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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1932

Page

17

Makers Fight Fir Trolls by Forbes on Ford Eight Cylinder Car

Industry leaders push aggressive advertising and dealer support to restore prosperity. Ford plans an eight cylinder model, aiming to avoid price hikes and spark a new market surge. Pontiac reports its own eight cylinder move, with Royal Dutch Shell notes on energy value and market resilience amid crisis.

Ford Pontiac Citiel Hower TJ. Reuter W.A. Cleer Charced Blees Pontier Ir Henri Deterding Royal Dutch and Shell Sir Henri Royal Dutch-Shell Group

Hero of School Fire Dies in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio on January 11 a heroic survivor from the Collinwood school fire died Friday. Wallara W Upton aged 4, who lived next door, was buried today. He was among the first rescuers to reach the blazing school and helped save 37 children and one teacher before perishing.

Cleveland Ohio Collinerood Wallara Upton Wehoak H E

Cashier Killed in Arkansas Turf Robbery

LITTLE NOUK Ark Jan 1 James F E Chapple cashier of the Arkansas Gazette died from wounds inflicted Saturday during a payroll robbery. Bandit Charles Pearce and his brother Von Pearce were arrested within an hour and charged with first degree murder after Chapple's death.

Little Nouk Ark James FE. Chapyle The Arkansas Razette Charles von Pearce Chapple

Meeting Called on New York Finances

New York City mayor calls a late Friday meeting to address the city's financial problems. The plan involves measures to defend against a withdrawal and to stabilize banks amid the vacancy period.

New. York Walker Imlay

Open Forum Letter Critiques Charity Shakespeare Event

The Open Forum features letters criticizing a charity Shakespeare performance at St Anthons ballroom. Katherine Johnson and Alan Paying respond, noting concerns about artistic liberties and public utility policies, with mentions of impatient readers and unpaid debts by large employers. The tone mirrors a 1940s hometown newspaper debate on culture and public services.

St. Anthons Fortis Raney Audicarium Baut Monde Uniti Bho Bevever Iaucels Scooli Katherine Jounson Seegs

More Efficient Production Urged by Editor Arcummitted Spealth

The piece argues that labor creates five fifths of wealth with capital. four fifths go to rent, interest, and profit. It claims if labor stops, workers lose one fifth while capital owners may still profit. It calls for removing obstacles to both capital and labor and notes crude methods no longer apply to modern production.

Joserie A. Giiraute

President proposes federal money for home building relief

The Light reports a proposal attributed to the President to ease homeowner strain by printing new money for home building. It suggests borrowing limits of 2200 for a single household head, to be managed by a federal institution and officials for home construction purposes.

the Light United States of America Pas UN Moreout Group

Writ Opens Kansas Theaters on Sunday

Federal court intervention allowed Kansas theaters to operate Sunday despite a state law prohibiting Sunday performances. The injunction, issued by Judge John C. Pollock, blocks enforcement against venues showing films and stage productions yesterday and today.

Writ Kansas Tapera Kun Jaw Jurge Joh

Ten Seamen Missing After Unidentified Steamer Founders

A Caspian Sea disaster leaves ten crewmen missing as one unidentified steamer sinks during a severe storm. Ten sailors were rescued, while ten others from the crew are unaccounted for amid the wreckage near Plornas, Persia.

Plornas Persia San Tig Sete Caspian Gen

Road Builders to Fight Budget Cut Theme

DETROIT January 11 road builder leaders gathered to argue that highway budget cuts amount to false economy. They warned reduced funding hurts construction and maintenance, jeopardizing safety and future growth.

Detroit Ca'a Torigi Twentyen Munl Ennvencion

Coast Guard Picks Billard Again for Third Command

Admiral MC Lillard was sworn in for a third term as commander of the Coast Guard. He first took office in May 1924, with the service currently entering 11854.

Billard Coast Guard MC Lillard Coarc Guard Une Mie

Seven Miners Rescued After 140 Hours Underground

In Upper Silesia on January 11 seven miners trapped by a mine explosion were rescued alive after about 140 hours underground. Officials reported they survived the ordeal with injuries and were brought to the surface in stable condition.

Upper Silesia

Soviet clash with Japs Shifts Front to Manchuria War

Diplomatic circles report a potential shift of Japan's west war front to the north in Manchuria. An American official cites Japanese staff readiness to meet Soviet threats around Harbin, while Russians reinforce defenses near Lake Baikal and Larbin.

