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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

2

Retain the Philippines to deter Pacific invasion

A columnist laments failure to fortify the Philippines and fund defenses, warning that abandoning the islands risks American security in the Pacific. He argues for fortifications and a deterrent posture, criticizing the New Deal and urging preparedness before any war with Japan.

Spuere Philippines Frearst Philipppinte Islands Filipings Orient America Pacific Hawaiian Islands

War 25 Years Ago Today Review of Frontline Moves

The report notes German forces steadily advancing in Grilli and claim to have won the Austro German line from Tarag pol to Buezacz. German seaplanes bombed Davez killing several, Kalier reports Nils troops along the Somme after a visit. One year ago Nazi bombers hit Britain all day and fears of invasion rise. Senator Norriy and Wasidenberg attack Hurke Wadsworth bill, saying it may lead to dictatorship.

F. Sy Grilli Taragpol Buezacz Davez Kalier Somme Britain Londott Urish Feander Bardia Norriy Wasidenberg Hurke-Wadsworth Aloe Thafe

President Elected for Farm Festival in Texas

Taylor Aug 12. Dr Edmond King Boak has been elected president of the Texas Farm Festival to succeed Royce Chaney, who is leaving for Hotton. Boak is described as a capable leader and will oversee festival operations and events planned for the season.

Farm Festival Taylor Edmond King Boak Tuusting Texas Farm Fectivet Royce Chaney Hotton

Attack on Churchill prompts political fury in Britain

Emanuel Shinwell, Labour MP, denounces Prime Minister Churchill in a forceful address amid wartime uncertainty over Churchill's whereabouts. He assails government failures and calls for delegated duties, while local patrol pay disputes threaten county salaries and staffing after court rulings restricted four patrolmen.

Londom Churchill Emanuel Shillwell Laboriye T Patiament Britain Santa Te Sale Shinwel Shinwel Foreign Office Churchil Shinwell Oliver Lyttleton Alfred Duff-Cooper Malcolin Mac- Donald Clais Onurchil Berar E. Garvey Charles W. Ansbergon Garvey L Aw Commiss Soniors Anderson Supreme Court

War Roundup From The War News Desk In Global Strife

Allied and Axis reports paint a widening clash as Soviet forces fight hard on land and sea while Moscow acknowledges heavy Red Army pressure. German advances near Nikolaev and Kiev alarm London and Washington amid broader Pacific tensions and renewed air raids across Western Germany.

Wort Odessa London Nikolaev Gerlasys Kiev Moscow Far East Japan Pacific Murmansi Germany

Bomber Ferrying Airports Planned for Maine Bases

Army plans to spend 5.5 million dollars to enlarge two air bases at Presque Isle and Houston Maine as ferrying points for bombers and other planes to Britain. The locations, previously support bases for Bangor, would be expanded to handle larger air traffic and supplies.

Philippines United States America Asia Expos Ivor Phiippines Anerica Guam Washington F— Senulor Brewster Army Presque Tele Houston Brialu Brewster Bangor

Weather details at a glance from Aransas Pass report

The report notes humidity at 26 percent for August with 12:30 p m readings and 6:32 a m reading. It cites total daily rainfall, monthly totals, and rainfall deficiency since January. It includes sun rise and set times, moon phases, and wind/visibility glimpses for the day.

Southaouthwest Aransas Pass

Patched newspaper prize paper linked to late local figure

A prize Ulster County Gazette dated January 4, 18m belongs to T. W. Winter of 1247 Denyer Boulevard. The issue, deeply mourned, contains George Washington’s death and funeral notices, poems by patriotic women, and a long list of weather and city data with many towns and temperatures.

T. W. Winter Denyer Boulevard J. J. Jalan Uvalde Ulster’ County Gazette George Washington Severn

Agricultural defense committee named by Wickard

Washington Aug 12 President Roosevelt said food and weapons are essential for fighting Hitler. Secretary Wickard named four farm leaders Edward A. O'Neal Louis J. Tales Judge John D. Miller and James G. Patton to a defense production committee. The group will coordinate with Agriculture Department officials to boost output. Roosevelt urged stable future prices for farmers to ensure supplies for the nation and allied needs during emergencies foreseen and unforeseen.

Washington Roosevelt Jamies G. Patton Farmers’ Educational and Co- Operative Union of America Wickard Department of Agriculture

Camp Polk Opens Second Modern Movie House

Camp Polk La now has one of the country s most modern army centers with a 2 1090 seat theater recently opened. The new cinema is the camp s second, and a stage for Lesh productions was installed in the fireproof building. Dressing rooms backstage area were added and the hutting was refurbished for summer cooling and winter heat.

Gamp Polk Abe Camp Polk

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