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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1941

Page

2

Fetan Names Go-Between With Nazi Vichy Regime

In Vichy France on February 25 Jacques Bammaud was named by Marshal Petain to head a new post of delegate general overseeing German-French negotiations. A five-man cabinet under Petain was announced including Darlan as vice premier and foreign minister with expanded powers, plus Huntziger Boutilier Berlin and others in key posts. Journalists Benoist Mechin and Paul Masson were named to government roles as propagandists and assistants.

Vichy France Jacques Bammaud Felain Syriatic Greman Reiclh Pelain Jean Darlan Darlan Council Anise Charles Huntziger Defense Yves Boutilier Finance Joseph Barthelmex Justice Pierre Caziot Agriculure Petain Barnand Francois Lehideux Fictre Pueheu In- Gustrelist Jeroxse Gareapino Sean Sorbonne Jean Marie Bergeret Renz Platon Rete Berlin Jean Arcbord Jean Berthelot Jacques Chevaurt Education Souritery Boutilier Huntzizer Berlin Padrre Laced Gera Barnaud Boutil- Vers Marion Jacques Darlots Paris Cil du Peuple

War Roundup Proclaims Nazi Shipping Sunk and Frontline Actions

The roundup reports Hitler’s forces claiming to have sunk over 250000 tons of allied shipping in recent days. British air units bomb U-boat bases west of Brest and report a 10000 ton German cruiser at the port. Additional raids strike Addis Ababa Tepeleni and Moyale while Greece vows to resist and possibly yield under pressure. British aid bill opponents threaten a filibuster urging U.S. troops stay home.

Ue Associated Press Nazi High Command Claim Brest France Addis Ababa Tepeleni Brava Samealiland Moyale Kenya Italy Greece Albania Mendant U. S

Two Navy Bombers Feared Lost Off San Diego Coast

Two U S Navy bombing planes with two men aboard are missing after a training flight north of San Diego California as ships sweep the sea in drizzle. Sheriff's reports of explosions and flares arrive but Navy declines to identify crew or discuss repairs.

San Diego Calif U. S. Navy Sheriff's Office Navy Pacific Ocean Here Eishroyer Coast Guard Carlsbad Encinita Jguard Recutter Naval Base Sher H

Gold Imports Fell It Week Despite Canadian Lead

Gold imports totaled 5 779 300 last week with 4 045 025 from Canada. Canada and Chile led foreign shipments while Philippine Islands provided 466 000. Foreign gold in reserve banks rose 11 627 643 to 1 995 786 586. Silver imports declined to 654 080 with Mexico 246 936 and Japan 263 500. No gold was reported elsewhere.

Washington Canada Commerce Department Chile Philippine Islands ɢErmerk Mexico Japan

Forty Dutch on Trial by German Court

A German military court in The Hague heard evidence against 40 Dutch citizens accused of forming an organization to sabotage German army institutions and terrorize Nazi soldiers. They were charged with endangering the Netherlands and its population. details of the group and the trial were not disclosed.

Hague Netherland Berlint Netherlands

Soviet Union Holds Key Session at Moscow Kremlin

In Moscow the February session of the Soviet of the Union, one of the two houses of the supreme Soviet, convened today in the Kremlin. Delegates welcomed prominent figures including Premier Vyacheslav Molotov and Foreign Commissar as high officials attended the gathering.

Moscow Soviet of the Union Missia Kremlin Vyacheslav Molotov

Boebdels May Try Us Again 3

Berlin reports Americans failed to exploit a German propaganda offer. Officials say about 3600 telegraphs were studied with 14 percent frivolous. Many requests sought Hitler Youth information and possible German invasion plans via radio hints.

Berlin Gertiin Gervanus Hitler Max Melng Usted States South America

Program at Hebrew Center Slated for Tuesday Evening

An event at the Hebrew Center will be presented at 8 o clock Tuesday funded by Footoells note Ranization. The stage and screen program features offerings from sponsors and aims to engage the local community.

Hebrew Center Footoells

Nazi naval onslaught sinks over 250000 tons of shipping

Berlin reports a blitz of Allied shipping with more than 250000 tons sunk in days of action. Submarines and surface warships destroyed merchant vessels including 125580 tons by Lehmann Willenbrock and other U-boat hits. Mediterranean air strikes also reported.

Berlin Atlantic Germany Hitler Britain Adolf Hitler Hiller Mediterranean

Weather data collage with scattered place names and dates

A fragmented weather page lists temperatures, precipitation and moon phase across many U S locations. It references rainfall totals, cloudiness, and forecasts for multiple cities including Galveston Chicago New York and Denver with scattered times and dates.

Simve Patna Pion Lnsa Boyan Tecan BB Cease AG Fe Voeeti MS Riage Pee Eang Ala Claws Mostin Mars Smucy Brady Huttalo Comrlentony Atol Chicake Lotear Corpun Chiat Bex Ceudy Golo Duluth Paso Vex Evanmwille Mort Smith Ark Cloudy al Eure Worth Main Galveston Tex Ated Goodland Kan Sackeunville Ble Juneau Alaska Kansas City Minse Moy Wash Pia Kingman Arte Javier Knoxville Deni Ila Aik Mavis Lyseee Bowe Ubbeck Pex Ric Sneon GaeSelouty Minford Claudy Mraophia Penn Ediwaty Setouddy Ada Miness Thain Orleans Iminke Yorks Neane Klahome City Ohba Charly Brow Nelsee Ce Punapati Wey Wrenington Sau Warhite Traely Dive How Willington Dela Winneniuees Sen Yun Aves veSinar Canin Atfallana Yalwary Coit Felmontiny

British forces claim Brava capture and Ethiopian advances

A Nairobi communique reports British forces have captured Brava in Italian Somaliland and reached 156 miles from Mogadishu. It notes Ethiopian irregulars captured morale zones near Moyale and Jesh Italian troops eviction. Fronts along Juba river and Cheren area show ongoing advances with prisoners taken.

Cairo Egypt Braya Chisimato Mogadiado Cotony Chisimaia Mogadisela Nairobi Kenya Braun Juba Middle East Gelib Isalg i Nalropi Moyale

Greeks Fight to Liberate Albania

Athens reports Greek forces press the drive into Albania with Mussolini’s troops suffering heavy losses as Greece claims 20 000 Italians captured and about 29 000 prisoners overall amid difficult mountain fighting troops advancing past Tepelini halted by snow and blocked roads.

Athens Grdvce Mussolini Albania

French Strengthen Indo China Force With New Ship Arrival

French Indo China reports a 10 086 ton ship Bernardin de Saint Pierre arriving from Dakar carrying naval army and air force offers to reinforce regional defenses amid unconfirmed reports of aircraft aboard. A river tour by the San Antonio Science club is planned starting at La Villette with a 15 p.m. departure.

Gon Tndo-China Indo-China Bernardin de Saint Pierre Dakar French West Africa San Antonio

Eden Flying to Turkey Parley Amid Ankara Talks

Reports say Anthony Eden and General Sir John Dill travel from Cairo to Adana in southern Turkey for talks with Turkish traders and officials. The British party is expected to meet Turkish leaders in Ankara tomorrow after routing via Egypt and Palestine.

Istanbul Seem Totary Anthony Eden John G. Dill Imperial General Staff Cairo Adana Turkey Ankara Sukyy Sara Cogil Asim -Gunduz Adane Eden Din Egypt Palestine Sianer

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