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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
3
Berlin reports Dr. Arthur Seyss Taquart of the Nazi occupiers has established an authoritarian administration in Holland. The German news agency says his order abolishes municipal autonomy and parliaments for the sake of maintaining order.
A German occupation forces commander warned that Paris and broader French territories would be held responsible for Communist disturbances. Reports describe public safety incidents in the streets as Vichy authorities oversee measures to quell unrest.
A fragment discusses a cruiser named Songht and mentions a Corpus Christi context with references to government actions and new tech cruisers. The text is garbled but implies naval naming, a Corpus Christi link, and upcoming cruiser developments.
Washington August 16 Federal security administrator Paul V McNutt recommended medical treatment for selective service registrants rejected for army duty The proposed rehab would cover those who request it and could be corrected with little treatment If voluntary efforts fail the program may be made compulsory if needed Congress seeks an appropriation of undetermined size to fund the plan Officials say the aim is to keep more men available for military service while considering long term public health implications Rehabilitable defects cited include teeth eyes ears throat and venereal diseases Estimates of recoverable percentages vary with dental and eye defect data cited as high as ninety percent for some groups and lower for others Mental and heart conditions are noted as potentially requiring rehabilitation but many would not qualify for service afterward
A fragmentary notice reports Randolph cadets near Virginia houlavsied expect graduation this Saturday. Col Stanley of the Eighth Corps notes 413 applications approved out of 1331, with 335 baying entries.
Washington August 3 The state and justice departments prepare new regulations barring U S entry for persons leaving after September 1. President Roosevelt expects proclamation to emphasize national defense and curb propaganda and dissent through exit controls and related penalties.
Fire and Police Commissioner BP J Andersen delays an earlier order removing City Jailer A Aguirre and two others for 600 days. He instead suspends three officers 39 days each for alleged laxity and letting a prisoner escape, while others received 10 day suspensions. A prisoner described how the jail area was left open and he walked through during officer sleep.
Charles Bullard of Nelly Field will travel to California to join Hemet Detachment as an aviation cadet instructor in the Link trainer department. His orders praise the examination results and substitute classroom work. Bullard, 45, formerly of Middletown, Conn, enlisted in July.
Officials in Mexico outline plans for the Inter-American Tourist Congress to open at the National Palace. Delegates from all 21 republics of the hemisphere are expected to attend during the Pan American Highway Congress period. The event marks a regional effort to boost travel and tourism collaboration across North and South America.
A benefit supper is planned for Saturday evening at 5 30 o clock organized by the Goshnuae La Visay group with participation from Aan Antal Rainvos Girls. Proceeds support local causes and community programs.
London reports heavy fires in Hannover during overnight raids by 300 plus RAF aircraft. Attacks reportedly targeted Hannover Bruns wick Magdeburg Rotterdam and Boulogne with 12 Axis ships damaged and one plane lost. Dutch coast raids claimed 16 ships in flames.
Berlin dispatch reports eight British aircraft were shot down during a night attempt to strike Berlin. An official communique noted little damage to the capital and claimed ten British bombers were downed while dropping incendiaries and explosives in northwestern Germany. Nine RAF planes were reported lost along the Channel. three merchantmen totaling 20 900 tons were sunk off England and Scotland, with additional ships damaged. German raids also targeted port facilities along the English east coast and the Scotish east coast.
Mexico City Aug 15 A surge of robberies and petty thefts against American tourists prompted the interior ministry to announce new protective measures. A stronger guard along the drive Mexico City highway, closer checks on tourist guides, vigilant monitoring of tour vehicles, and English speaking officers at tourist hotspots. Measures to clear beggars from central streets were also issued.
TOKYO Aus 15 Eiji Aman former Japanese ambassador to Rome promoted to minister of funds and drafts. Aman known as the tether of China policy. He stated a hands off China approach. He went to Rome as ambassador in October 1929 and returned home a year later.
Dublin reports that Eamon de Valera will meet with Home Secretary Here Belisha in a meeting whose purpose has not been disclosed. The talks involve ongoing tensions with Britain's government as de Valera remains a persistent antagonist to Prime Minister Churchill while relations between Ireland and the United Kingdom are in focus.
An arrestee identified as 22-year-old Orris Harper, rumored to be from Lordeburg, was held in custody in Silvetserry Arizona today. He faces charges related to the alleged clubbing of a 24-year-old mother.
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