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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
8
A terse wartime item reports an objective named UPS CAPTURE CHING HOU in a continued page segment. Details are sparse but indicate a planned or completed operation involving forces advancing toward Ching Hou with emphasis on the capture objective. No collateral outcomes are provided.
Reports state Tang Yulo the Jebo governor yielded subordination to General Chang Tai Heang who became commander in chief as Warlords vie for control of Jebo forces. Japanese papers focus on front reports though communications remain scarce. Tokio agencies dispatch couriers with portable wireless gear for coverage.
North China military leader Chang Hsiao-Liang headquarters denied reports of Nanking falling. A message from Kopelyingtze claimed Nanling in Jehol province remained held by 4000 Chinese with fighting ongoing this morning. Japanese armored trains were involved.
A nurse advertises a remedy for itching skin claiming quick relief and healing. It promotes a topical antiseptic ointment with a money back guarantee, sold at drug stores under a brand name linked to a dermatological balm.
New York reports pilot Mattern started from Floyd Bennett Field at 4 49 am EST in a rebuilt plane The Century of Progress bound for San Angelo Texas on a 1650 mile test flight He plans to reach his hometown in roughly 12 hours carrying parts from the original craft and aiming to prove speed and reliability before the world attempt
Report spreads that the city has fallen after information places the advancing force at the distant railroad station, several miles from the urban center. authorities caution that the rumor lacks confirmation and urge residents to remain calm as updates come in.
United States and other powers with forces in Peiping Tientsin area may face potential Japanese expansion to these cities. Foreign office says Japan lacks intent to extend campaign beyond Jebel unless Chinese reprisals trigger action. Risk of backlash could force movement to protect garrison at Peiping and Japanese personnel.
Washington diplomats warn that international complications could deepen if fighting spreads south of the Great Wall toward Peiping and Tientsin, which host foreign concessions and large populations. Manila officers contemplate rapid China deployment to safeguard Americans, with plans relying on the Fifteenth Infantry, Sacramento in Tientsin, and guards at Peiping.
The Sam Houston post No. 16 Veterans of Foreign Wars passed a resolution urging the Texas legislature to immediately call a convention for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. The move was introduced by Fred Moody.
A garbled OCR-like note discusses rheumatism and a dubious remedy promising rapid relief within 24 hours. It mentions a urine and blood test, a “renalite” formula, and a money back guarantee with names and terms that are unclear, suggesting a dubious medical advertisement.
The testimony centers on National City Bank's 1927 purchase of a Cuban sugar company and whether the bank bailed out $30,000,000 in bad loans. Mitchell, chair of the sugar firm’s board, defends operations while Pecora presses whether earnings cited were realized and accuses Pecora of unfair questioning as he notes associates familiar with the sugar dealings.
Washington February 22 The house finance committee reversed to back a bill authorizing treasury silver bullion purchases for monetary use. Purchases capped at 250 million dollars, with silver coins issued as legal tender and certificates on par with other currency. Initial payments tiered at 40, 50, and 69 cents per ounce, then rising to 150 cents as price targets are reached.
Maj. Gen. Edward L. King will give the graduation address at Kelly Field Advanced Flying School exercises Friday morning. Maj. Gen. Foulois cannot attend. The 90 student class will rehearse at 8 and hold exercises at 10 in the post theater. One fatal accident reduced the class from 97. Lieut. John E. Barr remains held for the March class after a gunshot wound.
The Court of Criminal Appeals released publisher C. H. Pease of an Edinburg political newspaper from contempt charges tied to an article criticizing Hidgige county grand jury action. The ruling comes in Austin on February 2.
The battle for 500 million dollars in direct federal aid to the needy reopens in the House as Anadere weighs options on the Wagner relief act. Progressives express dissatisfaction and move to substitute the LaPollette Costigan proposal for direct state grants.
Pecora questioned Mitchell on loans to Cuban sugar interests and a 25 million transfer to the sugar company. He pressed about lack of shareholder notice and whether the move was a bailout, while Mitchell defended the transaction as a liquid transfer to the National City company and denied it aimed to mislead investors.
A dubious ad claims Klutch keeps false teeth secure without rocking or chafing. The fragment mentions dental comfort, extended wear, and a box at a drug store, but the text is garbled and hard to verify.
Police found 28 year old Amelii Emmons strangled with a new rifle in a hole room. Joan Minser, 128, confessed she asked him to kill her, saying she was better off dead than bringing a child into the world. Letters to Mrs Emmons from Mr and Mrs Sailly bore Sailly kinship. Miner claimed they met six months ago. Emmons was a waitress.
Zenobia Ballard aged 16 of 1110 Lombargetree was rushed to Robert B Green hospital after swallowing a pin. Antonio Perez 38 of 338 Blum street was seated for bruises following an attack and robbery on Medina Street.
Arthur Scull, listed at 216 Booker alley Austin, jailed by Austin authorities in connection with a San Antonio drug store burglary. Charged in Justice John R. Shook’s court with burglary and theft over $50. The January 28 break in at J. D. Aycock drug store, 112 Chestnut street, saw a pistol valued at $15, about $25 cash, and $25 in narcotics stolen.
A new ointment Sulfo-Lan 4a from a leading drug maker is touted to quickly ease skin eruptions on the face scalp and body. The sulfur derivative antiseptic formula claims to cure itch and relieve discomfort when applied and contains no mercury or zinc. It is recommended as a soothing dressing for burns ivy poisoning and other mild skin afflictions with regular use.
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