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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1941

Page

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Indiana Senator Wilts attacks any federal aid bill in address

A Chicago report notes Ray mood E. Wilts of Indiana, Republican, sharply opposes aid bills before the Indiana Republican Editorial Association. He argues such legislation risks military dictatorship by surrendering power to the executive. He warns the measure could pull the nation into war with air force and naval involvement, criticizing Willkie’s campaign strategy and party divisions.

Indiianapolis Indiana Raymood E. Wilts Indiana Republican Editorial Association Wendell L Wilkie Manny Willis Talleour Ayitala Wwe Tsa Bart Fiere Anc Festand Nore Chicago Chicago Fader Wendell J. Willkie Willkie

Dust Storm Triggers Mild Winds in San Antonio

San Antonio experiences its first dust storm of the year as a distant Panhandle gale moves through. Thursday promises fair, cooler weather with NW to N winds, high around 70, low near 44, and similar conditions Friday. Concurrently, Bucharest reports civilian evacuations as oil-field fears grow amid potential British raids. A blackout warning is issued to protect the city from air strikes.

Panhandle San Bucharest Rusboub Constanta Black See Giurgiu Danube Bulgarialfy Bulgaria London

A. Men Charged With $125 Theft

Blake Tancaster and James Javis charged with theft of $125 from Ralph E. Giraud. Complaints filed Thursday in Justice of the Peace Corrigan's court. Giraud signed the complaints. Spinelli listed at 1421 Kayten Ave. Ignacio Ramirez charged in same court with theft.

Blake Tancaster James Javis Housan Spinelli Kayten Ave Ralph E. Giraud Tildebrand Avenue Pance Bat Corrigan’s Giraud Tgnacio Ramires Thelma

Crash Suits Seek $60,000 Damages in Auto-Bus Crash

Two suits filed in Seventy third District Court allege a collision between a San Antonio Public Service Co vehicle and an automobile near Hildebrand Avenue and Blanco on August 9, 1940. Randolph Carter is attorney of record. One suit seeks $20,000 for ex plaintiff Margaret Atkin. the other seeks $49,000 for plaintiffs L. Atkin and Ruby Atkin.

San Antonio Public Service Company Hildesbrand Avenue Blanco Yond Werelle Randolph Carter Margaret Atkin Serks

Lady Chamberlain Dies After Short Illness

Tandon February 2 Lady Chamberlain widow of Sir Austen Chamberlain dies after a brief illness. She was a noted member of the Curveeten set and related to Neville Chamberlain. Austen Chamberlain, Neville’s half-brother, died in 1997. She was linked to Neville’s 1998 vision that led to the Moh agreement.

Tandon Lady Chamberlain Austen Chamberlain Chamberlain Britain Austen Neville Chamberlain Lady Chamberlin

Ships Ordered to Neutral Harbors in Far East

San Francisco dispatch says the Dutch East Indies colonial government ordered merchant vessels to enter neutral harbors in the Far East. Sailing schedules were reported cancelled according to Globe Wireless reports from San Francisco.

San Prancisco Terten Far Fostfie Globe Wireless Say Pranciica

High Tides Threat to More Buildings at Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach reports rising tides endanger additional cottages and buildings as a night storm continues its assault after yesterday wrecked an apartment house. Authorities warn of further damage as the sea pounds the shoreline with strong waves and wind.

Redondo Beach Calif

Italians report Rhodes bombing in Mediterranean action

Italian High command said British warplanes bombed the island of Rhodes Thursday night, killing two women and a child and damaging several dwellings. The report notes the raid occurred in the Mediterranean theater and reflects wartime reporting from Rome.

Rhodes Rome

Lease-Lend Bill Moves To Senate Floor In Clash Over Returns

Washington Feb 13 The Senate faces debate on the administration’s lend-lease plan after House approval by 18 to 8. The bill, in substantially the form passed by the House, moves to the Senate floor for discussion starting Monday. Debate centers on whether ships lent abroad must be returned and how far limits apply amid opposition from Senators Johnston Cal., Blender D68 and others. A committee proposal by McNary would require explicit return terms, but no amendment was offered on the floor. Fourteen Democrats and one Republican backed stalling the bill. Bubbas and two Democrats with a Progressive ally opposed.

Washington Witten House Johnston Ch.caln Blender da Reattiog Ken Armerican Rene Alan Beniter McNary R.-Ore Wendell L. Wilkie

A. s Courtesies to Army Landed

Washington Feb 13 Paul V McNutt defense coordinator of health and welfare urged cities to treat soldiers like San Antonio did in World War I. He cited his own service there in 1917 and asked localities to raise welfare interest for soldiers within the defense program.

