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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

5

Wide Atlantic Patrol Looms

Washington reports a planned navy patrol widening defense to the North Atlantic halfway to Europe. Officials gave no confirmation, but New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia said offshore defense provisions start 1000 miles at sea. LaGuardia spoke as chairman of the U S Canadian defense board in Ottawa.

Washington North Atlantic Europe Navy Hemisphere New York Fiorella LaGuardia Soint U. S.-Canadian Defense Board Ottawa

German Ace Von Werra Bond Jump Draws Support

Berlin reports that the German government endorsed Baron Frang von Werra’s bond jumping in the United States as he tried to return to the Reich. U S Attorney General Robert Jackson said Werra escaped a Canadian camp, was arrested on entry, released to the New York German consul, and violated release terms. Wilhelmstrasse backed the action, saying Germany can no longer trust American hospitality or police authority. Desirable rental property ad appears amid National Want Ad week.

Berlin INS Frang von Werra United States Robert Jackson von Werthn Penu Canada Pond New York City Jackson Wilhelmstrasse von Werza Germany

Nazis Destroy Greek Dock Facilities in Athens Bombardment

German bombers intensified strikes on Greece's ports, targeting Piraeus and Athens as Greek forces, aided by British troops, fought to slow Axis advances. reports from the front were bleak, with the Epirus surrender and Yugoslav front dislocations cited as key factors. Civilian casualties were described as small, while harbor installations suffered considerable damage.

Athens Greece Nasi Mechanized Unita Crete Piraeus Epirus Albania Birolj Linn Caid Ministry of Home Security Aegean

GMAC Strike Vote Deadline Near Midnight

DETROIT April 24. Federal conciliator James F. Dewey pressed for peace in GM strike negotiations with the United Automobile Workers as the midnight deadline for nationwide strike votes approached. The talks centered on wages while a state appointed mediation panel may or may not participate. Dewey said the special commission will not participate in negotiations.

James F. Dewey Ute General Motors Surport~ Tich United Automobian Workers C. Ta1 Dewey Special Mediation Commission Murray D. van Wagoner Special Commission

Mosquito Drive Planned by Park Official

Park Commissioner Henry F. Hein announced a city mosquito and weed control drive to begin Friday. A mosquito squad of five workers and a seven member weeds detail will conduct the operation.

Hein Henry F. Hein

Complaint Filed Against Arnold Bolte for Check Forgery

A complaint charging forgery and passing a $17 check was filed April 14 in Justice of the Peace Court by investigator Ea Mabrito for the district attorney. The accused, Arnold Anton Bolte, had no listed address.

Prober Arnold Anton Bolte Trience Bat Coirigini Ea Mabrito Sistiict

Coal wage conference adjourned delaying settlement

New York April 21 Chaban Ezra Van Horn announced adjournment of the Appalachian coal wage conference subject to call. Conferees said certification of the bituminous case to the national mediation board meant further delay in settling the coal stoppage. John K. Lewis United Mine Workers criticized delayed certification while Charles ONeill for Northern coal operators urged resumption of work amid the dispute.

New York Chaban Ezra van Horn National Mediation Board John K. Lewis United Mine Workers Tc J. C.2 Secretary of Labor Charles O'Neill Noruiger Wirk Gertiind Bortr Wation Pore King Delianse Holon

Bondi and Knight Reappear in The Shepherd of the Hills

Bealth Bondi and Foxey Knight, noted stars from The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, return in Paramounts The Shepherd of the Hills. Filmed at Gear Valley, the San Bernardino mountains, under director Henry Hatha, same crew and location as previous feature.

Bondi Knight Bealth Bondi Foxey Knight Rostar

Totor Tog Teacher and Levant Anniversary Notes

Reformulated clippings note Oliva de Havilland as school marm hero, linked to Hold Back the Dawn and Saratoga California. Mention Oscar Levant with Mary Martin and Don Ameche in Kiss the Boys Goodbye as he nears twelfth anniversary at Paramount. References to KTLA and a Light Want Ad.

Totor Saratoga Culif Oliva de Havilland Paramount KTLA

Petroleum wage share in Texas industry figures

Texas petroleum workers earn about 7.272 million a year in wages and salaries, representing roughly 40 percent of total business and industrial pay in Texas. The text promotes National Want Ad Week and claims The Light offers the finest rates in years.

Texas Petroleum Texas

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