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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1941
Page
2
A page of patriotic exhortations urges Americans to uphold liberty pride and national unity. The text emphasizes fighting for American principles, preserving ships and honor, defending heritage, and continuing the struggle with resolve. It reflects wartime rhetoric urging perseverance and collective strength.
Berlin reports a daylight German dive bomber sank a 300-ton merchant ship off the east coast of England. The air force says hits on two merchant ships near the Thames mouth and southeast of Harwich. Three British planes were damaged and attacks targeted airports, factories, and storehouses in the southeast Lapland region.
Wen dell L. Willkie receives the red rose of Lancaster in Manchester as a symbol of the historic houses. He tours Lancashire after Coventry and Birmingham, is greeted by a crowd at the town hall, and will visit bombed Tivernoe areas and meet royal figures on the upcoming schedule.
A British admiralty communique reports a merchant ship evacuating Italian prisoners of war from the Libyan coast was attacked by two enemy aircraft, causing many casualties among prisoners. It notes Nazi air raids on North African harbors, with several ships sunk or damaged and targets at Salum, Egypt, and Bardia.
Skiman Oliver Levinson a 75 year old international lawyer who helped draft the Kellogg Briand pact to outlaw war died after an 18 month illness He was also author of the Levinson plan for readjustment of World War debts and reparations
The new governor, Av-Guy J. Swope of Harrisburg, Pa, was inaugurated as the fourteenth American civil governor of Puerto Rico, succeeding Admiral Willem D. Leahy, who has been named ambassador to France. The ceremony was held in San Juan with attendees noting the transition in Puerto Rico’s political leadership.
Thailands delegation to Tokyo for talks on the Indo China border dispute plans to depart by plane to the Japanese capital. Frontier clashes occurred yesterday despite a 12 mile neutral zone, agreed during prior armistice talks aboard a Japanese warship. A Hanoi raid prompted French Indo China authorities to claim Thai forces attacked Fort Raphoueisai.
Reports from London describe Hitler awaiting a favorable moment to strike Britain while weather and allied staff delays hinder timing. German forces purportedly count 900 submarines by April and 11 divisions currently engage in Europe and North Africa. Tokyo officials warn of poison gas use on a scale unseen, as Berlin and Shanghai discuss supply routes and Japan seeks leverage in Indochina and Thailand.
A complaint charging an auto injury assault was filed in County Court at Law No 1. A. Hayes, 403 North Flares Street, was named by Deputy Bherst G. D. Ateltnglie. The case alleges Miegs struck Dr. Van Allen, 727 Chingo Boulevard, with a suta on January 12. Paolo Alva, 1207 Montoxumia aircet, was charged in County Court at Law No 2 with nine carrying a plato.
London reports a lone Berman raider dropped four explosive devices on the outskirts of the city killing a child and injuring several homes. The attacker fled before responders arrived as Nazi daylight raids continue across northeast coast Scotland East Anglia and the southeast. A separate dive-strike damaged a southeast coast town church and several buildings.
The San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a talk by golf pros at the Little Kress Cafeteria in Bis Pom Tuesday. Chairman Mark Feder leads the event with chief speakers Ayron Nelson Horton Sith Sam Snenn Berry Thompson among others. Guy Randolph, VP of the San Antonio Golf Association, will preside.
Senator La Follette argues the Britain Britain aid bill risks American entry to war and expands executive power. He warns Latin America may view the US as weak and predicts a global financial revolution if the nation stays out of conflict.
The Weather Witt notes North Atlantic conditions with temperatures around February, rainfall totals and accumulated inches for the month, sun and moon phases, tides, and forecasts. It mentions winds, humidity, and miscellaneous observations including a reference to powder use and health hints amid the unsettled forecast.
British forces in East Africa report rapid advances near Barentu and Agordat in Eritrea as they press Mussolini’s troops toward the coast. The evacuation of trapped Italian units and successful operations against a power supply dam in Sardinia are noted alongside ongoing bombing raids.
Greek forces gained control of a ten mile long mountain range north of Ki s Izita central Albania advancing under heavy artillery fire. Prisoners from yesterday’s attack swell Greek positions as Yugoslav reports indicate Italian withdrawal from crossroads west of Kitsura toward Valona port. Royal Air Force bombers attacked the port again as heavy fighting continues along the Adriatic coast.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announces a wartime savings broadcast detailing a plan to create three new air squadrons, double the force to 36,000 men, and deploy additional divisions and tank brigades to support overseas service.
Mrs Prince of 519 West Elmira Street San Antonio credits Retonga a purely vegetable stomachic medicine with Vitamin B-1 for relief from sour stomach gas bloating nervousness and weakness after years of failed medicines. She reports weight gain and restored strength and hopes others suffering will try Retonga.
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