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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1941

Page

2

Dewey Loss at Convention Redirects GOP To Appease Internationalists

A political analysis notes the Republican 1940 convention selected a candidate backed by financial and racial groups who opposed foreign wars, shifting support from Dewey to Willkie. The piece argues this move harmed democratic process, urging direct primaries and referendums to let voters decide war policy. Willkie’s postnomination celebrity phase is parodied with a critical laugh at his movie star aura.

Dewey Willkie Republican Party Roosevelt Amer

German Bombing Hits Big Vessel Off English Coast

Berlin reports a 10 000 ton merchant ship was struck by German bombers off the east coast of England at noon. The attack involved armed reconnaissance planes and left the vessel listing heavily amidships with a second burst in the stern. German claims include sinking 29 000 tons of shipping in the period, plus 11 000 tons by a submarine and 3 000 tons by air forces near Ramsgate. British air activity over the Reich territory, and losses on both sides, are noted. Bermuda Base command designated under the First Army, announced to Eight Corps HQs.

Berlin England DNB Bom Air Force Ramsgate Unese Rein Mildenhall East Wresham New Market Hennington Londen

Weather data snapshot with temperatures and tides across regions

A historical weather digest lists temperatures, wind directions, humidity, and precipitation with times and locations. It includes moon phase, tides for Aransas Pass, and a broad array of city readings from Abilene to Minneapolis, reflecting cloudy to clear skies and varied forecasts.

Paris Police Chief Arrested in Berlin Report

Berlin reports authoritatives say Roger Langeron, Paris police prefect, was arrested on unspecified charges. German sources provided no details, and a temporary Vichy prefect was named to lead Paris police amid the confusion.

Paris Berlin Roger Langeron Jbren Vichy Langeran

War 25 Years Ago Complied By T. N. 8

War report notes German aviation bombing Dvinsk and fierce artillery duels in the Arras sector of the Western Front. Russians press heavy attacks in Bukovina. A Balkan entente ministers meeting in Belgrade marked efforts to maintain risk in Southeast Europe. London views Nazi air attacks on North Sea shipping as a German warning to neutral vessels near England.

T. N Dvinsk Arras Western Front Bukoviny Balkan

Donovan to See Turkish President

American military observer General William J Donovan, after talks with Turkish officials, planned to call on President Ismet Inonu in Ankara to deliver a personal message. Inmates were evacuated from St Elizabeths Hospital in Washington after a fire damaged a building but no injuries were reported among the 8800 inmates.

Lankara Turkey Sueru Saracoglu William J. Donovan Israel Trion Donovan Washington UPI St. Elizabeth's Hospital

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