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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1941

Page

2

Hearsts Columns Stir Reader Interest And History Lessons

A review of In The News reflects Hearst's late editorials and Saturday Symposium items as he blends history with current culture. Readers praise his engaging prose and historians weigh in on the value of frontier-era anecdotes and Herodotus lessons.

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A weather digest shows rainfall for February at 51 percent with 1.03 inches excess for the month, total rainfall 4.15 inches. Sun set around 6:12 a.m. Monday and 6:26 a.m. Tuesday. moon new February 25. Tides listed for Aransas Pass with flows at 3:03 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Weather across major cities ranges from cloudy to clear, listing temperatures and conditions for Abilene Albuquerque Atlanta Austin Birmingham and many others. An editorial note mentions Hearst’s editorials and his daily writing habit, noting he will be 78 on April 20.

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Hopkins Report From London Influences British Policy

Hopkins arrives at the White House carrying a data filled briefcase after a London assignment for the president. He speaks guardedly on his findings gained during four weeks in England and Scotland noting the toughness of the English and their military and naval strength.

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City to turn over Stinson field as army eyes control

San Antonio moved to give Stinson field to the Army, hoping the WPA and CAA add funds for a new airport. Major Maverick met Army Engineers who asked to take over part of the field immediately for two observation squadrons while civilian flying continues. A new city plan enlarges the airport project with eight runways and bigger hangars, and aims to recruit factories with Maverick visiting Washington for talks.

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Balkan War Drift and Bombing Puts Axis on Offense

War Roundup from Associated Press reports Bulgaria and Turkey reached a non aggression pact, with Turkey seen as key to Balkans alignment. German moves through Bulgaria or Yugoslavia could reach the Dardanelles while Britain warns of eroding influence. Air raids and naval actions tally across the Mediterranean and Atlantic fronts as Allied and Axis forces clash and prepare.

Associated Press Europe Mediterranean Sofia Bulgaria Turkey Germany Balkan Yugoslavia Daranelles Greece Balkans Britain Poland Davee Strait

Miss Neal Heads to Philadelphia Education Meet

Miss Birna Neal superintendent of San Antonio public schools leaves Monday for Philadelphia to attend the Primary Education associations meeting. The trip aims to discuss improvements and standards in primary schooling.

Neal Birna Neal San Antonio Philadelphia

Longest RAF flight for pamphlet raids reported

London reports a roughly 2000 mile round trip to western Poland and back with propaganda pamphlets dropped over two German occupied areas. Described as the longest RAF operation since the war began, the mission followed earlier bombings and involved attacks on Belgian and Dutch coastal targets. Shipping off the Dutch coast and targets at Zeebrugge Middleburg and Den Helder were also bombed.

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