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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

3

Promotions for 26 Guardsmen at Camp Bowie

In Brownwood and across Texas camps, 26 guardsmen were promoted to various infantry and engineer ranks. Notable names include William Fachard Ivy, Keith Dodge, Astrye Wayne Bronton, and Revert Whaon Deawwhon, reflecting promotions across Fort Worth Port Arthur Abilene and surrounding towns during the 36th Myikian paidquarters. Citations list multiple units such as the Eleventh engineers and Forty-fourth infantry, with many men advancing to the One Hundred Forty-fourth Infantry and other regiments.

Betwa Port Worth Cran Curton Stoyas Garte Menon Watkey Whitaitt Monalins Robert Lintiow Steed Austing Ross ‘Ayers Ariiory Lybhook Caplussin Hornton Johin Edward Nawe Port Arthur Port Arthur: Revert Whaon Thadryl Blewett Port Victoria Bart Tras Larsader One

Teachers to Hear of I2-Grade Plan

The San Antonio Teachers' council will discuss a proposed two to three grade upgrade at a Tuesday meeting. Superintendent T. Stutsman is among speakers and will report how a 12 grade plan could come after further committee review.

San Antonio Thei Kathora Remy Natanel Education Association

Auto Deaths Blamed On Jaywalkers In City County

Police Captain Homer Alten attributes high pedestrian fatalities to poor pedestrian education. Traffic officers note county figures show ten pedestrians died Saturday and five in Lie etty, with most victims being pedestrians. Officials warn against jaywalking and unsafe crossing practices as part of a broader effort to curb fatalities.

Homer Alten Lieetty Captain Alien Avatar Avatar Pedestians To Which Far Their Nun Sagsey

Quads Mother AH Hale Hearty Ward Report

A hospital ward note describes the condition of quadruplets born to a mother named AH Hale. The report states the mother and one child are doing well, with medical staff monitoring the newborns and planning ongoing care. Further details on treatment and prognosis are limited in the fragmented OCR text.

Tarug N. D Gt. John's Hospital Nick Brown Leonard Wisday Brown

Chile Peru pact pledges Pacific defense and amity

Chilean Foreign Minister Minick Bianchi and Peru’s Alfredy Salt Mure pledged a mutual defense and amity pact to prevent organized actions against constitutional order along the Pacific coast. The accord includes coordinated defense and enforcement measures while seeking regional conciliation amid continental disputes.

Lima Per Feo Pacific Minick Bianchi Chie Pern Alfredy Salt Mure Bianchi Dawy Santiago TM Argentlina Peru Henry Dean Jimmy Anid Gery Miechas

German Transport Planes in Libya

Berlin reports that a German bomber forced to land on the Libyan coast was repaired with help from two transport planes and flown off before British armor arrived. The bomber was said to be severely damaged. British Cairo sources quoted Italian prisoners claiming about 7000 German technicians had joined Italian forces in Libya.

Berlin Fep North African Greald Itci Geman Cairo Libya

France names new Vichy envoy to Mexico

Diplomatic sources say France has appointed Gilbert Aivengas as minister to Mexico, replacing Albert Torii. He is reported to have Buna-German sympathies and is expected to arrive in Mexico City shortly.

Mexico City France Mexico Gilbert Aivengas Vichy Albert Torii

Rome admits Benghazi loss amid heavy fighting

Italian high command announced Rome withdrew from Benghazi on Thursday night to spare civilians after extremely bitter fighting with British forces nearby. In East Africa heavy artillery fire circled Cheren as British and Italian forces clashed, with reports of declined resistance and a large surrender by the Benghazi garrison.

Rome Italien Bengasi High Command East Africa Cheren Bengal Cherlen Netiyity U Fers Beltish

British Lose One Plane In Raids

Berlin reports say one British bomber was shot down. British defenses beat back further raids with no noted night interceptions. A 60 ton vessel was damaged off Dundee and bombs dropped near Petersfield. a fast speedboat aided two survivors from the 10,000 ton liner. Other raids targeted Valletta Malta with fires and damage to runways and hangars.

Berlin Fel Vuela R.A Naal Petersheld Aberdeen Scotland Raul Ipswich Newcastle Tia Erty Pynnes Valletta Mia Mediterranean Malta

Italy Claims Greek Defeat in Baltic Front

A wartime bulletin reports Italian forces repulsed a Greek attack in the Baltic region with heavy losses. It mentions a sunken Italian submarine and a crew of 67, while detailing limited scene specifics and noting Italian success against the Greek maneuver.

Rome Felt Al-lmoin Lawingen Gald

Colonel Donovan Arrives in Egypt Amid Tarusalem Visit

Unofficial U S observer William Bonavan arrived in Cairo as a guest of British ambassador Riles Lampoon during Colonel Donovan's visit to Egypt. The arrival marks a diplomatic moment as Ai In Tarusalem hosts the observer network and local officials prepare for ensuing talks.

Donovan Egypt CATRO Williaur Bonavan United States Ai In Tarusalem Riles Lampoon

Vichy Initiates Youth Building Camps Amid Unrest

In Vichy on February 11, authorities issued a decree mandating youths under a certain age be placed in building camps. The government framed the move as necessary for controlling regional tensions in the occupied zone.

