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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1941
Page
1
A poetic meditation describes snow melt forming a river that flows from mountains to the sea and returns to its source. It muses on life's mysteries, cycles of birth, life, death, and rebirth, and faith in divine order guiding existence. The verse contemplates why we live or die and the unknowable nature of ultimate meaning.
Washington February 24 Senator Shipstead Minn warns the bill a dangerous grant of power while opponents plan a potential filibuster to delay action. Senate leaders and Democratic figures urge swift enactment as debate stretches into the eighth day with no firm vote date.
The region is expected to see gradually improving spring conditions with cool nights. An easterly flow brings moisture and clouds, with Tuesday’s low around 42 degrees and Tuesday night’s chill followed by a Wednesday high near 40 degrees and Wednesday morning about 44 degrees.
County and city officials announce a new system to move traffic fatality cases directly to the Boxar county grand jury for indictment review. The first case will be presented Wednesday as the city discusses curbing rising traffic deaths with broad public input and involvement from multiple civic groups.
RAF bombers returned to the German held French coast after an overnight attack on Brest where a Hipper class cruiser was reported in the vicinity. Some 60 planes took part in the operation, with many over the Strait of Dover toward Boulogne and Calais. The raids followed Hitler's call to intensify undersea warfare in March and April.
In Echo Lake New Jersey two 14 year old Paterson boys were held after a five hour siege. Police say they fired hundreds of rounds at officers from a summer bungalow before being dislodged by tear gas. They pitched eight revolvers and shotguns from the house and then stumbled out after midnight. Charges were not filed due to their ages.
City Clerk H. Dillashaw resigns effective March 4 to return to private law practice. Mayor Maverick confirms Fries will succeed. Dillashaw’s departure described as on good terms. The report also covers a violent shootout at a bungalow, thefts, and police actions during the same period as the city reorganizes clerk duties and staffing.
Radio Patrolman Charles Guillen arrested seven youths on complaints by Hidalgo School Principal Mrs. Sadie R. Powell for breaking windows and doors, damaging walls with knives, and bringing beer into the school. Juvenile officers took custody of the youths.
Reports from Baigon say British and Japanese forces clashed near a Malay Peninsula mining site. Japanese mining engineers and British officials reportedly exchanged a brief physical encounter, with no details confirmed.
A special grand jury investigated 10 election campaign expenditures with no findings to support sedition accusations. Notable figures including Edward J. Flynn and R. J. Reynolds testified as part of Democratic and Republican efforts.
German long range artillery fired on the Dover coast as fog shrouded the area. Reports say shells were launched from the French coast with vague casualty details and uncertain totals under wartime conditions.
A Japanese gendarme was killed and another seriously wounded in Shanghai when gunmen opened fire. Chinese sources report the attackers as Chungking agents. a suspect was arrested. Weather disruptions delayed Berlin Sofia air service.
President Roosevelt returned to the capital today after a three week stay at Hyde Park New York to resume duties in Washington.
Leighton E Wargeli II of the University of San Antonio and members of the Inter-collegiate Inter-racial committee have nominated Tquis Fe for the presidency of the San Antonio Optimist Club. The Boy Scouts of the Alamorea Council were awarded gold and bronze palm in February.
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee approved a 242.34 million dollar authorization for Guam and Samoa improvements. Admiral Moreell testified the funds would clear nearby waters, build a breakwater, power plants and communications centers, and establish an air base in Samoa to host a squadron of amphibian planes.
G I O leader John Riffe says Bethlehem Bethlehem Steel Jonestown and Pottstown plants in Pennsylvania authorized a strike after rejecting a union election and demanding a collective bargaining agent. About 136000 workers in the three plants are SWO members awaiting a possible strike date plan and negotiations.
In Southern California rain storms persist causing widespread flooding. Sandbags line streets while weather officials warn of more heavy rainfall. A Topanga Creek flood claim is reported with multiple drownings and higher than average monthly rainfall.
Seventy third District Court Judge John F P Onion ruled that Bexar county cannot collect more than 23000 from Maury Maverick due to the two year statute of limitations. The county's Special Attorney Leonard Brown announced an appeal to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals. The county had sought 23503.89 on certificates tied to Maverick when he was tax assessor collector. The ruling was initially that four year limits applied but was reversed. Further action depends on findings of fact and possible removal proceedings if Maverick owes the county.
San Antonio expected light local rains or drizzle Tuesday night and Wednesday becoming cloudy with showers and warmer. Temperatures: Tuesday high near 56 only. Wednesday high about 60, low around 44. East winds, coastal areas with gentle to moderate onshore breezes.
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