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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1941

Page

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Mexico Earthquake Disaster Prompts American Help

A Mexican city Colima suffers a severe earthquake and volcanic eruption damages San Francisco and nearby towns. The United States and friends offer sympathy and aid, with Roosevelts leadership urged to coordinate relief and transportation of supplies. The letter reflects a hopeful call for shared aid and solidarity.

San Reaneisea California Colima San Franvinia Mytiaus Sen Yang Myan Coline San Francisco Francisco Mexico Cap- Umea Maly Actna Steily Penerdus

S A Float Ribbing Draft Rejected for Fiesta Parade

The 20 30 club’s parade float drawing mocked the draft and faced rejection by the Battle of Flowers committee. The club may withdraw unless the scene is altered, with the chairman noting this is not the year to ridicule the draft. See the parade Friday for results.

Uncle Gam Sterad Oldside Arthur Hikglia Glenn 5. Key

Athens battles yeild in Greece withdraws amid German advance

Surging air and ground fighting around Athens as British and Greek forces withdraw to new positions along the Mount Olympus line. Allied air forces claim success against German raiders while Greek troops retreat to cover strategic gaps. Emmanuel Tsouderos appointed premier as the government reorganizes after a key political change. A Frenchman in Vichy is reported shot on wartime charges.

Athens Greece Alta Amwens P Tleaperstoy Niduntains Thesally Aldnes Naxi Kardit Dork Lamia Thrkala Emmanuel Tsouderos Criver Yestering Suleida Alexeedios Kovlats

Jupe May Salute King Antonio Weather Note

Weather brief notes a Monday night shower and dry marching duties for King Antonio. Weatherman J H Jathoe forecasts light rain totals up to 0.01 inch by Monday afternoon, with a cool northeasterly breeze. Temperatures forecast 18F high Monday, 52F low Tuesday, then 72F Tuesday afternoon.

Antonio Rim J. H. Jathoe

Girl Injured in Austin Road Crash

A collision on the Austin road near Alamo Heights left Meta Meckel, 7, with multiple fractures while Ray Roth, 21, of New Braunfels, the car driver, escaped serious injury. Capt. Remy Reldy of Fore Sam Houston reported the incident and noted Meckel was a bicycle passenger.

Beauolels Meta Meckel Austin Alamo Heights Ray Roth New Brayin~ Tals Miss Meckel Remy Reldy Sam Houston Theather Eutcing Escaynd

Woman Treated After Car Crash Near Zilizwuiova

Miss Madelyn Blyth twenty two of s20 Sonivlaw drive was treated at hospital Monday after a head collision in a mobile collision near Zilizwuiova and South Lavedo Saturday night. Drivers Philip Nueva of 324 Hawthorne and W Stevens of 294 Rigsby Avenue were listed as the other party.

Madelyn Blyth Sonivlaw Drive Robert B. Gree Hospital Miter

Man Arraigned On Illegal Entry Charge Near Leon Springs

An individual named Bon Milim Grow, 43, of Route 7 near Leon Springs, was arraigned Monday before US Commissioner Paul A. Leck on illegal entry charges. Bond set at 1000 dollars. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for a broken arm and a facial wound from a fall at the scene.

Temple of Fees Paul A. Leck Seb Route 7 Leon Springs Robert B. Green

State Dept weighs convoying American ships in war

Washington April 2 The state department began active consideration of convoying American merchant ships for the first time since the war began. Officials say law and policy allow navy convoys only if neutral areas are respected and combat zones are avoided. The question hinges on whether the United States should escort ships and possibly seize contraband if found.

Kingsbury Smith S._Atal Washington INS State Department Department Lege Yindar Bok International Navy Bke State Department Germany Africa Lieavy Roosevelt Red Sun Smellonn Senate Eiliveri Uy Congress

Accident at rural crossing claims multiple lives

A weekend train collision on a country road near Marion killed one person and injured several others. Involved were My, Mindon J and family from New Braunfels, with a 5 year old daughter dying en route to hospital. Authorities investigated the almin-train collision and identified Randolph field as the hospital destination.

