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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1940
Page
1
Letters from Elizabeth W Breher of Hollywood California and J A B Pur lunge San Diego praise and request wider publication of an editorial proposing Swiss style citizen soldiery as a solution to conscription. They urge mailing copies to President Roosevelt and lawmakers and commend Hearst for supportive editorial stance.
After biking in Oyna on Friday the forecast calls for a high near 48 degrees Sunday afternoon. Partly cloudy skies offer some sun protection. Saturday was expected to reach the century mark.
Ally Angeles reports islanders clamoring for American adoption after a South Seas voyage. Pippin Matson, a Tail H B executive, says post frame capitulation Tahir’s copra market collapsed, flour ran scarce, and French money was worthless as inhabitants pressed for U S dollars.
The Marine Corps league with about 9500 members adopted a resolution declaring alarm at Congress delay and urging enactment of selective military draft with dispatch. Roland J. MacDonald, Massachusetts state commandant, submitted the resolution at the annual convention.
New York August 17. An air raid alarm sounded in the German city of Munich and four heavy detonations were heard west of the city during a one hour alert. The broadcast was transmitted by the British News and Telegraph Agency via the National Broadcasting Company.
August 17 report from New York states Nelson A. Rockefeller, 42, son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., is named president and head of an inter American council committee. The appointment places Rockefeller as chairman of inter departmental committees on inter American affairs amid regional diplomatic updates.
Rome report shows 2052 killed in the war with 41 more dying of wounds in France and 95 in Africa. The tally reflects casualties since Italy entered the conflict and was released in a public notice.
Washington August 17 Bernard Burdick head of the Panama Canal office said preparations for a $27,000,000 canal expansion are nearly complete. Dredges are clearing the site as bids will be sought for dry land excavation. The locks will be an added defense, reserved for U S Navy use, with six years for completion and thousands of workers already sent to the zone.
PERLIN August 17 UP three big steamers struck mines and two sank near the tele of Man this morning. DNB official German news agency reported the third was said to have been given a bad list.
Berlin reports a total blockade of Britain and vows to attack neutral ships in war zones. German air forces press dawn assaults aiming for mastery of Britain, claiming 89 British planes and 22 balloons lost, while Cardiff Newport and Bristol harbors are hit and a destroyer sunk.
A jubilant crowd greeted the Duke and Duchess of Windsor as they arrived aboard a camouflaged ship. Edward, in major general uniform, and Wallis Warfield walked to the legislative council chambers to discuss funds that would make the former king governor of the colony. The duchess wore dark attire while thousands of onlookers cheered the royal couple en route to government offices. Nassau, capital of 20 inhabited islands with about 68 000 residents, is a popular winter destination relying on U S visitors for revenue.
London reports that fifteen parachutes believed released from a German plane were found in the northeast coastal area. There was no evidence they had been manned.
In Austin on August 17 officials said 159 highway department technical workers expressed interest in joining the quartermaster corps for national artifact program construction. The War Department asked states to provide 200 trained technicians from state highway departments.
Carl P. McCann of Newark New Jersey is nominated for grand worthy head by the Praternal Order of Eagles. George O. Tank former Davenport Iowa mayor is named grand worthy vice president. Election is set to follow, with McCann poised to succeed John A. Abel of Marion Ohio as top officer.
ONTSRIO Calif August 17 1944 Captain R R Delhaney a former vector of homing pigeons in the U S Army shows that army officials have camouflaged pigeons he bred He will confer with the chief signal officer on using pigeons in the national defense program
Three American ambulance drivers were cited by the French government for bravery in action. Charles Willen of New York, Thomas Esten formerly of Boston now Paris, and Jack Calhoun of Fails received the Croix de Guerre with special citations at Vichy on August 17.
New York reports that British warplanes dropped 40 000 tons of bombs on enemy territory in a month, as announced by the British Broadcasting Company via NBC.
Rome reports Premier Mussolini’s Il Popolo d’Italia says Italy will demand Greece clarify its stance on Italy’s Albanian claims. The piece accuses Greece of being Britain’s vassal and aiding in the Mediterranean war against Italy. It notes Italian propaganda steps and potential consequences. It also covers Somaliland battles, British retreat, and Italian East Africa plans as part of wider campaigns.
Cairo dispatch reports French airmen aiding the Royal Air Force repelling an attempted banding bid near Berbera in British Somaliland. A communique cites the French shooting down an Italian bomber and engaging elsewhere as British bombers strike Zeila and surrounding targets.
Reliable sources report the Malian naval attaché apologized to Premier General Metaxas for yesterday’s bombing of two Greek destroyers by Italian aviators who mistook them for British ships. Greek authorities later identified the attacking planes as Italian. Seventeen bombs struck the vessels, though no ships were lost.
London dispatch reports a seventh day of mass Nazi raids across Britain. Wales suffered heavy bombings in pre dawn and later attacks on southeast England and London suburbs. Casualties, fires, and structural damage were reported as German bombers struck harbor, airport, and factory targets while British defenses fought back and pursued the attackers.
Germany proclaims unrestricted submarine air plane and torpedo boat warfare against vessels entering British waters. Neutral powers warned of perils as warplanes attack Britain to seek air supremacy. London raids cause damage in Wales and southeast, with time bombs exploding but no casualties reported. Italian officials apologize for bombing two Greek destroyers, while US President Roosevelt meets Canada’s Mackenzie King to discuss hemisphere defense and possible base acquisitions.
Berlin reports lively diplomatic activity by the Nazi government with numerous countries, though not tied to any peace mediator. The wireless raid and communique describe intensive efforts as Berlin pursues aims across the globe.
San Antonio and vicinity: Saturday partly cloudy with a wet start. Sunday cloudy with possible showers. Southeast winds light to moderate. Airport temps: Saturday high near 100, Sunday low around 78, Sunday afternoon around 100. East Texas shows scattered thunderstorms from Saturday night through Sunday. extreme east portion drier. West Texas fair Saturday night and Sunday with isolated storms in the North and Southwest portions.
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