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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1940

Page

4

German Warning on American Aid to Britain

The German press warned that American arms and supplies to Britain could provoke war-like actions from Europe. Berlin viewed U S moves as non belligerent but nearing the outer limits of war, cautioning Washington to watch its step while detailing alleged Allied espionage links at the Paris embassy.

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State of Siege Extended in Turkey

ARKARA December 21 The Turkish government orders a three month extension of the state of siege recently proclaimed in the Dardanelles and European areas.

Turkey Arkara mSi Dardanelles Suropean

Roosevelt Receives Gaston Henri Gaye on Leahy Mission

At the White House, President Roosevelt meets with Ambassador Gaston Henri Gaye to discuss Admiral Leahy’s upcoming voyage. Leahy will travel to France aboard a naval cruiser carrying a personal note from Roosevelt to Marshal Petain. The ambassador calls Leahy’s mission important and notes both leaders share language on international affairs.

Washington Fine Prenci Gaston Henri- Haye Roosevelt White House William D. Leahs France S Leshy America Leahy Henri Petain Mgr. Roosevelt Petoin

Horthy Plot Sends 14 Nazis to Prison

Budapest dispatch reports a Hungarian Nazi deputy Charles Wirth convicted of plotting to kidnap Regent Admiral Nicholas Horthy as a prelude to coup d etat. He received four years and six months in prison for high treason. thirteen accomplices were sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to four years. Other defendants were acquitted.

Budapest Der INS Nicholas Horthy Charles Wirth

Prolific Couples Honored by Premier in Elaborate Rome Ceremony

Premier Muscatini honored 184 prolific couples in Rome with medals, diplomas, and 7000 lira each in a formal ceremony. The couples reported a combined total of 1533 children, highlighting large families in the event.

Duce Rome Aly Muscatini

Britain Keeps Christmas Spirit Alive Amid War Losses

London and other British cities brace for Christmas under air raid threats. Shelters host “shelter parties” with decorations and music as people adapt routines, while children receive Santa visits and gifts. Evacuees 420,000 receive substitute treats from state and municipalities.

Thomas C. Watson T. Mu Graff London Britain Hitler Wstwatte New Order Europe England East End West End Suburbia Santa Claus Jane Usta Becaunt Thratate Cancere Talwottle

Bungle Polige Score Fal in San Francisco Extortion Attempt

Police criticize an extortion bid targeting Countess De Tristan of TiMsborough in California. A youth in black seana led a gang that tried to extort $20,000 near Santa Ana, with authorities tracing the case to a G-man ofrk South. A reserve fund of 920.40 was noted in the investigation.

Ban Francisco Tran G-man Rk South Countess de ‘Tristan TiMsborough Calif Tran Ui Hidnaner Salt Fallingey Telad Run Pabbage Patel Anitesx Santa Ansa Rererve Mttle Mare de Trise

World War II Roundup From Berlin to North Africa

War reports say German and British bombing fleets exchange blows with raids on Britain and the French coast. Germany warns France on armistice terms while Italy suffers reverses in Albania and is bombed in North Africa. Britain targets Liverpool and Merseyside. German authorities threaten renewed war if peace signals persist. The United States warns against transferring seized Axis ships to Britain as danger to peace rises.

Berlin United States Reich France Albania North Africa Britain British Isles Liverpool Mersey London Fresioh Germany Age Maslex Ure al America Bertin Relah Foreign Office Derfin Italy Japan Anless Hiller Tempelmne

War 25 Years Ago Today in World Conflict

A brief retrospective notes a 25 year-ago counter-attack at Hartmannswillerkopf Alsace where German forces regained ground, Turkish forces attacked Rut El-Amara, allies held Mangeles Carmervons, and the Hed army retreat in the Finnish campaign is referenced with 30,000 Russian casualties. The French chamber approves war expenditure.

Rut- El-Amara Mangeles Carmervons Finland France Chamber of Deputies

Boy's Leg Broken in Car Accident Near Houston Street

Bobby Joe Jenkins, 640 Porter Street, treated at Rab ark Green hospital Saturday night after his right leg broke when struck by a automobile in the 100 block of Houston street. Arthur Reilly, 15, of Texas Military Institute, struck by an automobile at Alamo and Houston streets with a forehead wound. Roberto Rodriguez, 83, of Hamilton and Montezuma streets, taken to the hospital after being bitten by a cing.

