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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1941

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Hearst Proposes Anglo American World Peace Co operation

Fragmentary 1827 speech by William Randolph Hearst at Oglethorpe University Atlanta argues for peaceful cooperation between United States and British empire involving English speaking nations. It outlines mutual safeguard against conflicts, rejects offensive alliances, and notes broad discussion with varied support and opposition.

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Crashes Kill 3 S A Fliers in Texas Area

Three army fliers died in crashes near New Braunfels and San Marcos Texas as crews searched wreckage of a prior crash. Victims included Capt. David N. Grickette Technical Sgt. Berl J. Williams and Cadet E Lawrence Hast- Inge Jt. from Kelly Field. The second wreck occurred during a ground search for the first plane. Local crews joined the search with multiple vehicles aiding the operation. The incidents occurred Tuesday near Hilly Cedar Brake country and were part of a larger training mishap sequence involving Kelly Field.

New Braunfels San Marcos Kelly David N. Grickette Berl J. Williams Planas E. Lawrence Hast- Inge Jt Starchars Suet

Spring Fever Grips San Antonio Amid Shifting Forecasts

Odd weather chatter paints spring’s entrance as forecaster Hy Jarbot notes Southeast winds and unsettled skies. Forecast hints of clouds and fluctuating temperatures create a tentative, tentative outlook for Tuesday through Wednesday with variable rain chances and mild highs.

San Antonio Hy Jarbot Bedarboe

Violence Follows Strike of Miners

New York report details deadly clashes as coal mine strikes from Appalachia to Kentucky surge after contract expiry. Picketing escalates to gunfire on a holiday, while Roosevelt presses for uninterrupted operation and mediation. Officials pledge continued talks as both sides deny escalation.

New York Slustey Wing Roosevelt Slr Appalnelian Kentucky

Fortress Police Drive Off Milwaukee Picketers

Milwaukee police maintained a fortified line near Allis-Chalmers plant as striking workers and pickets clashed. Officers using armor and crowd control faced thrown objects and scuffles, with several minor injuries reported and one officer affected by a pepper spray-like discharge. The tense scene moved to another site as the force tried to keep order during the shift change.

Milwaukee Milwenker Rae Allis-Chalmers National Defense Fortres Fatty Cance Dantakna Imiuat Msn Lee Poligemen Dapnioy Eherits France Wrst Abitt A.m Owee Mie Mihwaukee Police Department Sean Porera

German Patience Snaps Over Yugoslavia Crisis

April 1 ONG I authentic reports say Germany may wash hands of the crisis and seek a new course. Wilhelmstrasse voices anger over British influence in Belgrade, alleged Macedonian terrorism, Yugoslav minister withdrawal from Berlin, and suspected Anglo American plots to divide Yugoslavia.

Brelin Yugoslavia Germany Serivat Yy Belgrade Anthony Eden John G. Oil Imperial General Staff Berlin Viktor von Heeren

Belgrade Pleas For U S Aid Amid Invasion Fears

Belgrade appeals to Washington amid rising invasion threats from Germany and Italy. Yugoslavia asks for renewed materiel aid as a guarantee of support, with Premier Holden interceding in talks to seek Roosevelt's help and to preserve Yugoslav neutrality.

Belgrade Cemmiy Yugoslavia United States Bronier Mussolini Holden Mamila Nincia Wassinsten Mwas Constantin Wolfe Sugaslay Washingen Tolle Prescent Roosevelt State Department Fatle Cordell Ful Polic Orck Washington

French Ships Safe in U.S. Ports Say French Ambassador

French Ambassador Gaston Henry-Enye led newspapermen after a State Department visit briefing that U.S. officials would take no action against French merchant ships. The comments came amid tensions but stressed understanding between the two nations and safety of ships in American ports.

U.S Gaston Henry-Enye State Department United States

Mexico Seizes Axis Vessels In Vera Cruz Action

Mexico City reports orders issued to seize two German and Italian ships at Veracruz amid wartime measures. The navy and customs authorities act to take control of vessels as part of ongoing Axis disruption.