Washington Paul V. McNtlt Defense Health and Welfare San Antonio United States McNutt Aymy Iy Onarles B. Tas Elena

Franco and Duce Discuss Axis Roles in War

Rome report says Franco and Mussolini discussed Spanish Italian wartime roles and Mediterranean aid after a Bocdighera conference with Petain. observers note potential Spanish entry and Axis settlement terms, while France weighs price for cooperation and territorial claims.

Rome Spain Italy éUrlere Protlems France Franco Petain Mussolini Adolf Hilies Pranco Montpellier Inneti Superior War College of Paris Diplomatie Bern Buteerland Hiller Vichy REIS Aboit Maxine Weye Hand French North Africa Priahy Slalan Fislly Gibraltar Axis Duce el Caudillo Britain Argentina United States Buenos Aires Italan Fiese Alsace-Lorraine Corsica Bixerte Tunisia Bpain Riviers Hitler

West Vexas Winds Ease After Dust Storm

The Dallas heat and dust storm eased as high winds that lashed the city weakened after dark. Forecasters blamed the weather on a blazing gust front and dust plumes that swept across the area, leaving debris and reduced visibility in the Pantone region. Local residents reported reduced wind speeds and lingering dirt in the air.

13 Supply Laden Ships Sunk Says Nazi Report

Berlin announced 13 armed British merchant ships were sunk in the Atlantic by German warships, describing the attack as possibly the main success against the convoy. The report noted several transatlantic freighters, with tonnage and ship names not disclosed, and cited new tactics of coordinated surface ships, submarines, and scouting planes. London circles said convoy details remained unavailable as ships scattered and awaited word from individual units.

Berlin Chier Atlantic Max Eerie England Germany Jin Inito Mivitary Mercely Scotland Rhetland Islands Clacton-on-Sea New York London Landai Atantle Ope Lotmtiak

San Antonio jeweler loses $2000 to pickpocket

Charles Gildemeister, a veteran San Antonio jeweler of 112 Broadway, reports $2000 in cash stolen shortly before noon Thursday. He says he was jostled by two men on a bus at Holston and Soledad and again at Broadway and Houston, then discovered the loss when returning to his store. The money, in 410 and 420 dollar bills, had just been withdrawn from the bank Frost National.

Charles Gildemeister Broadway San Antonio Tils Frost National Bar Gildemeister Holston Soledad Houston Inn Gildemeester Uns Teft Mms Pallee

Annual barbecue set at St Anthony's shrine grounds

The annual cause and barbecue of St Anthony's shrine will be held Sunday on Shrine grounds at Woamota.

St. Anthony's Shrine

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas

Fractured forecast indicates Thursday night and Friday will be colder with moderate to fresh northwest winds. High Thursday around 20, low Friday morning near 44, with cooler Friday afternoon. Snow possible in extreme northern regions, partly cloudy conditions elsewhere.

San Antonio Qunniity East Texas Port Iyhids Texas Andredty Meridland Calder Kwaday Wightand

Officials Aware Kerivitsky Slain

A Washington dispatch reports officials believe Krivitsky was murdered. The piece discusses Stalin regime secrecy and the logic of eliminating defectors as necessity, noting the attempt to force victims to death by self destruction and the impossibility of insanity in Krivitsky’s case.

Grieving Laddie Dies at Fort Ord

Montery California item reports the death of a well known canine named Laddie at Fort Ord. Veterinarian Pvt. Lovell cites heart collapse and old age as causes after a long service at the Seventh Division. Pvt. Everett Scott, former Chanute Kansas neighbor, recalls their reunion before the dog’s passing.

Laddie Fort Ord Monterey Galif Mitef Monterey Presidio Hich Br. R. I. Lovell Veterinsiig Rowanchy Port Orel Ntredale Pvt Everett Scott Ladde For Ord

Debit Limit Bill Advances to Senate Action

The Senate finance committee voted approval on a bill to raise the national debt limit to 65 billion dollars for defense and relief, with a 45 billion base plus 4.6 billion earmarked for expenses. Senator Brown of Michigan, who led hearings, said the measure would be taken up in the Senate on Friday.

Washington Senate House Treasury Assi Securities SemMor Brown D.mieh

Egypt and Romania sever relations by amending ties

Budapest Feb 19 reports Egypt followed Britain's move by severing diplomatic ties with Romania. The action mirrors a broader regional realignment as both countries reassess alliances and neutral positions amid postwar tensions.

Egypt Rumania Budapest INSI Britain Bussapest

Special Committees Arrive to Boost City Traffic Safety

A PAT On the Back describes twenty special committees formed to curb traffic accidents. E.L. Moore, assistant general manager of the South Texas hawker at commerce, will assume duties of Roy Leeman, executive vice president, who is ordered to report duty. Wagelstein, vice president of the Southwest Texan Boyeal Fat Stock show, is noted in plans for the four day show opening next Wednesday at Aloze Madinin.

Gio Wagelstein Boye

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