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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1941
Page
2
Fragment of a wartime editorial praising youth as the future of civilization and urging protection of young lives. It contrasts old leaders’ failures with the potential of new minds to advance humanity, and imagines a victorious, peaceful return of disciplined youth after war. The piece references patriot songs and calls for restraint and reflection.
London reports that Walter Citrine, general secretary of the British Trade Union Congress, said at a press conference that American and British production of planes and war materials would exceed Germany's output by September. Citrine, just back from the United States tour, downplayed fear of a peak in American production causing a backlash, insisting the surge continues into mid 1942.
Associated Press reports Britain and Turkey issue stiff warnings on Balkans and Far East crises. Japan warns that southward expansion worsens Pacific danger. Mussolini claims British victories in North Africa and that Fascists are largely defeated, while German forces aid Italians in Libya. Allied raids hit Boulogne Calais and Brest. Dover subjected to long range shelling. Greeks report 16 Italian counter-attacks repulsed with 1272 Fascists captured. Siam Indo China armistice extended by 10 days.
A sprawling weather page lists temperatures and conditions for multiple cities including Oklahoma City, Portland, and Seattle with snow, rain, and cloud cover notes. The listing includes tides and moon phases for various coasts. In a separate item, a wedding for Genevieve Garner is noted with attendance by Vice President John Garner and family.
A Texas student from San Antonio, Andrew Thompson, has been elected rush captain at Phi Delta Theta at the University of Texas. The announcement notes the granddaughter of the Gamers will wed, highlighting university life and fraternity leadership.
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