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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1941

Page

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Saturday Symposium 116% Kingsley Drive item unrest in 1941

A fragmented 1941 column discusses U S naval convoy policy en route to aiding Britain, critiquing Congress actions and the rubber stamp accusation. It cites Scribner's Commentator on Chambrun Soldier of France, notes Chambrin's French pedigree, and debates Britain's defense policy versus American aid while signaling continuation on Page 2 Col 1.

Kingsley Drive Hollywood Cailt William Randolph Hearst San Siméon Calif Mr. Hearst Thavesay Congress United States Eugland Washington Scribner's Commentator Stanton B. Leeds Chambrun France

W. G. McAdoo Dies at 78 After Stroke in Washington

William Gibbs McAdoo 78 former senator from California and longtime Treasury Secretary died in his hotel after a stroke. A social figure in Washington for decades he led the Dollar Steamship Lines and later the American Presidents Lines. He was twice married and served in Roosevelt's 1935 campaign as a party elder.

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Italians Sink Ship in British Convoy

Rome reports a Malian torpedo boat sank a 20,000-ton steamship in a British convoy in the Aegean Sea during a night attack. The Italian high command said the attack drew no immediate escort response and that all Italian units returned to their bases.

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Greater Ordeals London Forecast Urges Resolve

London report quotes Minister of Economic Warfare Dalton warning Britons of "greater ordeals" ahead. He tells a political meeting at Lancaster that the nation will face hard times with a proud smile and steadfast effort, promising united resolve in a large war effort.

London Igh Dalton Lancester

RAF Drops Bombs on Libya Amid Raid Claims

Cairo reports say Royal Air Force planes dropped tons of bombs on Tripoli and nearby targets in Libya. Several oilers were damaged and a harbor area hit, with an alarm noted over the incursions.

RAF Libya Cairo Egypt Eral Tithe Gibya Mme Bele Royal Air Force Trips

Missing Son Tale Ties Weiner to Actress Roth History

Eugene Weiner reports his son Eugene Jr disappears for the second time from a military school to his Los Angeles apartment. The case follows a history of celebrity marriages and prior disappearances linked to Weiner and actress Lillian Roth, with broadcasts asked and unclear police records.

Los Angeles CPI Eugene Weiner New York Lillian Roth Eugene Jr Weiner Rita

Knox Worried by Speedy Aid to Britain

Secretary Knox expressed strong worry over whether the United States can provide enough aid to Britain, testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as Nye warned aid measures could underwrite a Baltic or German victory. A party-line survey showed mixed support among committee members with pressure cited by Nye. Roosevelt referenced past views on European domination while addressing Wheeler’s criticism of the New Deal.

Washington Knox Unite States Great Britain Senate Foreign Relations Committee Genatoy Nye Nye RN Legisle Watt Roosevelt Wheeler Mont Rooevelt Europe Klin Kate Willan Beda Grmnmay Paget

German forces claim sinking ships near Britain and Ireland

Berlin reports long distance planes sank two merchant vessels totaling 10 100 tons west of Ireland. One ship severely damaged off the British east coast. Earlier claims put totals at 21 600 tons sunk. Nazis also claimed torpedoing several smaller craft near England Ireland and Harwich Lavestoft and Southampton attacked.

Ireland Atx Lotalso England Harwich Lavestoft Opa Allons Southhampton

Three Children Burn To Death In Waynesboro Cabin Fire

In Waynesboro Pennsylvania a family fire killed three children in a log cabin near Beartown in the Blue Ridge region. Ruth Anniv Your and neighbor John Simpton tried to save them but could not. The victims were Stuare George Howard Brute and Marlin Mreddy Yeho, ages seven, two and seven months.

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Medina Lake Daw Mark Reaches 80 Feet

Disjointed reports say Medina Lake hit an 80 foot watermark near the big dam at Joe Gunni's wharf. Morning readings suggested rising levels with notable increases around six inches, while a later figure noted an 8 g foot mark on the dam.

