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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

2

Japanese Seek Manchukuo Immigration for Displaced Workers

Tokyo plans to channel jobless Japanese to Manchukuo by creating a consul tation office and training program under the Manchukuo Development Company. About 1,900,000 Japanese farming families are to be settled as unemployed dealers and craftsmen hit by distribution limits and luxury goods bans receive relocation support and subsidies. The plan mirrors a western United States farming model adapted for Hokkaido style wheat production to absorb displaced workers.

Prking Itinsi Manchukuo Tokyo Prince Konoye China Tokyo Agricultre and Forentry Ministry Manchukug 24Anchukuo Development Company Uben United States Hokkaido Formher Japan

JB Surprises Loyal Worker In City Scandal Era Contention

An article recounts Seymour Siegel, son of Judge Isaac Siegel, receiving promotion and a raise to 4000 dollars after aiding Mayor LaGuardia’s 1940 campaign, amid a stormy hearing on civil service appointments and alleged favoritism. Clashes arose between committee members, with remarks on promotions, examinations, and the handling of radio station roles.

New York Seymour Hegel Isaac Siegel Li-Guardia Bel Wess Pro. Frams WNYG Paul J. Kemrt Civil Services Commission Cansiman Robert x. Eitwils Wit Kem Shecintass UN LaGuardias Janary Trayor Assam Billy Sean Fredteley HH. Krucke Dlant Evieture Aly

War Roundup From Associated Trete News Desk

Naval and air actions across the Atlantic and Pacific define a tense war update. A submarine torpedoed a Panama-registered ship near Punta Delgada in the Azores. a torpedoed freighter later reached port. In Australia naval observers report a Japanese tug shelling a Pacific island. Bombing raids hit Norway and German invasion ports along the channel, with casualties and destruction reported. Italian Libya fronts push toward Tobruk as Mussolini orders holdouts. Tobruk defense strengthens as 20,000 Italians hold the line.

Equatorial Pacific Punta Delgada Azores Melbourne Australia Pacific Naura Fleet Arm R.A. E Geran Abipiing Haugesunit Norway Tandon Royal Air Force Kilsura Chimare Titian Vatana Ttalisn Libya Tobruk Bardia Premley Mussolini Drubth

Inauguration Plans Speeded Amid Lumber Shortage

Washington awaits the January 20 ceremony as President Roosevelt is sworn in for a fourth term. Capitol construction stalls due to high lumber prices and a shortage of carpenters. A partially finished stand and skeleton framework mark the preparations, while rain or shine the event proceeds with photographers ready to capture the moment.

Washington States Capitol Brangiin O. Roosevelt Vic United States David J. Lynt Capitol Ilside Ssing Lumber Oi Starids

Light Duty Given Policeman Sloan

New York February 28 The police officer James M Sloan injured in a tithe with Stephen Easy has been moved from patrol to light duty. He remains employed at the West One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street station but is now attached to the bureau of information at police headquarters doing clerical work.

New York Palrolan Juhi¢s M. Sloan Stephen Easy One Hundred Thirty-fifth Street Bureau of Ne Formation Police Tene Rint Dee Moines Town Dretrucht Mich Duluth Mink Lively Manny SK Rodoavtile Dod ACD Dalvextan Goodlann Kan Matinvar Ainska Olalte Seeeluains Arle Guaubat LeMay Skredy Leclavide Maun TiNa Nashville Varn Ruin Wautteler Nantie Horn Duewdy Pittaboret Tisboigh Vanes Teanwatl Winties Tein Ann Dlese Cally Lenny Henttie Waal Gneilene Antirifly Texas Mina Lear Ak Apkineland Noeq Eleaiy Tampa Ar Mirra Washington Mt Ly Winnierthen Heaton Ugeouivent Fan Wircliyén

Lions to Perform At Brackenridge Park Zoo Next Thursday

Brackenridge park zoo will host three to four male lions in a debut routine under trainer Peank Creamer. The lions, possibly born or raised at the zoo, will perform later with other animals in the show as curator Pred Stark notes.

