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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
4
Greek air fighters aided by British forces clash with Italian bombers over Albania as ground rains hinder operations. Greek and British pilots intercept and force Italian planes to retreat, marking air mastery as the Albanian campaign’s key feature.
Rome reports Virginio Gayda, editor of a fascist publication, warned the American people that opposition to the axis powers in Europe could bring political and economic isolation in the United States and harm Italy, urging pursuit of commercial expansion.
The San Antonio Manufacturers Association meeting drew 80 factory managers who discussed defense production, profiteering in second hand equipment, the Army procurement plan for perishables, and advance buying of Army clothes. L. W. Fox of the city schools reported vocational programs ahead of schedule with about a million people to complete defense occupation training by June 1942, including many in San Antonio.
Adera of Washington has been made acting agent in charge of the FBI here in the absence of Gus Jones, who has been assigned to other duties for more than a year. L. A. Newsom, previous acting agent, expects to leave for El Paso soon. Acer4 in Texan Poosterly served with the FBI in Ballas.
An article outlines German U boat training under Admiral Raeder and Commander Prien, detailing the shift from lone patrols to wolf pack tactics. It notes Prien’s move to head a training school, and explains how multiple U boats will attack from several directions to draw off destroyers and strike merchant ships.
A new eight week Girl Scout Leader Course in scouting methods and leadership is being offered by the Bexar County Council of Girl Scouts. The first session, led by Miss Denetta Thompson, began Tuesday morning at St Peter's Church, drawing a group of women aiming to become troop leaders including Mrs. Robert Atockland, Mrs. A J Traylor, Mrs. Irving Wood, and several others.
Rome reports German armored forces clashed with British in northeast Libya near Anedabia. Italian high command says tanks and trucks were destroyed, prisoners taken, and German ground troops arrived in Libya. Luftwaffe bombed a British base in eastern Libya, causing ships and explosions. Italians claim stubborn resistance at Giarabub and Oufra as German units operate in Strick.
DERLIN Feb 26 AP The German high command announced a clash between British and Nazi motorized patrols on the Libyan coast southeast of Agedabla recalling Hitler's assertion the enemy will be met wherever he shows himself. The communique announcing the clash emphasized persistent efforts against Allied forces in North Africa.
Nine medical officers on duty at Fark Sain Houston hospital are ordered to Camp Wolters Mineral Wells for duty at the Infantry replacement center. The group includes Maj Joel L Cochran Cap Harold M Block Cap Marvy A Childers Jr and First Lipaty Mayer Cohen Richard A Dathe Elmer R Hayes Albert Owers Les Benjamin Orman Trimble. Orders from Eighth Corps area headquarters also transfer Lieut Col A L Roberts Capt G PameTS and First Lients Howard Bo Sbh orbe and Joan TF Prawtey all medical corps from Fort Sill Oklahoma to Wolters.
The Fifty second Signal Battalion recently activated at Fort Sam Houston transfers from the tent encampment behind the Twenty third Infantry area to the infantry post barracks, as troops from the Infantry Regiment assist in the move.
Ankara, Feb 26 British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden arrived in Ankara aboard Ismet Inonu’s special train and met with Turkish leaders. Gen Sir John Dill, head of the British Imperial General Staff, accompanied Eden and planned brief calls on Inonu and Turkish officials while wreaths are staged at Ataturk’s tomb. The visit aims to strengthen ties and curb regional war spread.
A thief with no regard for lonely hearts stole a rooster and left two hens behind. Mrs. R. A. Robinson of Arlington Towne Court reported the incident, noting the birds suffered from loneliness after the Tuesday night theft.
A plan for the Texan ex students reunion at Hotel Faust on March 3 was announced by Mark Pfachs, president of the New Braunfels Texans-Ex club. The event calls together ex-students of the University for a banquet and party.
J H Calvert president announces three chamber committees for San Antonio. Industrial and agricultural research seeks new industries and payrolls, aiming to attract branch factories and distributors. Pan American relations aims to foster good will with Mexican businesses, while the greeters committee will welcome new enterprises to the city.
In Waukegan a twin pair Frank and Harry Kilbane, both seeking the Democratic and Republican nominations respectively, faced defeat. Frank, backed by City Clerk Wallin, received 1790 votes, while Harry trailed with 1278 votes to Mayor Tatcott's 1028. The losing twin must work the tea room’s “mignient trick” for six months.
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