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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1941

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War as threat to democracy and liberty warned

An opinion piece argues that entering war undermines democracy by expanding state power and eroding personal liberties. It warns against absolutism, socialism, and tyranny, claiming rulers weaken Congress and judiciary while diminishing free citizen rights. The piece cautions that global conflict could strand the United States in global totalitarianism.

England America United States Wilson Hoover Hio

Attack on Dr Howder and hospital beating shock Kansas City

A mystery attack left Dr. J. W. Howder of Kansas City Kansas badly beaten in San Antonio near Maverick Park after claiming he picked up a hitchhiker in Oklahoma en route to Fort Sam Houston for a wedding. The veterinarian, 22, was found unconscious in his parked car and later treated for head wounds and chest injuries while police investigated two additional assault injuries to a man identified as Lorenzo Garcia.

3. W. Howder Kansas City Kan Robert B. Greet Waco San Antonio Maverick Park Broadway North Alamo Streets Howder North Alamo Street W. G. Wiss- Tavin Wissen Alttexes Oy South Flores Lorrenzo Garcia South Presa Atrec Robert B. Green Hospital Garcia

Inhalator Fails to Save Visitor in San Antonio

Mrs. Kate Jones of San Francisco died on arrival in San Antonio after 35 minutes of inhalator use failed to revive her. She had traveled to visit her son Artine C. Jones at 337 Katherine Court. Court attach delayed medical response as the hospital staff attempted to save her despite rain and cold conditions.

San Antonio Bay Frantisco Kate Jones San Francisco Horiff Jones Aromany Artine C. Jones Katherine Court Mremen Hiev Eid Vanita Atlunding

Darlan Leaves to Talk With Nazis

Vice Admiral Jean Darlan departed Vichy by car for Paris to confer with Pierre Laval and German envoy Otto Abetz. Fernand de Brinon, Paris envoy, was also seen joining talks. Sources say negotiations may yield no immediate outcomes.

Vichy France Préaiec Jen Darlan Paris Pierre Laval Otto Abete Fernand de Brinon Goveernment Mlso la Val

Nazis Claim Noteworthy Malta Bombing Success

Berlin reports German sorties struck Malta targets. Officials say the operations achieved military and war vital objectives despite Allied air defenses.

Malta Berlin

St Marys University Grapples With Freshmen Class

Charlie Treuter Th Averaged more Nia 210 for the MacRaine tante in which he ells fenple championstte, HEVERLY FRANCES BRANDT, LORETTA MARGARET YEAGER and JEAN HARRIS are the sole women among 30 students entering a graded course at St Mary's University. The Prospect Hill B. P. A. had won banners for attendance and efficiency from the City Federation of Baptist Young People.

Charlie Treuter TH Fenple Championstte Heverly Frances Brandt Loretta Margaret Yeager Jean 1. Harris A. A. Illeht St. Mary's ‘Univeralty Prospect Hill

Jap Naval Forces Off Siam Increase

Reports said the Japanese naval forces near the Gulf of Siam have increased heavily in the last 12 hours. Three Japanese cruisers were previously reported in those waters between Indochina and the Malay peninsula near Singapore, Britain's Far East bastion, with mine fields recently laid.

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British Hike Toll of Nazi Raiders

London reports indicate heavy bombing of a capital shelter during a raid last night. Four raiders were shot down and rescue crews worked for hours to free survivors trapped beneath debris as British defenses gain strength through improved guns, night fighters, and a new defense scheme.

London Londen Capltads Art Crally Mil Nuraex

Sub-zero Storm Hits North and East Coast States

A powerful cold snap swept Midwest and Great Lakes areas and stretched to the Northeast. Minnesota and western New York roads closed as eight inches of snow fell in parts. Wisconsin motorists faced drifts. Temperatures plunged from 20 below in North Dakota to near zero in Illinois. Snow and icy conditions disrupted travel across Michigan, New York, Nebraska, and the southern Atlantic states with continued cold forecast.

Dryils Lake Upper Michigan New York Minnesota Wisconsin Wade Serou Finina States Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Region Great Lakes New England Atlantic States Malic Tennessee North Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Roma Elow Nebraska

Fire Chief Saves Choking Infant Evelyn Henry

Fire Chief N A Odom headed a city rescue squad summoned by Mrs. Henry to aid 14 month old Evelyn Leatai Henry at 742 West Kirk Place. Oxygen inhalation relieved severe choking and doctors said the child was revived. two months earlier Mrs. Henry rescued a kitchen fire from Evelyn’s burning home with a hose, though firefighters were misdirected on that call.

N. A. Odom Evelyn Leatai Henry Evelyn Fm Medien Ald Surgical Hospital

Nazi Warplanes Fly Over Greece MAKE PEACE WITH DUCE

Fragmented dispatches from Sofia and Sofia region report Nazi planes over Greek Macedonia signaling imminent invasion. Diplomats in Sofia cite a Turkish Bulgarian pact and German aims to pressure Greece toward terms with Italy. Capital rumors say Hitler’s Balkans move could push Greece toward capitulation or open war through Bulgaria and Thrace.

Greece DUCE EMO Bitol Yugoslavia Sut Isight Flyig Scout Terone Naissance Greek Macedonia Sofia Bulgaria Germany Coserv Turkey Cduplomaris Sonvinen Italy Sind Pramter Mussolini Athens Eloay Reich Adolf Hitler Balkar Fim Rumania Butegaria Thrace Albania Zore Ruse Sla Bud London Tendon George Randel Britsin Yuraesinia

Weather forecast misprint predicts rain and cold spell

A garbled forecast from Meve J. Bente Jartige predicts light rains in the next 24 hours with cloudy skies and a temperature drop. Highs around 6 degrees and Wednesday morning’s low near 5 degrees, with no need for heavy rain gear despite the chilly period.

J. Bente Jartige Mihy Deo Shodiain

Death Car Driver Fined $50 on Plea

Jamies Havil dy of Wiled as W4 Dunning ava tue? pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in a traffic death on November 19 involving Hervey Hubert Hatin. Judge C J Matthews imposed a $50 fine in County Court No 2.

Jamies Havil C.J. Matthews Bavil Hervey Hubert, Hatin

Gravel cave in claim lives near San Antonio road

A man named Estrada, 22, died after a gravel cave in four miles north of San Antonio on the Moogiin road while two companions, Jon Gorota and Emilio Struentes, helped dig. A demolition of the pit caused a large fall injuring Estrada. he died at Green hospital after rescue attempts by Arnold Sheldon and others.

Estrada San Garlos Coloud San Antaitis Jon M. Gorota Tampico Street Emilio Struentes Hidalgo Street Castle Hill Bledon Arnold Sheldon Green Hospital Higdon Sheldon Penge Ollis Gounty Stlhway Palroimen Gnek Aise

Load Limit Fight Opens in House

In Austin on February 10, a heated House session opened the debate over a proposed load limit bill. The chamber faced rowdy demonstrations as supporters and opponents clashed while the controversial scientific formula provision drew intense scrutiny and stalled the bill’s advance.

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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Texas Panhandle

San Antonio and vicinity expect little temperature change with light to moderate easterly winds. Tuesday high near 66 degrees, low Wednesday morning around 50, Wednesday afternoon again about 66, with similar mild conditions across East and West Texas districts and increasing clouds to the north.

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