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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1941

Page

3

IVE BOMBERS THRE PART I GAMES WITH ARMY OF ARKANSAS

Army airmen test a new Douglas dive bomber in coordinated attacks with ground troops across a 16 mile front. The two man crew aircraft, from the Eighty Bombardment squadron at Shreveport, carry 1190 pound and 600 pound bombs, and fly at 300 mph with dive speed near 260 mph.

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Perfect Fur Not Weather in a Victorian Vault Mystery

Local readers note a quirky tale about fur storage and climate oddities. The piece mentions Ginthy Bellena of 200 Warren Street and a humorous salute to San Antonio, with references to a cold storage vault, moths, and seasonal coats. Gloria figures as a frequent observer amid the wintry imagery.

Ginthy Zorg Gloria

Ex Railroad Man Takes First Trip

Emporia Kansas Aug 23 64 year old Civorge Be long employed by the Santa Fe railway forty four years never took a trip before. He was a brakeman until 1907 when he was injured in an accident. He then left active service and recently made his first trip with the company as a crossing watchman.

Emporia Kan Thuy BE Civorge

Free-for-all Kills Soldier in Leesville Feud

Louisiana state police probe the death of Pol, FL P, Clarke tied to a Leesville fracas. Clarke's skull was crushed in a chaotic street fight near a Leesville home. Ammons of Sal, a Fort Worth resident, is mentioned in the scattered report as investigators seek motive and suspects.

Lpesville Louisiana State Police Pol FL P Clarke Gucke Wright Tarly Ammons Leesville Giarka Fort Wort 2Nd Signal Smippany MU Fork Sam Wowatveny

Cavalry and mechanized forces expand roles in Louisiana clash

In Louisiana Cavalry units still eschew tanks while modernized infantry and mechanized platoons augment their firepower. Reports detail new equipment and tactics, including eight-wheel or four-wheeled submachine-equipped squads capable of rapid cross country moves, with strong emphasis on fortifying positions and probing enemy lines. In San Diego new supply efforts arrive for the war effort, including flour shipments and provisions for dry stores.

Weather and combat disruptions reported in late war brief

Fragmented weather notes disrupted Allied air and ground operations over Europe with mentions of British bombers, Luftwaffe activity, and combat in nearby theaters. The text references aircraft, armored cars, and terrain challenges as weather affected night offensives and coast actions.

Historic Parley Involving Roosevelt Led By Peterson

Private James Peterson of the U S Navy describes a historic parley aboard a vessel with President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and other officials present. Peterson notes the event marked a turning point as prominent figures met in Armenia and Newfoundland, with plans and preparations ongoing for further sessions.

James Peterson U.S Praviner Moe Toosevelt U. S. &. Augusta Tevet Fedler Meo O. A. Pebevsky Rigsby Ayetiic Peterson Prislent Roosevelt Armenia Newfoundland Winston Obrons Billet Will Mina Hady Hopkins Sunnier Welles Wutniral Blatk Wat- Hon Gonoray Mierstedh Hat Chavet Bic Tisk Bic

Civilians Failing In Air Warning

AMPA flight alert issues unclear. Brig Gen H Dray reports l tentative civilian air warning system progress in the Southeastern states as County Judge Roy Holbers states Houston’s civilian air warning setup is not yet equipped while other counties move forward with preparations.

Louisiana Amin H. Dray Roy Holbers Tintiis County Coke Stevenean Houston

J. J. Smith, 86, Dies at Brady

J. J. Smith, an 86 year old man from Brady, died recently in a local hospital. Details are incomplete in the fragment, but his death is noted alongside references to other individuals with initials and affiliations.

OEE of P-206 Use at Araamont Games

Terps officers and service with PTAN game units prepare for arrival of Lockheed P38 fighter planes at the 2th Air Base group in Or ganta. Maj CG W Lawrence announces schedule for a Monday arrival and notes a detachment from Sell liege Ark and other units from San Dlnse.

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