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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1941

Page

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Finland, Finland, Finland a war of sympathy and policy

A Finnish war coverage piece criticizes Allied democracies for promising support yet withholding aid. It contrasts past alleged sympathies for Finland with later Allied actions, noting England and the United States supplied planes and ships to Russia and Britain, while Finland fought alone. The Finnish president Risto Ryti defends security needs and condemns imperialist actions amid global tension.

Finland Petsamo England Russia Pine Inn United States Haland Vonderhearted Columbia Ocean Walt Englan Theothle Demar Nathan Tuasia Imuland Russa Colombia Wnglind Volshigin Sansomat Amberto Rispnel Pro- Doitish Enghind Notsheyikalllanen Sanomat Royal Air Force Britain The Remiitie of Inland Risto Rytl White House Jsalds Germany

War debate rages as U S considers indefinite service terms

Washington August 8 Representative Cox urged approval of an indefinite extension of military service as war looms. He argued the public supports the president and that war is inevitable, while Representative Fish condemned the move as part of a global conspiracy. Senate had approved an eight month extension. House hesitates for an indeterminate term.

Washington Cox D.gad Georgia Fish H.B Stimson Warmaker Fishs House Cox Teeland United States

Claims on Russia Denied by Japs

Tokyo officials rejected reports that Japan issued demands to Moscow calling for demilitarization of the Vladivostok area a demilitarized Russo Manchukuoan frontier and Soviet economic concessions to Japan in Siberia claiming the story is pure nonsense The London Daily Express had claimed Japan demanded Russian stipulations including not granting strategic bases to the United States

Russia Tokyo Aug INS Onion Japan Moscow London INSI Iondan Daily Express Vladivostok Siberia United States

Woman Fined in Two Theft Cases by County Court Judge

Marina Garza pleaded guilty to theft of clothing valued at 2.34 from W A Murray at 28 West Houston Street on June 20 and was fined 190 plus 20 costs. In a second case Judge Matthews found her guilty of stealing a $1 hat from Solo-Serve and imposed 50 fine plus 20 costs. Garza also faced a not guilty plea on the second charge.

Marina Garza C.J. Matthews W. A. Murray Houston Street Biba

Riley pleads guilty in radio theft case in county court

Riley admits theft of an $18.05 radio from I. H. Harrison at 602 Mato Avenue. Judge McCollum Burnett sentences Joe Banpl to 90 days in county jail at Law No. 1 Priday. The incident dates to August 4.

Riley Joe Banpl San Fernando Street McCollum Burnett I. H. Harrison Mato Avenue

Inducted Blagoja B from Pontine Mich to US Army

Detriot reports the induction of Blagoja B from Pontine Michigan into the U S Army. The article notes a monthly pay of 21 dollars and references others who served in the Yugoslavian forces before conscription. The tone reflects wartime enlistment and compensation details with local names and places.

U.S Detroit Blagoja Clordje Wich Pontine Mich Baker Ray Milk Annevicy

Police Radio May Blackout Threatens Southwest Texas

Police officials warn the Southwest Texas region faces a blackout of the police radio system used by the city police, sheriff, highway patrol and other agencies. An auxiliary emergency transmitter now operates as the regular system has been down for months due to burned out parts and defense priority orders. Anderson sought priority handling from the Office of Price Administration and manufacturer but faces delays. he has contacted Washington officials for help in securing necessary equipment and priority numbers.

Tenla Texas Tals P. K. An Flerson Willy Ander Son Praneta Anderson Dunette Elly Connell O. P.M

Nazis Denounce U S Pan Am Drive in Latin America

Berlin charges the United States seeks subjugation of Latin America by military and naval missions and aircraft control. German press to publish documentary proof of U S interference in Central American aviation through bases and airport expansion. Roosevelt accused of fueling the plan as part of a broader Pan American campaign.

Berlin United States United I States Cal Aviation Central America Civl Aviation One Airports Roosevelt Wilhelmstrasse Latin America Nexi Getvtee Mensch Alin Deutschend Heller and Soul American Nnhos

Pacific War Situation Deepens Amid Inaugural Texas Governor Sworn In

Washington reports Secretary Cordell Hull urges Japan to drop expansion in the Far East to avoid encirclement as Britain signals limits to Japanese moves in Thailand. U S officials warn crisis at gravest stage while Britain builds forces in Singapore and Malaya. In Texas, Coke R. Stevenson is inducted as the thirty third governor in a dramatic capital ceremony with the governor elect’s family attending.

Kingsbury Smith Washington INS Cordeller Japan Far East Armorice British China Dutch East Indies Hull Uitwell Dangar United States Britain Thailand Malaya Thaland Singapore Pacific Syria Tekys Austin Aug Roeteie House of Representatives Coke R. Stevenson Texas Kimble County Stevenson Colorado River Todd, Tawyer Yanehman W. Ler O’daniel Iden Leutenant Porier Farner Dim Ma" Ferguson James Vi Allred Tess Sterling Bat Natl W. P. Hobby Don Moody W. Lee O'Daniel Homer Laster

Randolph Cadets Resume Triangular Flight Instruction

Randolph Cadets restart flight training after a pause. Students fly a triangular course under a blind-flying hood with an unhooded instructor in the rear seat, following approval from Randolph officials.

