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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1940

Page

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Rumanian Army Mobilizes As Civil War Flares In Wake Of Slayings

In Bucharest and Ploesti a civil war between Iron Guard factions and the army escalates after the murder killings of Iron Guard leaders. The Romanian government declares mobilization as troops seize railways and public buildings amid deadly clashes and threatened executions. Russia seeks stability along the frontier while Nazi instructions press for control of the Iron Guard.

Iron Guard Bucharest Jron Thei Jitayy Derstoml Tron Sturdza Berlin Horia Sima Antonescu Uidersinod la Bnave Cloregarty Lo Michael Uyean White Tita Michael

Weather Forecast May Be Read. Fragments Remain

Fragmentary OCR weather note shows mostly cloudy conditions with variable winds and periods of warmth or coolness. Mentions coastal region, Saturday and Sunday forecasts with possible rain, temperatures around mid 70s, and a mix of southeasterly to westerly winds.

Deputies Arrested in Gaming House Raid by City Vice Squad

Two Bexar county deputy sheriffs Don Wallen and Homer Long were among several suspects arrested by the city vice squad during a gaming raid at 1715 West Commerce Avenue. The operation found a partially furnished room with poker chips and led to the arrest of multiple individuals, who were released on bond.

Bexar County West Igormerce Yaming Don Wallen West Owen W. Kilday Bone JL A Strickland Duke Hawkins West Travis Street Dia A. Wheelie West Gammerce Street Ray, Dowler West Houston Street Earl Patterson

Duce Hitler Row Revealed In Spiteful Bitter Dispute

British dispatch reports Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini quarreled over German support terms. Proposed conditions include a free port at the northern Adriatic, cession of Yugoslav Dalmatian coast, and German generals directing Italy's war effort. Parallel Nazi quarters admit heavy British aerial torpedo strikes on German convoys in the North Sea, two raids repelled by anti aircraft fire.

London Adolf “Hitler Bento Mussolini Hitler Mediterranean Yugoslavia Telah Mussolini Diveston Tily BEAUI INSI North Sea Royal Air Forge

Three Treated for Accident Injuries

Three people were treated for minor injuries after a vehicle struck them on Commerce streets. Lt Rupert B Green and Arcadio Padilla among the injured. Norman E McDonald of Fort Sam Houston was the listed driver.

Rupert B. Green Nutes Manuela Estulcda San Lilgatrert Francisco Herrera Torreon” Street St. Mary's Commerce Norman E. McDonald Fort Sam Houston Arcadio Padilla Saundary Avenue Weilly H . Statsby West Houston Street

West Coast Radio Plant Burns Down

The Quillan Radio Manufacturing company, holder of national defense contracts for special bolts and machine parts, was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin in Los Angeles today. The loss is estimated at 300,000 dollars.

Los Angeles Quillan Radio Manufacturing Company National Defense

Churchill Birthday Marked Amid War Effort Reflections

London observers mark Prime Minister Winston Churchill's 66th birthday as he continues his wartime routine. He stated he was simply carrying on with the war effort, showing steadiness and resolve despite the milestone.

London INS Britain Winston Churaiil

Javelin Destroyer Hit in English Channel Battle

British admit their 1600-ton destroyer Javelin was damaged by a torpedo in yesterday's clash with German forces. Commanded by Capt Lord Mountbatten, the vessel sustained casualties as the fight raged, while no other British ships were reported damaged.

Lonnon Great Britain Javelin Lord Lants Mountbatten King George English Fender Port Anfely

British Fascist Patrols Clash in Kasiale Sector

Cairo dispatch reports a skirmish between a British African mechanized patrol and Fascist troops in Kasiale. The British communique says heavy fires by both sides and heavy artillery barrages hit incoming enemy recon forces in the Metemnin area.

Cairo CINSI Kasiale

Antonescu Seeks Nazi Protectorate for Romania

Budapest reports Premier Ion Antonescu has asked Germany to proclaim a German protectorate over Romania. Balkan diplomatic quarters say Russia supports a stronger Romanian development while authorities in Budapest relay the request.

