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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1933

Page

5

Foreign instruction claims shaping Chinese crisis report

A foreign office spokesman claimed 48 American airmen mentored Chinese in South China amid rising tensions. He refused to disclose sources and defended foreign arms sales and training as lawful. Meanwhile Japanese dignitaries attended memorial services for Calvin Coolidge at Holy Trinity Church.

Chiang Kai-Bhet Chinves Chung South China Japan Washington Hachiro Arita Calvin Coolidge Holy Trinity Church Grow de Tivernd

Italy and China Relations Strained Over Italian Messenger Death

Italian government protests after a messenger is shot near the Sino-Japanese battlefront southwest of here. Chinese troops killed the Italian as he crossed contested lines, despite assurances of safe passage. Authorities fear delayed action could affect passes of the Great Wall region and broader territorial aims.

Italy China Bhanhaiewan Italien Chiurec Nationelet Here Reaty Chinwangiaa Shenhaikwan Nan Tepenest 7 Je Great Wall of Chins

Belittlin' Quip on Authors and Books by Persy Ornsby

A clipped quotation notes that belittling is easy and mocks a writer named Tim. The wind supposedly carries works of similar authors, attributed to Persy Ornsby, reflecting a humorous regional aside.

Tim Persy Ornsby

Japanese Air Strikes Push Into Jehol Province

Chinese and Japanese forces clash as Japan’s campaign tightens in Jehol Jehol city aims to converge troops while Chinese troops counter near Kailu Tungliao and Jehol. Japanese reports claim air bombardment of Chinese military headquarters as Manchurian fronts remain heavily contested.

Jehol Tungliao Kailu Manchuria Chinmeckow Chang Hsiao-Liang Chu Chinglun Tang Yo-Lin Chur

League of Nations panel resumes China Japan dispute talks

The conciliation committee of 19 met in Geneva to resume efforts to resolve the China Japan disagreement. Spain Sweden and Czechoslovakia did not attend the opening session while British foreign secretary Sir John Simon attended.

Geneva League of Nations Conciliation Committee of China Japan Spain Sweden Czechoslovakia John Simon

Former Texan dies in Paris after brief illness

Mrs. Henry Creange nee Camille Winston of Jefferson, Texas, died in Paris last night at age 56. Her husband, residing at 35 Madison Avenue, New York, was by her bedside. An unrelated ad note about Light Rental Ads promises six exclusive features to secure a tenant, with contact at Fannin 1231.

Paris LNG Henry Creange New York Camille Winston Jefferson Texas Madison Avenue Fannin Adwriter

Vaudeville and Film Bill Shine At Empire and Theatres

A lively Empire stage show led by Trixie Priganza, Roy Cummings, and Grace Du Faye, with comedy and dance acts, plus eye catching routines. At the Texas and RKO Majestic, films include Strange Interlude with Norma Shearer and Clark Gable, No Other Woman with Irene Dunne and Charles Bickford, and The Old Dark House featuring Boris Karloff, plus shorts and cartoons.

Sam Woolford the Empire Pynchon Marco Charl Trixie Priganza Trixie Roy Cummings Grace Du‘Faye Ray Grate Garbo Connie Bennett Wareren William Ivar Breuger Hes Lill Damati Mately King Hardie Albright Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Texas Robert 2. Leonard Norma Shearer Clark Gable Robert Young Ralph Morgan Charlie RKO Majestic Charles Bickford Irene Dunne Bickford Gwill Andree Find

Air captain flies plane upside down record flight

ROME Jan 16 The captain Rebeele Colachisehtlew piloted a Bre Ga plane upside down for 41 minutes 37 seconds, nearly doubling the prior world record set in December 32 by Detroyat Midhele the French airman. Doctors found no physical injuries beyond a slight increase in pulse rate after the demonstration.

Rome Rebeele

13 Million Free Meals Reported in Nine Months

Washington D C Jan 13 1992 19 agencies in 20 cities provided over 13 000 600 meals and more than 4 300 100 lodgings for men women and children in the first nine months of 1992, according to the labor department children s bureau.

Washington, D. C Labor Department Children's Bureau

Mrs Jessie Wilson Sayre Dies at 45 in Cambridge

Cambridge. Mass. January 6. Mrs Jessie Wilson Sayre daughter of President Woodrow Wilson lifelong worker for social service and world peace died late last night at Cambridge Hospital after gall bladder operation. She was 45. Wife of Professor Francis B Sayre newly appointed state commissioner of correction and Harvard Law School faculty member. Married in the White House in 1912 during her father’s first term.

Cambridge Mass Jessie Wilson Sayre Woodrow Wilson Sayre Francis State Commissioner of Correction Harvard Law School White House Cc Opaats

Regents Board History and Appointments Through 1925

A historical account outlines how Texas governors since 1913 have appointed three regents to six year terms after inauguration. It cites patterns from Ferguson, Habby, Neil, and others, noting variations in dates and a 1945 instance blocked by the senate.

