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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1941
Page
1
The piece contrasts Mexico’s Xochimilco floating gardens festival with California’s Pasadena flower parade, praising both for beauty and economic impact. It notes Xochimilco’s continuous weekly celebrations, the grandeur of Pasadena, and historical echoes of ancient canals and gardens.
Athens April 11 British expeditionary troops clashed with Adolf Hitlers forces in northern Greece first time as the battle of Greece develops. Reports say German columns advanced near Mount Olympus and near Monastir pass while Yugoslav defenses held. Royal Air Force bombers struck near Bibel and between Phiocrina and Prilep, causing casualties.
A cloudy outlook continues with no precipitation expected Friday and Saturday. Temperatures warm with highs around 84 degrees both days, and a low near 64 on Friday. Forecaster James Henry Jerhoe provides the regional forecast.
Texas Attorney General Gerald Mann ruled a Texas house bill banning advocacy of overthrowing the government invalid. He said the measure was too general and violated due process protections of both Texas and U S constitutions.
A damaged report says a worm alien captured Thursday near Natatta was sent to Laredo for deportation. W. W. Knopp, officer in charge, announced the removal. Also sent to Laredo was a Mexican man.
Sheriff W. A. Dos Stoll of Camal County visited San Antonio on Friday to inspect the San Antonio police department equipment including lie detector gear. He commented on the device, joking that he hopes his wife never has to use one.
Germans and nationals in Panama are leaving at Berlin's request as the German charge d affaires orders immediate departure to free troops. Reports from Panama City and Paris relay Berlin directives amid wartime displacements and prisoner releases for families with four or more dependents in Nazi camps.
An explosion at Merciles Paynyder Co. smokeless powder plant in Belvidere near Wilmington Delaware killed Charles Maycock, 21, and injured four others. Initial counts varied as officials, with a later statement confirming a single fatality. The blast damaged nearby buildings. cause under investigation. Hospitals treated injured workers. several facilities reported casualties and delays in official statements.
A semi official Istanbul telegram says many Yugoslav royal court members arrived by plane in Turkey and 17 year old King Peter is expected to follow The source also notes a pro British coup report in the same dispatches from Budapest and Saigon.
President Roosevelt signed an executive order establishing the Office of Price Administration to oversee consumer protection and price control. Leon Henderson will head the agency under the Office of Emergency Management, combining the price stabilization division and the consumer protection division led by Harriet Elliott. Henderson warned cadmium dealers have profiteered and pledged drastic action to ensure reasonable prices, with enforcement powers to be confirmed under the law.
The German news agency reported from Skoplje that soldiers who searched the British consulate after occupation found a hidden stash of weapons and an American machine gun of the noted model. German officials alleged a sabotage plot linked to saboteur agents receiving supplies through back channels.
San Antonio Social Security official TD McCarthy announced workers should carry social security cards and leave a duplicate number with relatives for checks in emergencies. Numbers will be obtained from the payroll board. State agents favor transit company officials attending the annual convention on Tah votel smy.
Weather outlook mixed with cloudy periods and warm spells. San Antonio expected highs around 68 to 76 degrees with lows near 44 to 66, while East Texas faces warmer overnight periods and southeasterly coastal winds. Texas regions show varying cloudiness. chances of showers appear later in the period according to the U. S. Weather Bureau forecasts.
Roosevelt announces at stress conference that American ships may travel from the Red Sea to the Suez Canal with cargoes destined for neutral nations while Egypt remains neutral. Britain’s stance and combat zone limits constrain operations, with possible routes around the isthmus to reach Europe and the Mediterranean.
Detroit reports progress toward ending the Ford Motor strike as union officials and Ford representatives, under Governor Van Wagoner and federal mediator Dewey, work toward settlement. Most sides expect resumed operations for about 200000 workers, with a hearing postponement tied to labor board actions and River Rouge policy.
An army report says Hungarian forces crossed the Danube to seize Banat Baranya and other southern regions, prompting Regent Admiral Horthy to publish a proclamation praising Croat independence while stating Hungary will defend ethnic Hungarians and seek peace with Serbs. The action marks a bold step as authorities frame it as restoring territories viewed as stolen.
The article highlights Ernesto Be. Cota now serving as Mexican vice consul in Australia and Fernando Nanda transferred from Han Antado Los Angeles. It also mentions a Tuesday musical club event and a Saturday egg hunt for San Antonio orphans hosted by Rev. Matthew Gilbert at St. Ann's Catholic Church celebrating his birthday and 25 years since ordination.
Fire broke out on the 6000 ton American freighter El Mundo at a New York pier near Eleventh Street. Officials said the blaze started in cargo described as carbon black bobbins. Two crew were severely burned and several engines damaged as the ship was being brought to safety on the Hudson River.
Police report details a daylight attack in the 500 block of In-Ravn street where two roosters charged a patient recovering from surgery at Hebert B. Green Hospital. One rooster scratched the recovery scar as the woman, recently released, described the incident.
Paul V McNutt, head of the San Antonio Community Chest welfare program, asks chest leaders to attend a Washington discussion on boosting local influences for service members. Theo Pines, President, reports the invitation extended to Plummer and Wawland D. Towner, chest manager, to the meeting. McNutt notes many army camp towns lack facilities to provide wholesome influences for armed forces.
Budapest dispatch reports General Sladko Kvaternik claiming a new Croat state and appealing Croat regiments serving with the Yugoslav army to march to Zagreb at once. The note notes thousands of Croats in uprisings elsewhere and suggests a revolt against Serb leadership.
Rangkor, Thailand April 11. Government control of rice exports was announced today. Shipments will be permitted only under government license to conserve supplies for internal consumption. The control is temporary pending the new crop.
Prince Punthwara Konaye stated in Tokyo on April 11 that Japan’s approach remains economic and peaceful, ruling out force to reach any settlement. He spoke optimistically on U S Japan ties but noted past friction from Axis-era positions in China as obstacles to a fully amicable Washington relationship.
Officers of the county tubercular homes committee meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the county commissioners court room to discuss operating and maintaining facilities. City officials will join to address city hospital connections as Terrell Barnett notes several new members.
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