Budapest Ion Antonescu Gerrish Rumania Balkan Russia

Peace treaty signs in Nanking amid China split

A treaty signed in Nanking creates a Japanese backed Wang Ching Wei government as real president of China while Chiang Kai-Shek and his national army remain in areas not controlled by Japan. Recognition shifts to Wang with military and economic collaboration under Japanese influence.

Shanghai INS Ching Toahye Ching Japan Nan— King Wang Ching-Wei Gaing Wai Yeaturday China Chiang Kai-Shek Chinne Kai-Shek Wang Ching-Wei Dapat

Nazi Planes Pound London In Massive Raid

German daylight and night raids struck London and southern coast towns as retaliation for Allied bombings of Cologne and Bremen. Stormy weather hampered attackers. British anti-aircraft fire drove raiders away after hours of bombardment. Heavy losses reported in London and Merseyside. targets included shipyards at Bremen Boulogne and Havre with fires tearing through docks and industrial centers.

London Dee Daday Landen Cologne Bremen North Sea Indian Ocean Wales Bern Southampton Plymouth Swansea Sumiinum Ber England Manchester Ministry of Home Security Merseyside Walian Jair Brindisl Brindds Alhain Germany Channel Deutsch Schiefé Und Mascillnus Boug All Ministry Cologe Boulogne Dasins du Havre

Greeks Seize Albanian Base In Italian Break Contingent

Greek forces claimed a major victory in Albania with the capture of Fogtadec near the Yugoslav border. Pogradec fell after days of combat, with Greek troops advancing from the north toward Tirana and capturing guns, machine guns, mortars, and prisoners. The victory boosted Greek momentum and suggested further advances as Italian resistance collapsed in key sectors.

Athens Fogtadec Igh Pogradec Vibagsan Tirant Pogradet Qe Pogradec Mussolini Argyroknatran Ino Pogradé¢e-Tirang Leskovik Kolonia Kontspoila Porto Edda Argyrokistron

Rome Hints Axis Abandons Invasion

Rome radio said late today that the axis powers have abandoned their plans for the defeat of Britain through the actual invasion of the British Isles. The broadcast was picked up in New York by N. B. G. and reported as of November 30.

Rome Axis New York Rome Radio Britain British Isles

Kaiser Wilhelm in Good Health

Berlin officials denied reports that former Kaiser Wilhelm is ill. His representatives said the Kaiser is in good health and resting at home in Heidelberg.

Kaiser Wilhelm Berlin INS Forélan Hailand Heclin X-Kaiser

Inauguration Security Tight as Mexico City Fears Plot

Mexico City braces for the inauguration of President-elect Manuel Avila Camacho amid a Communist plot and violent clashes. Police, federal troops, and guards deploy across key routes and the National Palace. Dozens arrested and several killed in overnight raids on the party HQ as international attendees prepare to arrive.

Mexico City Manuel Avia Camacha Ginghis Guinbhy Cate Troy Puebla Avila Ayll Camacho Ds Maden Lazare Mie Eile Camacho Hank ‘Af Wallace Rouse United States Sheridon Downey California Den Nis Chavez New Mexico Avila Cau Cho Mornhng Patie Delega Federal District Bes Gallerma Garcia de Crazit Garcla Gallegos

Finland Postpones Debt Payment Amid Global Tensions

Finland agrees to suspend a debt payment as Russia’s invasion of the country intensifies. Weather forecasts show cloudy conditions and light winds across the United States, with a high near 66 degrees. Finnish Minister Hjalmar Procopé approves the postponement request sent to Washington, amid financial strains and diplomatic pressure.

Washington Finland San Antonio United J. H. Jarber Saluwlay States Secretary of Tow State Hialmar Procope

Nazi Guns Shell Dover Coast Area in England Raid

German long range guns on the French coast shelled the Dover area for about an hour before dawn. No casualties or damage were reported amid the air and sea activity along the southeast coast of England.

Dover Coast Dover Englaw French

Greeks used counter espionage to blunt Italian advance

Washington reports American military experts cite a hidden Greek tactic that exploited Italian commando units. By accepting Italian columnists as private citizens, Greek officers fed false intelligence to Rome, revealing Greece’s defenses and delaying Mussolini’s campaign until spring amid winter mountain supply risks.

Washington Italy Mussolini Albania Troy Greece Rome Albanian Jenier Adriatic

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