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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1941
Page
1
A fragmented historical passage critiques propaganda and anti foreignism, arguing against profitless warplanes for America while condemning foreign wars. It references Henry Ford, political figures, and wartime alliances, warning against fearmongering and domestic prejudice amid international tensions.
Acting Houston Police Chief W W Vaughan will likely continue as acting head after Ashworth’s resignation and move to permanent role only if selected. Mayor Maverick said the next chief must be a poll tax paying, city resident and a department member, with six candidates named.
Houston police chief Ray Ashworth announces the appointments of Lieutenant W. P. Haley and Patrolman Cec Priesk as assistant chiefs. The department changes, previously planned, were submitted for formal notification and approval.
Rome February 11 British planes bombed Sicily and southern Italy last night causing damage. In an unnamed town in Anuila and near Awityo four persons were killed and several injured, according to the Italian high command. Anti aircraft guns at Battitaglin shot down one British plane whose crew parachuted to land.
A garbled forecast notes fair conditions with light to gentle easterly and southerly winds. Temperatures range from highs near 72 on Wednesday afternoon to 60 on Tuesday, with above normal averages and chances of moderate to heavy rain later in the period.
Washington reported Dies Committee chair Samuel B. Dies said the Krivitsky death is the year’s biggest story and promised evidence on the former Russian agent’s case. Krivitsky, born Samuel Ginsburg, was found dead in a Bellevue hotel room from a self-inflicted gunshot. The coroner said no signs of a struggle, autopsy pending.
Units of the navy carried out a bombardment of the German occupied port of Ostend in the early hours today. Our salvos struck the harbor works and most fires were observed. No engagements or damage were sustained by its forces.
A fractured weather note reports calm warm sunshine then a front with southerly winds. Forecaster HL dathoa mentions Tuesday night into Wednesday with warmer days and a high around 70.
Frango Franco, Spain’s generalissimo, travels toward Ventimiglia on the Riviera to meet Mussolini and Franco’s brother in law as Rome and Madrid signal a major move toward bringing Spain into the war. Dispatches from Paris and Madrid say talks will cover a combined strategy with Italy, with Franco’s aim to secure Spain’s alliance.
Reports from Belgrade say German troop transports flew over Hungary toward Romania and Bulgaria, with 31 ships sighted over Budapest. Observers identify them as NazI army transports ferrying parachute troops, as tensions rise in Sofia over possible German passage or Danube crossings. Bulgarian officials report sabotage fears after a train carrying Russian aviation parts was blown up, killing eight.
Diplomatic sources report Britain expects to sever relations with Bulgaria if German troops are admitted. As Balkans tensions rise and Britain cut ties with Turkey, Churchill argues a German army and air force is being built up in Romania and already penetrating Bulgaria with Bulgarian government acquiescence.
A bill to appropriate 1 1,500,000 for the purchase and completion of a Big Bend park was introduced in the Senate by Senator Fit L. Winfinid, with discussion in Austin during February. The proposal seeks funding to secure land and establish park facilities at the Big Bend site, advancing the public recreation project.
Cairo dispatch reports that General Tellera, commander of the Tenth Army, died of wounds suffered in action. The Berilisti front and Bengart areas are noted in the casualty report as part of ongoing hostilities.
The San Antonio Golf ers' Association praised a Texas Open organizer while the Mexar County Tuberculosis association re elected Rev. Arthur v Boand as president. Also noted are mentions of Chamberlain cane tractor Wan Ween and a quartermaster assignment in the Ment Col BV Dang Fay Manta Corps area.
Wendell Willkie and other Republicans urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to pass the Reministration Belish pid legislaton with modifications to speed immediate and long term aid to Britain. Willkie cited supplying 3 to 30 destroyers monthly as an example of direct action not hindered by logistics.
London reports say Hasdin severed relations with Romania prompting German activity in the Balkans as authorities fear a military demonstration. The line of thought links a possible German push into Bulgaria and Greek concessions, with Japan possibly drawn into the conflict to align with a spring offensive.
A British air raid, lasting about six hours, targeted Hanover and northern France, with attacks on Cherbourg and Boulogne. Reports say planes engaged heavy opposition, fires lit across facilities in the dock areas, and RAF forces supported by weather conditions struck multiple German locations including Rotterdam and various airfields. German claims note British losses and several demolitions in the region.
Navy warns ships to stay alert for submarines from today through February first near Block Island and Long Island Sound while two subs operated by Red Strayers patrol regions including the Straits of Florida and south of Key West.
Southeast coast town England reports heavy explosions near Boulogne on the French coast, heard by observers aboard ships on the fogbound sea. Earlier aircraft sounds faintly carried over the water, with no confirmation of targets or results.
President Roosevelt remains largely in his White House living quarters due to a head cold. Rear Admiral Ross T. Mintle advised the stay as much as possible, with only routine work in the office and the regular Thursday afternoon press conference limited to a minimal outing.
A Belgian trade delegation arrived in Moscow to negotiate a barter accord with the Soviet Union. The mission, comprising five Belgians and an accompanying German, is understood to aim for a pact facilitating industrial exchanges and closer economic ties between Belgium and the USSR.
Long Lost Plane Wreckage Found reports wreckage of a Costa Rican airliner that disappeared in 1937 with five aboard. Among the dead were two Americans, Plot Charles Stanton and Charles Gershow, employees of United Wrath company, identified among victims. Bennington, Vi deaths and related details follow.
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