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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
2
A lengthy, propaganda filled dispatch quotes Hitler praising German soldiers and the Nazi leadership. It extols past victories, rebukes Allies, and pledges renewed effort, calling for unwavering faith in the regime and the armed forces as World War II approaches a decisive phase.
Phoenix reports that Trans-Continental and Western Airlines president Frye announces Helen Vanderbilt Jr has accepted his proposal. He says they will marry this year in Phoenix after he confirms Don Vanderbilt returns from Mexico. The divorced wife of the city, Mrs Helen Vanderbilt, is mentioned in relation to the announcement.
London reports Food Minister Lord Woolton warned Britons to cut waste and eat less meat in 1941, urging home grown potatoes and cautious use of cheese and canned goods. He appealed for voluntary abstinence to avoid rationing, noting enemy threats to shipping and a hard wartime winter ahead.
Rome reacts to Roosevelt address via Italian press summaries quoted by Il Messaggero and La Stampa. The broadcast mocks the president for repetition and accuses Washington of aiming to break axis blockades, while condemning isolation and imperial privileges in global law and humanity.
City Hall closed at noon Tuesday and remains shut all day Wednesday in observance of the New Year holiday. Workers, typically paid on the first of the month, received pay Thursday.
Senator Wheeler outlines a peace framework while pressing Roosevelt on wartime aid. He urges a negotiated settlement including restoring European borders and sovereignty for Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, the Benelux nations, and Alsace Lorraine, calls for religious and racial protections, and supports Suez canal internationalization with broad arms limits.
Officer Ellis investigated a disturbance in the 300 block of Borle Street where a man claimed to be minding his own business as a post treet confrontation arose. The man argued about trains and beer while authorities booked him after the brief exchange.
City council approves bidding for Le Villita Bolivar museum restoration after allocating funds from the general fund. Swaitis General Supply Company Inc. wins for exterior work and concrete treatment with bids totaling $1041. The action follows a December 6 incident near West Commerce Street involving a city-owned track car driven by Alonzo Barmarez.
A letter argues that masses voted for Roosevelt despite war fears, claiming promises proveable evil and urging referendums to decide foreign war. It defends Schaffer's critique and presses readers to urge Congress to grant the people a vote on entering war.
A wartime roundup notes Hitler's broadcast to troops promising a gallant victory as Britain faces continuing air raids. German claims of numerous prisoner captures contrast with Italian counterattacks blunted by Greek defense. Roosevelt’s fireside talk is described as insulting to Germany and Italy by some sources, while Germany warns against provocation. UK officials urge austerity and home production in 1941, with weather and bombing shaping nightly bombings. Reports from London mention efforts to shorten wartime misery and technological advances in air operations as Britain adapts.
Harvard scientists Taber Galanthos and Donald I. Griffin demonstrate that bats emit sound waves beyond human hearing and compare echoes to map surroundings. Their experiments show bats avoid obstacles with high precision, while some individuals collide with barriers.
Tax Assessor Dickson decides to retain 16 veterans from Hut’s payroll as temporary holdovers at 100 per month to handle the heavy autovegage and annual tax periods starting January 2. Names include Bernice Bell Lucille Thrasher Dixie Rees Dorothy Jones Madelyn Herron and others. One holdover demanded 180 monthly, which Dickson agreed to pay. The arrangement delays final staffing decisions.
Aiigar Maury Maverick plans an 9:15 p.m. KITSA address discussing personal themes including health and national defense. The mayor says the talk will touch on self reflection and public service in a period of national debate.
Tealian high command reports Italian air and sea actions in the Balkans and North Africa. Bombs struck Greek cities Silonika Provesa Tagankiin and Kotzani while Pasalsk warships attacked Greek supply centers along the Albanian coast. British forces in North Africa faced heavy pressure near Salum Exype frontier with armored units and tanks.
Public health notice advises simple rules to avoid illness during a widespread cold season. It promotes rest, hydration, outdoor activity, and moderation, plus two home remedies Vicks Vatronol and VapoRub to ease symptoms and boost defenses. If symptoms worsen, seek a physician promptly.
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