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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1932

Page

4

Bullard Urges Resistance to Pacifist Pressure

General Bullard warns against pacifist and internationalist campaigns aimed at disarming the United States. He cites Japan China war, Geneva disarmament talks, and warns that unpreparedness and weak defense invite subjugation. He urges Americans to support robust national defense and resist internationalist influence.

BR. L. Bullard Sre Amerian Frances Sudlanal Leazyn Aenold Farl Burvie League of Nations Senate Geneva Japan China America Miss Woolley George Washington United States Syracuse Elmira N.Y Washington Ta, Lyre Ter LY General Pelt Wepesr Temerren Sa Iwae

Fierce clash at Woosung as Japanese advance in creek battle

In the Woosung region near the Yangtze, Japanese forces crossed the creek with cork pontoons under gas masks amid heavy bombardment. Chinese defenses suffered losses as Japanese reinforcements moved in and transports began landings at 7:30 am despite protests from British and American authorities.

Jo- Jire Shimemoto Wonsung Woosuing Shimomoto Yangtee River Jamid Rulna Woo- Suna Chapel Woosung Wea

Chinese Plan to Restore Capital Moves in Nanking

Reports from Nanking say hurried conferences are under way to restore the Chinese capital soon after last Tuesday’s dispatches. Key leaders meet to discuss a rapid relocation plan amid international coverage.

Nanking

Mothers blamed for children swallowing items during care

In Chicago on February 13, Dr Chevalier Jackson warned mothers who pinch or carry out sewing and dressing while caring for children may cause lung congestion in youngsters. He warned that children imitate adults and swallow objects, risking serious harm and choking.

Chicago Chevalier Jacksin

Sacramento Girl Flies 160 Miles for Aerial Lesson

Helen Day a 19 year old Sacramento resident travels 100 miles by plane to Oakland for a firing lesson and climbs into the cockpit with instructor Charlen Shone each morning. She claims a world record for aerial commuting and returns to Sacramento after the lesson.

Oakland Calif Byers Helen Day Sacramento Miss Day Charlen

Bishop Denounces New Divorce Law in Pivotal Letter

PRAGOE Feb 18 Bishop Morriz Picha new Koenigersetz bishop sharply attacks Czechoslovakian divorce law. He denounces grounds of incompatibility and urges Catholic members to seek a stricter measure.

Pragoe Koenigersetz Morriz Picha

Postmaster Jailed in Embezzlement Case in Norfolk

Postmaster Frank Melrose, 62, of Fordyce, jailed in Norfolk on embezzlement charge. Alleged to have stolen about £2878. Marebal Gannon named in the case, details unsettled, investigation ongoing.

Rorfolk Frank Melrose Fordyce Norfolk Marebal Gannon Bald

Thieves break into home steal $30 watch

Miss Linda Hausler of 245 Blum Street reported to police Saturday night that thieves broke into her home and escaped with $30 and a valuable watch.

Nita Linda Hausler Blum Street

Protest Over U S Line Sparks AEF Inquiry

Washington D C February 13 An official protest to the commander of Japanese naval forces in Shanghai was lodged by Admiral M M Taylor head of the American Asiatic Fleet. The complaint cites two Japanese planes flying very low over the American sector in three separate incursions today, with identification marks visible.

Washington, D. C INSI Shanghai M. M. Taylor

Tokio Organizes Home Defense Corps Amid China Tension

Tokio announces formation of a volunteer home defense corps as government signals no League of Nations meeting to alter China policy. Foreign office says Japan does not want assembly but accepts it may be convened, viewing it as Chinese anti Japanese propaganda.

Tokio League of Nations Assembly China Foreign Office Japan League Councils

Soviet Denies Tokyo Pact Reports

Moscow denied London Daily Express claims that Russia had a secret pact with Japan granting undisputed Manchuria and Mongolian domination. The Soviet government called the report baseless, stating no alternative to an agreed peace with Japan and warning against Japan's war machine.

Moscow London Daily Express Russia Japan Manchuria Mongolia

Policemen Guard Communist's Bier in Kentucky Town

In Barbourville Kentucky eight heavily armed policemen guarded the funeral parlor where the body of Harry Shams a 22 year old New York City Communist and organizer for the National Miners Union lay after dying from gunshot wounds inflicted at the Trosper mine on Brush Creek The guard was increased after a telephone warning from Joe Weber Kentucky and Tennessee organizer for the National Miners Union that a mob planned to attack the morgue and remove Shams body.

Barbourville Harry Shams New York City National Miners’ Union Atlin Miller Simms

House Committee Studies Sales Tax Proposal

The House Ways and Means subcommittee considered a broad sales tax excluding food and essentials. Chairman Henry T. Rainey said members were sold on the idea if it can be administered effectively.

Washington, D. C House Ways and Means Henry T. Rainey Ullneis

War Pension Bill Given in Committee

Washington report on a pensions bill approved by the House Pensions Committee aims to uniformly aid widows and orphans of veterans across wars. It would extend benefits to World War I dependents lacking coverage and raise allowances for Civil War widows and orphans.

Washington, D. G House Pensions Committee

Convent Girl Falls to Death from Downtown Roof

Matilde Bailey a 17 year old convent student died after a dangerous rooftop dare atop a downtown hotel. Her boy cousin and a friend witnessed the fall through a skylight as she attempted a daring stunt.

Gan Matilde Bailey

Revival Held by Reverend and Mrs Williams in Coensteck

In Abilene Texas February 13 1928 Dr J H Bailey Clyde physician died after his car struck by a train near Clyde. The Rev Bic Williams and Mrs Williams left San Antonio Saturday to conduct revival services at the First Hapthet church of Coensteck.

Bic Williamé Evangrl Mra Willigims Gan’ Antonio TRA Abilene Texas J. H. Bailey Weat Texexs Clyde Herw Cbyde Bailey

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Bullard USS Pacifism U.S Bishop U.S. Line Tokio Home Defense Corps Mary Lou Crockett Wier’ Maeva Ca Funeral D Directors Yeacoc Slim Sinful The Wolff & Marx Co House Committee Weir Tedey San Antonio Wolff & Mars
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