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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1932

Page

6

Japanese Drive On Chinese Front At Jangwan Frontline

Japanese forces press along the Jangwan sector with tanks infantry and air attacks as Chinese defense fights back. Artillery bombardments and creeping barrages hash out positions north of Kionewan and near Taheang while General Uyeda moves headquarters toward Tsienlot.

Chines Klangwen Taheang Chemju Lint Dangyan Szechuan Ithe Mlangwal Garison Kionewan Tixing Kigagwan Uyeda Futsu University

Ashes Of Slain Reach Homeland In China Battle

Chinese and Japanese forces clash near Shang hai as heavy rain and fog hinder observation. Chinese artillery replies while Japanese advance north of a village. Refugees flood roads while American troops bolster defenses on the international frontier amid mounting casualties and scattered wreckage.

Tokio Station Manchurian Manchuria Shanghai

Chinese Revolt in Kirin Manchuria

Tokyo dispatches report renewed unrest in Kirin province as 2000 Chinese troops allied with General Ting Choo advance on Imlenpo threatening the vote in Hsifsis Kirin governorate.

Kirin Manchuria Tokio Mukden War Office Tevat Kirin Province Ting Choo Imlenpo Hsifsis Kirin Povernar

Fexan Appointed Provost Marshal in Shanghai Defense

Lieut Weldon Griffith of the Thirty First U S Infantry, injured at Qwanah Texas, was named provost marshal of the American regular army forces in the International Settlement defense in Shanghai. The February 23 dispatch notes Griffith assumes duties overseeing security operations and civil order amid the international post.

Fexan Shanghai Ching Lieut Weldon Griffith Thirty First United States Infantry Qwanah Texas Marshel International Settlement

Chinese to Open War As Air Attacks Escalate

A Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese aviation forces near readiness with Nanking bases, U S and Canadian pilots preparing to join. Chinese squadrons reportedly include Voight Corsair scouts and Douglas bombers. wreckage shows Japanese markings. Both sides bolster airfields as talks warn foreign fliers of limited protection.

Tews 'T WSI Universal Servier Suanghal Shanghai Nineteenth Route Army Nanking Voight Corsair Fiers Triangles Sa Chinost International Selactuett Kenkiehl Uyeda Futai University Tieks

China Preparing for Year of War

Shanghai report states China’s national government is preparing for a year long war against Japan. Authorities are buying ammunition and air lines, importing trench-digging machinery from Germany, and rely on public support for the struggle’s outcome.

Shanghai China Japan Germany

British to Relieve Yanks in Colony

In Shanghai on February 22 British forces will relieve the Thirty first United States Infantry now occupying the International settlement defense lines facing Chapel. The British will take over the front line posts to permit the Americans to rest.

Shanghai United States International Settlement Ines

Manchurian Capital Likely Named Ankuo State

Changchun Manchuria reports the new Manchurian Mongolian state to be called Ankuo land of peace with Henry Jepson poised to inaugurated March 1 as chief executive amid preparations.

Changchun Manchuria Ankuo Henry Jes

Alfred to Probe Houston Milk War

A representative of Attorney General James V. Alfred's office arrived in Houston to investigate the milk war ongoing for more than a week between organized milk producers and organized milk distributors.

Alfred Houston Iouston James V. Alfred Dee

German Sailors Parade in Galveston During Bicentennial

In Galveston on February 22 a naval and military parade featured sailors from the German cruiser Karlsruhe and personnel of the Third Attack group from Fort Grocke as part of Washington bicentennial celebration events.

Galveston Karlsruhe Fort Grocke tLook Washington

Daughter Born to Mrs Irving Berlin

New York report says Mrs Irving Berlin formerly Ellin Mackay gave birth to a daughter weighing 7 pounds 34 ounces at a local hospital last night. The Berrin family naming details remain undisclosed.

Irving Berlin New York Ellin Mackay Doctor's

Ex R F C s Get One Concession

Ottawa Galaric February 22 US Those Canadian aviators who have lost Jobs were allowed to wash shirts and collars belonging to discharged Royal Canadian Air Force members free of charge this weekend. The move follows China relief needs and is seen as a concession amid government economy debates.

Ottawa Galaric China Royal Canadian Air Force Nouking

20000 Refugees Seem Trapped at Nanking Camp

Reported from Nanking on February 22 describes about 20,000 famine and war refugees in a camp near Shanghsi facing mass misery. The scene reflects the growing humanitarian crisis as the Sino-Japanese conflict worsens, with starvation and deprivation intensifying daily.

Nanking Shanghsi Tan Hee Uich Wuner

Tokio Alarmed Over Reports Of Chinese Reverses In War

Reports from Shanghai claimed General Oyeda’s offensive faced stubborn Chinese resistance and was slowed by terrain. Tokyo officials urged caution while acknowledging possible reverses, stating progress would be slow and the aim to occupy defensively or establish a neutral zone. Also Berlin notes a beer strike as saloon keepers refuse beer sales pending tax reduction.

Tokio Shanghai Kenkichi Oyeda War Office Iney Stilige Berlin

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