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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1941

Page

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Japan's Pacifist Yet Armament Tension In Asia

An analysis of Japan's axis ties and pacific rhetoric in Yokohama remarks by Admiral Nomura and Foreign Minister Matsumoto. It notes Japan's conciliatory tone yet readiness to arm, and critiques US involvement in Sino Japanese and European conflicts.

Japan Pesca Pacific Yokyo Kichisaburo Nomura United States Kagama Farope Asia Tokyo Matsuoka Dayan Americ Matsucki America

British Take Libya From Italy in Eastern Blitz

British forces report the fall of Bengasi in North Africa marking a collapse of the Italian line. They claim a swift advance across desert reaches towns and ports, with prisoners taken and matériel seized as operations widen from Egypt into Eritrea and Somaliland.

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Greenwich Soldier Dan Topping Declared Physically Unfit

Dan Topping, 29, Greenwich resident and husband of Sonja Henle, was reported physically unfit for military service by examiner Eben F. Putnam after a physical examination conducted January 22. The Brooklyn professional football player was sworn to observe a Glass 4 Formating in the medical review.

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Fey Representative Reports War Dept Solvay Plant Contract

Representative Vincent of Kentucky said the War Department and the Solvay Process Company of Hippewel West Virginia signed a contract to construct an ammonia plant near Henderson Kentucky valued at about one million dollars.

ION, Fey. Fi Vincent D.-Ky War Department Solvay Process Company Hippewel W. Va God Onhydrons Henderson, Ky

Tex Open Golfers Brace for Windy Texas Open

In windswept play at Willow Springs, 210 players tee off in the Texas Open. Philip George of Austhy leads after the first 18 holes with a 38 and the field contends with tough conditions as 25 amateurs start the event.

J. “Baton” Harrison Willows Springs Philip George Austhy Cleaver Witley Springs Subiday Thera Binky Priday Babane Gayther Naweh Midland Texas

President Alain To See Willkie In Washington Conference

President Roosevelt planned a second Washington meeting with Wendell Willkie on his return from England with a first hand report on the Brillgit war effort. Willkie, aboard a ship in West Africa, was expected to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Monday. Roosevelt noted Donovan has no official status on European visits, though viewed as the personal emissary of Secretary of the Navy Knox.

Washington Med INS Roosevelt Wendell Wilkie England Wilde Hotomna West Africa Senate Amiisty Ronsavelt Wiliam J. Bon Byar Europe Donovan Theoaday Keox

Houston to Host Large Federal Defense Plant

Houston news reports a planned federal defense plant near the city aimed at producing equipment. The Hughes Tool company would run the facility and produce gear, planes, and related products with an estimated output of 3,500,000 dollars monthly, involving two shifts.

Houston Aperabad Tughes Tho Company

Post War Public Works Plan Outlined By FDR

Washington February 7 President Roosevelt announced a broad postwar public works program. He said a large set of projects including highways hospitals airports and public buildings would be funded after the war to employ workers and reduce capital measures. He stressed these authorizations would not require immediate appropriations and would be ready to start when needed.

Washington Roosevelt Shell Sali

Leaders ban changes in aid bill

Washington lawmakers clashed over an aid to Britain bill as the House opposed limits on lend lease. Democratic leaders resisted restricting relief, while amendments sought to cap credits and constrain combat zone shipping under the neutrality act. The debate focused on extending U S aid to nations resisting aggression.

Washington House Rayburn Eaton WN. J Britain Eline Hinston Squimsars Lfe Amelia Shipping

Department Store Sales Rise Reported in Dallas

Dallas reports show department store sales increasing this year with figures released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The release notes improved consumer activity and stronger retail performance during the period.

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank of

U.S. to Get Latest in Combat Craft

In Washington, testimony before the foreign relations committee centers on the war department’s plans for newer combat aircraft. Senator Williams argues U.S. weapons lag behind Britain in engine power and design, advocating production reforms and faster development of high horsepower engines like the British 1500 to 1700 hp variants.

New York Retiaunl Maritime Union Dykstra Albectun Seloeglyo Shippine Britah United States Williams Enpiains Rolls- Royce

Loyally contested loy resolution in Austin

A February session in Austin reports a loyalty debate within the House of Representatives. Charles A. Linlevgl and Roger O. Evie are mentioned in discussions about loyalty to the Amidon government and potential deportation or relocation actions amid ongoing political strain.

Austin Amd Hensele Rasonileon Charles A. Linlevgl Po Rael Amidon Roger O. Evie Denlion

Wife hears shot in murder mystery at Minton home

Investigators probe fatal shooting of Albert Minton 48 at his Pleasanton Road residence. Bloodstains and a rifle found on a truck suggest struggle. Minton’s body was discovered by his daughter Genevieve as three children slept nearby on the screened porch. Detectives question unidentified footprints and search the yard while an inquest proceeds.

Albert & Minton Pleasanton Road Minton Minton House Minto Genevieve Yunl Pase Jhamny Vernon Millon Avestock Desley Joe Frameln Wiiting Dallas Gracy Virginia Fred Allen Bell Jane Justler Proce Olus Wesk Js Lyquest Sherif Gwen Sherif Gwen Kilday Ald Nentitles C. D. Mettingh Lamuie Beard

Weather Forecast Hints Cold Friday Night

Official weather forecast predicts a sharp cold snap with temperatures dropping to near 40 degrees by Friday night. Highs may reach about 50 degrees on Saturday morning with Friday night lows around the upper 40s as conditions clear and dry.

Tiwilley Cole B.S

Texas Coast Storm Warning Downgraded to Small Craft

The United States weather service shifted storm warnings to small craft advisories along the Gulf coast from St. Marks Florida to Brownsville Texas. Advisory notes northerly winds and occasional rough seas, with warnings lowered to 9 pm Central Standard Time.

Uwniled States Weather Bureau Gulf Tony St. Marks Ela Brownsville Texas Morgan City Laurdman

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Fr iday will be partly cloudy and colder with frost inland. Saturday turns partly cloudy with rising temperatures, moderate northerly winds, and near 90 high for some areas and 48 low to start Friday. Coastal regions see moderate to fresh winds and cooler temps inland through the weekend.

San Antonio Vietily Texas Abe Didrerith Meridian Wight Rio Grande Valley

Winter Storm to Hit Gulf States

A wintry disturbance is forecast to bring freezing conditions to Louisiana and Mississippi tonight. New Orleans expects lows around 25 to 30 degrees with possible gusty winds. Across the coast, Mississippi faces a low near 25 to 30 degrees. northern areas may see 22 to 28 degrees and rain or sleet uncertain as the system moves inland.

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Ashworth Sued on Lottery Seizure

A court filing alleges Roy Ashworth, chief of police, faced action over a May lottery aid seizure. The case, docketed in Couns Court-at-Law No. 2, seeks recovery of 228 dollars.

Ashworth Couns Court-at-Law No. 2

Back Pat for San Antonio Scouts Charity Drive

San Antonio Boy Scouts plan a Sunday event to collect and donate Nike wide clothing for the needy. Chapman reopens his city toy market after a year shutdown. Bexar County welfare association members publish new wartime service records and a Christmas seal project.

SAN Antonio Noy Chapman San Antaplo Bexar County Kerculoses Warship Service

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