Avery San AuLlonio Marlon Sundng Mindon J New Brarenfels Randolph Field Randolph Field Hospital

Germans Push South in Greece as Greek and British Retreat

Berlin reports German mechanized forces drive beyond Larisa toward Thessaly while British transports along the Greek east coast are attacked. News notes a merchant ship destroyed at Volos and two transports heavily engaged near Khalkis amid rapid southern advances as Greek and Allied troops retreat.

Berlin Larisa Grack Thessaly Milles Melyovant Trikkala Pinos Volos Khalkis Mediterranent Greece Metsoyon Pst Bouthwestern Greecs Albala Aroma Tiatan Ureex Fmt Teannins Metiaven Pms Tanita Albosian

Refugee Yugoslav King Pledges Return to Jerusalem

A report from Vichy states King Peter of conquered Yugoslavia, accompanied by Premier Gen. Dusan Sinovic and others from his defeated government, was seen in Athens. His plane was attacked over the Mediterranean, with an unidentified cabinet member killed.

Vichy UNS Peter Yugoslavia Athens Aly Vinkytons Premiey Dusan Sinovic Pete Moritaranean Coussiop

Broadcast Set for Arrival of King Antonia XXTIL

A broadcast plan outlines festivities at the San Antero bank for the entrance of Kit Antonia XXTIL. KTSA will start coverage at 7 36 with Ina Mikeheh announcing the event from the elyor.

San Antero Tivey Bank Kit Antonia Xxtil KTSA Inek Miteheh

A. S. Nurses Called to Army Duty

A fragmented notice lists nurses including Misney Janie Bhivike and Beatrix Worthington ordered to army duty. The unclear text mentions a May deadline and a regional military area, with several garbled names and places.

S. A Misney Janie Beatrix Bhivike Atin Huth Kenvielta Worthington W- Anevo Thitagh Gorpa

Press Discusses Defeat in Greece in British Coverage

London reports indicate British press openly debated a possible defeat in Greece and the effect on the Middle East campaign. Observers warned Britain to avoid overextension as German moves threaten Gibraltar and the Mediterranean balance while cabinet discussions continue in Spain and broader European theater.

London Aget Sloday Sidouilly Britain Iraq Middle East Ense Spain Gibraltar Hiller Samchity Bysvern Mediterranean Anges Nord Atvien Pascal Alexandria Centinasy

Bag Stack Used on Turkey

A fragmentary wartime note discusses Britain aiming to use a strong bag stack to influence Turkey Europe and the Near East. It suggests that British moves to secure the Suez Canal and Egypt would shift the balance, with Turkey watching Libyan coast developments and British control of the eastern Mediterranean. The piece hints at strategic maneuvers involving the Balkans and the broader war dynamics.

MacKenzie Werasmeu Ileus Turkey Balkan Peninsula Walsh Hus Bnet Canal Egypt Ali Britain Mediterranean Tms Libyan

Fiesta week prep noted by local officials and educators

A garbled notice mentions Pat William A Whalen and Ol yugh Campbedl related to immigration offices, with references to Col T Austin and Thad of a city high school preparing for Fiesta week. The fragment hints at local planning and school involvement amid civic events.

William A. Whalen Olyugh Hie Immigration and Naturatca- Ion Service Viel Col. T. Austin I Etly High C. TC. Walls

Eight Left Dead as Flood Recedes

Flood waters receded across Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma after a weekend storm leaving eight dead five in Missouri two in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma. The disaster followed a weekend tornado and a damaging storm as waters rose and caused property damage.

Southwon Soit Arkesas Oklahoma Missouri Arkanssas

Weather Forecast For San Antonio And Surroundings

Weather forecast shows cloudiness with occasional showers in parts of the area. Monday night through Tuesday expect moderate northeasterly winds and variable temperatures with highs around 73 to 83 and lows near 52. East Texas and western Lone Star regions anticipate mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and cooler highs in the 60s.

San Antonio Youniy Jaw West Texas Nartinus Theseay Peratirca Tyrylas

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