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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1941

Page

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Four Mexican Drives Offer Scenic Americas to All

The column extols four drives from Mexico City through volcanoes and valleys, praising roads and scenery rivaling Europe. It notes American climbers conquering Orizaba, Colima, and Popocatepetl, and compares Mexican coastal bathing at Acapulco, Cuernavaca, Jalapa, and Vera Cruz with Western scenes, citing Dr. F A Obor's Travels in Mexico to support claims.

Mexico City Europe United States Western Hemisphere Mexico Alps Popocatepetl Orizaba Colima Rudolph Roedemann New York Geographical Survey South Bens Acapulco Cuyatlan Acapulico Jalapa Vera Cruz Orizabo Publa F. A. Obor Mather Copstern Ehilisa Mina Catel

Belgrade War Cabinet Pause Amid Vardar Valley Tension

Belgrade, Yugoslavia April 4. A Yugoslav cabinet session was postponed as Premier Dusan Simovic and cabinet members weigh peace moves. Vladimir Macek took oath as prime minister and discussed peace efforts with foreign minister Minton Nincic. Open city warnings were issued for Zagreb and Ljubljana as German pressure looms.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Star Vardar Dusan Simovic Macek Gront Peasant Party Vladimir Macek Tlee l Momtehilo Nincic Zagreb Ljubljang Npn Grrece Gemimam Tegation Berlin Wnaffatres

Police Killer Asks Utahs Clemency

Walter Robert Avery, convicted of killing an Ogden police officer during a holdup, seeks clemency days before his scheduled execution. He plans to appeal to the Utah Pardons Board meeting April 19 for commutation to life imprisonment ahead of an April 24 death sentence at the Utah State Penitentiary.

Saul Lake City Walter Robert Avery Utah Attornecy General's Office

Iraq Government Reported Fallen

A report from RumeE via Beirut today claims military elements and extremists overthrew the Iraq government of Teh El Hashim. The government had not yet formed a new ruling body. The movement is described as anti-Cultish in character.

British Air Attacks Axis in Libya Blitz Size

Allied air forces strike German and Italian troops moving along Libya’s Mediterranean coast. Royal Air Force heavy bombing targets motor transport in the Marka Brega area near Tripoli, aiming to disrupt Axis supply lines as British fortunes in East Africa show signs of improvement amid desert warfare.

Caira Egyal R. 4. PF Mediterranean Libya Italy Mark Africa Middle East Ings R.A. Fi Aly Rehgnal Drma Bengasi East Africa Massaun Red Sea Instland Tinton Evitres Somenture Ethiopia

More of Same Is Booked for San Antonio Weather

Forecast predicts more of the same for San Antonio Friday and Saturday as Weatherman J Henry Darhoe notes gentle to moderate west and darkhyest winds. High Friday 89, low Friday 54, Saturday highs about 52, with Saturday afternoon near 52.

San Antonio J. Henry Darhoe

A.M.A. Trust Case in Hands of Jury

The government accuses the American Medical Association and 12 physicians of violating the Sherman anti trust law. After eight weeks of testimony, the jury hears charges that the association the District of Columbia Medical Society and officers conspired to restrain trade through Group Health Association, a cooperative plan for federal employees in Washington.

Washington American Medical

Gen Jones Ordered to Wing Command at Bowman Field

Brig. Gen. Janis W. Jones was ordered to command the Sixteenth bombardment wing at Bowman Field Louisville Kentucky. A 1913 West Point graduate and air corps officer since 1922 she has served in the inspector general's office in Washington since 1995.

Washington Janis W. Jones Bowmanfield Louisville Janes West Point Air Corps Inspector General II Washington

Commissions Wait Drafted Medicaes Appointments in Medical Corps

Selective Service headquarters announced Friday that medical corps appointments are not suspended. Qualified doctors, whether inducted or Class I-A awaiting induction, are eligible for consideration for appointment in the medical corps reserve under the Selective Service Act.

Army Selective Service Selective Service Act Medical Corps

Court Suspends 2 Year Sentence for Burglary

Robert Chilton pleaded guilty before Judge W W McGrory in Criminal District Court and received a two year suspended sentence after being charged with burglarizing the home of Mrs Mary Melatis at 210 Richmond Avenue on March 1.

Robert .Chilton W. W. McGrory Chilton Mary Melatis Richmond Avenue

Roosevelt pins sabotage blame on Italian navy attack

Washington reports Roosevelt attributing sabotage of Italian merchantmen to orders from Admiral Roberto Lais and noting the recall of Lats. Hull rejects axis protests over seizure of 30 German and Italian ships and calls German claims of treaty violations unthinkable. Hull pledges further embassy notes after completing probe.

Washington Roosevelt Hull Roberto Lais Lats Germany State Department

Judge Templeton Portrait Is Presented Amid Harbors Panic

The portrait of Judge Templeton was presented in Dallas by Mrs. Templeton amid strong remarks on threats to harbors and ships. Critics denounced a supposed principle easing foreign vessel activity, noting Italian ships in U S ports incurred heavy damage requiring major repairs. A maritime commission spokesman said ships may be held thirty days for revaluation while awaiting further steps. Senator Pepper urged caution as the debate continued.

