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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1929

Page

33

World Demand Stabilizes Output in Global Auto Market

In a speech to the automobile industry, President Alvan Macaulay of the Butigna Chamber argues that global auto demand passing the 4,000,000 mark stabilizes the industry and cushions U S production against domestic swings. He forecasts a 5,000,000 vehicle world market by 1925 and urges international cooperation to expand transportation and markets for farms and commerce.

Alvan Macauley Butigna! Automobile Chamber of Gammerrr Suiside United States South America Automobile Industry Sbes Beyi Otor Tara

Traveling in His Second Buick

R H Schneider favors the Silver Anniversary Buick for traveling salesmen. He bought his first Buick 16 months ago and traveled 30 000 miles in it. Eddie Mathis of San Antonio Buick Co sold him the new model.

R. H. Schneider Eddie Mathis San Antonio Buick Co Lambor Hever

Aviation Boom Prompts Production Surge Amid 1929 Projections

The Aero nautical Chamber of Commerce reports 1929 commercial aircraft production may reach 10 000 planes valued at about 5 100 000 000. US output rose from near zero in 1921 to 4 000 units worth 36 000 000 in 1928, with growth spurred by the International Exposition and expanding manufacturing centers from Seattle to New York.

Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce United States Nobhine Chicago Atc San Antonio Louis Moore Winburo Field Honsloea Rio Grande Valley Texas Aero Cotton Dust-era Company

Service Men Go to School at Graham-Paige Training Center

Graham-Page Motors opens a new service school in Detroit for managers and foremen from across the country. The program blends hands on Graham-Paige car repair with advanced service station management, using factory equipment to teach disassembly and reassembly, tool usage, and procedure adherence.

Graham-Taige Go Rengive Grabnya-Paige Motors Corporation Detroit Graham-Paige Kervive

Used Car Plan Gains Favor in Irked Market

J. D. Melfoe of Sia Aldlodio Motor cites rising demand for used cars as discounts and proper condition drive sales. He notes ongoing issues with supply and pricing, blaming external pressures from factories and distributors for limited availability and consumer hesitation.

J. D. Melfoe Sia Aldlodio Motor Company Obr Auerils

Oldsmobile Output Climbs 60 Percent in 1928

Lansing mid January report shows Oldsmobile production shipments up 60 percent in 1928, surpassing 1927 high and setting all new company records. Factories expect continued growth into 1929 with strong schedules and optimistic outlook.

Lansing Mid

New Schebler 5 Announced for Chevrolet Cars

Jos Weintraub of Six Six Garage announces the Schebler Carburetor Company’s new Model 5 for Chevrolets. He notes months of testing and says the new carburetor improves performance and economy, maintains exact carburtion, and offers low price with full feature set for volume Chevrolet production.

Chevrolet Jos Weintreub Six San Peiro Avanat Schebler Ben Antonio Weintraub Wheeler Schebler Nye

AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY VIEWS OF FUTURE GROWTH AND MOBILITY

A clipped, reflective piece discusses ornamental car features and suburban rapid transit needs. It imagines a booming auto industry with global leadership, sustained by demand for new vehicles and ongoing growth in the United States.

Witios Rapilly Autor United States

Dodge Brothers rename Dodge Truck line to Dodge Brothers products

Gouge Brothers built trucks, buses, and motor coaches under Graham Brothers, now to be known as Dodge Brothers products. All units use Dodge engines and parts, with a wide range from express and livery to three ton trucks, plus numerous special equipment models. Detroit production has long supplied interurban coaches and thousands of miles drive.

Gouge Brothers Graham Brothers Dodge Brothers Entira Merchants' Express Voodge Thatchers Detroit

Nation Surpasses Eighty Five Thousand Bus Fleet

The nation reports about 85,636 automobile buses in service with 83,026 motor buses operating in the United States. Transit expansion continues as new feeder routes and electric systems are developed to improve city connectivity and service efficiency.

Nation United States Aterm Pytiai- Winrien

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