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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

2

Italian Army Chief Resigns Amid Civilian Strain

A government dispatch reports General De Vecchi, an Il Duce loyalist and Mussolini adviser, resigning as Italian military and civil unity strains grow. The move follows measures on storage and food shortages linked to British Mediterranean blockades as Italy seeks stronger discipline and resource control.

Rome Tialy Wesker Ami United States Department of Eg Dodecanese Turkey Greece Aegean Sea Mediterranean Belkan Asia Minor Egypt de Veccht Mussolini Il Dace

French Schools to Teach Religion in Public Education

VICHY France December 7 Jacques Gheyaller secretary general in the ministry of public education announced that religious education will be restored in government supported schools. He said Godless schooling has had its day and that religion will be reintroduced to teach duty toward self family country and toward God in line with the decree restoring religious instruction after abolition in 19 20.

Vichy France Jacques Gheyaller Ministry of Public Education

Setup for French Farms Is Decreed

VICHY Franca Geo 7 The French sericulture structure was reorganized on a corporative basis by a decree signed today by Premier Fetain Peasants organized by Sarilies on a regional basis in government guided agricultural corporations The decree prohibits farm strikes or lockouts Regulations of the corporation apply to all persons whose works relate to farming or rural crafts

Vichy Premier Fetain Sarilies Stalin Athens Faecine Arghocastra Deeree Britain Avissol Niente Greman

Burglary Report Highlights Minor Losses and Descriptions

A chaotic crime blot shows a burglary attempt at Martinez Nx with 45 holes bored around a front lock and a fake breakin ploy. Multiple thefts are reported: wallet two bracelets and a $4fih, plus a shotgun and items from lockers, with numerous names and addresses listed among the claimed losses.

Femarkeble Provelere Wompire Ben Herlus Plore Martinez Harlos Ann FL Kelly Field Tolen Bandemeyer Street F. A. Hornischey Kelly Tera Douglas Hall Roberts Street North Plows Street Tee Main Randolph Gordo Einar Stet Roy Wycott Aubos Morris Andrade North Sovtth Street Joe H. Frost Jr Tar Ag Falfurrias Joseph Marshal Bat Alaina Street Cary L. Barrel

Auto Plants Plan New Bomber Factory Network

Reported authority outlines a revised plan to build 12 000 bombers over three years. Kansas City and Omaha sites cost 7.5 to 10 million dollars each, with 16 000 to 20 000 workers per plant. North American Aviation will run Kansas City, Marlin Company will run Omaha, as three more plants are planned.

William Knudsen Defense Commission Detroit Kansas City Omaha North American Avialion Corporation of Calformié Oh Omaha The Marlin Company of Baltimore

Rites at Pearsall for fated Jadie F Kimball

Funeral services will be held in Pearsall for Jadie F Kimball 37 son of Mrs Lill Kimball who died from injuries after a pipe struck his head near Olney. The body arrives Saturday. He is survived by his widow Miss Marguerite Shelton Kimball and three children dune Grady and J P Kimball, and three sisters Mrs J W Martin Cotulla Mrs Lolita Coser San Antonio and Mrs Juantta Long Pearsall.

Pearsall Jadie F. Kimball Till Kimball Perssil Olney Deniches Marguerite Shelton Kimball Dune, Grady J. P. Kimball J. W. Martin Cotulla Lolita Coser San Antonio Juantta Long

Grocers' Ball Set at Hermann Hall

The Independent Retail Grocers Association announces a gala ball at Hermann Hall on December 3. Emmet Kelney serves as secretary, with N Guerra as president and Paulenter Vier as president and A Rein- Inger as treasurer. Mephits of no association and guests are invited to attend aboard the hall event.

Independent Retall Grocers Antival Ball Deceinber III Hermann Baushell Emmet Kelney Anodation N. Guerra Paul Enter Vier A. Rein- Inger No Association

Briton crafts war assets accounting at British embassy

Washington December 7 Secretary Morgenthau began a detailed inquiry with Sir Frederick Phillips undersecretary of the British treasury to map Britain’s assets for waging war on Germany. The information aims to shape potential American loan extensions or new financial aid, with Phillips presenting a balance sheet of resources after purchases of airplanes tanks and war supplies. Officials say no formal proposals have been made and the inquiry seeks costs and asset status for future funding considerations.

Brill Treasury Germany Britain Phillips Morgenthau Treasury Congress Mr. Murray America England Feth

War 25 Years Ago Today In World Events

A dated recap notes key events from fifty years prior and one year earlier. It mentions a French retreat near Saint-Saëns, a U S steamer attacked off Tripoli, Turkish maneuvers at Rat-El-Amam, and General Pann shenil’s forces. One year earlier Turkey accuses Naz Aumbassa or Van Panen of propaganda. Moscow reports a Soviet troupe completed the Mannerheim Line breach.

St. Saopie U.S Tripoli Rat-El-Amam Pannshenil Turkes Naz Aumbassa van Panen Moscow Mannerheim

Journalism students gather for Texas High School Press Assoc meet

Twenty one L A journalism students from Thomas Jefferson Brackenridge and Tech Senior schools attend a Denton convention of THSPA. Velma Kay of the Jefferson publication will speak during the morning session. Yearbooks and student newspapers will be awarded.

Thamas Jefferson Brackenridge Tech Texas High School Denton Velma Kay Sfonlicello Jefferson Lo Speak Paul Walthell Johnnie Tee Word Jori Tatech Lucia Dean Word Busta Dean Wyneken Roumel

War Roundup from the Avaceieted Press

Harassed by the Greeks Mary made a high command change replacing Wiig with Gen Ettore Bastico, while Corsica and Dolecanese operations shift. Resignations follow top Italian officials as Moscow signals readiness to fight at any minute. Greek fronts report Fasci di combattimento columns pressured. Vichy revises agricultural policy. Britain reports further German bombing raids and two all bomber events.

