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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1928
Page
13
The article details gasoline shortages and cost estimates during wartime, noting how gasoline pumps, machine workers, and automobile firms aided mobilization. It cites figures around $20,000,000 in losses, enforcement debates, and the broader impact on transport and industry. Also mentions Legionnaires in San Antonio driving trucks and assisting motor transport efforts.
A chaotic excerpt discusses speedometer tests on state highways, wartime vehicle development, and the role of motor transport in World War I. It notes trials of trucks and ambulances, the importance of motorized logistics, and the broader impact on American industry and military operations. The piece highlights Ayres statistics on trucks in France, assembly efforts, and the strategic value of motor transportation in sustaining allied campaigns.
A stray wire threatens a nearby motorist as it runs through gravel, prompting warnings to avoid the line. Officials say grounding could occur if the wire contacts the vehicle and advise keeping clear of the area and reporting the hazard immediately to prevent injury.
A 1920s news item reports a record run from New York to Boston in a Stutz Coupe. The account notes a time of about 21 minutes and mentions observers and a racing context with references to distance and routes.
The passage outlines a cautious forecast for federal road aid, predicting only modest early improvements. It suggests gradual progress and states that full, far reaching enhancements cannot be completed quickly, with emphasis on long term outcomes and cautious optimism from officials.
The United States department report notes wholesale prices for gas show marked gains. Across sectors energy and fuel items rise, with gas prices advancing about 123.8 percent and other commodities following, indicating broad inflationary pressure in 1927.
A legal decision holds that government purchases of gasoline are exempt from tax in all states, impacting tax rules for private suppliers. The ruling, reversing an earlier court stance, may influence similar cases as industries challenge fuel levies and exemptions nationwide.
California dominates the 1928 oil refining sector with the bulk of United States capacity. A government survey notes refinery counts, production volumes, and capacity shifts across states, highlighting California’s continued lead despite fluctuations in completion and output figures.
The fragment outlines an ambitious but unclear plan for building gas stations at fixed mile markers across a region. It mentions “Improved” roads, a national or international scope, and references various officials or organizations loosely connected to a central push. The garbled text limits specifics.
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