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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1926

Page

2

Motor vehicle registration tops twenty-two million in U S

New figures show U S motor vehicles in use exceed 22.5 million, about one per five people. Commercial and passenger cars total 22,542,457 with an 11.2 percent rise from 1923. New York leads with 1,818,765 vehicles, followed by California and Ohio among others.

New York Dee U States Motor United States New York State California Ohio Pennsylvania Mlinois Michigan Texas

Rouzier Acquittal Sparks German Indignation in Berlin

Berlin reports outrage over the acquittal by a French military court in Germering of Lieutenant Rouzier for the killing of Emil Mueller and two others during an offensive in occupied Germany. Witnesses described Rouzier as the "knight of the whip" for his use of a riding whip on German citizens.

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SA Contractors Elect Officers in City Association

J T Haile Ir was elected president of the San Antonio chapter Associated General Contractors of America at a Builders' Exchange auditorium meeting. L A Walker was chosen vice president and Will Orth secretary and treasurer. A E Rheiner and Edward Waleh were named directors.

J.T. Haile Ir San Antonio Associated General Contractors of America Builders’ Exchange L.A. Walker Presdent Will Orth A. E. Rheiner Edward Waleh

N Y Family Sells Christmas Baskets

A charity worker notes a family sold thirteen Christmas baskets to neighbors last year and urges careful giving. Tomorrow is the last day to make four Xmas purchases and to read Xmas Gift Suggestions in Light Classified Ads.

New York Lady Bountiful

Organized wholesale grocer seeks capital in Childress

Here and There notes a Childress group organizing a wholesale grocery house with a capital of 100000. Deceased John H. Whittington, 20, bookkeeper for Simms Oi! company, was buried at Pirtle after being found dead from a bullet wound in Longview. Also reported: 38 Pacific coast liquor smugglers indicted in Los Angeles. Mrs. Sophia Murphy, 90, dies after a fall in Dallas.

Childress Tes Dee Bury Dallas John H.whittington Simms Oi! Company Longview Pirtle Los Angeles Sophia Murphy

Mail Bandits Net Six Million In Loot Since 1921

Postmaster General New reports government mails robbed of 15,815,540 by bandits in 96 holdups since 1921. Public funds recovered amount to 10,226,051 leaving 6,089,758 net stolen. The report covers miscellaneous notes and ads in light classified sections.

Wy Universal Service Washington New

Wonder Air Scenes Atop Clouds For Wings Dog Fight

Scenes expected to rank among the most thrilling aerial mov ies are being shot above the clouds over Kelly field as part of the dog fight in Wings. Pilots of the Air Corps have climbed to 10 000 to 12 000 feet to reproduce maneuvers while directors cheer and film the spectacle from below.

Kelly Field Paramount Air Corps

British Distemper Cure Seen Through Immunization Work

British Medical Research council investigators Dr William Bigge and J E Barnard report distemper in dogs is caused by an ultra micro scopic virus and immunization by inoculation may be achieved. The council thanks the American Distemper council for aid and notes cancer research also ongoing.

London British Medical Research Council William’ Bi Gge J. E. Barnard The Research Council

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