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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

3

Washington Debates Burke Wadsworth Draft Tradeoffs

Washington voices split over the Burke Wadsworth compulsory military training bill with Burke backing a three of four compromise changes while opposing Maloney’s delay plan. Burke supports broader exemptions and a college training track with pay, while Maloney seeks postponement and clergy exemptions. Senate politics and polls indicate shifting support as debates include religious and administrative criticisms.

Washington Conscrippor Advonates Burke-Wedsworth Burke D.-Neb Benator Maloney Dconn Maloney Senate Burke-Wadaworth Fiona Wilanen Bett Benator Lee D.-Otta Burke Wadsworth Maroney Lee D.oida Mors Resson Bestar Donnelly Texas Ress Ambarcador Williamm Bullitt Philelphia Clark D.-Idaho Beratd Barkly D.-Ky

Alazan Courts to Replace South Richter Street Homs

South Richter Street residents will move into new Alazan Courts by February, as 168 families prepare to relocate around October 1. The $3.987 million project by Ray Mackey’s Federal Housing will replace dilapidated homes with tile apartments for Lat in-Americans, offering rents from 0.65 to 8.56 per month, including water and lights.

Richter Ray Mackey Hts Federt Wn- Merley Alasan Courts Richter Street Alazan

Removal of 19 373 Children Government Okays Overseas Transport

London report says the Dominions under secretary Geoffrey H Shakespeare told the commons the government has approved applications for transporting 30 873 children overseas amid ongoing child relocation discussions.

London Geoffrey H. Shakespeare Dominions Commons

Nazi Plan to Take Iceland Revealed

London reports a reliable source outlined German plans to seize Iceland as a forward base to pressure Britain and cut Atlantic routes. The strategy would enable troops and ships to threaten Britain, with Iceland serving as a staging point for attacks on Canada and North Atlantic communications.

Iceland Wiould Toeland Anttempter England Germany America Canada London

Mayor Completes Guard Inspection Tour With Texas Guard

Mayor Maury Maverick observes Third Army guardsmen at Thirty Sixth Division headquarters near Cravans La. during a communications study. He aids in blackout planning and suggests regular duty for aide Harry Kelton. Maverick travels with Col. Sylvan Lang toward Alexandria, expected home soon.

Thirty Sixth Division Cravans Maury Meverick Texas Guard Claude Birkhead Stmy Cadillac Atem Ayatem Hig Honor Hig En Harry Kelton Fieyd McGown Dlylaton’ Sect Kellen Birkheady Manyor San Antonio Syard Maverick Alexandria Col Sylvan Lang

Bombard Libyan Port Reported By RAF Command

British Royal Air Force reports bombardments of Dorna a western Libyan port and Italian fuel reserves at Aftlon amid World War II statements. Beit ish calls the occupation of British Somaliland an empty victory with no real strategic gain for Italy. Evacuation of Berbera analyzed as diminishing Italian control of the coast while drawing Italian forces away from the open sea.

Cairo Eayph Aug A_P Dorna Aftlon Royal Air Force Beitish Britain Bert Sea Adan Berbera Bamalilanc Wi Wan

Two Almazan Backers Held in Mexico City Case

The war ministry announced Gen Alfredo Lezama and Gen Jose Domingo Ramirez Garrido, supporters of Gen Juan Almazan, were captured by military authorities in Acapulco. Lezama faces desertion charges for leaving on leave. Ramirez Garrido arrested for alleged involvement in Mogal activities.

Mexico City War Ministry Alfredo Lezama Air Ford Jose Domingo Ramires Garrido Juan Andreu Almazan Acapulco Lezama Querbayacs Ramirez Cartido

Mock War Drills In Louisiana Draw 2000 Officers

In Camp Beauregard Louisiana the second wave of maneuvers between the Reills and Blues ended today with 2000 officers summoned to discuss results. About 7000 national guard aid regwar army troops trained under simulated war conditions as observers praised spirit yet urged six months more drills for 47000 guardsmen and others.

Beauregard Hiler Belgium Brataing Iern Prac- Mow Henry B. Curtis Washington Ar Thompires Texas Yard

Royals Seek Temporary Nassau Home Near Sea Shore

Anxious to escape Government House routines, the duke and duchess of Windsor reportedly search for a temporary residence near the sea in Nassau Bahamas. Shangri La, Alexis Wenner-Gren’s palatial winter home near Hog Island harbor, is mentioned as a possible option, with Greta Garbo allegedly a guest in past seasons. Government House sits on a Nassau hill surrounded by formal gardens, while dense surrounding areas affect breezes.

Nassau Windaor Shangri- la Alexis Wenner-Gren Greta Garbo Hog Island Government House

Navy procurement hampered by tax rules and bids

Washington reports say tax uncertainties and buyer competition, including British, slowed progress on shipbuilding material orders. Rear Admiral Furlong testified to the Senate Appropriations Committee on a $5.008 billion supplemental defense bill as Army and Navy officials press for faster procurement and potential extended draft authority amid wartime needs.

Washington Admairal WR. Furlong Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Ian Connally O.-Texas Wheeler D-Mont United States Lodge R.-Mass Roosevelt H. H. Arnold Army T Corps Furlong Arnold House Committee Mckellar D.-Tenn Russell DinGa Admiral Furlong Withoui Ming Admiral Purlong Navy Bureau of

Orphans at Protestant Home Store Cane for Winter

Farmers at the Protestant Orphans' Home on 3041 West Woodlawn Avenue are busy with farm work. For the past week they have been storing cane for the winter.

Walter Hataway Charles Ludvig Jack Breen Wes Woodlawn Avenue

British apologize on Swiss flights amid territory violations

The British government issued its deepest regrets to the Swiss minister in London for air violations by bombing planes en route to Germany and Italy. The Swiss minister was informed that pilots were instructed to avoid Swiss territory, as alarms sounded Sunday night and Monday morning and again last week.

Cassalion England London Eleirs Isles Oetline Finland Germany Hermann Wilhelm Goering Bern Switzerland Italy A. F Gris

Blind chair restoration by Nulius artits in Florence

Fragments describe a chair purchased in Florence, Italy, repaired by A. Graham and other blind Lighthouse workers near East Woodtown Avenue. The piece notes long use and satisfaction, while tangential lines discuss defense issues and Panama Canal concerns in a wartime context.

America San Antonio Jong Sgo Febh Graham Florence Italy Woodtown Avenue Mgn Ijnis Graham

Nazi Win Forecast Blow to South

Claude R Wickard, newly named secretary of agriculture, warned that a drastic shift in farm economy is needed if the South loses the cotton export market. He said such a change could disrupt American agriculture nationwide and threaten other crops.

Bidoxt Claude R. Wickard Beleves Ther South

Anti Nazi Roundups Reported in Occupied France

German anti nazis who fled after the rising power are being rounded up by Nazi agents in conquered France and sent back to Nazi jails. Names are used to seize civilians in unoccupied zones as observers report large groups driven away in trucks under guards.

Changy Switzerland Ditter France Germany

Pools bring in 912,088 total in city collections

Parks Commissioner Henry P. Hein announced on Tuesday that collections from three city swimming pools since June totaled 12,086.4 dollars. Woodlawn Lake logged 8,756.89, San Pedro 18,225.55, and Cancencion 1,074.97, with Bargeliste building materials and classified ads noted in the mix.

Henry PF. Hein Woodlawn Lake San Pedro Cancepcion

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