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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1937

Page

30

Proposal for 15 mph limit on U S roads urged

Washington dispatch reports LaBert St Clair of the safety conference urges lowering speed limits to 15 miles per hour, mandatory headlights, reinforced roads, and stricter penalties to curb accelerating deaths. He argues drivers must be protected from themselves amid rising highway fatalities.

Washington LaBert St. Clair Goesdent Commerce Roper St Clair Roper Roosevelt al Ingilan Dures el Chir

National traffic reform proposal text incomplete

Fragmentary OCR from a 20th century legislative discussion advocates uniform driver licenses strict exams and suspensions for drunken driving. It calls for nationwide adoption, stronger traffic law education, safety material in schools, coordinated accident statistics from state and federal levels.

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Fragmentary tribute to Robert E. Lee location in San Antonio

Fragmentary OCR reads a memorial note mentioning Robert E Lee, a street in San Antonio, a restaurant next to a small government building, and a house where Lee lived, with garbled surrounding terms and names.

Robert FE Lee Ob Muny's San Aneonio Tronton Lee Wen Saya

Right Wire Inflation Increases Mileage Says Paul Sauer

Paul Sauer, manager of Goodrich silvertown stores at 724 Lexington, warns that proper tire inflation boosts mileage. He notes the first 5000 miles see modal changes as the tube reshapes, urging frequent air-pressure checks during break-in and warning against under or over inflation which degrades tread wear, steering, and gas mileage.

Paul Sauer Goodrich Silvertown Lexington

Brownsville’s Historic Interest Highlighted in Outreach

Brownsville, the southernmost U S city besides Key West, is marked by historic sites, old homes, churches, and parks. The narrative notes Fork Brown 45 as a symbol of military preparedness dating to 146 when Gen Zachary Taylor’s occupation marked the flag rise and a Mexican post nearby with 20 000 residents. It mentions early settlers, river and dock activity, and fortifications, plus resacas, Snakeville, and parrots captured in Mexico shipped worldwide.

Frownsville United States Key West Florida Keys Fork Brown Uncle Sam Zachary Trylor Matanore Mexico Dyownsyile Miramois Brownsville

Major Bowes Amateurs to Perform at Magnolia Lounge

The Magnolia Petroleum company presents Major Bowes amateurs at the Greater Texas and Pan-American exposition with five daily shows. Fred M. Lege Jr announced the act, to be selected by Major Bowes and staged in the Magnolia lounge near the Grand Avenue entrance. Wally Sharples from New York will host the Dallas performances.

Bayes Magnolia Petroleum Company Fred M. Lege Jr Magnolia Exposition Grounds Major Bowes Baw Wally Sharples New York Dallas Bowes Grand Avenue

Magnolia Hosts Variety Shows During Pan American Exposition

Magnolia in cooperation with Major Bowes presents ten distinct amateur performances for visitors during the 12 October to 31 exposition period. Mr Loge notes the acts will tour Dallas for entertainment of attendees at the Texas Pan American exposition. Lincoln Zephyr production in less than six months of the current season surpassed the 1836 series total, reaching 15,500 in 196.

Loge Magnolia Major Bowes Dallas

Auto Classic Bet August 1 at Pan American grounds

The Pan American auto race event set for August 1 at Dallas grounds includes a 300 mile course with speed trials on Wy 38 and 25. Purses total 7500 dollars. over 2000 bales of cotton will be used as track ballast valued around 140,000 dollars. The program forms part of the international fair season.

Andrew Jackson New Orleans Pan-Amer Ican & Tion Dallas Ing Euvers To Ameriens

San Antonio Host Toworld World to Welcome Guests

The piece extols San Antonio as a premier host city for visitors, praising hospitality, hotel quality, and expansive leisure facilities. It notes investments in hotels and amenities like pools, tennis, bridle paths, baseball diamonds, and motor drives, highlighting decades of world hosting and ongoing improvements.

San Antonio Pegi Beauty Brody San Antonilo Line

Sensationally low priced Studebaker coupe in 1937 style

You sav on GY wd nb. This year’s masterpiece of styling offers steel reinforced structure from upholstery to paint. It features a wide adjustable seat, large rear deck, optional rumble seat, non-slam doors, Fram oil cleaner, gas-saving overdrive, automatic hill holder, sealed hydraulic brakes, and an air-conditioned ride. See and drive this magnificent Studebaker coupe today.

Studebaker

FANNIN 4331 Winerich Motors Inc Corpus Clivisti Texas

The list mentions multiple motor companies across Texas including Winerich Motors in Corpus Christi and Valley Grande Motor Co operating in Brownsville Raymondville San Benito and other towns. It references numerous dealer names such as Henderson Ride Co Leighton Co Bertson Co Wehman McAllen Powell and Younkin among others.

Winerich Motors, Inc Corpus Clivisti Texas Winerich Motor Sales Co Larollo Texas Valley Grande Motor Co Twarlingen San Benito Raymondville Brutseh & Thallman Honda Leighton & Co Eagle Pass Coe Auto Service del Rio Bertson Motor Co Austin Wehman Motor Co Taylor, Texas McAllen Motor Co McAllen Highway Garage Lampasas Tex

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