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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
6
A shallow 30 second Mexico City earthquake injures several and sends 1.75 million residents into the streets. Windows shatter and bricks fall as the Pontise building loses a brick veneer eight stories. The Excelsior building with the AP office sways, water runs from rooftop tanks.
President Roosevelt declared Hungary attacked Yugoslavia without justification and proclaimed a state of war between the two nations. The move triggers America's neutrality laws to apply to the conflict.
Four indited by the Bexar Criminal District Court grand jury on Wednesday. Two are charged with possession of marijuana and two with burglary with intent to commit theft.
Mexican consular officials stationed in San Antonio lead a relief drive for Colima after a severe earthquake left many homeless. Francisco de P. Jiminez and Manuel Aguila Jar spearhead fundraising with assistance from Ignacio Lozano Cruz Lozano Fortuneto de los Santos Francisco Alatorre Alfonso Garza Joze Ramirez and Alonzo Perales, all connected to Colima residents. The leaders report damage to homes from the quake that struck the district, with memories of the 181? event referenced.
Lawmakers in Concord passed a bill classifying lobsters and crabs as fish and placing them under the state fish and game commission regulations. The measure awaited signature from Governor Robert G. Blood. The action involved both legislative chambers and reflected controversy over shellfish labeling.
Promotion announced at Camp Bowie Brownwood by Maj Gen Claude V Birkhead. Henry E Gehman first lieutenant of the 141st infantry regiment of San Antonio received a promotion to second lieutenant in the 141st regiment. The announcement came Wednesday from the Thirty Sixth division commander.
Randolph field hosts the thirty third annual Bahai convention with 395 cadets in the flying group, 174 having prior military training. The assembly includes 127 from the R C F and 28 from the National Guard, plus officers from reserve commissions and naval and Marine corps services. Kathryn Frankland of 228 East Pecan street will participate as the Bahai House of Worship in Wilmette, opening April 24. Delegates from more than gate towns are to attend.
In Athens on April 16 a German radio report stated that Yugoslavia's premier General Dusan Simovic had arrived in the Greek capital.
Colonel Moore a founder of the Army artillery school at Fort Sill and ex military aide to Theodore Roosevelt died after a long career marked by service in the Philippines and France. Services were held in Houston with burial planned in San Antonio. Survived by widow Bessie Moore, stepdaughter Mrs John Mortimer and son Dan Tyler Moore Jr, regional SEC director in Cleveland.
Los Angeles and San Francisco officials veterans groups and American Legion posts condemn the Free Company broadcasts as subversive and un-American. Authorities move to cancel the programs urge air station action and prepare reports for an upcoming Santa Barbara meeting.
Hollywood April 16 Vicente Gomez noted Spanish composer and guitarist says he came to Hollywood to write true Spanish music. He explains Spain’s film work would drown guitars with brass and speed up tempo, losing distinctive rhythm. He has written 12 films in Spain but seeks authentic Spanish expression in American productions.
An American unit under Squadron der Taylor trains with British Hurri fighters for operations over England. The squadron, aging 23 to 146 and a half years collectively, prepares to bridge allied air power, following in the footsteps of earlier American crews. The Eagle squadron aims to support RAF efforts with retraining and coordinated patrols.
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