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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1941

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Argentina Demands End To Foreign Propaganda In Buenos Aires

Argentina warns Germany and Britain to halt propaganda activity within its borders or face steps to close propaganda bureaus and curb foreign influence. The foreign minister notes materials published in Buenos Aires are under foreign auspices and harmful to the country’s neutrality and public order. He threatens drastic measures if distribution continues and argues propaganda weakens national unity, stirs fascist and communist tensions, and jeopardizes American interests. The report continues on Page 2.

Sihe Buenos Aires Argentina America

Senate rejects Taft draft extension proposal in US Army plan

The Senate voted 50 to 27 against Taft's substitute to extend draft service beyond one year, aiming to keep selectees in service up to six months longer. The debate tested opposition to modifying the administration plan which sought longer extensions and broader mobilization. A House compromise would defer training for selectees 29 or older until after July 3, while those 20 or older would shift to reserve status as possible.

Washington Aug Senate Taft Ohio Army High Command Army Mort Baan House

U-Boat Surrenders To Ex U S S Hunt Official

London reports a German submarine surrendered to H M B Broadway the ex U S S Hunt. The ship had been transferred to Britain last September and is now serving under the defense authority. The surrender was announced today by Dr W A King.

London H. M. B. Broadway Hunt United W. C. Farmer City Health Britain W. A.ed King Ellis Offluerc

Weather to Bring Thunder Showers to Bexar County

Weatherman J Henry Jar.ose announced Tuesday a relief for the heat wave with a few good thunder showers patching ranges in Bexar county and San Antonio. The heat wave began July 16 with a rainfall of 23 inch. Expected conditions include gentle variable winds Tuesday afternoon and tomorrow. Low Wednesday morning around 72 with a high near that.

Bexar County San Antonio J. Henry Jarbe Weansatey

Merle Oberon Plea Before Immigration Officials

New York immigration officials were to question British actress Merle Oberon at Ellis Island after a brief return from Toronto for a broadcast on British war relief. The visit followed a one day trip to Canada and raised questions about her reentry requirements.

New York Canada Merle Oberon Ells Island Tor Trento

German Planes Return to Britain

German mines were reported over East Anglia today as dusk fell. A lone Nazi raider dropped several bombs on the southwest coast but caused no damage or casualties, the government said. No hostile raid occurred over the country until after dawn, a communique declared.

London East Anglia

Belgian Shipping Clerk Sentenced for Anti German Slander

In Brussels occupied Belgium on Aug 5 Getz power council at Antwerp ruled that Inga Fleming a dirty bedh istiuted anti German slander A Belgian shipping clerk charged with using the words referring to a Flemish worker was given a four month prison term

Brussels Aa Getz-p Wer Antwerp Inga Fleming Belgien

Bevan Attacks Churchill Policy In Commons Debate

In London Ancurie Bevan Labour MP delivered a sharp attack on Prime Minister Winslow Churchill accusing him of responsible for Britain’s coal shortage and misrule. Bevan said Churchill’s leadership hypnotized the administration and warned the house to vote against him unless the crisis narrows. The Commons also heard Dr Grenfell admit over 120,000 have left Britain’s coal industry since the war began.

London Avg INS Winslow Churchill Commons Ancurie Bevan M. P. Bevan Churchill Britain House of Commons Nouse Po. ‘Grenfell Bevan Clarehill Neville Chamberlain Trussia Hugh Dalton Resa

Bank Bandits Strikein Stroudsburg for Cash Heist

Four gunmen robbed the First National Bank in Stroudsburg PA at 6 a.m. taking about 78 000 dollars in $5 $10 and $20 bills. They fled across the Delaware River bridge into New Jersey. A bystander reported seeing a car stolen earlier. the cash was insured.

Stroudeburg Kour Fira National Bank Ralph Tinethfels Helney Ghard Li Philodelphis Delaware River New Jersey Euston Ernest Olschowsky Stratshire

USSR Admits Deep Offensive Salient Near Moscow

The Soviet and German fronts clash as panzer forces push a 70 mile deep salient between Moscow and Leningrad. Soviet reports claim counterattacks widening in scope while Nazi dispatches tout heavy losses for the Red Army and new German thrusts toward Smolensk and Dnepropetrovsk.