Mexico City Renais Vera Cramint

Fort Sam staff trains recruits under new officer team

Samuel Cottan Raison leads Fort Sam reception training center with 16.00 tons processed since August 1. Louis Sten, president, announces new officers of Optine club with Maj. F. J. Graleng and others. Major Graleng, training officer of Ninth Infantry, recently at Port Riis Houston, assigned as assistant military attache in Ottawa.

Lient Cal Samuel Cottan- Raison Fort Sam Army Louis Sten Ater Optine Yvomita Christopher Oin Optimisans Club Maj F. J. Graleng Win Haa Wwen Ninth Infantry Port Riis Houston Ottawa Canada

Nazis and Italy Demand U S Free Seized Ships and Crews

Italy and Germany pressed Washington to release two Italian and two German ships seized with 825 crew members. Ambassadors protested perceived confinement of Italians and asserted U S claims under international law in open territorial waters. The United States said no seizures or molestation would occur beyond routine inspections.

Washington INS Italy Germany United States Govertmerit Aselavorl Toguy State Department Hallan Gernad Ttalian Ascante Coluana Ttalians Pridon Selalop Henry-Haye Weller J Trensity Adpartment Tnternational Servier Trenanry

U S and Mexico Sign Port Defense Pact

Washington April 1 United States and Mexico signed a convention allowing reciprocal use of air fields to refuel and repair American military planes in Mexico for rapid defense of Western hemispheric concerns The agreement chaired by Secretary of State Sumner Welles and Mexican Ambassador Francesca Casilla Naora aims to strengthen air defenses for the Panama Canal by enabling cross border air operations for 24 hours at Mexican fields

Washington Apell United States Mexico Sumer Welles Undier Praneiaon Castillo Nalora Ambaasador Onny Senate Mexican Congress Panama Canal Welles Suimaiy Alate Milinry Yranes Milinry Yranes Mney Fuly Menit

Health Ball Unecomsditentional in San Antonio health bill

The health department in San Antonio, led by a board appointed by Mayor Maury Maverick, faces a constitutional challenge over a proposed measure tying its scope to city population brackets. Critics say the bill singles out San Antonio and may violate constitutional norms, with debates spanning state and federal funding implications.

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Struck Plant Seizure Acknowledged by House Committees

Washington reports House committees produced legislation to permit government seizure of defeated Allis Chalmers and other struck defense plants upon determination that stoppages are interfering with defense programs. The bill aims to authorize government action to take over facilities aiding national defense.

Washington Maya Counnittes Uhe Allis- Chalmers

Vichy Protest Sent to London Via U S Ambassa

Gaston Henry-Haye, Vichy ambassador, delivered a protest to the State Department for transmission to Britain. He says there was no direct diplomatic intercourse with London and that France relied on U S cooperation to forward the note about alleged British warship interference with a convoy of French ships off a Mediterranean port.

Wasilington Gaston Henry-Haye State Department Alyte Vichy London United States

Duce and Matsuoka in Balcony Pose at Roman Square

In Rome on an April day Marsalitt and Japanese Foreign Minister Matsiloxa appeared together on a balcony to greet a massive crowd gathered in a historic square. The scene drew one of the largest crowds in memory, signaling a notable public display.

Rome Marsalitt Matsiloxa Histori Square

Churchill Plans War Statement

Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced in the House of Commons that a comprehensive war statement covering all phases will be issued before Easter.

London Winston Churchill Hose of Commons

Ship Scuttled im Peruvian Harbor

Reports say the German merchant Friesland was scuttled by its crew in Paita Peru while Peruvian troops occupied the Lutthansa workshop and airfield area. Police moved in last night and by morning guards were posted preventing access and departures of any aircraft or personnel.

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Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity revised

San Antonio and vicinity expect mostly Elondy Tuesday night into Wednesday with southeast winds. Highs near 88, Tuesday around 83, Wednesday near 86, and Tuesday morning lows around 66. Texas Gulf coast sees mostly cloudy, warmer conditions inland, with onshore flow Wednesday. West Texas shows showers and cooling by Wednesday morning. East Texas temperatures hover near normal with a cooling trend by late week and chances of showers Thursday onward.

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