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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1941

Page

8

Nazis closing trap on Reds

Report notes a tightening of a trap around Hdessa and advancing toward Grard Wixelzey, 65 miles beyond after destroying Soviet rear guards. Red retreat to the sea. Germany claims air activity and losses, while admitting Soviet advances near Staraya Rusta and other areas. reports place German planes shot down with some losses on both sides.

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Council Asked for Zoning Extension on Zarzamore Street

Residents on North Zarzamore Street petitioned the lly Poonell on Thursday to extend city zoning classification from south and Zarzamora to Kentucky Avenue. The change would support business expansion in the area and the petition pointed out the need.

Zarzamore Street Lly Poonell Andsarzamora Kentucky Avenue Petitott

Houston Airmail Schedule Enlarged

Postmaster Dan J. Quill announced a new Houston airmail schedule. Mail at the main post office will close at 21:05 a.m with an expected Houston arrival at 2:59 p.m. The brief note appears amid light classified ads and notices.

Houston Dan J. Quill

Presidents Roosevlet Churchill Discuss War Aims

Washington Aug 14 INS discloses that President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met in a private session to discuss a framework of four freedoms and allied aims. Lawmakers from both parties voiced support and questions, noting the statement echoes Wilsonian ideals and stressing the need for clear U.S. leadership and decisive action.

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World Peace Outline Joint Declaration by Roosevelt and Churchill

Text reveals a joint declaration by the United States and the United Kingdom outlining common principles for postwar peace. They seek no gains, respect territorial wishes, support self government, ensure access to world trade, foster economic collaboration, and promote disarmament after Nazi tyranny. The outline calls for peace within borders, freedom of movement, and elimination of force as a policy. Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.

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Birthday Party Set for Schorts at Green Blanca

A birthday party for Schorts president of the Schorts Motor Company will be hosted by his employees at the Green Blanca restaurant located at Bredericksburg avenue. The event will start at 9 a.m. Thursday with John C Guerra and Veports as hosts. entertainment planned after the reception.

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J. E. Cappieman Dies in Dallas Relayed from San Antonio

News from San Antonio reports the death in Dallas of J. E. Cappieman a longtime resident and former member of the Madison Square Presbyterian church in San Antonio. The obituary notes his 25 years of affiliation and his prior role in local civic life.

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Churchill and Roosevelt Meet Aboard Warship at Sea

The article notes a White House statement on Roosevelt and Churchill meeting at sea aboard an unidentified ship. It mentions a strong naval escort and discusses high level attendees including Marshall Starke Arnold Hopkins and Welles, with secrecy surrounding the encounter and its significance in shaping a new world order.

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City Enacts Gas Storage and Tank Regulations

An emergency ordinance by the city council regulates gasoline storage and volatile materials. It requires labeled containers, limits on gas quantities per building, and specifies underground tank sizes and spacing with concrete protection. Smoking bans near tanks and pre-installation petition steps are included.

Ity Council Victor Keller Fouse P, L. Andersson Priers Tastal Haltlon

City plans to urge workers to pay debts

City commissioners on Thursday encouraged all city employees to make an honest effort to pay their debts. Mayor Quincy refused to appoint an arbitrator though merchants sought one, urging a civil service approach with debts paid or risk of suspension. Most employees reportedly are paying, with about 690 in the department and an average of one complaint every two months.

O. BF Quincy the Retail]! Merchants Association P. L. Anderson Anderson Civil Service

Warehouse Supply Requests Held Up at City Warehouse

The surplus commodities warehouse at 426 South Laredo street faced a hold on a £332.03 supply request by Rev. Baxter D. D. Greer, chair of the city county welfare agency, as County Judge Chanel W. Anderson noted the year’s $400 budget allotment. The items include maps, sweeping compound, soap, cleaning materials, and related essentials.

South Laredo Street Baxter D. D. Greer County Commissioners’ Court Chanel W. Anderson

German raids hit Tobruk munitions dump and Suez air bases

Berlin reports raids on a British munitions dump near besieged Tobruk Libya and attacks on British air bases along the Suez Canal. Ismailia airport is named as a target. The high command claims no raids on Germany recently but says naval artillery downed several ships and a patrol boat attempting to penetrate occupied territory. The Luftwaffe is credited with hits on industrial centers in Whitey and Singapore land.

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Doctors Remove Giant Appendix at Fort Benning

Army doctors at Fort Benning Special Hospital operated on Pvt. Charles R. Young of Otsego New York on August 5 removing an appendix measuring 10 1-2 inches. Doctors said the normal appendix is two to three inches and Young, attached to Headquarters squadron, 12th Air Bde Maxwell Field, failed to improve after surgery and his condition is listed as critical.

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Wire and Wheel Stolen From Parked Car on South Leogja Street

Squaire Bates Jr of 1202 Uslaware street reported to police Thursday that wires and a wheel were removed from his car parked on South Leogja Street. The incident details are sparse and no suspects are named. Police urge any witnesses to come forward.

Mware Boo Binek Leogja Street Squaire Bates Jr Uslaware Street

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