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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1934

Page

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Japan Says Pact Scrapped to Foster Peace Efforts

The article reports Japan announcing the scrapping of a naval treaty pact and seeks a new framework to prevent a naval arms race. It notes dates tied to the London and Washington treaties, U.S. and British reactions, and calls for renewed talks to avoid insecurity and costly competition.

Ment TOR GRING Brhife Japan Dayan London Pier America Condon Norman Ti. Davis

Naval Strength of Powers Compared

Washington reports compare naval strength among the United States Great Britain and Japan. It cites wartime tonnage counts and warship totals, plus projected builds under treaty terms through December 31 1936 and underage vessel figures. The data show the United States leading in tonnage and ships, with Britain close behind and Japan third, alongside expected future additions and age classifications.

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Reds Import U. 8. Actors To Appear on Soviet Stage

Russia recruits American vaudeville and musical talents for three month tours in Soviet theatres. Thirty actors including Tam Mix and Toby, with Harpo Marx and Tan Robeson among recruits, will perform in Leningrad and other cities. Government backing covers housing and travel. contracts promise substantial pay and staged performances monthly.

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Hearst Press Opposed to War and Fascism in Riverside Fight

A fragment from a page one feature attacks William Randolph Hearst and his papers for promoting international developments and war readiness while praising European fascist regimes. It claims Hearst outlets align with munitions interests, incite violence against dissenters, and undermine the American Constitution through aggressive editorialism. It notes a Sunday edition fight advertisement and rental details.

Los Angeles Hearst Press Paschin Prest Fa Asmeéricad Lonamatns Siglo

Wire and Radlo Merger Plan Approved

Washington reports the Federal Communications Commission plans to recommend a sweeping pro merger bill before February 4. The measure would permit one giant system to include wire, telegraph, cable, and services controlled by American interests. Supported by some, opposed by anti trust advocates, it would affect International Telephone and Telegraph, Western Union, and others.

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White House Party With Roosevelt Family Visit

A weekend White House party for friends of the Roosevelts added a campuslike air to the executive mansion. About 73 guests including Harvard students Paul and John Roosevelt joined the President and Mrs Roosevelt. Guests stayed in the mansion while others lodged at a nearby hotel. Barbara Cushing and Jane Marteau, related to the Roosevelts, were among invited guests. A reception and dancing in the East Room followed a dinner with the president and Mrs Roosevelt. The president’s mother, Mrs James Roosevelt, will attend.

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State Recovers Land Royalties in Texas Case

Judge Robertson of Travis County ruled that Alpin Petroleum Company and others recover ABN acres in Montgomery County including 140 acres oil producing and 27932.14 royalty on oil. Judgment directs money recovered and future rents and purchase price of the deed to become part of permanent school funds.

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Program to Honor College Students Event at Bescon Hill

A society gathering scheduled for Saturday at 10 p.m. honors college students including Winnie Marshall Eileen Hutener Aleta Hubener Raymond Smilin and others. The program features religious art reproductions and a noted page of historical digives, referenced from The American Weekly and Sunday’s San Antonio Light.

Bescon Hill Birdey Wm. C. Moffett Vanced Winnie BD. Marshall Eileen Moverall Sidney Hutener Aleta Hubener Raymond Smilin Claude Graves Horlense Buchanan Jazz Dimske Clifford Diemuke Gale Harper Nelson Laura Atkins Mare Kareth Robinson Rachel? Cathcutt James Gamblin Ray Tripp Charles In Mrs. W. MM. Ward San Antonio

Professor Proposes Blank Sentences for U S Crooks

Chicago dispatch reports Professor Alfred L. Gause of the University of Wisconsin proposes a new criminal law system. Violent offenders would hear the sentence to be placed under state control until deemed fit for discharge, with blank terms determined by a state agency to fit the crime.

U. S Chicago Alfred L. Gausewits University of Wiscortsi Wisconsin

Einstein mass energy proof shocks physicists at meeting

In Pittsburgh on December 28, a new proof of the mass energy equivalence was presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Einstein suggested conservation laws apply and relativity explains the link as observations shift between moving frames.

