor Co. YOUR FORD DEALER Qcnf c €cnfiibeil .yi If you listen carefully to radio commercials on medicinal agents, you will find that they suggest much but promise little. The glib announcement will tell you that such and such a product can, may, or should help do this or that; \ but it will never say it will. Notice, also, the newspaper insertions on hair restorers, flesh reducers, and the like. Many of them will bear the statement, ’’Never sold by mail.” Why? Is there danger of Federal prosecution for using the mails to defraud? If you are feeling ’’out of sorts,” consult your physician. He, and he alone, is qual ified to diagnose and prescribe treatment. * -> Write Your Congressman “NO” on Socialized Medicine McGee’s Drug Store Phone No. 1 U RaRRRR.R.IVa ^ ) Our Twenty-Fifth On June 15, 1928 We Entered the Automobile Business in Clinton — with the — Chevrolet Agency... Cars and Trucks OFFERING ECONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY, SERVICE CALL UPON US FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK NEEDS During these 25 years we have enlarged and modernized our “home” several times to better serve the public in our sales and complete service departments. We wanted to grow in knowledge of our craft and in accomplishment. But, most of all, we wanted to grow in stature in the eyes of those with whom we did business. And now, looking back on 25 busy, turbulent years — we find that we have grown into a complete, modem plant to adequately serve our customers. But we know, deep in our hearts, that the biggest measure of credit must go not to us, but to the steadfast trust and assistance of our friends. — - j- * ✓ And so, on our twenty-fifth anniversary, we want to thank you and pledge an increasing service and enthusiasm for the future. TO EACH OF OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS WE SAY- “THANK YOU” More People Buy JwUI A'J 'Tel Than Any Other Car Cars—Trucks—Service 300 West Main St. Clinton, S. C.