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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1941

Page

2

American view on Russia and democracy in world affairs

A lengthy editorial discusses opposition to aligning with Communist Russia, arguing true Americans reject war for Democratic ideals. It cautions against anti freedom alliances, condemns Bolshevik practice, and urges a peaceful democratic path. The piece cites Ambassador Daniels and church leaders calling for international peacemaking.

Russia England South America Daniels Iash Trey Axis

Church League Opposes Alliances With Communism

Special to The Tight from Chicago Aug 15 The Church League of America denounces communism as enemy of religion urging 370000 clergy and Congress to act against Soviet propaganda. Robnett and Loesch lead call, citing Marx Foster Browder and aims toward a world Soviet union, warning of church interference in politics and urging church unity against Red influence.

Chicago Church Legue of America League George Washington Robnett Frank J. Loesch Moscow Robnett Hitler Ront Organixen Choy Cesr Karl Communist Party Armerica Foster U. S.S. HR Russia Commmunism Earl Browder

Fritz Plumeyer Funeral Is Set in New Braunfels

Funeral is scheduled Friday afternoon for Fritz Plumeyer 82 who died Thursday in New Braunfels. Plumeyer served as city treasurer for 32 years and as deputy tax collector for the county for 3 years. Survivors include his widow Messein Plumeyer and one foster son Artie Heldmeyer.

New Braunfels Fritz Plumneyer Plumeyer Mes Ein Plwneyer Artie Heldemeyer

Encampment at Kerrville Closes After Training School

Kerrville August 15 The thirty sixth annual summer encampment of Westminster closed Thursday as 200 delegates to the auxiliary training school departed The training school conducted by the Woman s Auxiliary of the Synod of Texas Southern Presbyterian Church had been in season a work

Kerrville Westminster Auxilary Woman's Ausiiary Synod of Texas, Southern Presbyterian Church

Discoveries Aid Wight on Cancer

Three new discoveries reported from Britain Canada and the United States may aid cancer research says Dr Clarence C Little director of the American Society for the Centre of Cancer. London researchers test chlorine compounds to prevent cancer growth in mice signaling potential protections against hydrocarbon cancer substances. University of Toronto scientists report a new estrogen protein conjugation hormone designed to boost resistance to certain cancers. MIT researchers link X rays to hormone release affecting cell growth and tissue healing, offering insight into cancer processes.

Belo New York Clarence CG. Little American Society For Centre Cancer Life Britain Canada United States H. G. Grabtzer Imperial Cancer Research Laboratories London Mam University of Toronto Lawrence F. King W R. Tranks

War 25 Years Ago Today Victories and Actions Across Fronts

Twenty five years ago today reports note British renewed attacks near Pozieres on the Somme as Russians block and seize towns to the south. Italians reach Tolmino gates as Austrians evacuate. British claim 144 Nazi bombers brought down in London raids. Teritain offers U S bases for destroyers. Greek tensions persist as a Greek cruiser sinks after a submarine attack.

Avave Pozieres Somme Fabloni Ta Pass Tolmino Gile Britain London Teritain U. S

Game Night at Catholic Center Promotes Dance Event

Friday night at the National Catholic Community Service center features Bledsoe game night. Mrs Hedsoe leads the program with Pat's Pleasant Pals of St Patrick's parish assisting by bringing girls for the dance. Rev Flynn hosts the evening.

Bledsoe National Catholic Community Service Center Chit Hedsoe Pat St. Patrick'’s Parish

Watchman Fends Off Burglars at Wallace Software Co

Night watchman thwarted a late night burglary at C. D. Wallace Software, 34 West Hale, as burglars forced a rear door but fled when a patrolman arrived. Minor property damage reported. no injuries.

C. DB. Wallace Suftware Company West Hale Prittay Tierere

Bexar Jury Wheel Ready to Revolve

Bexar County jury wheel Tron for district courts to be turned next week after filing with 5000 new names. County clerk’s office and Sheener Jff's office plus district court representatives filed the wheel Thursday.

Bexar Bexar County Sheener

Kerrville Youth Enlists in Royal Canadian Air Force

Kerrville youth Charles Darvin Jr, 19, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and is stationed at Manning Air Depot in Toronto. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Durrin, report the development in Kerrville.

Kerrville, Ag Charles Darvin Jr Kerrville Royal Canadian Air Force Manning Air Depot Toronto Charles Durrin

Crippled Child Committee Plans National Convention

The Crippled Child Committee discussed plans for the national convention of the Community Committee for Crippled Children to be held in Louisville Kentucky October 4 to 8. They also outlined a state convention in Greenville October 2 and 27 and 1942 Easter Seal Sale. Miss Donnr Fryckberg of the San Antonio Pilot club joined as a new member. Mrs K Japhet and Mrs W FE Engle were appointed to study emergency aid for crippled children.

Community Committee Louisville Greville Donnr, Fryckberg San Antonin W. FE. Engle Gladys Bates

War Roundup of Global Frontiers and Allied Plans

London reports Allied action expected soon after the Atlantic Charter draft by Roosevelt and Churchill. Red forces defend Odessa and Nikolaev as fears rise of being cut off. Moscow notes all night battles near Leningrad and German efforts to invade. Australian reinforcements and a major convoy head to Malaya as Berlin bristles and Tokyo hints at joint action.

Dnieper River London Odessa Nikolaev Moscow Leningrad Hoosevelt Churchill Berlin Tokyo Japan Stalin F.ariada Singapore Malaya

Sister Saves Life Of Child From Fall In Texas

Janet Hill, 5, daughter of Rev. Karl Hill, fell from a second story window in Yoakum Avenue. Sister Doris Blaine caught her, held until help arrived, and the family was alerted by screams. Police note no injuries reported.

Yoakum Janet Hii Karl Hill Doris Blaine Janet Jane Tha Rey Mr. Hill

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