Randolph

Fire damages home. loss listed at $900

An undetermined origin fire caused $100 damage to the home of Henry Rees at 1224 Rivas Street on Friday near noon. The blaze started in the kitchen, with two witnesses placing the event in the 1709 block of Division Avenue. Anita Adebale, eight, of 300 Hudson Avenue, was present. The property was rented by Robert B. Dee.

Henry Rees Rivas Street Oon Division Avenue Anita Adebale Hudson Robert B. Dee Hos

Weygand Arrives for Vichy Talks

Maxime Weygand arrived at Vichy by special plane today amid reports of discussions on empire defense. The arrival followed Nouveaux Temps urging Paris collaborators to seek further German aid to bolster North Atlantic defenses.

VICHY Prance Den Maxime Weygand Africa Nouveaux Temps Paris France Attlean

Wallace son wants action soldiers for duty in army

Camp Lee, Va. Pvt. Robert Browne Wallace, 29, son of Vice President Henry A. Wallace, began regular army duty today. Wallace said he had no preference for branch or post but expressed a strong desire to be in the field and not in an office.

Camp Lee Ang Robert Browne Wallace Henry A. Wallace Army Tnday Yanung Wallace Te Cuap Lee

German Bundists Arrested in Cuba

Nine Germans accused of backing the Cuban German Bund and collecting funds for the Reich were under arrest in Havana. Cuban authorities seized several boxes and sought 22 more. Police indicated no members of Japan’s regime were connected, and arrests were expected to widen.

Havana INS Reich Regation

City Officials Attend Coke Stevenson Inauguration in Austin

City officials gathered in Austin Friday for the inauguration ceremony of Coke Stevenson as governor. Attendees included Mayer CG, Quin Street, Mestoner Paul E. Steiffer, and Park Commissioner MHetry FB. Hein, who joined the ceremony at the capitol.

Mayer CG Street Come Mestoner Paul E. Steiffer Park Commissiona’ Mhetry FB Hein Austin Coke Stevenson Rovdragr

AFL Approves Help for Russia and Defense Measures

The AFL executive council approved aid for Russia to help fight the Nazis and endorsed strengthening US defense and munitions shipments to Britain. It rejected an American expeditionary force to Europe, warning against romanticizing Russia while noting Germany remains the enemy. The statement argued cooperation with Russia is practical, not friendship.

Chinago Executive Council United Brytas Muséla Yeeland Brita Europe Russia Riss

Skies to Do The Rumble Ahead of Antonia Weather

The U S Weather Bureau forecasts light to moderate southeast winds and temperatures not exceeding 88 degrees Friday and Saturday afternoons. Saturday morning may dip to around 74 degrees.

Ban Antonia U.S Jarhoe

English Garments Shipments Reported in San Antonio

San Antonio customs officials Friday reported imports of eight large packages of woolen outerwear from Scotland. Deputy Customs Collector Guy A Belzons said the shipments, described as high quality knitted outerwear, were initially seized after attempts to move through the Nazi Diarkade, then sent to San Antonio for further handling.

San Antonio Jo- Cai Scotland Guy A. Belzons

U S Army to Take Filipino Camps in Manila

Manila reports the Philippine Army headquarters says all its training camps will be turned over to the United States Army in September for use with General MacArthur's fast command. It also notes that 10 regiments of the Philippine Army will be mustered into the United States Army under President Roosevelt's order placing Filipino forces under MacArthur.

Manila Brnppine Army Headquarters United States Army Douglas A. Mecarthur Bar Philippine Army Roosevelt Macarthur

Arizona Town Reports Record High 127 Degrees

The United States Weather Bureau in Phoenix notes Arizona records a 127 degree reading, the hottest mark in state history. Parker is cited as the location of the record, with the assessment highlighting extreme heat across the region.

Arizona Flas Phoenix Avia United States Weather Bureau Hell Parkee Parker

U S Cotton Crop Forecast Below Last Year

The Agriculture Department forecasts this season slip to 10 817 000 bales of 500 pounds gross. The census bureau reports 1880 running bales ginned by August 1, lower than 32 000 last year and 197 254 two years ago, with 12 566 000 bales produced in an older comparison.

Washington Agriculture Department Jase Fear Wie Fureau

Treasury Seeks Lower Level Levies in Defense Tax Plan

Washington August 8 The Treasury urged Congress to widen the tax base by taxing millions with low incomes and cutting personal exemptions to fund a broad defense program. Morgenthau told Senate Finance a bill should raise more revenue and hinted at larger future increases. He outlined deficits and urged changes to exemptions, noting past cuts and possible new levels for married couples. The Ways and Means Committee rejected Roosevelt’s suggested exemptions.

Washington Defense Creasury Morgenthau Congress Senate Cain Millbee House Mergentiau I Ts John L. Sullivan Treasury Vandenberg Reich Morgenthau Flan Roosevelt House Ways and Means Bforgen

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

San Antonio and vicinity show considerable cloudiness with local thundershowers Friday night and Saturday. Southeast winds, high Friday near BR degrees, Saturday low around 74 with highs near 88. East Texas experiences local thundershowers Friday night into Saturday. winds from the southeast and southeasterly along the coast. West Texas cloudy with light showers Friday afternoon and night, becoming scattered by Saturday. temperatures change slowly. Extended outlook indicates mostly below normal temperatures with local thunder showers.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas Panhandle U.S

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