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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1928

Page

37

Wages Solving of Rubber Problem

The article discusses rubber supply as a vital factor for American motorization. It cites I. S. Brooks of Marino Rotor Car on rubber self-sufficiency, notes Mexico and the tropics as potential sources, and warns that current foreign monopolies could limit prices. It cites production figures and estimates future domestic needs and substitutes amid wartime pressures.

United States Narions America I. S. Brooks Xeneral Marino: Rotor Car Company Mexico Brooks Manchuria Germany Bani Heven Texas Africa Far East Central America Philippines

Akin Named Territorial Representative for Graham Paige Unit

B N Akin, previously tied to a Dallas automobile concern, has been appointed territorial representative for Yale Dever Motore Inc distributory at Graham Paige automobiles in Southwest Texas. He has over nine years in the motor car business and has resided in this city for four months, planning to organize the Graham Paige dealer network across the Southwest Texas territory.

Dallas B. N Akin Yale Dever Motore, Inc Graham-Paige Akin Texas Roper- Fising

Town Farmers Own 217 750 Motor Cars

Area farmers can get mutemobiles, a figure just above the 214 000 forans in that state, per the National Automobile Club. Texas, with larger population and area, is the only stat to exceed Town in number as farmer owned ener, Iowa eighth in number of fatre owned trucks.

National Automobile Club Texas Ener Towa Tt

Auburns Break Stock Car Records

Two Auburn speedsters smashed stock car records on the Atlantic City speedway averaging over 84 miles per hour for 24 hours and covering 2000 miles. Bert Meinnis and Erv Skein drove one car while Eddie Muller and Wade Morton drove another. They slept none during the run.

Auburn Cently Atlantic City Speedway Bert Meinnis Erv Skein Eddie Muller Wade Morton

Record Stock Car Run Sets Endurance Benchmark

Two Auburn produced stock cars ran a 24 hour test at Atlantic City on July 1 under AAA supervision. Car No 2 completed 2063 miles at an average 24.7251 mph, Car No 1 close behind at 203? miles with 28 minutes 59 seconds stopped. Both cars remained stock models, verified by factory specs.

Auborn Atlantic Gily A. A Auburn Ind Wade Morton Bedig Miller Jv. Skein Bert Mempi

Record Nash Output on Surge in Car Demand at Kenosha

Wiz Kenosha reports August demand for the Motors company cars reaches historic levels with over 45 000 total orders. Production plants across facilities expand to meet the surge for the 400 series while capacity constraints limit monthly output to about 21 000 to 22 000 cars. The Bendix factory set a daily record for the standard Fix series on August 16 as 45% cars were produced. Officials note continued demand since the March debut of the new model and project further gains in production and sales as the market expands.

Kenda Wiz Motors Company Kenosha Hacine Rhetary Orginizttinn Bering FE. McCaety Wales Rome

Louisiana Legislature Proposes Lower Car License Fees

Fragmentary transcription shows talk of reducing car license fees in Louisiana and related tax measures. Mentions legislative action before adjournment and proposals for revenue from highway and state needs. Names and places are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Louisiana Howe Rinte

Oldsmobile Models on Display at Goad Motor Show

Goad Motor Company, longtime Oldsmobile distributors, reported twelve cars delivered locally over the last two weeks with orders for thirty two more for wholesale. T. Dr. Goad, head of the concern, praised the reception by the motoring public as Oldsmobile Value models debuted.

Goad Motor Company Renvally Anpointer Oldsmobile Goad

Dodge Thatchers Unveils Senior Six Models Soon

Detroit Sept 41 announced new Senior Six models by Dodge Thatchers to appear inDetroit shortly as factory production speeds to dealers nationwide. First shipments already dispatched. The Senior features varied body styles and advanced engineering with bespoke interior, instrument panel, upholstery, and coach work. The engine is specially designed for the Senior Liz, promising high performance and luxury combined with dependability.

Detroit Mica Dodge Thatchers Liz Uyle

Durant Sales Gains Her Durant Sales Gains Her

An article reports Durant Siler Anniversary models showing rising sales, with figures indicating substantial year over year gains across many states. Official remarks cite strong demand in New England, mid Atlantic, and other regions, noting monthly increases and expectant momentum into mid year.

Durant Siler Pegialaeus Johnston Tyurant New Eengland Fort H Wingia England Jake Scan

China Motor Car Sales Rise Amid Economic Struggles

The report notes a rise in motor car sales in China alongside ongoing economic challenges. Analysts point to shifting consumer demand and policy incentives, with manufacturers adjusting production to meet the uptick.

Automobile Balance Facts Impress In Studebaker Tests

Experimental engineers at Studebaker prove car stability by tipping models like Victator Commander and President eight to near or beyond 90 degrees. Each vehicle with low center of gravity and solid base shows remarkable resistance to overturning, illustrating importance of balance in automotive design.

Ine Jong Studebaker7 Proving Ground Erskine Club

Gea ham Daige cars show ultra tight turning radii

Engineers of the Graham Paige line designed five chassis to maximize maneuverability in tight spaces. The 16 inch wheelbase model can turn in a circle 20 feet 2 inches in diameter, while others range from about 22 feet to 7 feet 5 inches for the largest wheelbase. They also report steering error below typical levels, with minimal deviation during sharp turns.

Geaham-Daige Graham- Paige Yiihinch Randel Graham-Paige Eix Graham-Paige Joham-Paige Marin Arrer Theoresien Attlan

New Jersey Plan Traffic Hospital Proposal

A garbled report from New Jersey outlines a plan to clear a hospital project and address miner safety, featuring officials like Geng and Mendeshe. It mentions hospital restrictions, potential investigations, and a presiding authority over inaugural arrangements, with unclear event timing and local impact.

New Jersey Plang Teaftin Bern Riggenteul Torey Geng Mendeshe Rink Hevlesardi

New Rome for Nash Dealers in San Antonio

Camimetion work is under way on a new Nash Company building at Broadway and Ninth Street. The firm plans to move from East Pea Street to include sales and service, with a one story brick and stucco Spanish style structure and potential second floor. Frank Forrest described the fireproof design and large windows, with frontage along Ninth Street and Broadway and provisions for future expansion.

San Antonio Nash Company, Inc Broadway Ninth Street Charles George Tie East Pea Street Mbuwl Go Dave, Ie Mie Gla Bixth Street Uigyuront Diality Foans Shawiters Exans Frank Forrest Jtrombway Trombway Dhe Rom Gang Duere

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