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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1941

Page

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GA grocer held as gun kills friend

Ed Schmid, 51, a longtime resident, died after a shooting at Miller community store near San Antonio. Store owner A L Miller, 56, was questioned. Miller suffered a broken nose during the altercation. Deputies said Schmid and Miller had been close friends. a wife and stepson of the deceased were witnesses. Justice of the Peace J W Saye led the inquest as investigators probed the Saturday night incident.

Miller Huebyer Babcock Roads Norihyest San Anstonio Ed Schmid Metical and Surgical Hospital A. L. Miller Raymond Fouth Jack Hale Schmid Behmild Aud Richard Bogle Miler

Veteran officer finds own ticket in car during retirement

Evanston Illinois April 12 Elmer Helter a 61 year traffic policeman with 19 years service discovered a traffic ticket placed in his own car by his successor for leaving in a non parking zone and a 2 dollar contribution for a prank banner.

Evanston Ill Elmer Helter Ryanaton Florida Rankie

Kansas City Death Hits Traffic Mark

Kansas City records 61 consecutive days without a traffic fatality when William Herndon, 20, a Black resident, dies from injuries sustained in an April accident on Kansas City streets. The crash involved a vehicle colliding with his body after being struck by another vehicle, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the area.

Kansas City Kanfis City William, Herndon Berndoar Traltte

Woman Ends Life After Mother Dies

Myre Williams, 85, was found dead today in a fashionable residential district of Port Worth. Justice of the Peace Frank Hey-Spy says she died by gas in a self inflicted act following her mother’s death in Dubuque. Widow of a railroad man, she had recently returned to Port Worth after attending her mother’s funeral.

Myre Williams Tony Bi Authoviting Willlaine Port Worth Tee Dubuque Love, Justice of Use Peace Fuenk Hey- Spy

U S Receipts Top 1940 in 9 Months

Washington April 12 Federal receipts for the first nine months and 10 days of this calendar year topped 6 billion dollars, exceeding the entire 1940 fiscal year total. Tacoma tax receipts to date stood at about 2.49 billion, surpassing last year’s full-year figure.

U.S Washington Treasury Tacoma

Pro Nazi Persians Seize British Fort News Flash

A Rome radio broadcast reported that pro Nazi Iraqis seized the British fort at Tudbha, cutting the main line of communications between Baghdad and the area, in a developing World War II era conflict.

New York Rome Na- HoAl Broadcasting Company Iraq Bana Hany Tudbha Bagdad

Imann Announces For U S Senate In Texas

Attorney General Gerald C G Mann announced he would run to succeed the late Senator Morrie Sheppard. He said he would serve Texas as senator with pride while continuing his duties as attorney general. The situation unfolds with rivalries involving James W Allred and Lyndon B Johnson and other Texas figures amid a crowded field of entrants and possible appointments.

Austin Gerald CG. Mann Aternoon Morrie Sheppard Dallas Texarekana Sheppard Mann Texas AW Méont Supreme Court Servsen James W. Allred Allred Boverman Astle Virgil EB. Arnold Houston A.B. Harding Fort Worth Harding Texas Democrat Friends Martin Dies Orange Sili W. Lee O'Daniel Odanied Giso James M. ‘West Garr Collis Dulles Lydon Johnson Johnson Amon Garter Fork Worth Austin Capitol Corridor O'Daniel Texas

Hats All Wet as Mark Larks Hats All Wet as Mark Larks

Weather notes report rising Sunday temperatures to around 82 degrees after a chilly start near 26 with southeast winds. A Chattanooga murder case shocks the city as Mrs. Robert A. Cathey, 35, is found slain at home by her daughter, Marka, with signs of a brutal struggle and a death approximately two to three hours before discovery.

Shattanooogs Tenn UIG Robert A. Cathey Chattanooga Traction Company Win Marka

United States Considers Buying Norwegian Ships

A surprise visit by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway to New York sparked talks of the United States purchasing Norwegian vessels in American waters. The royal party planned to inspect more ships aboard steelmaker Bethlehem Steel’s facilities as U.S. officials weigh a potential sea fleet acquisition.

U.S New York Olav Morthi Norway United States Techy Vista Une Stipy Nny Bethlehem Steel Company AL Hohok Kk. 3

Camacho Brother Visits White House

General Maximino Avila Camacho, brother of Mexico's president, met with President Roosevelt in Washington and praised cordial U S relations. He was accompanied by the Mexican ambassador Francisco Castila Majera and aides. Tomorrow the couple will be hosted at a private reception for Mrs. Wallace.

Washington INS Maximino Avila Camacho Mexico Roosevelt White House United States Wash- Hogton Francisco Castila Majera Tomnarow Wallace

Eleanor Roosevelt attends two coast weddings in Easter rush

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt travels by train to Washington for Easter at the White House then flies to Los Angeles for the marriage of her eldest son James. The Dedham ceremony of a Roosevelt relative is also noted in society pages as a gala event with Mrs. Johnny Cutting and G Wall Roosevelt listed among the family.

Eleanor Roosevelt Washington White House Los Angeles James Annenak Tleve Eleannr Dedham Edward Proctor Eliot Yorkhire England St. Pauly Bipiscopal Church Charlotte N. C Ding Ramelle Schneider Johny Cutting G. Wall Roosevelt Brothey Eaident

Yugoslav Defeat Report Signals Major Axis Advance

Reports from Belgrade indicate 14 Yugoslav divisions totaling 210,000 troops wiped out as German forces close on the capital. Axis gains threaten Belgrade with an expected occupation while British Greek defenders retreat in northern Greece toward the Peloponnese and across Larissa towards the Adriatic coast. Allied holds crumble as Luftwaffe attacks destroy Bosnian airfields and pound troop columns in a deteriorating Balkan front.

