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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1941

Page

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International arbitration and the League debate in press

A Saturday symposium critiques discrediting by Hearst papers and weighs the United States joining a league of nations with no military or economic commitments. The piece argues for court settlement of international disputes, tracing the evolution of arbitration through the Hague system to World War I and the need for an effective international law framework. Continued on Page 2, Col. 1.

Joseph Sukup Hague Ue Mance Nicholas 11 Tussia Hage Vere Beceauso Barkley Alan, Valentine Rochester Uttiverelly Jonson Benator Coxnally Texas Connally Senate State Department Britain United States

Limits to Aid Bill Pondered by Congress

Washington February 5 congressional leaders weigh new limits on powers in the British aid bill as the United States Chamber of Commerce opposes the measure. Speaker Rayburn discusses possible revisions while noting no final changes. A proposed money ceiling and safeguards on presidential spending are debated as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hears testimony on war involving Britain and allied nations.

Washington Roosevelt Totay United States Chamber of Commerce Messie Yn Ts House Foceigt Affairs Committee Rayburn Ald Beltein Luther A. Johnson Texas James B. Kemper United States Lhamber Senate Foreign Relations United Staton Kemper Senate Barkley Deva Esatic Benatar Johnson R-Onlife Bii

Weather warms then rains expected Thursday morning

Forecasters from UT 4 report light to moderate easterly winds shifting to southerly. Wednesday cool at 43 degrees with a high near 64 expected for Wednesday, Thursday morning showers are forecast with the high Thursday matching Wednesday's and rains likely later in the day.

Ban Antonio Absernia East Texas Greece China Timrsday United States Texas Isles Britain Rolfer

Street Rioting in Norway Reported

Reports from Oslo describe street fighting in Western Norway as Norwegians clash with Quisling's Hiden youth group in Aalasund near Bergen. Hundreds arrested and shots fired, with many injuries reported as opposition to the Nasi regime intensifies.

Stockholm Western Norway Maj Vikim Quisling Oslo Hiden Aalasund Bergen

Cargo Ship Bill Heads to President for 493 Million

Washington February 5 The congress completed action on an emergency bill carrying 493 million dollars for construction of 200 new cargo ships deemed necessary by President Roosevelt to protect the United States against a world shortage of ships. The measure now goes to the White House for signature.

Washington The Hoe Rooseveld United States

France imposes export ban on fruits and bread

Vichy France issued a decree prohibiting export of fruit fresh vegetables and bread outside the French empire with strict controls even to colonies. A Bordeaux newspaper reported southern France had sent oil from available fruit to Germany yesterday.

Vichy France Bordeaux Germany

Nazis Teach Japs Blitzkrieg War

German military experts arrive at Canton and Hainan as they train Japs in blitzkrieg tactics for a anticipated Nipponese southward drive, according to a Hong Kong report. The dispatch notes the martial training as part of wartime alliance preparations.

Hun Kong Cation Hainan Taland Japs Anuse Biltzkrieg Hong Kong

Damages Sought in Hot Dog Slip at Santa Anita

Fred L. Mayhew files a $511 damage suit against Santa Anita Park operators in Paradena California claiming negligence led to a hot dog slip injury to a patron. The filing alleges improper handling of edibles and unsafe conditions at the track.

Paradena Calif Fred L. May Santa Anita

Batista Restores Cuba Guarantees

In Havana President Batista reinstated the constitutional guarantees suspended after a midnights Tuesday move he called a sedition plot undoing the emergency measures and restoring normal government.

Batista Cuba Havana Pulgondo aBtista

Senate Quizzes Former Mayor Over Welfare Appointment

In Austin on February 6 the senate probed the hiring of C. S. Murchison as executive director of the public welfare department. Dr. Thomas H. Taylor testified that Murchison was appointed by the welfare board shortly after Adam W. Johnson resigned and that no other candidate was considered. He said the board viewed him as practical on welfare problems and aimed to streamline procedures.

Murchison Joe HT Henderson Taylor Enhough Tayloy

Hold up attempts near Mata Moros and Presa streets

A series of attempted robberies were reported in San Antonio. Secretary to the mayor Jeffrey F. entered a 400 block Mata Moros Street incident at 2 am with knife-wielding bandits demanding funds. he avoided injury by calling for help and the assailants fled into darkness. Other victims report similar robberies including James J. Goodrich losing 35 dollars on West Jones Street and Virgil Andrews facing a bag and coat theft at Presa and Crockett, with a later report of an $8 loss on Battanya Avenue.

Dick Jeffrey Maury Maverick Mata- Moros Street Jeffrey James J. Goodrich Houston West Jones Virgil Andrews South Presa Strest Presa Crockett Streets Longoria Avenue 3 Batt Bante Hosa Avenue

Nazis Report 14 Planes Downed In Allied Air War

Berlin reports 14 Allied planes downed in a daylight raid over English Channel. German claims1 3200 ton ship sunk near Ramsgate and another 4,000 to 5,000 ton vessel damaged. German high command notes British forces lost three planes, while German losses include five pilots killed and 24 wounded as aerial fighting and bombings persist over England and the Midlands.

