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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

6

Reynolds Opposes Britain's Aid Bill in War Declaration Fears

In the Senate debate Reynolds opposes the administration British aid measure, warns it could lead to war. He condemns subterfuge and says Britain is dependent on U S support, while Republicans debate amendments restricting uses of ports and ships. Bailey calls the bill interventionary.

Washington Reynolis United States Senate Reynolds Foreign Relations Committee Britain Wendell L. Wilkie Willkie U. S Iald Eix Bailey Tenderahiy Foreign Relations

Gas tragedy hits Detroit factory workers

At least 30 women employed by Webster Eisenlol Inc in a three story Detroit plant collapsed and were rushed to a hospital after likely gas exposure. The factory with about 400 workers was evacuated as doctors described some cases as serious.

Detroit Webster Eisenlol, Inc

Woman Saved by Inhalator After Gas in Bathroom

Miss Vera Boden Homer survived a gas incident in her bathroom when firefighters revived her with an inhalator. Mrs Martie Foley reported the door was forced open and Bodenhamer lay unconscious as responders acted to save her.

Vera Bodenhomer Chicago Bantyard Miuladay Martie Foley East Grorkely Mel Bodenhamer

Jews Removed From Blood Donor Lists

Fragmentary report indicates newspapers described government or community actions removing Jews from blood donor lists in the Netherlands during the German occupation. No clear details on scope or official rationale are provided in the readable text.

Flood partially closes air defense plant in California

Flood waters partially close the Lackseed Alteraty plant near Wurbane California slowing work on national defense projects. About 10,000 workers are laid off temporarily as repeated heavy rains flood approaches halt traffic and force several departments to shut down while others remain in operation.

Wurbane Calif

Police hunt two missing persons in city searches

Police issued notices for J. E St. Glair aged 56 residing at 2724 Monterey Firest and Delores Paschel of 1125 West Commerce Avenue, both reported missing since February 12 and February 4 respectively. Meanwhile Madrid authorities recovered four bodies from a collapsed apartment building after a night collapse.

J. E St. Glair Monterey

Fody Reveals Next I Star at Met Opera

The glamour girl at the Metropolitan Opera, Belsa Stevens, will be the next starlet opposite Nelson Eddy, in a film combining five light operas The Chocolate Soldier and The Guardsman. Eddy announced the project in an interview at the St. Anthony hotel describing his upcoming movie. He will be heard at the Municipal auditorium Thursday night.

Belsa Stevens Sandy Nelson Eddy St. Anthony Eddy Municipal Auditorium

Screen idol on three month tour visits San Antonio

The screen idol on a five date stop in San Antonio plans to view the Alamo without autograph seekers. He wears no 10 gallon hat borrowed from ex Governor James V. Allred and aims to fulfill a Texas engagement with Rio Rita. He travels with his wife manager H. Cowens and pianist B. Paxton, and heads next to New Orleans after Thursday night’s show before returning to Beaumont.

San Antonio James V. Allred Alamo Eddy Idy H. Cowens B. Paxton New Orleans Beaumont

Car Injuries Fatal to Emil Hehn at 70

Emil Hehn aged 70 died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident Monday. He crossed near 122 Barrera Street in front of his home when struck by a vehicle driven by Humberto Gall, of 1125 South Mesquite Street. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 8:20 a.m. at the Alebe chapel, with later rites at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Albert Hein.

Emil Hehn Barrera Hehindice Lato Santa Rosa Hospital Minuto Humberto Gall South Mesquite Behn Albert Hein Alebe St. Joseph's Catholic Church Winterment St. Joseph's Cemetery

Assault Charges Filed Against 2 In London Court

London February 26 Assault charges filed against two men identified as Halael Soto of 910 South Laruda Street and Mendez of 1207 Doringa Street in Courity Court-at-Law No 2. Willkie Romana and Farnk Fodlia living at 1403 West Commerce Street also charged with assault as investigators outline the case during a Thursday visit by British officials.

Courity Willkie Day Halael Soto South London Fen Tns Laruda Street Pneeen Ausirigilne Mendez Doringa Street Bantes Penn West Oavitas Wentiol Willkie Romana London Street

Police Decline Dove Dinner Disturbance Reported

An irate woman asked police to stage a dove supper on her property after hundreds of doves settled in her yard causing a disturbance. Dispatcher Needham declined citing hunting seasons and referred the matter to Game Warden Arthur Hitzfelder for action.

Arthur Hitzfelder Johnny Needham Needham Hilafelder

Japan Troops Head South Face Southeast Asia Moves

Elements of British India plan to shift forces toward Southeast Asia as nine transports bring Indian regiments to the Malay frontier. Burma's Governor Cochrane says Burma stands with the British Empire in Far East defense under Air Chief Marshal Brooke-Popham, with Singapore as HQ. Thailand warns residents to remove women and children as a precaution, while the U S legation denies issuing such guidance to its nationals.

Thailand Indo-China Kiping Mit India Bangkok Legation United States Rangoon Burma Archibald Cochrane Robert Brooke-Popham Britain Far East Singapore

Strikes Fail to Hamper Defense Yet Labor Quiet in War Study

Washington reports associate defense production official Hillman told the House judiciary committee that strikes are a rare exception in defense industries and no extra legislation is needed. Knudsen reported labor disputes caused no major delays and urged no action. he cited a sharp rise in employment with fewer strikes since 1940 due to joint efforts of labor, management, and government.

Washington Didner J. Hillman Otter Defense Production House Judiciary Lator Hillman Wiliam G. Knudsen Saf Office of Production Management Knudsen Knutsen T Ie Defense

Scout Cars to Check Looters in Downtown Patrols

Acting Police Chief W. W. Vaughn announced daytime patrols downtown would increase from one to three scout cars after two robberies in the past month. He also considered adding regular beer men to patrol the district, with only traffic policemen currently stationed downtown.

W. W. Vaughn Vaughah

Knights Templar Honor Hambrook at San Antonio Commandery

Richard Hambrook commander and new officers will be honored by San Antonio Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar at their annual commanders hall Saturday night at the Scottish Rite cathedral. Hale O Salter of Corpus Christi, grand commander of Texas, will be guest of honor. Burke Thoran sen of Devison will conduct annual inspection March 3.

Richard Hambrook San Antonio Rudolph Strumberg Walter OH. Meyer Alfred NM Borcheit Warder John Hb. Steenman Sentinel Hale Salter Corpus Chelsti Texas Burke Thoransen Devison Wil

Woman Injured in Town Auto Collision

Mrs Ange Villarreal, 40, of 806 Cammoon Street, is in critical condition at Hobert B. Green hospital after a Thursday traffic collision at Du Mango and Concho streets. She sustained internal injuries and a possible skull fracture while riding in a car driven by her husband Salvador Villarreal. the other vehicle was driven by Frank Grando of 308 San Ignasto Street.

Catayiica Ange Uno Salvador Villarreal Frank Grando San Tgnasto Street

Composer Hart y Dies in Brighton Honor Roll Story

Martha Steimmetz of San Antonio, a student on the Brighton honor roll, notes the death of Hartzy Hazellton Harty, 60, a prominent figure among England's symphony students and a noted conductor and composer at the University of Texas. The obituary cites E W Doty announcing the passing at his home amid tributes from the fine arts circle.

Harty Brighton England Feo Martha Steimmetz San Antonio Hazellton Harty Symphony University of Texas Lsted Orrchestra E.W. Doty

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