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Miller Seeks Murray Aid in Ranch Battle

Oklahoma terms the legal fight over the 10L ranch as Zack Miller taps Murray for help. Sid White says Murray will join Muley once Miller leaves for bankruptcy scheduling. A federal motion seeks a one day respite on January 14 to file schedules under the mortgage moratorium law.

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Grand Jury Probes Army Lobbying and Foulois Criticism

Washington DC December 2 A nine month inquiry by congressional military committees accuses lobbyists of pressuring the War Department and criticizes Gen Benjamin Foulois chief of the Army Air Corps for alleged legal violations. The panel forecasts possible indictments for accepting favors and alleges high level attempts to gain advantages for private firms.

Washington, D. G War Department Grand Jury Jeslié Garnett District of Cohmbia Gate House Benjamin D. Foulois Army Aird Corpa Foulois Dern Army Certin Conrrins Ceportud Galies Ib TERON Fevitnis Wart Comp Mites Foutois Committes Membera Vowlie

Bardwell Joins Maverick Commissioned Politician Heading to Washington

Bardwell and Bill Sessions travel by car to Washington to join Maverick in early January. Bardwell, former chief deputy tax collector of Bexar County, will be accompanied by his mother Mrs M G Bardwell and sister Miss Bessie Bardwell. Sessions also worked in the tax office. A New Year’s Eve dance at Woodlawn Lake and other social events are listed, with multiple references to clubs, halls, and festive activities in San Antonio.

Neméyer Malcom Bardwell Meury Maverick Bexar County Actv Weshington Maverick Bardwell Bill Sessions Hardwell Washington M. G. Bardwell Bessie Bardwell

Investigation sentiment from Hollywood chatter slips into comments

A Hollywood commentary from February discusses the idea of an investigation committee and the difficulty of avoiding past foolish acts. The writer jokes about pleading guilty and showing mercy to escape scrutiny, reflecting skepticism about accountability.

Hollywood Calif Bec Mons UC Dart

Society calendar highlights two dozen holiday gatherings

Santa Antonio social items list Miss Mary and Elizabeth Johnson guests at home dinners. Debutantes Miss Bryant Whisenant Barglay and Wright hosted dinners and dances at San Antonio Country Club. Sigma Delta Phi held a Christmas dance on the Casings roof with about 203 guests. Mrs Swift and Lang family hosts at 1322 Wilks. Bright Brawl tea dansant praised for holiday motif. Highland Park Recreation Club Old Time dance and multiple fitness classes announced under PERA and HERA programs at Woodlawn Lake facility.

Mary Elizabeth Johnson Mary Elen Kirvin Louise Lasswell Axphachie Eleanor Kelsey Julie Lapham Helen Watlington Sara Elisabeth Alexander Mmtily Anny Bryant Margaret Whisenant Moule Barglay Anne Wright San Antonio Country Club

Federal liquor tax debate splits state store profits

A fragment reports U S revenue from liquor taxes and state liquor store systems. It notes Pennsylvania’s tax cases, a potential floor tax of 1,000,000, and expected federal revenue around 525,200,000. It cites New York, Washington, Ohio, and Florida figures, with state store profits vs taxation in the evolving national policy.

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Sugar Movements Quizzed by Solon in Congress

The Washington Post reports Lee states that members from sugar regions are probing December sugar futures on the New Lee Coffee and sugar exchange to see if a congressional inquiry is warranted. The paper notes a technical corner in the market involving Americans and Cubans that trapped a leading New York broker on the short side.

Solon Washington D. C Lee Washington Post Congress Hee New Lee Coffee and Sugar Exchange New York

Fate of 2 Ex-Red Leaders in Doubt

London dispatch reports struggle over the fate of former Communist leaders Gregory Zinovieff and Leo Kameneff after alleged involvement in Sergei Kirov’s assassination. Conflicting press accounts claim exile to Siberia and possible execution, while some papers question those claims.

London Gregory Zinovieff Leo Kameneff Barty Sergei Klrod

Treasury position report from Washington December 27

Treasury data shows receipts of 12,7185 and expenditures of 15,107 for December 27. It lists balances, customs receipts for the month of 23,929,59.23 and fiscal year figures ending May 1. Revenue and outlays are reported with large totals and a small excess of expenditures over assets.

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