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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
2
A columnist argues for democratic choice on universal military training. The Swiss system is praised as democratic in inception and procedure, with age limits around 22 to 31 and three month service. The piece warns against permanent conscription and urges referendums on major military policy to preserve democracy.
Floods in Bulgaria killed at least five as the Water receded channeling refugees to nearby towns. Fire crews burned animal remains after mass drownings while oil from companies was poured over carcasses. A six year old girl was among the dead near Delcambre. Rail freight cars moved about 1200 refugees from Lafayette toward destinations, with around 6000 evacuated in total. Russian backing for Bulgaria’s territorial claims to Romania was stated by Soviet press, while Hungary reported Romania’s reply to its territorial demand notes.
An old remedy claims back pain often stems from kidney trouble. It urges readers to seek the real cause, noting kidneys remove waste and toxins. The ad promotes Tile as a trusted druggist relief, promising nervous tension relief and improved energy.
Washington reports the United States will withdraw its diplomats from Latvia Lithuania and Estonia after Russia’s call seeking recall of diplomatic and consular staff. The move accompanies ongoing talks to mend U S Russian relations despite disapproval of the Baltic absorptions.
In Pasadena on August 12 a burglar who entered Maj. No Shupe Jett’s house left a note saying please forgive me I didn’t take a thing. A stranger caused the disturbance and the incident was resolved with an unusual apology.
New York Aug 13 14 Capt Torkild Rieber chair of Texgas Corp resigns after disclosures of ties to German official Gerhard Westrick. Board cites publicity detrimental to the Texas firm as reason. Rieber admits aiding Westrick to obtain a driver's license via company car, license revoked after state hearing. Rieber denies any permanent German investment or pro German activity.
A French military court today dismissed charges against Armand Thierry a former embassy official and five journalists accused of threatening state security. Judges ruled the allegations unfounded ending the high profile case in Perigueux as August 13 reports.
The Admiralty announced weekly losses of 1975.124 tons with 13 British ships totaling 60,059 tons, one Allied ship 1,288 tons, and five neutral vessels 13,188 tons sunk. German losses were about 923,000 tons through August 12, plus 259,000 tons in Tinian losses and 29,500 tons under German or Italian control, with July 29 figures of 18 British ships 65,601 tons and two Allied ships 7,078 tons.
The Italian fascist press reports rising friction with Yugoslavia and Greece after the killing of a Fascist in Zara on the Yugoslav coast. La Tribuna cites aroused Zura crowds while Virginio Gayda accuses Greece of plotting to seize Albanian lands. note says Italy has long controlled Albania since 1949.
Washington reports a proposed War Department plan to aid service members with dependents facing rent taxes and insurance bills while on active duty. The measure would defer payments, extend timelines, and allow court mediation to establish repayment schemes and avoid evictions.
The fragment lists temperatures and weather terms for numerous places including Aran, Austin, Tex, and Abilene, with mentions of highs, lows, cloud cover, and moon phases. It reads as a scrambled weather synopsis with dates and times scattered, reflecting a dense OCR from a historic page.
Italian and British forces clash across Somaliland and near Berbera as Italian attack efforts encounter strong British resistance. Reports describe aerial bombardments on Malta and mixed claims of Italian advances with losses on both sides.
Los Angeles reports Mr and Mrs Ray Wood plan to launch from Paso today in a 16 foot combination nail boat canoe and kayak for a three year voyage into the Cut of Mexico to Florida and up the Atlantic coast. They intend to prove it is possible to live off the products of the sea and land and will not buy food supplies while traveling.
iL Praetorius, manager for a San Antonio fire delivery company at 500 Carolina street, placed his day's receipt of 328.11 in a sack on the counter awaiting the collector. He stepped outside to greet a customer and returned to find the sack emptied.
London reports precises about Clement Attlee as lord privy councillor presiding over parliament while 9220 interned enemy aliens have been sent to concentration camps in Canada and Australia. The action reflects wartime controls and mass relocation of detainees across the empire.
The state highway department announced a 34 mile road project forming part of a military loop around San Antonio. Funded by a $2,200,000 federal appropriation, the work includes links between Fort Bliss and a target range in New Mexico and service roads at Camp Hulen, Palacios, and nearby facilities.
Reports detail three days of heavy aerial combat as Nazi raids pound Britain along a 200 mile front. RAF fighters engage in costly air battles with waves of German bombers and fighters while censorship lists plane losses on both sides. Further coverage notes war developments in Australia, France, and Soviet alignment in the Balkans.
Cairo reports quote Albalagh warning that Egypt will mobilize all resources if Italy invades, with anticipation of a late August or early September attack as Graziani presses forward with tanks and armored units. Egypt’s large Italian community fears potential detention amid rising border tensions.
In Mexico City a security force of about one hundred peasants in sunburned jackets blocked access to the national congress, denying admission to those without deputy or senator credentials. The massive turnout is expected to reach 50 000 to defend the buildings as commissions rule on July elections and the new congress begins September 1 to select the president amid tensions between Camacho and Almazan factions.
British balloon barrage reports a German bomber downed off the southeast coast in May, likely entangled by barrage cables. The incident underscores defensive measures guarding coastal approaches during the war.
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