Berlin English Channel Ramsgate Midlands Duszeldorf A&a Commmunique Germany England Wwecndiaries Ars Imament Industry Convgys Tratand Gcotland Mediterranean High Command Lucy and Haltar Malta

Senator Brown proposes general sales tax plan

WASHINGTON Feb 5 Senator Brown of Michigan suggested a general sales tax that could raise about 1 billion dollars yearly to balance the federal budget. He chairs the Senate finance subcommittee overseeing an administration proposal to raise the federal debt limit from 49.2 to 65 billion dollars.

Warbhington Brown D.-Mich Michigan Chaimann Senate Finance

German Company Shares in Defeat Reported by NBC

New York February 5 The British Broadcasting Corporation reported in a NBC broadcast a German motor company formed by German engineers last fall was pushed back by Italian and British forces into Eritrea indicating German efforts in East Africa faced setback.

New York British Broadcasting Carmration N.B.C. Bint Erilvez Wproaderist

Local War Relief leaders highlighted for service

A Pat On the Back for Mes James H. Calvert of the Local British War Relief chapter who sent over 2000 garments to Britain. William Faulkner in charge of the Salvation Army to preside at dedication ceremonies for the army's new home at Fifth and Elm streets. IMF Fifty-Second School Squadron at Nandorphield fed all Miyng squadrons during January with a inlet of 1371 hours of flying time.

MES James HH. Calvert British War Relief Society Britain MAS William Faulkner Fifth Ang Elm Streets Imf Nandorphield Llylig

Perish in Cotton Bale Blaze at Quilt Factory

New Haven fire trapped workers on the third floor of a three story quilt and pad company plant. Forty seven employees were in the department and seventy seven in the building. Three youths injured leapt from a window as flames spread through cotton bales. Foreman Isadore Donner said victims likely remained inside while some attempted to patch the rear area and others fought the blaze with extinguishers.

Uve Isadore Donner Sati Jie Eli Rablnowitz Sid

Italians Flee British Across Eastern Libya toward Bengasi

British dispatches say Italian forces are accelerating their retreat across Eastern Libya toward Bengasi as British troops press from two-thirds of the way across the region. The RAT command reports 24 Italian plates destroyed or abandoned. British losses include one fighter and one bomber.

Camo Egypt Libya Ol Bengesi Chenates Asmat Beilrenn RAT Command Malta Britain Mediterranean RAP Rodolfo Graziani Apolontin

Wheel From Car Crashes Into Liquor Store Window

A wheel flew off a car and shattered the window of Sammte’s Liquor Store at 650 East Commerce Street in a Wednesday morning incident. Police tracked the driver to Frank Graz of 1120 South Laredo Street, owner of the store, with confusion about the store’s correct address remaining unclear.

Sammte East Commerce Street Frank Graz South Laredo Street Houston Street

Desertion Shifts Haecker to Service Group MF in Brownwood

Haecker of San Antonio joins three other desertees in new service group assignments announced in Brownwood on Wednesday. The four deserters were moved under private enclaves to the El tit h Dogs Area Service council.

Haecker San Antonio El@tith Dogs Brownwood

Fight Indicted by Grand Jurors

Grand jury indictments target Criminal Tastriet court, including three burglary charges, two forgery counts, one for failure to support a child, swindling over 0 by check, and over $30 involved in embezzlement cases.

Tastriet Court Grand Jury

ASCAP Named in Federal Suit

Milwaukee reports that the federal government charged the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers and numerous corporations and individuals with Sherman Act violations. The information alleges conspiracy to pool and control copyrighted music, monopolize supply, and restrain members from performing or licensing music. arraignment set for March 5 at 2 pm.

Milwaukee American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers United States F. Ryan Muffy Maren Victor O. Waters ASCAR

RAF Smashes Channel In Second Daylight Raid

London reports confirm the Royal Air Force mounted a major daylight offensive against targets in Nazi-occupied Europe and the Channel front. Observers noted heavy bombers protected by fighter offensives over the Pas de Calais and the North Sea coast. British authorities claimed several German aircraft were shot down or forced to crash while reporting limited civilian casualties in eastern England.

London Royal Air Force Bellsh Kent Fehl Mr Plimes Dove Calais Eng Mah Lagt Tresseldorf Rhineland Cherbourg Brest Bordeaux Dunkerque Dieppe Ostend Air Ministry Britain England Fay East Midlands

Garage and Auto Destroyed by Fire at Hackberry Street

Fire of unknown origin in early morning destroyed a garage and one auto at Edward Whomy’s at 911 South Hackberry Street. Firemen said the blaze began about 4 a.m. in the garage housing a car. Total damage estimated at 525 dollars, with 200 dollars of that attributed to a nearby track incident on Mar eet, by Jark Rasmussen of 405 Mar eet.

South Hackberry Street Tata TioniAge Jark Rasmussen Elreuit

Roosevelt Eyes Food Aid Roll For War Aid

President Roosevelt plans to use wartime authority to feed Britain and allied nations if needed. Reports say defense articles in the lend-lease program could cover food and other commodities, weapons, or implements, with bills authorizing such actions pending passage.

Warlington Peb INS Roosevelt Britain Quaylers

Weather Outlook Mixed with Cloudiness Across Regions

Weather forecast notes considerable cloudiness and warm Wednesday, followed by Thursday morning clouds and light to moderate rain. East and West Texas show varying winds with highs in the mid 60s, lows near 40s, and Thursday peak around 64. Amid global signals, tensions and food supply concerns influence weather commentary across regions.

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