Associated Press Moscow Leningrad Berlin Fravda Progda Hitler Ted Kiev Smolensk Red Army Ukraine Emolensk Kley DND DNB Ketale

Weygand Curbed on Africa Policy

VICHY France August 5 A government decree orders General Weygand to submit all questions of general policy in Africa to Vice Premier Admiral Jean Darian who will issue instructions for the navy African administration. The decree directs Weygand to apply to relevant state departments in Vichy for specific measures.

Vichy France Con Maxine Weygand Hig Navy African Administration Jean Darian General Weygand

Japanese Official and Red Envoy Confer Over Toy Trade

Soviet ambassador Constantin Smetunin and Foreign Minister Toyoda held talks with Admiral Teifa Toyota. Details of their discussion were not disclosed.

Constantin Smetunin Soviet Russia Tef Jira Toyota

Meeting hints Roosevelt Churchill talk of joint plans

Washington rumors floated that President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill might meet on Atlantic waters or in Britain as speculation rose. Churchill's absence from Parliament and renewed talks with Stalin’s envoys fed the chatter, though no official confirmation surfaced.

Washington Aug Jins Rooeavelt Princ Mickster Winston Churn Cheough Ds Roos Atlantic Churchill Roosevelt Ghatelvill Rendevas Marty

Living Costs to Soar Warned by Price Administrator

Leon Henderson told the House Banking Committee that the United States faces the strongest and most pronounced rise in the cost of living. He warned that even with new powers, the price control bill would leave the government with an enormous burden to prevent inflation. prices had surged across 28 basic commodities by about 50 percent since the war began. He noted prices had climbed since early wartime months, nearing 1929 levels, with July 1947 price levels guiding policy, and argued the bill would not regulate wages or utilities or farm prices below parity.

Washington Leon Henderson Office OF Price Administration House Banking Committee Henderson Broad Powey

Cotton Off 2 On Long Sales in New Orleans

New Orleans agri markets show cotton futures dropping over $2 amid unease after Morgenthau proposal for government sale and liquidation. Traders noted mixed reactions with some disappointment and others aligned with expected policy. Prices fell modestly with October around 16.72 and March near 16.85 cents.

New Orleans Ang Rimg Whellington the ‘Treasury Morgenthau Hye

San Francisco Paving Meet Due

A meeting of Franco street property owners will be held in Los Angeles Heights at 7 30 p m Pricing to discuss paving of the street Street Commissioner Paul E Stettler announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles Heights Paul E. Stettler

Nazi Plot Nipped In Colombia Army

In Bogota Colombia war minister Castro Martinez announced the detainment of an undisclosed number of persons tied to alleged anti democratic activities and Nazi influence within the Colombian army. Authorities seized documents and assets as part of the investigation amid reports of German propaganda circulation among troops. The move follows regional concerns about Nazi influence in neighboring countries’ militaries and President Eduardo Santos’s insistence on defending national sovereignty and the Panama Canal from threats.

Bogota Colombia Castro Martinez Senat Oe Congress Eduardo Santos Columbia Parana Panama Canal Nha National Senate Casio Matelnes Tay Legation Omy Uruguay Hugo Fernandes Artuclo Universaity Montevideo Birana Alliance of National Youth Clare Actes

Tense moves as ships refuel in Australia amid Far East pressures

U S heavy cruisers Northampton and Lake City arrive at Brisbane for refueling and crew recreation on a South Pacific cruise. Bangkok reports Japan pressing Thailand over base access and ties with Britain and the United States. British reinforcements reach Singapore as authorities weigh possible action to secure Bangkok and Kra Isthmus ports amid mounting Southeast Asia tensions.

United States Australy Navy Department Orient Aussie Thailand Far East Navy U. S Northampton Sri Lake City Brisbane South Pacific Ocean Bangkok Hat Japan Critain Britain Dem London Singapore Kokilmin Manchoukuo-Siberia Lendon Dspan Manche Baaigekok Taitch Kra Isthmas Burma

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity shows partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered showers on Wednesday. Light to gentle winds, temperatures: highs around 106, lows near 72, with variable readings across East and West Texas and little change expected into the period.

San Antonio Parl Clondy East Texas West Texas

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