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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

Page

3

Instigators of Sabotage Sought in U.S. Ports

United States intelligence officials probe whether German or Italian officials in the country aided the weekend sabotage of 30 Axis vessels seized in American ports. State Department to act swiftly if culpability is proven. FBI and navy intelligence to complete inquiries. Across the hemisphere, ships are seized or scuttled, crews detained, and governments pledge measures. Peru, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and others report actions against Axis assets as U.S. focus remains on potential diplomatic involvement and criminal prosecutions.

Washington United States Intelligence Services State Department Tne FBI Navy United States Peru Lufthansa Mathehops Lima Tambo Alre Irena Ocean

Chutist Dangles Lands Safely at Fort Benning

Private Stanley K Findlay of the 501st Parachute Battalion bailed from a plane in an emergency drill at Fort Benning. His chute failed to deploy properly. he fractured a collarbone and hip upon landing after a acreal descent of about 1690 feet. The commanding officer Maj Willian Miley blamed the accident on the first parachute to open too quickly, causing a rip in the chute.

Fort Benning Earl Ls Anil Stanley K. Findlay Army Yaltnon Findlay Willian M. Miley

Spring fashion show for Rehiook girls at Broadway Center

A spring style show of clothes for Rehiook girls will be held Wednesday at 2 49 p m in the Broadway Center. Senior models from Alam Helgiita and Thomas Jefferson High schools include Jane Janes Sandy Rawe Natcy Brand Madly Horner Claire Newton Anele Melich Rolls Mae Arbeiter Betty Janel Birkhead Mary Birkhead and Jopatante Ridgeway. congressional indigation over a dairy barn on a federal prison farm at El Reno and a plan to build a new dairy barn were discussed in hearings with figures noting milk production.

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Victory Dinner at Travis Park Methodist Church

A victory dinner and dedication honoring the team will be held Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Travis Park Methodist church auditorium. Pastor Rev Albert F Stirkey will preside with James G Kizer as official board chairman and special guests Logan and David Stephenson.

Hocket Brigade Travis Park Methodist Church Albert F. Stirkey James G. Kizer Henor Logan David Stephenson

Deadlock in UMWA talks with wage hike sought

New York April 2 194? Four hundred visits and miners idle as talks between United Mine Workers of America and bituminous producers stall. John R Steelman said a 48 hour resumption window under a temporary arrangement while operator conferees meet. Progress noted though differences remain. Wage rise sought to seven dollars daily and end 40 cent North South gap. If granted, unions would drop demands for 200 working days per year and five weeks paid vacations.

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Seizure of ships denounced as gangsterism

Berlin reports US seizure of German and Italian ships labeled gangsterism by the press bureau. The dispatch praises German and Italian crews for resisting what it describes as a North American gangster coup, noting seamen acted to foil the lawbreakers’ plans.

Berlin United States Diplomatisch Politische Korrespandenz Whelmstrasser

50 Furnish Funds For Floaters

Contributions from Act Business and professional men support 50 gondola boats for the parade on April 2. Funds aim to raise £1800 for craft construction, each boat wood built and named after the donor's wife or daughter. The flotilla will carry the queen and court down the river, with a new boat to carry the dignitaries. After the parade, boats will be loaned to visitors.

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Ford Strike Drives Four Year Fight Over Union Rights

DETROIT AP An April Ford Motor Co plant walkout and wage talks highlight a four year effort by the United Auto Workers to gain a first contract at River Rouge. Ford opposes unions, while UAW President Thomas says Ford has refused to negotiate and seeks reinstatement of workers discharged for union activity. Demands include higher wages to match General Motors and Chrysler, a seniority layoff system, a wince of the strike, and end to the shop steward system. Also noted, embassy guards at Rome reduced as precaution against demonstrations.

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Roosevelt son denies wedding plans in Hollywood report

Captain James Roosevelt, eldest son of the president, denied plans to marry Romelle Gohnel der. The actor said he would announce any marriage when ready. He spoke while with his father at the White House about his religion and future plans. He also discussed his debut film The Pot of Gold opening in New York. Captain Roosevelt had a medical leave in San Diego before returning to base.

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Edmiston 55 Dies Near Brady in Mason County

William Edgar Edmiston died Friday at his home near Brady after a brief illness. A Mason County figure, he was buried in Bethel Cemetery after services at his home led by Rider Leonard Wood of Brady. He leaves a widow and son Lange and is brother to J. E. Exiiistim of View McCurloch County commissioner.

Withdy William Edgar Edmiston Katémey Masonic Cirles Sunisy Bethel Mason County Hiy Rider Leonard Wood Brady Edisto J. E McCurloch Hiswidow Lange

Woman Dies in Hutchinson Jail Fire Ruse

A troubled inmate in Hutchinson Kansas allegedly set a fire in a jail hut to cause a diversion and escape notice. The incident followed a motive linked to divorce and family pressure. Authorities report the man attempted robbery after the plan failed and surrendered to officers.

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