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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1932

Page

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San Diego Notes War Clouds and Pacific Plans

San Diego observers discuss military buildup along the Pacific coast with ships from dreadnoughts to carriers heading toward Hawaii and China amid questions of readiness. The piece cites Admiral Leigh and mentions California, Los Angeles, San Pedro, and the Pacific coastline while contrasting naval posture with Mexican water projects and regional trade.

San Diego Mexico Pacific Coast Calif United States Asia San Pedro Los Angeles Pacific Dextroyers Admiral Leigh San Diego Union Fawatian Tolanda Jax China

Rail unions accept 60 percent wage cut for year

United rail workers and 17 railroad presidents agreed to a 60 percent reduction in wages for one year, affecting about 2,000,000 workers. The pact aims to save roughly 22 million dollars next year and prevent further annual bargaining fights. Formal signing was planned after meetings held to finalize the agreement.

Caivago Taw Weges Prigcess Helieve David 1 Toberlion Robertson

Weather forecast for three areas with varying conditions

Ban Antonio and velpiiy show a warm trend with daytime highs around TM 4 and highs near 6 percent. Winds are light to variable with moderate northerly gusts noted in West Tezan. West Teresi expects partly cloudy to generally fair skies with a pleasant Sunday outlook.

Ban Antonio Velpiiy West Tezan Wight West Teresi

Four Americans in Honolulu on Bond Faced Charges

In Honolulu four Americans linked to a case involving a local native figure faced bond-related allegations. The group, including a social prominent individual and a son in law Lieut Thomas J Marie, were set for bail amounts of 50 dollars and 2500 dollars respectively as the matter unfolded.

Honolglu Jan Ony Hon Granville Dort Carter Oregna Thomas J. Marie

Garners Lured to Social Function

In Washington on January 30 the Texen club of Weahing tom domight lured Speaker Getner from bla tessinthon not to perhe rate in esening social functions. The Spraker not Men were honor xueaté at a reception of tha cloak.

Garners Washington, D.C Texen Club Weahingtom Domight Getner Bla Tessinthon Spraker Honor Xueaté Tha Cloak

Politics Should Not Be a Shell Game

A letter from William Randolph Hearst urges public candor in presidential politics. Hearst criticizes Franklin D. Roosevelt for private only statements on isolationism and League of Nations, endorses James A. Farley and James Garner, and urges transparent honesty in American political life. He argues politics should be open and not a shell game.

San Simeon Gal J. D. Coblentz New York American Gobbie Farley Roosevelt League of Nations League Peter Paul Judas Garner William Randolph Hearst James A. Farley New York State Democratic Committee

Liner Collision Off New York Harbor

Two ships the United States and Sta Roma collided off quarantine harbor causing damage to both vessels with no injuries reported.

New York United States Iner Welt Sta Roma

Communists Jailed in Northern Spain Hunger Strike

Madrid reports that 105 Communists jailed after the recent red rebellion agreed to a hunger strike aboard the Hinor Buenos Aires off Barcelona. Subj ects began their protest today as authorities enforce December actions.

Madrid One Hundred and Tive Communiste Spain Hinor Buenos Aires Barcelons

Chinese Keen for War as Shanghai Tensions Rise

Floyd Gibbons reports from Shanghai on fresh Japanese offensives near the North station and the growing push among Chinese factions for war. He notes American Marines, international patrols, and protests over Tokyo’s patrols threatening the concession zones, with mounting danger of clashes.

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US protests Japan over Shanghai zone fighting amid rising tensions

The United States moved to protect Americans in the Shanghai international zone. Secretary Stimson delivered a protest to Japan condemning neutrality violations and interference with operations. The note, read to Tokyo, pledged evacuation and treaty observance while awaiting further developments.

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China prepares to declare war on Japan

China girds for battle as Chiang Kai-shek calls civilians to arms against invasion. Shanghai sees congestion and foreign protests while American marines and diplomats push for a peaceful response and a League backed investigation into the Shanghai incident.

Eliminrig Japan Tai- Chi Shanghai Xardson Nanking Lranafer Losang Banat China Fien Chiang Kab-Shet Supreme Miliary Rem Poverment Marca Mts Tareang Makden Great Britain Ghanghat Washington Shanghai

Negro Shot While Fleeing Liquor Car in Texas

A Black man attempting to escape a liquor car after a traffic stop was shot in the leg. The liquor cargo was seized and the injured man was not seriously wounded. Police have not released his name.

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Milk Wagon Drivers Plan Strikes Over Pay Cut

In St. Louis on January 8, union milk wagon drivers and attendants announce a strike to protest an eight percent wage reduction. Lead organizer Harry Norman states eleven hundred workers would be affected by the action.

ST. Lows Jan Ain Harry Norman

Downtown Car Theft Wave Reported In City

Police logged a surge of automobile thefts in the downtown area Saturday night. About 11 cars were reported stolen, with most vehicles left parked in the central district streets.

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Murderers of Peace Scored by Gen Fechet

Maj. Gen. James E. Fechet, recently retired, argues that American wars would be shorter with better preparation. He claims Europe arms faster while the US ranks fifteenth in army and fifth in air corps, and warns against slicing the third line to save funds. His article appears on page 2.

China Japan Pacific James E. Fechet United States Army America Europe Congress

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