Brackenridge Park Zoo Peank Creamer Hem Pred Stark Creamer

London Bombed As German Raids Widen Across Coast

German bombing waves struck London in a four hour assault with incendiaries and heavy explosives. Royal Air Force and Navy counter actions targeted ports from the Bay of Biscay to Norway, with attacks on Bordeaux Lorient and Le Havre. Casualties and fires reported as hospitals and blocks suffered damage amid widespread anti aircraft fire.

IUS Anych United States Balkans Reic London RAF Bordeaux Lorient le Havre France Cenent Tandon

Weather fragment from Aransas Bes Sunday page

Fragmentary weather note mentions Sunday conditions and expected temperatures with unreadable city names and stray abbreviations.

Omission of Commodore Mary in early American naval history

A reader letter notes the omission of Commodore John Barry from celebrated naval deeds of 1775 1776. It recalls Washington urging two armed cruisers to form the nascent navy and Barry's Lexington voyage and first prize capture. The letter praises Barry as Irish born and says his deeds deserve lasting American immortality.

John Barty Washington Congress Barry Ak Delaware Virginia Edward” i Philadelphia Lafayette Barry Washington Naval Commission Navy St. Mary's Churchyard Commodore Marry James J. Dupty Ol Glory Council AAR

Ambulance Planes Sought By British Ambulance Corps

Los Angeles December 24 The British American Ambulance Corps Beverly Hills proposes amphibian ambulance planes to rescue crews shot down over the Channel and waters. A fleet loaded near hot spots could save lives and support Britain's cause despite military orders limiting American warplane production.

Los Angeles America Channel British Aimerican Ambulance Corps Beverly Hills Nogony Yves

War 25 Years Ago Today In The Western Front

The record recalls actions on the western front with French attacks against German lines in Alance, Soviet and German movements near Liebsa, and ongoing naval merchant loss. It notes fleet totals including Tritain and Pranes tonnages, with broader war impact across March dates a quarter century past.

Kuteol-Aniniea Alance Liebsa Fongfal Helligerette Tritain Pranes Germany

Americanism Starts Young at Home in Pennington Family

The Pennings ton family, Mr and Mrs Hare Pennington of West Mulberry survey, teach Americanism to Bobby and Warry Pennings ton from a young age. Bobby, 3, can recite the pledge and sing God Bless America, guided by his parents during morning and evening flag routines. Mary ages 0 participates alongside older siblings in the family act of patriotic ceremony.

Milwaukee R. W. KR. Uwears Milwaukee Sentinel Wes America Paul Revere Bobby Warry Penningston Hare Pennington West Mulburry Penning Harry Themaelves Mra. Pennington Mary Etter

German plans to move against Crete amid Greece and Balkans drift

Budapest December 28 authoritative reports say a 960,000 strong German expedition is rolling east across Hungary. Germany would attack Crete via Bulgaria only if Britain uses Greece for invasion of Central Europe. Berlin aims to avoid aiding Italian forces in Albania unless Britain keeps troops in Greece.

W. Monaiow St Marshall, Mich William Randolph Heavat Newport Califor Wa Sant Chas Buancnard Budapest Hungary Germany Creese Bulgaria Britain Greece Europe Albania Balkans Notory France Adolf Hitler Musaciini Italy Hitler Marschal Philippe Vichy Povern Alsace Lorine Petain North Africa Maxime Weygand Charles de Gaulle Ttalian Libya Tunisia Romania Yugoslavia Belgrade Alta Weer Maldavia Danube Mivtig

Personality Girl Sues Cafe in Hollywood and Kansas City

The so called Personality Girl, Stewart, sues a Hollywood cafe for 310,000 in damages and 17,000 more in punitive damages after two weeks’ engagement failed to pay. She claims lack of pay for services and deceptive advertising misrepresenting her identity. The suit names Darryl Harper, Mac Cate, and the cafe as defendants.

Los Angelee Bhitley Stewart Gir Tie Yadla Hollywood R. M. Tregevant Serviers Kannias City Nll Miss Stewart Trelevant Darryl Harper Mac Cate Fefoodinnts

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