International Howard Templeton San Antonio Yeas Texas Hill Dallas Maritime Commission Pepper D.-Fla

Social Security Bill Loses Again in Texas House

In Austin on April 4 the Texas House sidelined a $26.4 million Social Security appropriation bill proposed by Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, resisting reconsideration of the measure amid the floor debate.

Austin House of Representatives W. Lee O'Daniel Lanse

Serbs Fortify Vardar Valley Amid War Warnings

In Yaroslavia on April 4, Serbs dig trenches near silavon divide Hus xemi-Oriental town in the Vardar valley as German attacks loom. A political chief tells AP that war has begun and they will strike first to gain advantage. The Deining constrate closes and the Tallin council departs, leaving Lodny.

Bkoplie Yaroslavia Trinholes Silavon Hus xemi-Oriental Iistorle Vardar Assochated Lodny

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather forecast shows Friday night and Saturday with gentle to moderate west and northwest winds. High Friday near 88, low Saturday morning around 52, Saturday high about 88, Friday low around 64. East Texas region expects fair weather with some showers, warmer Saturday, and cooler south and southwest portions.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas Paty Southwest Nevlod East Texad

Roosevelt cites Allis-Chalmers strike as very bad

President Roosevelt called the Allis-Chalmers plant strike in Milwaukee a very bad situation and said more must be done. He declined to outline steps, noted the defense mediation board would study the case, and acknowledged Communist activity by some individuals while stressing it was not labor as a whole. He urged coal workers to stay off work Monday and hinted at possible further government action.

Washington Roosevelt Sald Lodiy Tegardett Allise Chalmers Milwaukee Strles Alis-Chai Defense Mediation Board Roosevelt Talettig Hio Ford Plant Milwauker Allis-Chalmers United States

Union Seeks to Subpoena Ford's Rouge Plant

Detroit April 4 unionists seek a court restraining order to block Ford Motor Co and its Rouge plant from interfering with workers entering or leaving the factory. Attorneys said the move aims to show ties between Ford and fascist governments and to probe Ford's wartime contracts and defense production. A brief clash occurred with windows broken on Miller Road as workers returned to produce articles, with union officials accusing Ford of provoking the strike.

Detroit Sling Ford Rouge United Automobile Workers U. 1. GO Ernest Goodman Autoornas Fords Harry H. Bennett Ford Company Bennett Good Man Britain Wiel USAW Office of At Ate Miller Road Stirling United Automobile Workers Umion Murray D. van Wagoner

Hospital meet called to discuss county TB hospital

County Judge Charles W. Anderson called a public meeting for Friday at 10 to address problems in constructing and maintaining the county tuberculosis hospital. The session will be in the old Thirty-seventh district court room, second floor courthouse, with expected attendance by over 100 San Antonio citizens and organization representatives.

Charles W. Anderson Anderson San Antonio Gamipissioners Comet Nuwlic

Senate Hears Bill to Extend Coal Pact for Two Years

Washington April 4 The senate passed and sent to the White House a bill to extend for two years the longstanding coal pact under which taint s are fixed by the fed.

FDR Washington Senate White House Fed

Leon Walthall Quits Draft Job

Leon Walthall resigns as chief clerk of the county combined draft boards amid board consensus to dispense with his post. Walthall had planned resignation April 1 but remained to assist in organizing an enlarged advisory board appointed by County Judge Charlies W. Atslerson.

Ivan Walthall Sr Revealog Priday Tim Smith-Young Tower Eliairmen Yarlays Walthall Remaiand Charlies W. Atslerson

Typhus Spreading Through Madrid Reports Deaths

Madrid reports typhus cases rising with doctors noting the outbreak in the capital. Official figures indicate thousands affected since the illness was first noticed, with about forty deaths recorded to date.

Madrid Marthe Spain

Homesick Donkeys Problem to Slavs in Yugoslavia

In SKOLPIE Yugoslavia an army faces a problem with requisitioned donkeys that refuse to eat. The soldiers hope the animals will regain their appetites and change their reluctance as they adjust to service, a puzzle affecting provisioning and morale.

Skolpie Honestek

Four Italian Warships Sunk in Red Sea Report

London reports a dramatic note that four Italian warships were sunk or scuttled in the Red Sea, with two destroyers sunk and another damaged. The tally appears to reflect a recent series of Italian naval losses in the area.

Red Sea London Unallan

Muskogee Official Visits With Mayor In San Antonio

Muskogee city officials including manager Roger Tucker and banker Marty Gibson visited San Antonio on Thursday to meet with Mayor Maury Maverick and discuss civic matters.

Muskogee San Antonio Maury Maverick Roger Tucker Ety Oka Marty Gibson

Death in Subway Leaves City Gripped by Travel Tragedy

In New York April 42 Percy Jackson 77 a lawyer and jistaner executive died after a subway incident involving a railroad worker. The event prompted an investigation by the Street Masonmaster's office into the altered lapslog tir on a train.

Deatil Subway New York Percy Jackson Jistaner Srhway

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