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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1941

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GM Strike Blocked By U5 Board Warms To Mediation

April 3 IPETHOMT The defense contract dispute between GM and the union nears a peaceful path as the War Production Board orders five day talks to avoid a stoppage. Both sides commit to no immediate work stoppage while negotiations continue over wage promises and plant operations affecting about 200000 workers and $766 million in defense orders.

Ipethomt Co. B. Wilson Futorative Emiceri Corporation Iwil Wil- Fon Yhion Witon

Mediation Board Seeks to End Coal Deadlock

Washington April 23 The mediation board pressed for a quick settlement of the General Motors strike threat and aimed to reopen 26 day shut coal mines by Monday A five man panel met with United Mine Workers and Northern and Southern bituminous operators as President Roosevelt stayed near the talks aboard the White House yacht in Warm Springs Ga without taking leave from the crisis.

Washington General Motors Thhree United Mine Roosevelt Warm Springs Ins Potomac White House Agate United Mine Workers

Rome Confiscates AML Tin and Nickel

In Rome authorities seize Iran’s ferrous metals used for ornamental purposes as war material is forbidden today by official decree. Any tin or nickel contraband must be surrendered to the government immediately.

Rome INS Iran

Violinist Fritz Kreisler Injured in NYC Truck Incident

New York April 26 Inp Fritz Kreisler famed violinist was reported in serious condition at Roosevelt Hospital after being struck by a truck while crossing a street this afternoon Authorities said his skull fracture and possible internal injuries were suspected He walked into traffic lights while crossing the avenue and was hit by the vehicle

New York INS Fritz Kreisler Roosevel Hospital Anc Sid Din Vies Luoss Jwskal Palier Krelster Ilves

Seven Seized in L A Lottery Raid

Seven men were arrested in a Los Angeles lottery raid by deputies on North Santa Rosa Street. Deputies Jock Hale Wile Maldinado and Overshelden led the operation amid a group described as relersnd or band.

L.A North Santa Rosa Street Jock Hale Wile Maldinado Overshelden

Texas Senate kills 22 million income tax bill

In Austin the Texas Senate failed to finalize a 22 million dollar tax bill amid long debate. A 2 percent net income tax was heavily amended to exclude food and medical costs, and was rejected 14 to 14. Other changes included higher cement tax and proposed levies on carson black and gasoline, with natural gas taxes discussed, potentially lifting total to about 25.6 million.

Austin INS Texas Senate Senate Wnth Penrose Metcalfe San Angelo Cokestavensom Iolice

100 M P H Plane Produced for RAF

A new fighter identified as the Hawker Typhoon is produced for the RAF and claimed to be the most formidable plane of its kind. It reportedly reaches speeds over 400 miles per hour and is powered by a 2400 horsepower Sabre engine, with acceleration and performance described as unmatched by light planes.

London INSI RAF

Six-Inch Rain Damages Crops in Nueces County Area

A six inch rain Saturday afternoon caused heavy damage to cotton and other crops in Robston Wuetes county area. Roads and fields were flooded and saturated, hindering travel and farm work. Local officials surveyed the scene and warned of continuing wet conditions.

Rgbstown Robston Wuetes

Texas voters reject AAA restriction referendum in peanuts states

In College Station Texas tonight the AAA national trap restriction referendum failed to pass. At 10 p m votes from 114 of 192 Texas counties showed a tilt against the measure by a small margin. Results from remaining counties were incomplete and the overall outcome uncertain.

College Station API Texas Tonight AAA Texas Aten Elahivan UDC Washington College Headiathelers Texaa Nomn B. P Vance

Daylight Saving Time Upheld by Louisville Courts

In Louisville Kentucky daylight saving time went into effect at midnight after local courts ruled the law valid. Dissenters plan an appeal, with the higher court likely to rule by Wednesday. The decision impacts the state as officials report broad support for the change despite opposition.

Lowarville Louisvlle Hal Thie

Policy to keep Axis guessing extends to Atlantic

Washington April 26 The United States extends its keep-them-guessing policy to the Atlantic as part of aid to Britain. Navy ships will patrol with strict silence to deter German submarines and surface raiders, while signaling self-defense if attacked. Britain may shift units to safer zones. Pacific measures include fleet detentions and surprise cruiser destroyer visits to Australia and New Zealand.

Washington INS United States Atlantic United States Navy Japan Hattoveay Germany Americar of Hetals Tme Smyy Beitain i Braveyard Scotland British Isles Pacific Australia New Zealand Singapore Netherlands East Indies Auorean

Outlawed Ale Inity Jail Suspect Held on Wife Death

Nelanta Oklahoma APY and Kass Altvangeliat remain in a local jail awaiting authorities from Towanda after a two year escape from prison. The Reverend Arthur Nighy, aged 50, was detained yesterday amid revelations linking him to the slaying of his wife. The minister, once a resident of Charlotte New Georgia, reportedly lived with a second wife and adopted daughter. The motive cited centers on jealousy over a third party’s attention.

