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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1941

Page

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Anti New Deal Critique Critics World Vitality

A harsh voice condemns the New Deal for antagonizing nations and overrunning the United States with refugees. It argues the administration wrongly pushes communism and curbs freedoms, claiming respect for four freedoms is violated as it accuses lawmakers of overreach and censorship. The piece ends noting continuation on page 2.

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Roosevelt Churchill talk mocked as vague and misleading

George Holden Tinkham, Massachusetts representative, denounces the Roosevelt Churchill statement as full of words but lacking substance. He claims it hides commitments and rehashes League of Nations concepts, blames us Britain and Russia and questions disarmament and the so called unity. He warns of votes extending conscription and warns of betrayals.

Attack Kills Texas Woman Narration in Lufkin Farmhouse

Lufkin August 15 officers searched for two khaki clad men suspects in bludgeoning 19 year old Mrs Roy Morehouse bride of five months whose body was found last night in her farm kitchen by her husband a grocer after returning from work. Her skull was crushed and police believe she died that morning.

Lufkin Odny

Typhoon damages Japanese ports in southeast coast

Typhoon struck Osaka and Kobe causing considerable damage to ports and communications with Tokyo. An envoy was appointed Japanese ambassador to Thailand, with details released from Tokyo on August 15.

Tokyo Osaka Kobe Shahehstoh Tan Lor

Weather forecast summary for Friday and Saturday

The weather will be generally fair with similar patterns to the past two weeks. Friday high is B degrees with a low around 76 Friday morning. Saturday's high is 28.

Bad Soldiers To Stay In Stockade At Safr Grounds

Beaumont August 3 report states Capt. BT Green provost marshal ordered a 28 by 10 yard wire stockade erected on the saf grounds to confine ram bunctious soldiers amid Louisiana maneuvers.

Beaumont Green Safr Louisiana

House Completes Naval Shore Bill

Washington August 1 The House finished the congressional session approving legislation authorizing 244 million 929 thousand 800 dollars for naval shore facilities.

House Washington

Alaska Rock Slide Fatal to Six Workers at Sitka Quarry

Six workmen died when a 5 foot rock wall collapsed at a Sitka Sitka quarry used by the US Navy base on Kanton Island off Sitka. W Hagadorn of Tacoma saved after five hours submerged. Three bodies recovered: Nalph J. McClure of Seattle, Dewey Stvido of Camas, Ralph Carlson of Kingston. Remaining victims identified as The A Burkley O R Beat and E R Rose. All were employed by Blewise Drake Construction. The island lies about 200 yards offshore from Sitka on Baranof Island near Juneau.

Sitka Alaska Naval Air Taponski Island Sitka Tarbor W. Hagadorn Seattle Dewey Stvido O. A. Strode Camus, Wash Ralph Carlson B. Folk Kingston Idaho Th. A. Burkley R. Beat E.R. Rosefev Scatus Blerase Drake Construction Company Pacific Ocean Baranofdeland Junestt

Skunk Case Confounds City Detectives

City detectives chase a stray pet skunk named Bessy found visiting 293 Bal Antonio Avenue. Detective Charlie Petrie takes the case after Dr. Dave Cobb of the Veterans Hospital relinquishes handling. officials note the animal’s odor and uncertainty over how to proceed.

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AEDS FALLING BACK BEHIND DNIEPER IN UKRAINE

Allied dispatches report Soviet and German forces clashing as Red Army retreats behind the Dnieper river line. Soviet counteractions around Leningrad region and the Korelia isthmus are noted, with fear of isolation near Dnepropetrovsk as German and Axis troops press advances.

Russia Dnieper River Ukraine London Leningrad Korelian Isthmus Kirvv Eitzenvaarn Dandon Odgsea Mikoteny Dnepropetrovsk Red Merce Kakisalm Straya Rusa Tallas Estonia Dnieper Hicicy Hitler

Threat to Impeach F D R Prompts Cleveland Outcry

Gerald K. Smith, head of the Committee of 1,000,000, told about 3000 people in Cleveland that Roosevelt made a deal with King George and Queen Elizabeth at Hyde Park and vowed to impeach Roosevelt for more such deals. He warned they would not wait for 1944.

