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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1941

Page

3

Senators Denounce Roosevelt Aid Bill as Dictatorship

In Washington on February 22, Taft and Capper blasted the administration British aid bill as a step toward dictatorial power, arguing it would grant the president near total control of war decisions and the domestic economy. Taft proposed a $2B loan to Britain as an alternative to broad lending and leasing, while Capper warned the measure effectively consolidates executive power and risks entering war.

Washington Senate Rooevelt United States Taft R.ohin Capeper R.-Kan Roosevelt George Washington White Rosine Ghtsen Britain Stimson Navy Knox Capper Elief Gennan

Texas Murals Gifted to Library Fortifies History Wing

The text describes murals depicting Texas history presented by Mrs. Peter Keating in honor of her father, Judge Willian Aubrey, to adorn above the library's Texas history collection. The murals cover missionary, exploration, and colonial periods, reflecting the state's diverse past.

Gladys Klaerner Texas Peter Keating

Much Ado About Account Count in Bank Robbery Try

New York banks faced a chaotic scene as the Pasternaks attempted a complex transfer scheme from John Pasternaki to a joint account with Mary’s funds, aiming to secure $320 but ending with confusion, police involvement, and a crowd of onlookers. The plan unraveled amid protests and frantic calls, with $150 personal, $400 joint, and $320 discrepancy.

New York Fev Johm Pascetnski Pasternaks Avenue B Lnem John Mary Busteminks Wianagee Wibnareey Police de Lanidie

German official hints at dual strategy against England and Mediterranean

Berlin reports authorized German commentators refuse to identify sources amid a suggested plan. Dienst A Aus Deutschland notes that while strategy could target England and launch broader Mediterranean operations, attempts to determine specifics yield no reliable details. Military matters remain unconfirmed and open to speculation.

Berlin Deutschland England Mediterranean Douy Dienst Musk

Papal Nuncio in Berlin to Leave

Berlin reports say Monsignor Cesare Orsiniage, papal nuncio to Germany, will depart with leave amid Vatican moves. Cardinal Fagihaber, aged 72, archbishop of Munich, is said to be invited by Pope Pius XII for recovery at Castel Gandolfo.

Berlin Monsigior Cesare Orseuige Germany Pius Mussolini Hitler

Zion Lutherans To Hold Joint Prelude Lenten Service

Zion Lutherans announce a joint pre-Lenten service with nearby Anseriens Lutheran Church at St John’s Lutheran Church Sunday night. The first Lenten service of the era is set for 6 PM Wednesday, with emphasis on unity before the observance begins.

Zio Lutheray Jehn

Crockett to Give Farewell Sermon at Phrst Church

The Rev Jon Crockett of the First Presbyterian church will preach his farewell sermon this Sunday as supply pastors replace the retiring pastor. A farewell service is planned at the church with attendees invited to attend.

Crockett Jon Crockett Phrst

World in Prayer invitation links many groups

A community event titled World in Prayer invites people of all creeds and nations to join in a service at St. Mark's. The program, led by church women and assisted by local clergy, will begin at 10 a.m. with prayers and songs featuring representatives from multiple organizations including the Council of Pro-G. P. G. and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Tér Ployd Allen Bosh Hy K Bland Ulltics Zirkel Olen Lynn Lee Ie World Hey al He Whiso Ruddielke E. Megs Spimistrre Council of Pro-G. P. G DLW Havval Carilestant St. Mark’s Hemrd Jf Jones St. Mark's Mis George Duds Athevar

Influenza Quarantine Grants Passes at Camp Bowie

Amid an influenza quarantine at Camp Bowie, servicemen from the One Hundred Eleven Unit and related units receive passes for a holiday. The message notes personnel from the Thirty-sixth division and other Army groups are to be kept within the Mills County area, with limited duties including cable stricken and painting.