Vichy Piehehmen WWE Serwe Elebl Frontin Inday

Strikers Pact Released To Aid War Effort

The C. T. O United Automobile Workers and managers at Allis-Chalmers agreed to remove idle equipment vital for the army and navy. Sixteen union men will ship tip wheels for a navy order, with more to follow. Washington talks include John R. Ougjen and labor adviser Sidney Hillman as defense programs remain on track.

Herautes Power Company Allis-Chalmers Washington John R. Ougjens National i Defense Commission Sidney Hillman Office of Production Management

Myc applauds aid criticism at town meet in D C

The American Youth Congress opened its national town meeting in Washington today as delegates applauded six speakers who denounced Britain and urged no lease or lend. Jack McMicheel, A. C., chairman, highlighted the torch light parade ending at the Washington monument. Sessions continue without official recognition as in the prior year. President Roosevelt addressed the delegates with Mrs Roosevelt attending.

Washington, Tech Ives Jack McMicheel Washington Monument Roosevelt

World Change in Peace Shaped by End of War

Dr Nathan Colter of Upper Moneta te spoke at the Rotary forum on international understanding about a postwar world. He warned America will seek control and urged confronting issues in labor agriculture and trade attitudes after the conflict ends.

Nathan Colter Moneetate Rotary Choir Fen Tt Ls United States Het

Press bans foreign language in Brazilian presses

In Rio de Janeiro President Vargas bans non Portuguese print by requiring all mass media and magazines to publish only in Portuguese for six months. The decree follows a 1939 order mandating Portuguese text for foreign language press works and notes current English and other language publications in Brazil.

Rig DE Janeiro Broell Getalio Vargas Willer Ky Portguase Rio de Janeiro The News Ralph B. Ross Mingivine Hrealan Amnerican Sermag Deutsche Rie Zeitung Fantulla Sao Paulo Soukheny Binal

Income Tax Deductions for Medical Professionals

A physician or dentist may deduct necessary professional expenses including office rent supplies, utilities, travel, and wages for domestic servants allocated to business use. Business depreciation applies to equipment and books. insurance such as mobility coverage may be deducted proportionally.

Algo Ik Ues Cullent

Hospital asks eight point two million for building plan

The hospital seeks 8,200,000 dollars for a new clinic and administration building at San Antonio State Hospital. Costs include 100,000 dollar project items and a total 350,000, or more, in appropriations. The governor and legislature would receive the plan with recommendations for multiple improvements and equipment upgrades.

Butik Sal Antonio State Hospital W. Lee O'Daniel Sond Coursol Manly Soartt Ban Énvtarta Hospital

Voluntary Jobless Ruling Clarifies Unemployment Benefits

SAN WICANGISGO Feb. 0 Workers who refuse to cross picket lines lose unemployment insurance under a California Supreme Court ruling. The decision ends a dispute over interpreting the state unemployment insurance act and its eligibility during labor disputes.

San

In Spite of School Claims Ken Follow Tech Training

Henry Trenern reports on a series about San Antone area tech training and shop divisions. It describes an 18 year old boy forced to work for $5 weekly to finance his studies and notes other students in radio, cosmetology, and janitorial tracks pursuing jobs or college, with mixed outcomes and NYA survey data on post graduation placement.

Ken Henry Trenner Hel Amet Tye Iker Tun Salls Lily Amit Innalls Hiere Jefferson Senlog School SS. Louis Mls Bos Tio Bere Rotary Jowalryt NYA Tech Orsay Tim

Air corps faces probe into rising crash fatalities

Amid a surge of 27 deaths in two months, the Air Corps studies safety records and crash prevention. Officials at Randolph Field Texas argue pilot training boosts fatalities ratio only slightly, while cadet training and fleet maneuvers contribute to the trend. Data covers 1937 to 1939 with several recent incidents across Texas California New York and Long Island.

Washington, Fit Air Corps Tssuanes Aircorps Randolph Safer Randolph Field Texas Mearing West Point Naval Navy Sis Alycorps Y Ib Luz Sears Congress Etx Squth California HEEE Amy Honotle Uno Army Lacksdale Field Lonieiia Morton West New York City Reb Wiry Demy Jeved Aitout Field Long Island Frry

Japan Cuts Term of Briton as Spy

The SCOUYE of wRpeak reduced a foreigner’s espionage sentence to five years, marking the first time a foreigner is required to serve a penal sentence for espionage in Japan. The ruling was reported by Dome, the Japanese news agency, and involves Briton Vincerth Peters.

Japan Gsaka Pele Vincerth Peters Dome

Minten Death Under Prode Inquest Underway

Deputy shentis Saturday sit Werenvestizalng the mystery shading the death of Albert Minten, 48, 3924 Pleasanton road, who died of a gunshot wound. Minten was found slumped at the back steps by his daughter, Genevieve, 11, early Friday. He bled to death after a 30-30 bullet struck his left chest and exited through his shoulder amid a struggle near his home. Mrs Minten said he owns property and planned to visit a neighbor. authorities investigated the scene. He is survived by a wife and several children.

Shentis Albert & lMilttten Pleasanton Road Justice of the Penne Otlls Minten Genevieve Haald Minton Rita Besda

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