Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

1

Labor stability versus France collapse warnings in rail dispute

A San Francisco editorial argues U S labor policy avoids France style downfall by orderly bargaining. It cites the Railway Labor Act and Rutland Vermont as proof peaceful resolution works, challenging claims of national industrial breakdown from labor restrictions.

San Francisco de Cauty Tike Jarst Knudsen Washington United States France Rutland Rutland Railton Company Associated Press

Amnesia Girl In Hospital Mystery Captured

Police seek identity of a young woman with amnesia placed at Robert B Green hospital after arriving by Greyhound and claiming Brownsville as a possible origin. She was found near Massa Street and described as five feet tall with dark hair, wearing sport clothes.

Robert B. Green Hospital Dukes Picure the Light Massa Street Eany Greyhound Brownsville Tesla Hocapital Mim Mamie Lyons City Jail

Auction of Barns and Houses at New Municipal Port

Auction on the site of the new city port sold barns and houses for 2140 dollars. City purchasing agent C V Nunn notes bidders included Herman Rusch Rod Ed Hoag who repurchased a house for 40 dollars and Hangre bought another for 65 dollars. Other purchasers listed were Alert Horsenfield and C P Mudloff.

Bienyvarna Fale C. V. Nunn Herman Rusch

British Withdraw From Seized Island Castelvasso

London reports that British forces occupying Castelvasso in the eastern Mediterranean have withdrawn after an operation. Haig confirms the pullback and notes the campaign's outcome follows Allied actions on the island.

London Tonigné Liat Castelvasso Mediterranean Haig

Spring Weather Forecast With Mild Weekend Temperatures

Forecasters predict a pleasant warm weekend with clear skies. Friday climbs to 54 degrees, Saturday reaches 10 degrees at the high? and a cool 38 at night, light winds become southeasterly.

Fighting Planes Grounded by Gales

Gale conditions grounded fighting planes as German and British forces remained inactive overnight. Government disclosure notes structural damage to buildings last week including St Marys church and the General Hospital.

Toxdor Giles Hlegest Wales St. Mary's Church Gener Hospital

Selectee Granted Alimony Decrease

A superior court judge in Los Angeles reduced Alex Volkoff’s monthly alimony from $20 to $4 before his induction. Volkoff, facing draft, argued the payment should reflect his new status and income amid military call-up. Belgium reinforces British lines as Belgian troops reach the Anglo Egyptian border to join British forces.

Tos Angeles Alex Volkoff Volkoff Are London Buda

Sofia Cut Off From World

A police cordon encloses Sofia cutting off exit routes and suspension of most communications for about 33 hours. The British legation seeks escape as 600,000 German troops are reported nearby. U.S. and other missions are sealed. King Boris reportedly stays secluded while raids target Bulgarian journalists and foreign-connected suspects.

Sopta Rutimela Marth Danube United States Legation

Traffic Death Crack Down Set

A city police campaign to curb traffic fatalities was announced after a leaders conference. The drive targets deadly crashes and will forward cases to the grand jury for action. An indictment was voted by the grand jury on related cases.

Mita Grand Jury Agatha San Ane

Bethlehem Steel strike ends after two days amid mediation talks

Bethlehem Steel workers in Lackawanna end a two day walkout at 10 93 a m after approving a government drafted settlement plan. President Roosevelt's office of production management proposed a three point program including reinstatement of all workers and a possible union election. King Alfonso dies in Rome after a long illness in exile.

Asxoettel Ress Oig Porkers Hethlehem Steel Lackawanna Priday Ifter van A. Diltner Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee Dl- Tectok Roosevelt Office of Production Epg Bittner Seton Orm William S. Knudsen Sidney Hillmayy DPM Laser Board Hillman Bethlehem Hina Alle-Chatlmers Manufacturing Company Milwaukee Witch Nas C. I. O.-United Autimohile ED. R Wndler Eder Perkina Ford Molar Company Eincoin, Rouge Wighland Park G.I. O.united Automobile Workers Michigan Labor Aediation

City Limousine to Bring Mayor Home

The mayor was sent home by a city limousine after a trip abroad. The trip started Friday morning with the mayor in Aust and a return plan arranged through a city transport team.

Maury Maverick Bau Antoniy Priday Krtisan Maverek Thureday Cying Kansns Thy

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Weather outlook shows fair conditions in San Antonio with slight warming into Friday and cooler readings Saturday. Winds light to gentle becoming southeasterly by Saturday, with temperatures near normal and small precipitation chances late in the period.

San Antonio Yielnily East Texas Texas

Britain to ration chickens starting April first

The agriculture minister announced that chickens will be placed on rations from April 1 due to a serious lack of feed. The note came amid a government situation in Britain as the cabinet faced pressure from the Socialist party.