Mary Wiig Cesare Maria de Veech Count di Val Cismon Atgean Torres Overnor Ettore Bastico Pietra Bartoglio Malan Ugo Cavallero Indics Mive Maly Adler Rome Moscow T Hat Communist Party

Letters on world peace and American loyalties in 1940s press

A compilation of letters debating global harmony, pacifism, and the meaning of American allegiance. Contributors urge leadership, condemn unnecessary wars, defend humane treatment of animals in film, and argue about John Paul Joness legacy and civic loyalty.

First Day of Selectee Told In Diary Excerpt

John Willard Ward of St Louis recounts his first day at Randolph Field after being drafted. He describes medical checks, flight aptitude tests, and initial processing at the fort, including meals and a tour of post buildings before heading home that evening.

John Willard Ward Louis Ward St. Louis University San Antonio Randolph Field Bam Houston Fort

Distance Adds to Troubles

Blaine, chairman of Dallas county draft board, notes national questions about draft. A Del Monte, Colorado caller asked to verify a son’s draft status, claiming a conversation misled a mother who thought her son was in Calle. Blaine instructs to verify details with Monterey.

Dalls& Dre Ned Blaine Dallas County Draft Board United States del Monte Colo Calle Blaine

West Bloomfield Couple Wed in Simple Ceremony

Nine year old Adam Wrettz, a retired farmer, and May Burline, both older and previously married, wed in a quiet West Bloomfield ceremony. The event reflects a small town union as the couples’ histories underline a modest, respectful celebration.

Fawmer West Bloomfield N.Y Dee Adam Wrettz Hith Secon Wip Uxlay Esle May Burline Alo

Weather summary and distant observations from Fort Worth area

The report records rainfall since January 1 at 26.95 inches and monthly rainfall of 0.01 inch, with daily totals and times across multiple locations. It lists a wide set of city observations including Fort Worth Texas and other U.S. cities with sky conditions and temperatures.

Tomsey Meumulatia Nenens Ia Mandy Mont Maen Animans Lowe Jainds

Oldest Boston graduate marks 100th birthday in Sandwich

Samuel M. Beale, 101, a Boston University alumnus and former pastor, celebrated his centennial birthday at home in Sandwich Mass. He attended Gaston University’s theology school and served in 16 New England churches before retiring. His daughter Esther noted his eyesight is good. Local Camp Fire girls brought a cake as friends and relatives joined the celebration.

Sandwich Mass Boston University Iby Charles Samuel M. Beale Org Gaston University Theolo Ogy Father

Epidemic Peak Rumors Sweep West Coast

Flu epidemic reaches peak with Washington and Oregon seeing rising case counts. Los Angeles reports 406 new infections as authorities note the illness appears to be easing. Fort Ye wls Camp Muguay reports 21,000 soldiers affected but civilian and military health officials remain calm.

Ban Francisco California Waan- Ingtan Oregon Los Angeles Heve Washington Fort Yewls Camp Muguay Authorira de Enistemie

Nite Spot Closure Linked to License Transfer Fight

Announcement by building owner at 103 1 2 West Houston Street ends the Nite Spot downtown club after owner Dwight Dy iBook refuses to lease to Tom Mayen and Mayen withdraws beer and wine license transfer. Protest filed by the Texas Liquor Control Board and city agencies. Judge Anderson denied lease to operate and permit transfers. Brown reports license cancellations tied to disturbances and raids at nearby Froggy Valley cafe and other venues on West Commerce Street.

Dwight Dy iBook West Houstontreet Tom Mayen Nent Club Mayen Commerce Street Book Charles W. Anderson Clib. M. JD Jonen Archie Brown Gua Brown Fexas Liquor Control Board Ely Police Department Health Department Lieense Nile Boat Tom Scott H.R. Baxter Anderson C. DL Sanford Froggy Bottom State Board Ross Corler Brown West Ismnor Sanford Jim Commaree Street

Seven injured in truck crash on Harding Boulevard and Route 66

A seven-vehicle wreck near Harding Boulevard and Route 66 left multiple injured including C.F. Calloway and family in a Magnolia Petroleum transport. Calloway, Yvonne, Gayle Fern, Kenneth, Tagusta, and David Calloway sustained various injuries. Calloway remained hospitalized in San Antonio. Police noted Salvador Facts, driver of the gravel truck, was later released. The mule collision near Elmendorf injured Flores family.

Mobley Mary's Street Gorth Tress Street Schley Avenue H.W. Stephenson Fair Avenue Stephenson Robert B. Green Harding boule+ yard Highway 66 C.F. Calloway Freer Texas Alamo Oklo Magnolia Petroleum Company Calloway Ouly Braiées Yvonne Gayle Fern Kenneth Tagusta David Calloway Galloway Metheai Snrgica Hospital Eimendorf Flores Joe Flata Elmendorf Mary Flores Annie Flores Turin Floyd Avenue Ami Brooks Field Hospital Robert B. Green Hospital C. Jones Tom Relgan San Fernando Felipe Galtan Huang Ron Mitchel Slreebane

Indo China border clashes reported by government

The government said two Indo China border clashes were struck by Thai forces yesterday. A Thai plane fired on Vientiane waterfront and cross river gunfire at Potpet with no reported casualties. France did not retaliate. The Chungking desk noted Japan’s non major demands seeking representation in all departments and a voice for the Japanese army in Indo Chinese police.

Hanot Dee T—U Chunghking China Dac Chungking Te King Fao Preneh Indo-China

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