Berein Belgrade Sermingh Greece Berlin Olympus Niss Aegean Stamian Larissa Rosarpa Yauina Adriatic Winston Burdett Columbia Broadcasting Gyskem Ji Ankara

Miners Hoisted to Safety at Highland Creek Mine

My Verno Indiana April 13 The list of 10 trapped miners was hoisted to safety today from the Highland Creek coal mine at Uniontown Kr 8 short. Stone below here on the Ohio river A sink of undetermined origin at the mine tipple trapped the miners underground late yesterday The tipple was destroyed at a toss of 110000 as a means of evacuating the men.

MY. Vernon Ind Highland Creek Uniontown Ohio River

Six Year Old Girl Struck by Night Driver on Guadalupe Street

Lena Lerma, six, of 1103 Roz street, was treated at Robert Bi Green hospital for minor bruises after being struck while crossing Guadalupe Street in the 2500 block. Fifteen minutes later police arrested Pedro Mares, 35, of 2909 Guadalupe Street, in connection with the incident. He was booked by police on a fault charge.

Lena Lerma Roz Robert Bi Green Hospital Guadalupe Street Pedro Mares Ety Faltuye

Nazis Withdraw From Turk Line

Istanbul dispatch reports Allsgatisn and Germey-loops withdrew after a sharp Turkish protest. Bulgarians and Demans reportedly moved 27 missions toward the Turkish frontier near Bulgaria. After the protest, the Turkish line shortened by 18 miles as UK and allies reassessed positions.

Istanbul Allsgatisn Germey Bulgaria Utey

A. Ranks Third in Week's Building Permits Dallas April 12

Dallas led Texas cities in building permits for the week with 230 087 dollars, Dallas placed third overall after San Antonio and Fort Worth. Other reported totals include Fort Worth 107 090, Amarillo 99 512, Austin 63 174, Wichita Falls 42 995, Lubbock 31 293, El Paso 24 888, Port Arthur 6 178, Corpus Christi 2 638.

Dallas Ins Monston Texas That City Wis Ser Jie Sm Anlionto Fort Worth Amarillo Austin Wichita Lube Bock el Paso Arthur Corputs Christi

Boy King of Slavs Flees for London

New York April 12 reports that Peter II of Yugoslavia fled his homeland and is en route to London. The broadcast, picked up in New York, cites a royal rumor of a move amid uncertain conditions affecting the Yugoslav monarchy.

London New York JNA Peter Th Yugoslavia

Allied Forces Crush Nazi War Threat to Hungary

MOSCOM April 12 report says Russia warned Hungary over its invasion of Yugoslavia and vowed action in the Balkans. Andrei Vishinsky told Hungarian ministers Moscow disapproves of Hungary's war against Yugoslavia and warned of consequences. Slavic minorities in Hungary cited as potential justification for Russian protection. Rumors of Soviet support to Yugoslav and Bulgarian moves circulated as Moscow eyed broader reactions.

Moscom INS Russia Dwight Balkans Hungary Yugoslavia Andrei Vshinsky Moscow Ussr Germany Slovakia Hitler Yugoslav Dusan Simovic Sofia Bulgaria Russaia Vladimir Milanovic

Hungary Retakes Disputed Area

Budapest April 12. Hungarian troops completed occupation of Yugoslav territory regained from the Austro Hungarian empire under the Prinnon treaty. A Hans Barlan general staff bulletin says troops overcame resistance and reached all objectives. They crossed the Yugoslav frontier Friday and Saturday occupied lands between the Cathubs and Tis, with the first Yugoslav prisoners arriving at Pees.

Sddapest Prinnon Hans Barlan Stall Herce Hrnga Wid ‘Tis Vivers Pees

Two German Raiders Sighted Off Mexico Coast

Mexico City reports two German sea raiders sighted off the West coast of Mexico below the Gulf of California. Officials issued orders to vigilant coast guards but no confirmation yet. The War Department has not confirmed the report, though authorities remain on alert with heightened readiness.

Mexico City Mexico Gulf of California War Department

Yugoslav Army Plane Crash Kills Nine in Oil District

A Yugoslav military aircraft crashed in the Rwunntin oil district, killing the craft crew of Lycee Affirore and six civilians, according to reports reaching Berlin from Bucharest. The incident occurred April 12 as the Slav Army plane went down, authorities said.

Berlin CNS Cyasn Rwunntin Arewid Gandealt Crafl Lycee Affirore Nnws Ardhey Dnb Buccarest

Easter Reflections on Forgiveness and Christian Duty

A reflective piece urges Christians to embody Jesus teachings of forgiveness during Easter. It contrasts belief in the resurrection with widespread violence, calling for humility, mercy, and reform in Christian conduct amid wars and brutality. It questions why followers condone vengeance and urges living by Christ's example.

Jesus St. John Christ

Terrific Disaster Held Inflicted on Germans

Athens reports a Greek British counterattack shattered a German panzer spearhead in northern Greece. Greek and British forces hold positions along a 12 mile front from Phorian to Vinitsa, destroying tanks and inflicting heavy casualties on German columns. Simultaneous Yugoslav counterattacks pressure German and Italian invaders near Skopje.

Athens Giteve Germat Eohinms Frank Field Iruto Phiorian Ast Uielion Larissa Rupel Pass

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and West Texas

Cloudy with scattered showers in San Antonio and nearby areas. South to southeast winds fresh to brisk tonight and Sunday. Temperatures Sunday low around 68 degrees and high about 82 with a cooler 70 expected later. Sunday night may dip toward 58. West Texas forecast mostly cloudy with occasional showers and rain on Sunday as the 100th meridian region remains unsettled.

Milady Promenada Brel CT San Antonio Vielally Texas West Texan Cwosk

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