Nelanta Apy Kass Altvangeliat Towa Tree Wilnistey Thea Winvster Arthur Nighy Frank Gittsjodi Charlotte

Germans Predict German Parade In Athens After Greek War

German high command claimed multiple armored columns reached Thebes and threatened Athens as Nez tats and Luftwaffe forces pressed toward the Acropolis. Berlin described British retreat and naval losses in the eastern Mediterranean while predicting a German parade in the Greek capital.

Berlin INS Euboea Athens Acropolis Thebes Parthenon Stuyas Mediterranean Aegean Greece GB. S Alent Britain Luftwaffe Bolton Crete Naai Roue Egypt Grotan Stalf Nuwis Dunkerque Thermopyrke Molos Gulf of Lamle Long Island Evvoin Ghateli Cohiumn Guerk Tresalla Tharmopylag Eudes Chalcis Hellenic Belgrade Yugoslavia CHS

NEXT NAZI GOALS GIBRALTAR SUEZ

Budapest dispatch reports German force massed along the Spanish frontier aiming at Gibraltar while Axis plans target the Suez Canal and oil fields in the Near East. Bulgarian Romanian Yugoslav troops reinforce for a broad campaign, with air power to cripple the British fleet and threaten Iraq Iran and Syria.

Budapest INS Gibraltar Suez Canal Britain Mediterranean Germany Italy Yugoslavia Greece Egypt Aehinve Grote Palestine Alexandria Axis Syria Iraq Iran Sttez Ens Ae IL Budipest Bertie

West Midlands Bombing Report Over Clouded Weekend

German bombers raided the West Midlands early today while other raids hit London. Early Midlands reports note bombs and heavy anti air fire but no damage or casualty details yet. air raid warnings and possible radar‑guided attacks were noted as the night progressed.

London West Midlands England Arca Midlands Landon Aviathon Lonaga

Henderson Fights Tannker Rate Hike Move

Washington April 26 In a historic action Federal Price Control Administrator Leon Henderson announced a brief with the Interstate Commerce Commission opposing a proposed rate increase by lumber transport firms from Pacific to Atlantic coasts Henderson argued higher rates would harm the defense program and hinder war material movement.

Washington Apwil Leon Shenderson Interatate Commerce Commission Klcanyap Pacific Atlantic Henderson

Draft Men of 18 Vote of Students in Chicago

Chicago readers learn that at the finals Institute of Technology, undergraduate weekly reports 68.2 percent of students voting yes on a draft registration proposal for men aged 18 to 19. The item notes the question asks if they approve the new draft registration idea for young men.

Chicago INS Technolysy News Finals Institute of Tecnology

Suits Mar Third Ryan Honeymoon

SHERIDAN Wyoming April 2e When Thomas Fortune Ryan newly married to his bride at Birney Montana appeared as a defendant here today for 149000 The suit is now 420000 demanded by Mrs Jayme Cook Ryan daughter of a Wyoming ranch family as due in delinquent allowances since their divorce six years ago Another suit claims 13000 is due Ryan's former father in law for room and board while the claimant is for hospital and medicals

Sheridan Wyo Thomas Fortune Ryan JL Birney Mont Jayme Cook Ryan Wyoming Ryan Lanminder

Wise County farmers join strip tease parade in protest

Debate over farm prices and tariffs ignites action in DECATUR Texas as Wise County farmers led by Maycurdy announce a strip tease parade to dramatize their plight. About 400 farmers plan to attend, wearing abbreviated trousers to highlight perceived market protections and control limits in farming. The event targets tariffs and market volatility as causes of distress.

Gai Mecurdy Beeatny Wise County Jaymeys Decatur Texas

Roosevelt Moves To Aid Spain Avoid Axis Subjugation

London dispatch reports President Roosevelt taking steps to save Spain from capitulation to the axis by aiding Spain with food from Latin America and encouraging closer Spanish Latin American cooperation, with possible United States help. It notes fears Spain and Portugal could resist if Germany sends troops, and mentions Franco and Patton as figures involved in the discussion.

London Roosevelt Spain Germany Gibraltar Spahn North Africa United States America Portugal Axis

Relentless Greek Rearguard Fights Near Athens

Greek rearguards under Gen. Papagos battled German mechanized forces less than 20 miles from Athens as Thebes and Mount Gerania became key battlefronts. British troops retreated toward coastal lines while Anzac units blocked a push from Mount Gerania and Mount Kitheron, signaling the capital’s peril amid German advance.

Athens INS Aneac Pirnetia Tenah Uvels Critain Mount cGerana Tiia Thermopylae Thebes Alexsander Papagos Papagos Al+ barttz Tsanderos George II Ing Wat Royal Mount Gerania Mount Kitheron Berlin Italy

Toll in Greece Outnumbers British Exiled Forces

New York April 26 German reports from a London radio broadcast claimed Greece held more executions and losses than the British expeditionary forces. The report, picked up by Columbia, said German casualties in Greece exceeded Allied totals and that destruction were greater than those suffered by the British.

New York Greece London Radio

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy conditions with showers Sunday and easterly winds. Sunday morning low near 64 degrees and Sunday high around 67. The forecast notes unsettled weather with chances of showers along the coast and slightly cooler temperatures inland.

H. Jarboe Believer Farmer Jarboe Tie An Antonio Texas

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