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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1941
Page
1
A reprint argues that Communist strikes and subversive actions prove a dangerous movement in the United States. It claims decades of laxity allowed Communist influence in schools media and politics, warning of incipient revolution and distrust in democratic institutions. Page 4 continues the argument.
San Antonio observed the twenty fourth anniversary of American entry into World War I with a full field equipment parade. About 20 000 Army personnel and 2500 motor vehicles from Fort Sam Houston and units of the Second Division and Eighth Army corps marched along Broadway with six aircraft formations overhead from Randolph Field. Brig Gen J P Lions led the parade, with Lt Gen H J Brees and Mayor Maury Maverick among those at the reviewing stand on Alamo Plaza. The display drew little public cheer but marked a strong mobilization show of the nation’s growing defense forces.
A list of named officers and cadets receives appointments and honors. PAT WIG, J Vv Tucas, and WILLIAM B. TUTTLE are cited for parade roles and MOWW activity. LaRIVIERE is noted as senior captain and battalion commander at Peacock Military Academy. Manny Baltu Alben and William Hlock appear on St. Mary’s mid semester honor roll with straight A averages.
Washington reports Secretary Hull describing the recent Russian Yugoslav nonaggression pact as encouraging while noting envoy communications in the Balkans remain cut off. He said the agreement shows an increasing number of nations recognize the world nature of a movement of conquest and suggested it speaks for steel.
The weather bureau reports widespread rainfall across Texas east of the meridian in the 24 hours ending 7 am today. Notable totals include Tyler 1.44 inches, Dallas 1.50, Gainesville 1.96, Cuero 1.96, Lindale 1.88, Sherman 1.58, Longview 1.80, Temple 0.63, Weatherford 0.73, McKinney 1.16.
Washington in April 74 un, the comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of the close of business April 4. Austin notes state Banking Commissioner Leo Drady issued a parallel call for the condition of all state banks as of April 4.
Rome April 7 The Italian news agency Stefani says Italian warplanes crushed a British attempt to reach the Yugoslav frontier via Albania. British motorized formations suffered heavy casualties as Italian bombers attacked.
Austins senate deferred action on the house drivers license measure after a morning of debate. The postponement delays any immediate vote or implementation of the proposed changes.
Berne reports say the Yugoslav government abandoned Belgrade after German air raids that reduced large areas to flames. Belgrade is believed to have moved to the Bosnian mountains as heavy bombing continued for hours into the night.
Greek infantry held in narrow Struma river gorge as Luftwaffe and Nazi ground forces pressed. Reports say ten German tanks destroyed on day one, with Greek fortifications, air raids, and significant enemy losses amid continued combat. British and Bulgarian air actions cited, Greek high command touts strong resistance despite forces far outnumbering them.
Port 59m Houston soldier and a YORA woman were found shot to death at 201 Evary Street in Alamio Helghin Monday morning. Burkett Woods, 24, of the Twelfth Field Artillery, and Tally Maria Leazear, about 18, were residents. A domestic disturbance earlier led the homeowner Harry Koester to report quieting voices. Five empty pistol shells were found in the room and five in the gut. Both victims were fatally shot. evidence suggested pistol use inside the Koester residence last October.
A brief hailstorm swept San Antonio and nearby areas Monday into Tuesday with hailstones up to teacup size. Heaviest destruction occurred near Randall Field with broken auto glass and damaged buildings. Rain totaled only .12 inch as cool northwest winds persisted and temperatures dipped to the mid forties.
San Antonio and vicinity expect moderate northwest winds. High Monday around 80, low Monday morning near 61. Tuesday sees a high near 80 with a low about 48. Cooler conditions in the east and north areas Monday night. West Texas should see a slight cooldown Monday and a warmer Tuesday afternoon.
Rome reports a drastic censorship move as authorities seize all communications including homephones and telegraphs. Foreign correspondents lose channels to send wireless messages amid a military and strategic blockade that followed a Sunday night order and Monday measures.
Honamain Dominguez, 42, of 509 Fotos street, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for serious burns after she carried a burning oil stove from her home as it exploded. She sustained facial burns and arm injuries while moving the stove away from the house.
United Automobile Workers local officers and Als Chalmers Manufog reached a 19 hour Washington conference agreement ending a plant strike tied to 625,00040 in defense production. Workers will return to jobs as company plans to resume production tomorrow after ratification by the union.
ARKARS Turkey April 7 141 NATO eyes Germany accuses Britain of aggression. German ambassador Von Papen defends stance and disputes Turkish claim Britain and Greece moves heighten tensions as Turkey remains non belligerent ally.
German reports claim total disruption of Yugoslav and Greek transport and communication systems as German forces advance on multiple fronts. Belgrade and Skopje area air attacks, rail and bridge damage cited. allied forces converge in a three-nation Balkans corner amid ongoing offensives.
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