Brownwood Mel Camp Bowie Toons George Wash Uygeon Life Cramp Bi Thirty-siach Divisio Bightty Military Potteo Company Mills County Amu

Battalion Dying Of Thirst Near Kenyan Border

A Pat London dispatch reports a unit from the Ninety fourth battalion of the Maldin colonial forces dying of thirst in a desert region near the Kenya border. A doctor noted the unit had traveled southward about eighty miles toward Geliv, with one battalion priest recently found dying of thirst and rendered to the British. A separate note from Northern Ireland mentions Cardinal McCrorry issuing a Lenten fasting dispensation due to food scarcity in Ardagh diocese.

London Pat Maldin MTA Lelieved Kenya Bitisa Pongonny African Front Abnaky Itatul Somaliiand Aro Dalton Wr Salt CO Gellb Iming Geliv Relpast Irelans Joseph Cardinal McCrowy Ardagh

Side by Side Nings and a Sive Charge Mystery

A garbled note describes a small charge of 38 pfennings paid to Slitler's culture fund. The text mentions piddy pfennings equaling about 20 ets and ends with unclear initials E. pholog. Readable facts are limited and names or places are not clearly identifiable.

Slitler’s Culture Fund

ASSIA Orders 1 Year Plan in Moscow

Moscow February reports the state planning commission drafting a one year plan to boost industrial output in protection of key sectors. Nikolai Vosnesensky, chairman, receives high decoration and is named a candidate for top posts. The committee announces broad measures and aims to rally workers across plants.

Moscow State Placing Commission Ywnty Committee Vosnesenski Ctle MM Suerakov Ator Cleargy Melenkoy Eogretary Election Board Premiey Vyachesky Molotey Premiey Vyachesky Molotey’ Thad Awarts Toy

Hopkins Guest of FDR at Hyde Park

Hopkins, Roosevelt and Hyde Park hosts discussed wartime conditions in England during a week at the Roosevelt family table. Hopkins, returning from England, met the President in Washington and briefed him on key observations and outcomes of his tour.

Hyde Park N.Y Roosevelt Hopkins England Washington Ife

PLANES HUNT AN DESERT DESERT INCIDENT NEAR CHICLAYO

Associated Press dispatch from New York reports a desert plane crash near Chiclayo in Peru. Pilot Huge Wells and six others survived with injuries while four stayed with the damaged craft awaiting aid as storms hindered rescue. Water and medicine were airlifted to the survivors. officials trace the lift to Corile Pass and fuel shortage forced the plane down.

Lima Por Searelis Sechira Desert Jonny Lear Associated Pressters New York South Amelia Ple Oid Chivlayo Chiclayo Rey Warner Conder Officiala

Explosion Victim Still Unimproved After Hospital Fire

A damaged account reports Sam Delgne a 11 was severely burned in a blast at a San Fernando area workshop Saturday. Two companions were injured with Frank Maney 38 Leo Rodriguez 50s also burned but less badly. The blast at South Trinity Street caused hospital care as authorities investigated fire and injuries.

Sam Delgne Wis Reer Hospital Deleutlo Jie Asli Irl San Farnando Frank Maney Han Per ‘Pando Leo Rodriguez Trinity Street Aye Veah

St Pauls To Hold Special Lent Services

Nine genies of special Lentan services will be held at St Pauls Lutheran church on Wednesday according to Reverend Alfred Byrst pastor.

St. Paul’s Bl. Paul's Lutheran Chyvete Wb Bopks Alefred Byrst Psear

Renewed probes spark House activism in 1k month plan

Washington reports the House commerce committee weighing renewed investigations into subversive activity in the U S merchant marine and a $150,000 grant pot amid talk of reopening offices in New York Chicago Philadelphia and Los Angeles The panel debated giving authorities direct legislative power and publicizing its findings while officials warned of potential threats to national security and stability with hearings planned and calls for wider probes by Congress

Washington Warne Prdyo Moor Houney Latse Merchant Marine Committee Congress Rematos Norco Trakro Humanitarion Vonslet Eby Chanda Ders England Ely Dager Elaule Qinwanily Biltar

Parley Attended by Delegates From Texas and Shreveport

Delegates from Texas and Shreveport are expected for a winter commerce event at the WGA. Key speakers include Rev. Aveyett A. Jones and Mrs. Joli M. Taya Dolins. Local officers will preside as the meeting opens with remarks and planned recognitions.

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