Bobby Joe Jenkins Porter Rabark Green Hospital Houston Street Arthur Reilly Texas Military Institute Alamo Houston Roberto Rodriguez Hamilton Montezuma

Jean Muir Weds Attorney in New York City

Move actress Jean Muir known as Jean Muir Fullerton wed attorney Henry Jaffe in a ceremony at the home of opera star Lawrence Tibbett. Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Perura officiated last night as the couple honeymooned today in New York.

New York Jean Mur Move Jean Muir Fullerton Henry Jaffé Opera Lawrence Tibbett Supreme Court Ferdinand Perura

Georgia Posse Hunts Killer Across North Georgia Mountains

In Ringgold Georgia, December 21, possemen from two states plus blocked highways chased the killer of Corporal Fred Black of the Georgia highway patrol. Patrol Captain D F Simmons said the officer was slain when an automobile driver, stopped for reckless driving, drew a gun before midnight Friday.

Ringgold Noth Georgia Fred Black Georgia Highway Patrol D. F. Simmons

Solons Press Panama Defense Shortfall in 1941 Visit

New York December 21 Congressmen returning from a Panama Canal Zone inspection aboard the ship Inex Panama say the zone lacks modern air defense. A 72 member delegation including U S Republicans and one Democrat Ben F. Jengon questions the $277 million canal defense appropriation and notes travel was paid personally.

New York Der Panama Canal Zone Congress Inex Panama Ben F. Jengon Fens Canal Zone

Passport Stolen From Visitor During Downtown Shopping

Angela M. Maples a Mexico City visitor reported her passport stolen from her purse while shopping downtown. Maples staying at 1612 South Frio Street said her purse was opened and documents removed though no money was taken. Police searched for the thief in the area following the incident.

Angela M. Maples Mexico City

War Contracts Awarded To Hercules Powder and Tool Makers

The War Department announced contracts totaling about 10 million dollars for Hercules Powder Company in Wilmington Delaware and four tool manufacturers. The awards support equipment fabrication and expansion for rapid production. Dr Francisco Del Rio y Canero and President Manuel Avia Camacho of Mexico are cited in connection with the contracts and visits.

Washington War Department Hercules Powder Company Wilmington Bel Francisco del Rio Y Canero Antonia Parsiman Will Belpf Mexicat Mexico Shine Tool Manufacturers del Fla Prostielton Af Maniel

Army Orders Bring Wide-Ranging Assignments and Transfers

A long, fragmented roll of Army orders lists numerous personnel movements and duty changes across multiple posts and states. Names, ranks, and destinations appear with little clear context, tracing transfers to camps, forts, and depots including Camp Joseph Robinson, Fort Mechietan, Camp Jo wh T. Robinson, Camp Bele in San, and Washington posts among many others. The document reads as a chaotic register of reassignments, retirements, and duty shifts through various units and regions.

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Fire Alarms ATCR HAT at Lake Street Area

An unclear local notice describes a set of fire alarm and detective activity near Lake Street and Camarteres Street. It notes a defective line or heater and mentions several street corners and a Brown detective unit. The fragment references Pi 1 and 4:29 pm, with no damage reported.

Atcr Hat North Center Pongo Petamar Street Tue Ae Dam Nee Raul Eal Camateres Feeceing Metin

Knudsen Urges Maximum War Production and Labor Unity

Knudsen calls on Americans to unite in full production for defense, urging labor, capital, and management to pull together. Roosevelt’s policy aligns with expansion of defense works as war demands increase. concerns about price rises and raw materials spark discussions among industry spokesmen and government officials.

United States Office For Production Rks AXIS Navy Prive Ate Pnighy Thesday

Officers Send Greetings to Eighth Corps After Christmas

Expression of appreciation for enthusiasm co narrations and hard work included with Christmas greetings extended Saturday for the Eighth Corps by Maj. Gen. Walton Krueger commanding officer.

Offeers Eighth Corps Walton Krueger

Adeser Named Topark Group Chairman in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Pec 21 The Twelfth congressional district expansion committee named Charles F. Rooser of Fort Worth as chairman. The selection of a chairman for the Fifth congressional district will be made next week at a meeting of Dalton directors of the organization. Other directors include W. Carpenter Nathan Adan and E. M Tealey. Rooser also named Bob Lucas as chairman of the Tartan county expansion. Previously appointed chairmen cover the South and Texas regions.

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