Cosusuanu Brealdant Ranvevilt Gerald K. Smith Cleveland Roosevelt King George Queen Elizabeth Hyde Park Smith Winston Churchill Frank D. Roosevelt

Soldiers to Hear De ral Explanation

Washington August 15 Secretary of War Stimson will broadcast an address to the army tonight at 7 30 p m to discuss the necessity for extension of military service often now in uniform The speech will be delivered here and carried by the network

Washington Stinson War Secretary Britain Lord Beaverbronx Lord Beaverbrook Russia

British Execute Spy for Germany

An attempted spy case in Britain ends with execution today. Authorities report that Jesus Ageia and Cleman Wallon were involved with a German spy network and were executed for their actions.

Germany Tainudm Jesus Ageia Cleman Wallon

Ferry Plane Crash Kills 12 U S Fliers in London

Twelve American and Canadian crew members perished when a transatlantic bomber ferry plane crashed on takeoff in London. The RAF reported the loss of 44 lives that week in two related ferry accidents, including Rev. Arthur Purvis and other Allied airmen. Captain Walson survived the first crash but died later in hospital. specifics describe a takeoff collision with a raised road and vehicles, with wreckage strewn and intense heat hindering rescue efforts.

London Arthur Purgis Sorvicel North America Rafi Ferry Command America Britain Cupit Joseph Greighton Mackay Kansas City Newfoundland Drad Etick Banting Purvis Pote Lsted A.C Earl Huntington M. D. Dilley Kansas J. J. Kerwin Oakland

What U. S. Gave Britain Puzzles

Washington reports two big questions about Roosevelt Churchill talks. Observers doubt a firm U S pledge to enter the war or join a new League of Nations. Churchill pledged renunciation of imperial aggrandizement and proposed better distribution of raw materials and rights for working people. Beaverbrook presses for faster U S aid and possible diversion of American war materiel to the Soviet Union.

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Jap leader improves as vice premier shot by assassin

Tokyo August 15 government spokesman Kou Tshii said Vice Premier Baron S Hitohiro Hiramasa, wounded by an assassin's shot to the jaw and chest yesterday, is not in serious condition.

Tokyo Kou Tshii S Hitohiro Hiramasa

President Roosevelt may land Saturday after WW II voyage

Willum J. Hassett announced that Roosevelt appeared to have come ashore at a surprise point after the war cruise with Prime Minister Churchill. A formal debarkation location or plans were not yet finalized, with a plan to ride a special train to New London to board the Pa fomag yacht in Boston.

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Auto Plants Closed by Quarrel in Detroit

DETROIT two auto plants closed after management labeled a slowdown by U A W I O workers at Epiggs Manufacturing. About 502 employees were sent home from Briggs plants and the Plymouth division of Chrysler. Briggs officials said workers forced a slowdown, while Unison spokesmen denied a strike and claimed layoffs followed opposition to the firing of shop stewards.

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End of Easy Payments Regulated by Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve Board plans tighter credit terms and instalment rules affecting consumer purchases. Officials said the move aims to curb lenient credit practices while preserving essential consumer access and preventing past inflationary trends.

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Real Action Due After Oertalk

Allied leaders Roosevelt and Churchill faced sharp Nazi rebuke as Berlin scoffed at the Atlantic Charter and demands for German disarmament. Reports from London Washington and Tokyo anticipated bold steps to implement the Roosevelt Churchill aims while Moscow and Rome offered mixed reactions to the looming power shift.

Washington Churchill Japan Tokyo Germany Foreign Office Roosevelt Reich Moscow Rome Axis

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast calls for generally fair to partly cloudy conditions through Friday and Saturday with light to moderate southeasterly winds. Airport highs near 96 degrees Friday, cooler Saturday with morning low around 76, and isolated thundershowers over inland areas. Coastal winds remain gentle to fresh from the south.

San Antonio Genergy Texas

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