Britain London Basal GNC Pedro Aguirre Cerda Socialist Party

A. W. Calvert to Enter New Field in Public Service

A W Calvert of San Antonio announces he will enter industrial and agricultural reform fields and serve on new committees focusing on tourism Pan American relations and community outreach. Patrick W D Ler, formerly of Holrigh, will head a Presbyterian church post at Sunday service. George C Daily, retired master sergeant, left the Ranselph field and non commissioned duties, marking a transition in service.

A.W. Calvert San Atlanio Conmeter Patrick WD Ler Holrigh First Presbyterian Ehure George C Raster

Tokyo Ultimatum Snubbed at Vichy

Tokyo reports that the French stalled on ceding large parts of Indochina as Japan weighs forceful action for Thailand. No reply arrived by midnight Friday. Paris and Vichy plan an extraordinary conference to explain why France did not respond.

Tokyo Japan Thailand Cambodian Laos Saps Walt China Vichy Man Indo-China Thuvadi Lyke Noibas Apr Charles Arsene Henry Sreas Lies Combadin

More Manes for Singapore Advances to Harbor Closure

Nonsensical OCR text mentions eight additional squire pylons and mining of waters off Singapore beginning March 2 to close eastern approaches to the harbor and navigation. Extension aims to seal off Malaya coastal areas, with references to mines and a path toward naval routes, but details are garbled.

Singapore Tsish Gutherities Lainy Thah Pyley Marek A Sliganore Moaliiuia Strait

Nazi Army Moves in Bucharest Reported

Dispatches from the capital indicate German military units in Bucharest with wartime activity observed around key areas as authorities and observers monitor the occupation and its local impact.

Bucharest

Bulgaria Ready to Sign Pact Rumors Sweep Berlin

Berlin reports citing rumors Bulgaria would sign a pact involving Berlin Rome and Tokyo though officials denied any confirmed agreement. The rumor claimed Bulgaria would join the Axis in a move tied to their wartime alignment before a famous castle in Germany.

Bulgaria Berlin Waders Berg Tomantra Wolliog Offleta Hinta Berti Pa Aceford Halmaure Actlin

Lord Gorts Son Shot to Death

Charles Standish Verekor son of Lord Gort and aide de camp to King George was found dead with a service revolver on his estate in southern England. The death was disclosed today after a February 25 incident.

Rome Alfonsal Iiu Spain Victoria Don Juan Anther Don Jaime Bealthe Padre Alplano Lopez Pius Alfonso Lord Gort London Charles Standish Verékor Herd Gort King George Amnginnd

Steel Capacity Ample Says FDR in Press Conference

President Roosevelt announced that steel production capacity would meet domestic defense needs and sustain democracy. He described the outlook as encouraging and said production could be increased if required while supporting congressional investigations into defense programs.

FDR Washington Roosevelt Cme Office of Production Aguneal Ural Congress

Germans Clear Channel Coast Move Spurred by Unconfirmed Reports

Reports from VICAY Prahee indicate German forces may have begun removing population from the channel coast as observers weigh whether this signals a prep for a British attack. French observers question the significance noting possible routine precautions.

Japanese Fleet Massed Off Indo China Shores

Reports say 51 Japanese vessels patrol the Gulf of Lyauting near southern Indo China as tensions rise over the Thailand Indo China border dispute. Saigon and local residents await France Indo China government decisions on terms for peace and possible crisis resolution.

Kot Tahii Japan Vichy China an2ueNn Irenen Lido-China Gaif Lyanpret Indo-China Saigon Thailand Challand-Indo-China Hme Ovement Pebramryae

Also Mentioned on This Page

the News Knudsey Rujavid Railraad Nea Hegland the United Atmere Wau Industeil Fe Schoolgirl Green Stranger Hiness el Paso Sofia Otieil Boris Minaseevet Pollen Christopher Janett Chicago Daily News Correspondon Peter Radoeft Ameren -Oyned Ute Britley Press Service AL Wighfall Metemay Efilee Melday Oif Knugsen-Hillman War Steel National Supply Company Pa Adelphia U.S. Navy Ono Company Oof” Ark.chinists Maria Cristina Turin Ronie Grand Hotel St. Mary of the Angels St. Mary Monserrata Nini Umberto Italy Éing Tia Mussolini Thurcasiy Luigi Russ Council Jin Dot Ina Nippon Germany Rng Manes Tlal 1A Ablanta Athens Milltery Aunamian Atl Mnehorest Mali Am Sanytsttil Waelling
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication