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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1941

Page

4

Lindbergh warns against aiding Britain in war

Lindbergh testifies that the United States should avoid depleting forces to aid England, arguing Britain may not win the war for years and warning that aiding the Allies could prolong conflict. He says Germany holds enough air power and bases to threaten Europe and American safety.

Binity House Nlg United States Germany Britain Europe Saint Ray United Great Britain England Amerycon America Lindbergh McCormick

Talley Fogules Singer Alleges Extortion In Divorce Case

Los Angeles Feb 6 A court action filed in an amended divorce complaint accuses Adolph G Ekstrom music teacher of attempted blackmail seeking 150000 by alleging misconduct with several men including Edgar Bergin and Rust Heinz. Talley alleges he demanded money and custody for their five year old daughter and threatened to publicize alleged misconduct if refused.

Los Angeles INS Sion Talley Dar Adolph G. Ekstrom New York Eckstrom Migs Talley Bergin Henry Eric Rhodes Arthur’ Rosenstein Aubrey Ad Jean Savion John 5 Keith Miss Talley Harry J. Miller Biss ‘Talley Los Angeles Superior Court Hls Miss Tulles

Guardsman Leaves After Baby Is Born at Station

Private Raymond L. Bettman Jr a national guardsman called for a year’s training waited at a New Albany Indiana station to catch a train to Camp Shelby Mississippi. An officer rushed up and informed him his wife had delivered a boy. Officers quickly guided him to the platform where he saw the newborn before boarding.

New Albany Ind Raymond L. Bettman Jr Camp Shelby Miss Esse Stalin Che Tevin

Town Damaged as Surface Settles in Pa. Neighborhood

Tremors and ground shifts damaged a block of WEST PLVSTON Pennsylvania early today. Residents fled as cracks opened and gas and water mains broke. Several homes were evacuated while utilities were shut off to prevent further danger.

West Plvston Pennsylvania

Dartmouth to Open Student Workshop in Hanover

Dartmouth plans a new student workshop in Hanover announced by President Finns Martin Hopkins. The move aims to counter slower national gains in higher education and boost college employment prospects for students and graduates.

Dartmouth Hanover WN. Hy Finns Martin Hopkins Dartmouth College Colege Hoye

Treasure Hunters Nearly Stop Work

Reported discovery of hidden treasure in a defiled old building drew crowds to a scene. Work crews were halted as excited individuals gathered, delaying ongoing demolition and halting progress temporarily while authorities assess the find.

Insurance favored to require auto owners to carry liability

Five San Antonio residents share views on mandating liability or comprehensive insurance for drivers. Bill Perry supports compulsory coverage to repair others’ cars. R W Grant cites 60 percent uninsured drivers and many with insured vehicles as capable of paying. Erl Cloud backs mandatory insurance as a poor man's investment. Helen Fritsciy opposes, warning it harms the poor and could favor the rich in court. Jean Neuendorft favors mandatory coverage to reduce accidents and irresponsible driving.

Bill Perry San Antonio State Hospital R. W. Grant Pittsburgh San Antonio Eerl Cloud West Myrile Street Helen Fritsciy West Cypress Fleet

Storms block Romain aids raids on Britain

London reports bad weather stopped nocturnal bombings by Germs bombers last night as RAF crews faced narrowed operations. Affected districts suffered some fire damage near London outskirts with several houses demolished and casualties noted. Seven RAF planes reported lost or missing after day raids. Berlin claimed 18 British planes destroyed in opposition.

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Grand Jurors to Get New Quarters

Courthouse officials announce a move of grand jurors to newly vacated fourth floor offices. The district attorney staff will relocate, freeing rooms previously used by the jury for their operations.

First L A Scouts Meet at Luncheon

Mayor Maury Maverick chairs a luncheon at La Louisiane for four charter members of San Antonio’s first Boy Scout troop founded in 1910. Present were George P. Burnett Dr. Dale Kelly GW Mitchell and Oscar Dilsdale.

Maury Maverick Seudion la Louisiane Chareter San Antonio George P. Burnett Dale Kelly GW. Mitchell Oscar Dilsdale

Cavalry Retains Sombrero Helmets For Mounted Units

The Eighth Corps area announces that enlisted men in horse mounted units may keep the old wide brim sombrero if service hats remain authorized in other units. The switch to motorized troops has prompted the overseas type as the preferred headgear.

Eighth Corpa

Disturbance Ends in Savings Theft

A. W. Baneman reports a theft of $5 from a savings bank at his home at 1743 West Magnolia Avenue after a disturbance in front of the house. Raymond Bowman says a new automobile and cash receipts of $132.18 were stolen from his Gilling station at 448 South St. Mary’s Avenue. Mra. E. McClelland reports a theft of $1.08 from a savings bank at her West Dimas Drive home.

A. W. Baneman West Magnolia Avenue Raymond Bowman South St. Mary's Atveet Mra E. McClelland West Dimas Drive

Yarnell Says Fleets Indefinite As War Hangs

Philadelphia February 5 Rear Admiral Harry E Yarnell former Asiatic squadron commander warned that the timing of the war’s end is unclear and that by 1945 the United States could be weaker if Germany or Japan act faster. He said naval strength depends on the enemy’s moves and that experts cannot fix a year for victory.

McCormick Pepper Nagis We Seas Philadelphia TNS United States Harry E Yarnell Asiatic Squadron Germany Japan Yarnell

Italy Sub Sinks British Steamer Reported

An Italian submarine sank the 200 ton British steamer in the Atlantic convoy, a navy report stated. The same submarine was cited February 2 for sinking three British vessels totalling about 15 000 tons. Also, Alfred Landon announced he would testify in Topeka about the lease bill before the Senate committee.

Rome Trio Blk Command Atlantic Landon Tessify Topeka Kan Alfred Washington Senaca

Backers Seek Five Year Limit On President Authority Bill

Washington wired report says Democratic members of the foreign affairs committees agreed on an amendment to impose a five year limit on the president's power to contract under the aid Britain bill. The panel also sought to clarify that the act does not authorize entry of any American vessel into combat areas in violation of neutrality laws.

Washington Hoa Britain Araney Kunshina Otheing

Lockheed Me P-34 Fastest Interceptor Goes Into Production

Lockheed Aircraft Corp announces full production of the Me P-34 burn-engined interceptor hailed as the fastest of its kind. Reagan CG Stunkel, manager of the service division, stated in San Antonio that models are being delivered to the Army and Navy while Britain receives bombers. Company representatives toured fields and shipyards to assess engine production and factory pace.

Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Reagan CG Stunkel San Antonio Army Air Corps Army Navy Air Army Stinkel Xhie Britain Burbank Calif Jim Toga Knellig

U S Pilot Dies In Midair Crash Near Farmingdale

Two pursuit planes collided midair near Farmingdale on Long Island. Second Lieutenant Sherman Denny was killed while First Lieutenant Joney Eakth died in the crash. The survivor, second lieutenant Joseph Laycock, suffered a broken ankle. The incident follows another midair crash earlier in the week near Mitchel Field and Northport.

Farmingdale Long Island Une Army Information Service Firat Joney TE Eakth Villory Acoand Remy Air Base Mantay Sherman Denny Northport

Cadet Driver Injured in Frio City Road Crash

Cadet A. Driver sustained facial cuts and bruises when two autos collided on the old Frio City road near Templeton. W. Templeton, 809 West Houston, was treated at Kelly Infirmary. H. W. Gage was attended at the Robert B. Creeem hospital.

W.templeton Bracks Tete Cadet H. W. Gage Houston Street Uute Old Frio City Justin Gorwtt Kelly Templeton Kelly Infirmary Gage Tobert B. Creem Hospital Brooksield

Medical group boycott case tests anti trust law

Department of justice lawyers in district court outlined a case against the American Medical Association two societies and 20 physicians alleged to have conspired to crush the Group Health Association a federal workers prepaid medical care plan. Prosecutors described coercion and boycott actions to deny hospital care and interdict Washington physicians not aligned with the group. The case hinges on whether medical practice constitutes a conspiracy under the Sherman Act with possible penalties up to $1000 fine or one year in jail.

Washington Department of Justice Americary Miedical Association John Henry Lewin American Medical Notation Columbia Medical Society Harris County Texas Bedlon! Society Washington, D. C Group Health Association Ins District Court Supreme Court Lewin American Medical Association Associated Societies Brouguy Health Assestation Circuit Work of Appeals

Woman, 70, Slain by Chicago Robber

CHICAGO, Feb. 8. Miss Elizabeth Connor, a Mennetal d reaming house keeper, was found dead in the basement of her home last night. Police report she was strangled, bound with a towel, and her neck was prised. Lodgers say jewelry and small sums of money were missing from their rooms. Connor was an unarmeded when she discovered the intruders.

Chicago Fes Elizabeth Conor Ely Connor

Lafayette Day Sought for State in South Carolina

A movement led by prominent South Carolinians including Albert Novi and Arthur Bauer seeks to honor June 15 as Lafayette Day in South Carolina with aims of nationwide recognition. The plan references Marquis de Lafayette, who arrived in the Americas on June 4 1777, and traces early celebrations through Georgetown and Charleston to Walterboro.

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