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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
3
AP reports rising tensions as Japanese troops move toward Manchoukuo to quell disturbances. Chinese sources claim fresh Japanese reinforcements and rail disruptions amid broader front activity from Peiping to Canton Hankow.
HONOLULU reports the Securities and Exchange Commission opened an investigation into unregistered Japanese emergency bonds totaling one million yen about $280000 being offered in the area with large Japanese population. SEC attorney Roger Kent of San Francisco said witnesses were subpoenaed and questioned during a two day probe. He explained unregistered bonds are those not registered with the SEC in Washington and illegal for US public offering.
Berlin dispatch reports Count Ernst von Reventlow editor of Der Reichswart urges South American republics to abolish the Monroe Doctrine and its complements. He argues German interests favor strong, independent South American states and that “an act of will” is all that is needed to end the doctrine.
In Barcelona on December 21 dispatches report Vanguardia announcing the discovery of a sabotage ring active in large cities. The ring aimed to disrupt supply services and sow civil unrest among civilians.
Tokyo dispatch reports the seventh interview between Shige Fogo ambassador to Moscow and Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov failed to resolve the dispute over a new Japanese Soviet fishing pact. The current agreement expires December 31.
Paris dispatch reports a widespread uprising in Spanish insurgent garrisons including Saragossa Segovia Soria Pamplona and other cities. More than 1000 officers arrested with executions in Segovia as Franco orders a purge of disaffected elements.
NEW YORK DEC 21 Anti fascist picketing at a Spanish grocery tied to merchandise from insurgent Spain was halted by state Supreme Court Justice Philip J McCook who ruled the dispute was political not industrial and involved sympathy for foreign sides. The decision could influence similar actions against Japan Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.
The newly appointed zoning board of adjustment postponed its initial Thursday meeting due to Christmas holidays and incomplete rules of procedure. Chairman Theo Wells said no docket has been prepared and there is no pressing business to consider.
Fork Commissioner Rubiols announced Wednesday that trees in Twin parks and Madison square are being trimmed to save them from mistletoe. He said growth of mistletoe threatens to kill the trees and that dead or unsavable trees will be replaced with Spanish oaks. He noted Lambert park trees were saved last year by pruning.
Bucharest reports that Foreign Minister Comnen resigned today and Grigore Gafencu was named his successor. Gafencu, a long time ally of France, has served in the senate and as state secretary and helped negotiate the Romanian Russian non aggression pact.
Iron Age forecast increased steel mill activity in early 1939 due to large railroad and construction orders. The weekly review notes other buyers are limiting purchases to moderate levels as year end inventory curtailment measures take effect.
Premier H. H. Kung said the $25,000,000 US credit will fund industry and communications in western China to support resistance to Japan. The plan prioritizes highways, railways, and plants to base war efforts in Szechwan Chungking and neighboring provinces. The funds will buy American oil, vehicles, farm equipment, and factory goods.
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