Medina Lake Medina Alice Joe Gunni Tyding

Dutch Protest Japanese Aims At Tokyo

London reports a Dutch minister in Tokyo rejected any alteration of East Asia order under any power. He warned Japan that the Netherlands cannot accept coercive changes or be bound by a new order. Matsuoka cited threeaxis concepts and urged closer ties with Japan for the Netherlands, Dutch East Indies, and French Indochina.

London Tokyo Netheylands Thies Incorporated Wis PoretRi Yosuke Matsuoka Parliamant Sayinry Japan East Asia Wapan

Tepeleni Under Greek Control Amid Albanian Front Push

Greek forces reported to have full control of Tepeleni with Italian positions yielding along the coast and north of Klisura. British bomber raids cited as heavy while Italian counterattacks failed to halt Greek advances. Greek reports claim captured prisoners and significant gains, with ongoing heavy artillery and tank activity on the central front.

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Italians Report Bombing Greeks in Albanian Battle

Italian dispatches from Rome report bombing Greek positions near the Albanian front. The communication mentions artillery fire and operations at Gombe Creek and nearby centers as part of broader efforts to support Albania. No further verifiable details accompany the fragmentary text.

Rome Gombe Creek Albania

11000 More Planes Planned for Army

Washington reports an 11000 warplanes addition to the army as part of a 3900000000 supplemental defense appropriation. The total military aircraft fleet was to reach 38000, with budget hearings nearing completion. Miami editor dies. Prant B. Stangawn, editor in chief of the Atlant Herald, died today.

Washington Peb Miami Miami, Fla Prant B. Stangawn The Atlant Herald

Retirement notices and club honors in local papers

A quiet page notes Master Sergy Thomas H. Barton retiring after 28 years in Tus Atay army, with Rotary Club of the Roo Gander Valley praising service. Also mentioned are Anatty Lhe fwmeitinge area forum discussions and changes in local insurance leadership led by AW Warner and Sam Cummings.

Sergy Thomas H. Barton Tus Atay Army TNE Roo Gander Valley Anatty Brentey’ International Lusuranice

Police Kill Burglary Suspect After Inn Trap

A South Idaho man identified as Dray Subinleray was killed by police after a gunfire exchange with burglary suspects at Hello Inn. Two other suspects were captured. one was found in a milling station and another arrested two hours later at a Hidalgo street address. Police, aided by a lumber company guard, investigated the break in and shot a man who fired at officers. An inquest by Justice of the Peace G. L. Whitey was later planned.

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Taxicab Driver Beaten In Robbery And Escape Across Town

William Padgett, driver for Ivory-Black Taxicab, was badly beaten and robbed after picking up two men at 1522 East Grayson Street. He remains in critical condition at Green Lantern Hospital. The attackers fled in a police cruiser later found abandoned. investigators believe the defendants from the city police department operation may be involved. Deputy sheriffs transported Padgett to the hospital. The crime occurred around 2:30 a.m. Saturday with the stolen patrol car later discovered.

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Spring to Bring Pull Bomb Fury

British and American sources forecast a spring German air offensive on Britain and Western Europe of unprecedented scale. They warn of thousands of casualties, widespread destruction, and heavy bombing as Hitler’s forces mass for invasion but Britain and the United States prepare renewed air defense and countermeasures amid reports of long range guns and renewed Dover area strikes.

London England Britain America Hitler Engsi Channel Europe R.A French Dover

Antonescu orders on the spot executions in Romania

In Bucharest on February 1 Premier Gen Ion Antonescu said rebels were misread and ordered the army to shoot on sight without mercy anyone found bearing arms without authority. Reports also mentioned German interests and a court martial awaiting, with changes in factory ownership amid the upheaval.

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Rainy spell eases with cooler weekend forecast

Weather office cautions cold air will linger as rain tapers off with Sunday turning cooler. San Antonio reports about 5 inches of rain in the past 24 hours helping soil moisture for spring planting while southeast winds ease and a northeast breeze returns late Sunday into night.

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Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Nearby Areas

Weather forecast covers San Antonio and vicinity with Saturday clear to partly cloudy and Sunday mostly cloudy. Light to moderate northerly winds, Saturday high near 42, Sunday high around 58 with morning 63 for East Texas coast. Probable showers east portion Saturday night, rain east Sunday, with cloud cover west.

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