Board of Regents James E. Ferguson W. F. Habby Pat M. Neil Allred Nelf Senate Ferguson

Farm relief deferred as Roosevelt talks loom

Washington January 10 Senate agriculture committee agreed to defer action on the domestic peacetime farm relief bill until Senator Bath consults with President-elect Roosevelt. Senator Smith doubted practicality and left for New York to hear Roosevelt views after brief session and a recess. The delegation from South Carolina prepared to learn Roosevelt stance on a prewar price guarantee plan for wheat cotton tobacco rice peanuts butterfat and hogs.

Washington, D. C Bath South Carolina Senate Agriculture Committee Roosevelt Smith New York Sanh Carol Union House

Ratification Drive Aims at Narcotic Pact Support

Berlin dispatch notes the Uni Christian Council for Efe and Work plans an appeal to religious circles urging ratification of the 1931 international narcotic control convention. The effort seeks ratification by April 13 and calls for help across nations to limit drug manufacture and distribution.

Berlin Germany Uni Christian Council Efe

San Benito Resaca Beautification Project Planned

The San Benito Resaca will be beautified using funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Labor will be provided by a local Cund work crew to plant native shrubs around the lake and shoreline, improving the city known as the Resaca City.

San Benito Resaca San Benito J&n Resaca City Reconstruction Finance Corporation Cub A.fco

Transients in Laredo aided by Salvatigas Army

report from Laredo on January 16 describes the Salvatigas Army in Laredo supplying 150 cans to transients, excluding local aid, per Caplan Milton Atkins. authorities warn the transient kitchen may be shut without more coffee, eggs, brandy and lard. Mary Law will instruct on proper meat control. Gall F. 1231.

Laredo Laredo Salvatigas Lacredo Caplan Milton Atkins

Tales of Two Girles and Cavalcade Tempo In Hollywood

Los Angeles January reports Warner Baxter stays at Fox Jet for Tale of Two Girles with Frank Lloyd directing after vacation. Joan Crawford, Gary Cooper, Diana Wynyard and Marlene Dietrich loom in Cavalcade era chatter with plans for screen projects and charity London opening.

Louella D. Parsons Metory Baker Universal Dadverwal Service Diana Wynyard Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer England Nob Jaince Gach Chan Garbo Miss Wynyerd London Cavalaude King George Queen Mary

Briton Accused of Torch Murder in Grave Condition

Samuel Purpace, accused crow slayer, was found in a Kentish Town cell and rushed to a hospital in serious condition. Police report he shows symptoms suggesting poisoning. The 99-year-old builder hid in a South End boarding house as Scotland Yard pursued him for the murder of Walter Spatchett.

London Samuel Purpace Crow South End Scotland Yard Walter Spatchett

Winter Siege Hits Augries Across Colorado Wyoming Montana

A winter storm swept Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana after a mild spell. Snow covered broad areas from the northern border in Montana south through Wyoming to the plains, with Grand Junction and Leadville in Colorado reporting snowfall. The forecast predicted the storm would move toward northern New Mexico.

Denver Colorado Wyoming Montana Wiater Montannous Plains New Mexico Hayre Grand Junction Leadville

Oil Men Hopeful for Two Texas Probes in Host Field

Oil men in Texas anticipate two investigations into alleged violations of state orders at the Host field. Rep Rabong of Wichlts Fails chairs the legislative committee and seeks to gauge commission forces activity for efficiency. Commission member O Thompson voiced complaints about duty detentions against any employee, but no formal charges followed at the hearing.

Texas Tyler Rabong Wichlts Legislative Committee Commission Thompson Dere- Tielion

Motorized Cavalry Reaches Fort Knox

Fort Knox Ky January 16 The First Cavalry Regiment arrived in a convoy of 96 motor vehicles to form the nation s first mechanized cavalry unit. The unit moved from Fort Russell Marfa Texas, comprising 17 officers and 45 enlisted men. Colonel Daniel Von Voorhies commanded and led the regiment after relinquishing horses at Fort Hassell January 2.

Fort Knox United States Cavalry Fort Russell Marfa Texas Daniel , von Voorhies Pald Prewell Fort Hassell

Chicago to be host for Mrs Roosevelt reception

Chicago on January 16 announced that Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will be introduced publicly to Chicagoans at a Sunday night reception following her lecture on Policies and Young People.

Chicago Usi Sirah Indy Franklin D. Roosevelt

Labor ally accuses Ferguson of breaking faith in Texas

W B Arnold secretary treasurer of the San Antonio Allied Front Trades Council issued a statement accusing Governor Jim Ferguson of breaking faith with organized labor in San Antonio. Arnold said he was assured of the labor commissioner post but was told Flynn was appointed, with Arnold then offered chief deputy instead, which he refused.

Fergisons Labo San Antonio W. B. Arnold Geceretary Trensurer Arnold Jim Ferguson Flynn

New Commission Elects Officers at Monday Luncheon

Officers and directors of the newly organized Community Service commission were elected at a noon luncheon Monday at the Southland cafe. Porter Whaley, manager of the chamber of commerce, presided.

Community Service Commission Southland Cafe Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce

Diamond and Goat Reported Stolen Overnight

Theft reports show a $400 diamond ring taken from Mrs. Clay Andreson at 327 Army Boulevard and a pendant missing from Mrs. Mer Robinson at 220 Monterey Street. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity and provide any available details.

Clay Andere

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