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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

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Antony and Cleopatra Strain Roman Peace Efforts

The story recounts Antony's marriage to Cleopatra and his open alliance with her in Antioch, the creation of Cleopatra and Antony’s joint rule over Egypt, and the tension with Octavian. Antony's folly in Greece, drunken public rites, and rival military leadership fray worsen Rome's fear of Egyptian power, culminating in a war threat and Cleopatra’s recall to Egypt.

Antony Oetavia Octavian Versailles Antioch Cleopatra Caesar Caesarion Hecato Cleo Treat Octavia Octavie Greece Alexandria Armenia Armeniz Rome Toranster Roman Empire Alexandra Guv J. Deteyia Atheplang Bacchus Athens Traz Charmion Benatas Bacednus Titteules Taly Clenpatra Antiny Flusily Reypl

San Antonio Weather Braces for Rain and Cool Spell

Weatherman Jarboe warned of a recent mono hurricane strike bringing heavy rain across San Antonio with 2.30 inches measured at the Stinson Meld station. He said a broad warm front extended to Austin Kerrville Gonzalez and Cotulla with gusty winds and a citywide cooldown to the upper sixties over the next two to three days, while skies stayed partly cloudy and easterly breezes persisted.

San Antonio J. HB Tarboe Weather Bureau San Antolo Stinsoh Jarboe Austin Kerrville Gonzalez Cotulla Cuch Mercury Eas

Four Bicycle Theft Complaints Filed Against Zamora

Four complaints allege Alehart Zamora, living at 919 South Pecos Street, stole four bicycles in April and May. Investigators from the district attorney's office signed the complaints. Complainants include Adolfo Gueriera, Lawrence Howell, Sates Tarrm, and John Valentino.

Alehart Zamora South Pecos Street Zamora Apri Adolfo Guer~iera South Laredo Street Lawrence Howell Grapeland Avenue Sates Tarrm Burleson Street John Valentino Madison Street

Bandits Seize $25,000 at Crescent Wire Plant

Daylight raid at Crescent Insulated Wire Nut Cable plant in Trenton New Jersey nets about $25,000 from an armored car drop. Three robbers entered the factory, grabbed the cash, and fled in a car later found abandoned about ten blocks away.

Trenton N. J Crescent Spriot

Coast Guard Aids Search for Flier

Honolulu August 30 coast guard joined bomber planes in a search for Army aviator Carroll Farris 24 of Clintonau Okinawa last seen leaving Hickam Field around 7:52 p.m. with three hours of fuel after failing to return from a night flight.

Honolulu Coast Guard Hickam Field Caeroll Farris Ciintau Okin Becade Kelly Hick- 8m

Man Brought Here to Face Charges

Deputy constable A W Warnke reports Henry Hardcastle was brought to this county under a felony warrant for theft over fifty dollars. Officers Devine turned the suspect over to Warnke Thursday. Ward Castle is charged with the theft of an automobile from a dealer in Somerset.

A. W. Warnke S. M. Meeks Priday Heniry Hardcwstlé Bexar County Devine Warnke Wardcastle i S Somerset

Severe Thunderstorm Hits San Antonio Stadium Damage Tallies

A Thursday evening storm battered San Antonio with wind up to hurricane velocity and heavy rain. The Edison High School athletic stadium roof was torn free, trees uprooted, and power lines fell, leaving injuries and extensive outages across the city. Damage estimates reach into thousands of dollars as crews worked overnight to restore services and clear debris.

London Wid St Alamo City Public Service Company Stelr N. A. Odom Gelmeled Slrenien Mos Edison High Ath- Intie Los Angeles Heights Fredericksburg Road W. O. Qunner Sam Royston Poline Gunner Houston Pincus State Losoya Atresia Claude Stockdale Jr Schley Avenue Wid Santa Edison School Stadium

Nazig fail to reach capital

London reports indicate massive German bombing raids over the capital with waves of bombers dropping high explosive and incendiary bombs on outlying districts. British fighters and anti air defenses claimed several enemy aircraft shot down as the assault was repelled in three waves, with lights and sirens across the city as residents sought shelter.

London Ninria Kop Niy Balica Ae Matense Darri Pe Gunetre Landoh Londo Air Ministry My Furcraft Air and Home Security Ministries

Nazi long war hint seen in war prisoner plan

Informed sources report the German army contemplates moving over one million prisoners from the occupied zone to Germany as winter approaches. They fear sabotage if released locally and note French authorities cannot safely care for them. Some supplies intended for German troops also diverted to prisoners due to feeding issues. Mrs. Bona Bailey German, 64, died here with funeral services held Thursday.

