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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1941

Page

5

Invasion Danger Waning Says Marshall

Washington February 26 Congress heard Gen George Marshall say invasion is less imminent now than a year ago and that if control of the Atlantic had passed to an enemy the country would have faced a helpless plight. Navy Adm Harold Stark testified transfer of more destroyers to Britain is not advisable now though future actions cannot be predicted. The Army outlined air corps expansion plans, disease impact, cantonment spendings and utilities supervision across camps.

Washington Congress George ©.Marshall Navy Harold R. Stark Wen Willkin Hythe House Marshall Army War Department France Stark Naval Operations Britain Pie Tro The Air Corps Wrightfield Ohio

Visual Education Survey Proposed for Banantonia Schools

Dr Kay Keeler dean of the American Institute of Visual Education Research arrived from New York City to address the Lions Club luncheon at the Gunter hotel He spoke on How Much of Gus Brain Capacity Dont You Use His survey will note how schools use educational motion pictures newspapers and radios as supplements to teaching methods.

Banantonia Kay Keeler American Institute of Visual Education Research Keeler New York City Lions Club Gunter Hotel

Chicago Newsman Told to Quit Italy

Rome report says John T. Whitaker of the Chicago Daily News was ordered to leave Italy within ten days. The embassy cited his numerous contacts and the hostile stance of major newspapers, plus displeasing tone in his dispatches as reasons.

Rome Nuinsatry of Popular Culture Today John T. Whitaker Chicago Daily News Whitaker United States Theshinistry Withiy Alao Bert

Mail Delivery Extension Set For Kampmaon Street

City residents will see a delivery extension announced Wednesday by Postmaster Ganquik. The altered service will run to the 690 block of Kampmaon Street, with mall deliveries extended to that area and normal routes adjusted accordingly.

City Mall Kampmaon Street Gan Quik

Verdun Front Battles Sharpen As War Rages

Twenty five years ago today reports of renewed French line pressure near Verdun with German counter thrusts. Kaisers troops allegedly push within four and one eighth miles of a key position as President vows to vindicate policy. Austro-Hungarian denial of submarine attack on an American air tanker deemed unacceptable. Other world notes from that date.

Verdun Kaiser Fim Iine

San Antonio Visitor Views Highlight City as Tourist Center

A survey of San Antonio winter tourists finds the city fine as a destination but undersold. Respondents urge better climate promotion, more historic site exposure, enhanced rail and road access, and broader advertising to attract more visitors. Residents cite horse racing as a potential draw and improvements to transportation and attractions.

San Antonio Bubt Tathoti Des Moines Towa Urist J. ¥. Hoyelg Evansvile Ind Eddie Fitzpatrick San Francisco Here West Coast F. M. van Keuren Dalles Brackenridge Park A.V. Moore A. and M. College Roland‘ Wilson Gainesville

Crump Re Named Director of Bank Crump Re Named Director of Bank

Crump Re Named Director of Bank. Wednesday was re elected as managing director of the San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. W FE Hagle was named cashier.

Crump Bank Bf, Griump San Antonio The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas W. FE. Hagle

Dance Planned by Old Trail Drivers

The Old Trail Drivers association announces a monthly dance to be held Thursday at 8 30 PM at Pioneer Memorial Hall with J M Mils as president.

Old Trail Drivers’ Association Pioneer Memorial Hall J. M. Mils

German claims of Luftwaffe raids on ships and ports

Berlin reports heavy Luftwaffe activity near Ireland and the southeast English coast. Three British cargo ships totaling 21,000 tons were set aflame northwest of Ireland, with ships sinking per German fliers. A Nazi speedboat reportedly sunk a British destroyer off southeast England, and submarines destroyed an armed merchant ship and a patrol boat. Two large merchant ships were set on fire in a British harbor in Libya, and port facilities were hit. A British plane was claimed shot down over Malta as attacks reached Hull, Harwich, and Great Yarmouth ports and Ipswich and Norwich armament plants.

Berlin Ireland England Itigh Command Libya Malta Tobruk Hull Harwten Great Yarmouth High Command Ipswich Norwich Germany Ony

Eight Charged After Chinese Club Raid in San Saba

Deputies arrested eight people after a raid on the Chinese club at 109 San Saba street Tuesday night. Those charged with offering letter tickets and gaming include Arthuro Fernandez Linv Lee Lee Lim Harry Gin Tony Jung Pedro Ramirez S. Rodriguez and Tomas Macias with Justice of the Place Frank Vaughn presiding.

Frank Vaughn San Saba Street Arthuro Fernandez Usted South Fiores Street Linv Lee Lee Lim Wrest Commerce Street Harry Gin West Commerce Street Tony Jung Pedro Ramirez

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