Chinese guerillas operating near Kating, along the Shanghai-Nanking Railway on Monday night ransacked and set fire to a Beechcraft biplane, operated by the Japan Airways Company, that had made a forced landing earlier in the day, it was revealed here yesterday afternoon, The crew of three Japanese was The de luxe Ford with wholly streamlines, has a modern and distinctive appearance of its own. With its low radiator grille and with deep top hood, it reflects the influence of Lincoln-Zephyr styling which is so popular this year.
All Ford cars are now equipped with hydraulic brakes. Pedal action is exceptionally easy, and the brake shoes work in 12-inch cast iron drums, with linings 134 in. wide for a total of 162 sq. in. of brake lining—for quick stopping and long life. The 1939 Ford de luxe is powered by an 85-h.p. V-8 engine of even note rugged construction than the 000,000 Ford V-8 engines already in use. reported to be safe.
The machine, a four-seater commercial transport, developed engine trouble ten minutes after it had taken off for Nanking at 230 o'clock on Monday afternoon. An emergency landing was effected in a rice field ten kilometers east south-east of Kating.
Abandoning the machine, the crew of three Japanese went to seek assistance from Japanese forces in the vicinity. After meeting some Japanese soldiers, they tried to return to the plane but desisted because of nightfall. Yesterday morning, the plane was found to have been ransacked and burned The 1939 Ford V-8 cars, of 85 and 60-h.p. correspond with the standard cars of last year. Although they are the "utility" cars in the Ford line, they are of gr y improved beauty. They are built for the millions of motorists who think first of economy, together with comfortable transportation. These cars are newly styled and are big, handsome cars, both inside and out.
Because the cost of the expensive body dies was paid for last year in the production of the De Luxe Fords, these 1939 Ford V-8 cars are price very low with the 85-ho er engine. Still lower, with the "Thrifty 60" engine.
Recessed Headlamps Traffic Charge Withdrawn At H.M. Police Court yesterday, before Mr. I. T. Mor a traffic charge against Mr. J.M.C Lopes, 626 Rue Pere Froe, was withdrawn on the application of the police. Mr. Lopes was charged with having p: ed his car during prohibited boni on the Bund.
The Ford for 1939 has new front [end and new hood. The head lamps are recessed in front fender aprons. Cooling air for the engine enters through the full grille at the front of the hood, and passes out unobtrusive louvres at the the hood sides. d by the u of while the exterior mouldings of rustless steel. There is n hardware, including door handles
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