Les Verrieres Occupied Germany Vichy Britain Pearsall Bonaig Bailey German Wever Thureday

Mayor Says New Airport Is Virtually Assured

San Antonio Mayor Maury Maverick announced that a municipal airport is virtually assured and plans to pursue WPA funding of about 890000. He travels to New Orleans with Fred Harman to push approval and expects backing from WPA officials as regional reviews proceed.

Maury Maverick San Antonio New Orleans Fred Harman Naece Btinson Field Austin Lee O'Daniel WPA Texas XEAW Reynosa Maverick San Amian War Department WPA National Defense Fund

Italians Kill Two U.S. Missionaries

Italian air force bombed a missionary station in Upper Nile near Doro, killing two American missionaries and wounding several others, including Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Oglesby. A British staff, an Australian lay worker, and two boys from the Matway tribe were reportedly injured. The attack left the station described as isolated and difficult to defend.

Cairo Alig UPI Tech Territory Kenneth Oglesby Americus Miss Walsh Lie Yuu Aries Taport Doro Sudan Jinterior Upper Nile Ahm Miditary Burkuk Aruguse Lilela

Rumania Bows To Axis Demand

Vienna informs that Rumania surrendered most of Transylvania to Hungary under Axis pressure, while Bessarabia and Southern Dobruja were ceded to Soviet Russia and Bulgaria. The move follows German Italian mediation as fears of invasion from Russia or Hungary loom. five minute ultimatum reports surfaced as Bucharest weighs Vienna’s plan.

Wienna Rumania Germany Imly Transylvania Hungary Taly Europe Balkan ADNB Berto Russia Trumania Bessarabia Dobruja Bulgaria Berlin Romania Tran-sylvania Stef Joachim von Ribbentrop Galeasto Ciano von Ribbentrop Ribbentrop Clana Bhief Mihal Manoilescu Count Fal Teleky Count Istven Osaky Vienna Rusitaile Trontier Rumanus Rumania Aso Jadchun von Ribbentrop Galeazzo Ciano Mihail Manoilescu Pol Teleky Istvan Csaky Crown Council Carel Rumanis Manollescu Ribbenstrap Pecnt Bucharest

Romania Bends to Axis Ultimatum Over Transylvania

DUCKAKES Aug 30 Romanian authorities announced acceptance of the Axis ultimatum in negotiations over cession of part of Transylvania to Hungary. German troops reportedly pledged swift help against a threatened Soviet invasion as the capitulation followed four power pressure in Vienna.

Duckakess Mania Fransylvania Hungary Germany Illy Rumania Vienna Trane Ragivanin

Galveston Sheriff Heads State Body

Fort Worth August 14 Sheriff Frank L Biaggne of Galveston was named president and San Angelo was chosen as the 1941 convention city shortly before the Sheriffs Association of Texas closed its annual meeting in Fort Worth today.

Fort Worth TNS Frank L. Biaggne Galveston San Angelo Te Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Port Worth

Nazi Air Offensive Against Britain Reported

Berlin dispatch from DNB says German bombing formations backed South England with great energy. Violent air battles ensued as German planes claimed air superiority. Britain reportedly lost 41 planes. hits said to include Aldershot area. Targets listed include Liverpool, Birkenhead, and PenxLane Weybridge Langley and Dundee port facilities.

Berlin DNB England Wth Ty- Ang Aldershot Gerrit Great London Langley South Wales Dundee Leith Harklepool High Command

Joint Arms Body to Newfoundland Aug. Patrol Flight

Members of the Canada United States permanent joint defense board traveled in a Royal Canadian Air Force bomber to Newfoundland for a secret inspection of equipment and forces before surveying the coastline and returning to Halifax. Seven pilots saved after nine British planes were shot down in yesterday's fighting.

Newfoundland Canada-United States Permanent Joint Defense Board Royal Canadian Air Force Halifax London Air Ministry

War at a Glance From the Svgniciated Tress

Axis ultimatum drives realignments as Soviet and Romanian forces face pressure. Romania yields land to Hungary under Berlin Rome terms in the Balkans, while Russia warns of grave consequences. Frontline action reports 400 Nazi planes assault London with RAF defense and heavy city bombing.

War Department National Defense Maverick Russia Red Army Rumania Berlin-Rome Balkan Transylvania Hungary Romania London Berlin Manchester Liverpool Africa Malta Mexico France

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions

Partly cloudy conditions Friday night and Saturday with light to moderate variable winds, mainly easterly. Airport highs around 86 Friday and 88 Saturday, with cooler nights near 63 to 70. East Texas sees partial clouds and light winds, while West Texas expects Friday night and Saturday rainfall and possible thunderstorms in the southwest.

San Antonio Yiernity East Texas Meridian West Texas

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