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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1936

Page

13

Powers Start Oh Buildin g Ange

Washington powers outlined naval expansion as Britain Japan and the United States prepare to lay keels on massive battleships and reinforce fleets. Britain plans 35,000 ton ships with 14 inch guns while the United States may field 16 inch armament under treaty debates. Russia claims large submarine and surface fleet increases though critics doubt the aggressive figures.

Germany United States Japan Great Great Britain Admiralty Jane's Lorton Shina Eslinie Ravits Russia Pacific Dupa Soviet Jane's Fighting Ships Kremlin

Texas and Mexican Labor Meeting Here

Austin dispatch says John J. Conley executive secretary announced representatives from the Texas Federation of Labor and the Confederation of Workers of Mexico will meet in San Antonio on January 2 to cement friendly relations and discuss solving the exploitation of Mexican nationals in Texas. Fidel Valezquez and Rodolfo Pina Soria of Mexico City will represent the Mexican Confederation.

Texas and Austin John J. Conley Texas Federation of Labor Confederation of Workers of Mexico San Antonio Conley Texas Fidel Valezquez Rodolfo Pina Soria Mexico City Mexican Confederation

Negotiations Stall Over Pacific Free Hand Demand

Ween negotiatings in bilateral naval treaty talks face deadlock as the Soviet Union presses for a free hand in the Pacific, citing inviability restrictions on Japan and complicating alliance bounds. The dispute centers on strategic reach and mutual restraint amid broader Cold War tensions.

Ween Pacific Japan

Major New Year Radio Echoes Across Atlantic to Pacific

The piece details New Year broadcasts from London Buenos Aires Havana and across the United States with Columbia Columbia network ETSA KTSA WOAT and other stations relaying musical programs and sports. George Olsen Phil Harris and Rex Smith provide the dancing blue party while King Football games highlight the New Year lineup including CWOAI ETSA WOAL and WOAE broadcasts and a variety of musical segments led by B A Rolfe.

Renwicke Ico Big Ben London C. B.S KTSA Buenos Aires Havana Naine United States New York South America Cokonbia George Olsen Phil Haris ETSA Ay Jeter San Antoniio WOAT King San

Workers Gain New Year Dawns on RadioPort Launch

In 1936 observers note wider recognition of employers responsibilities toward workers. Firms boost wages, preserve pensions, offer paid vacations, and guarantee minimum annual weeks of work as social security legislation begins, signaling a shift toward humane employer practices amid economic recovery. A separate report details a gunfight in Fort Lavon, with Sheriff O’Neil wounded and Wade W. Brith killed after abducting two local residents.

Fort Lavaoa J. D. O'Neil Calhoun County O'Neil George Livingston Roy Barton Wade W Dunboat Brith Rockford Ohis Ben Wasterman Bennis Mae J. Roemer Misa Wasserman

Radio Program Listings and Recital Schedule Fragment

A scrambled OCR reading lists radio programs and orchestra performances with times and stations. It mentions Herbie Holmes Orchestra, New Velvet Eye, Goodwill, and New Year’s Eve dancing events, along with multiple hour slots and entertainment segments across stations. The text is fragmentary but indicates a busy evening of live music and recorded selections.

Lanny Ross al Goodman Lanny Goodman Tanpy Owe Cinlimtina Goodwill Toyota Herbio Ifolmes ETSA San Ant Relsean Atta Ametion Masons KISS Herbie Holmes Orch

Minnie Gets Contract On Air

Chicago reports Minnie the singing mouse of Woodrook is signed for theater and broadcasts next year. Manager Gensch says the home will distance Minnie’s act from sponsors and will fund her tours with per performance contracts. Proceeds will aid the school’s nursery beds and other programs. In Ypsilanti Michigan Mickey the candidate for a stunt role is described by owners, while University of Michigan scientists note mouse singing longevity varies by heredity.

Chiqago Minnie Woodrook Yatlo Chein Woorstock Bub Sine Hore G. Gensch Gensch Lechorn Fn Af Mintie Ypsilanti Mich Mickey Ypsilant Donna Charles Rhinenint Mentor University of Michigan

France May Seek New Alignments in Mediterranean

Paris officials warn France will resist German influence in Spain and seeks a new protective Mediterranean arrangement if Germany does not withdraw volunteers aiding the insurgents. Britain is seen as ready to join a General Mediterranean agreement, with discussions in close touch among allies.

France Paris Frepre Mediterranean Ger. Tosoy Foreign Office Germany Spain Prance Great Britain Britain

Special Evening Radio Schedule Roundup

Short Wave 5p: Ta-Monitor highlights news and a 6 p m special program featuring an address by Hich sinks for greetbels. London listings show concerts and broadcasts from 6:05 p m onward with various stations and times across the night. The VOYSPAN program and Light’s fast and found column are noted, with ads and schedule figures included.

Wixal Hich London ALO m, 9.58 Men. Geb, 318 B. m.—Presdway Wios

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Friday Schedule

Tomorrow’s radio schedule lists morning to late night programs across multiple stations. Included are music shows, news items, a band, choir, organist, and various talk segments with times scattered and some station identifiers mixed in.

RIKA Musicat Cock Richard Maxwell FreseNadio News Magazine of the Ale Pheri Grt Bevican Tuhe Sies Chas Caugnitn

Mellon heiress born to Payl Mellon family in Pittsburgh

Payl Mellon son of Andrew W Mellon announces the birth of a seven pound daughter named Catherine Conover Mellon in Pittsburgh. The baby is the second grandchild of the former secretary of the treasury and will be heiress to a substantial fortune.

Mellon Pittsburgh Payl Mellon Andrew W. Melon the Treasur Catherine Conover Mellon

San Patricio to Build New Roads

San Patricio county will construct miles of new internal roads and 83 miles of hard surfacing for caliche farm to market roads. Funding comes from county voting bonds matched by the government through the PWA program. Bids for construction are set to be let January 20.

San Patricio Sinton PWA

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