Japan Mapehurin Urrbia Choe Harbin Lake Baikal Larbin

Students Threaten Reign of Terror in Shanghai

Unrest spreads as rebellious students march to Nanking demanding government change. Thousands of youths camp on Shanghai streets, pressuring Wang Ching-wei and Chiang Kai-shek to travel to the capital amid chaotic conditions.

Shanghat Uns Nes Wut Nanking Shanghai

Scout Planes Involved in Early Sino Battles

Reported action shows scouting aircraft used against Chinese regulars near Chin chow. A battle left 20 dead and many wounded, with Koga named among the fallen in Manchurian operations. Skirmishes also reported near Mukden and in the Taiuchshan region as forces exchange attacks and armor moves.

Embers of Love on Page One Echoes Past Pain

Fragments reveal Lily Low and Dolly memories of a vanished parent and a town mystery. A man’s hidden drinking, his jostled whispers, and a plan to search for truth surface as Lily clings to a long faded bond with Dolly. Dad’s departure hints at looming family upheaval in Woodlake.

Lily Low Black Deep Innis Dolly Weyl Hervey Woodlake Neil Lily Lau Dude Dad Cine Orgun Sargenty Ivy Uncle Epirs Eph Toone Mountain John

Minca Nn Probed by Police Amid City Burglary Spikes

Police investigated a string of burglaries reported Monday across multiple addresses. Victims include Charles Austidy 217 Bustinie street missing a gun from a parked car Oscar Unockery in the Marso National bank building saw the top of his car cut and a flashlight taken Green 527 Navarre street lost clothing worth 70 Burglars gained entry through a back door at the Tano Star Ice company ation 2117 West Combeeree.

Alonday Charles Bustinie Street Oscar Alarso National Bank Smith Madison Street Green Navarre Street Jor W. Hamper East Pamirn Tano Star Lee Atotion West Combeeree Bok

Longfellow Hero's Descendant Dies at Home

Eviniet, a grandson of the famed Longfellow hero Ceuia Arecucaur, died at his home yesterday. The obituary references the descendant of the poet and notes the man behind the moniker Evangelinn.

Mexican Forces Rout Communists in Vera Cruz Clash

Dispatches from Mexico City report federal forces dispersed a Communist protest in the capital of Vera Cruz state after they planned a street demonstration against U.S. meddling in China affairs. The article notes the crackdown and mentions ongoing unrest.

Mexico City Vesern Ialaya Vera Cruz United States Saul

Japanese Drive Against Chinese Bandits Reported

Jan 11 dispatches say Japan plans extensive operations against Chinese irregulars in Southeast Asia after a deal reportedly killed 20 Japanese. Thirteen troop trains are said held with reports from Rengo News Agency about mobilizations at Mukdes and expected advances to clear key positions south of Circe.

Tokyo Chinchow Machiaga Mukden Taiucshan Voeio V—Plaon Souta Alauchucla Mukdes Tha Rengo Dap Willin Circe Dispatchea

Two Fatal Fires in Dallas Hit Hotel and Home

Two people died in Dallas from fires that swept a downtown hotel and a nearby home yesterday. A 74 year old resident and a daughter were badly burned when a stove explosion preceded the house fire. Carlton Rogers and Vernon Humphreys of Oklahoma were injured in a separate crash near Sayre when their car overturned and burned.

Dallas Inn John ‘Claude Istill Athory Ie Hhrhardt Wuga- Wuraed Julia Adi Thrie Sayre Okla Jan Carl Rogers Vernon Humphreys Okiows Gily Hheir

Disarmament Plants Urged by World Officials

An exclusive interview reports Viscount Cecil of Greenwich proposing that the world armaments be stripped of airplanes submarines tanks and forge weapons. Lord Devlin a longtime disarmament advocate expects a major international conference under the League of Nations to convene next month in Geneva.

Intercolonel Berrice Choelwoon Bate Sussex Bieland Cecil Gheiwood Lord Devil International Omg Grnern The League of Naion

Apply Once and Away Goes Itch Aivertisement

Quick acting remedy claims instant itch relief with one application and promises to kill stubborn germ, clear rash and ringworm, with a money back guarantee at all Eng stores.

Eng

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