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There was no such company as Oshkosh Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. organized in 1919, or any other time. We and our predecessor, Oshkosh Motor Truck Manufacturing Co. have manufactured continuously since 1917 four wheel drive trucks under the registered trade-mark Oshkosh, which trucks are known as the Oshkosh Four Wheel Drive Trucks. Oshkosh trucks are widely known throughout Wisconsin and other parts...
Immediately upon the publication of the footnote referred to above, we received numerous letters and telephone calls asking for an explanation. These inquiries are still being made. It is obvious that this footnote did damage to the name and reputation of the Oshkosh truck. Therefore, we ask that you make a suitable correction in TIME...
Oshkosh Motor Truck...
Youngest of 17 children, Andy Frain- who now clears $15,000 to $25,000 a year -was born poor, never went to high school, started his ushering career as a sideline to being a helper on a department store truck. He found ushering generally inefficient, characterized by stupid or unpleasant workers who made their living on tips for showing balcony patrons to orchestra seats. From Paddy Harmon, manager of the Chicago Stadium, Andy got his first big job; was soon so successful that Chicago hoodlums demanded a cut. He beat up their emissary. Four mobsters then tried to shoot...
...chemical trucks and two hook and ladders rushed to the scene led by the chief's car, but there was not enough to worry the active firemen for most of then packed up and went home, leaving a solo truck to attend to the fire...