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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

5

Senator Maloney Warns Britain Aid Bill Could Prove Disastrous

The Connecticut senator urged speedy passage of the lend lease bill saying defeat risks Western morale and may trigger a global collapse of hope. He warned Britain might falter if Americans hesitate, and that crossing the channel could prompt United States to become an armed camp. Wheeler denounced the bill as a threat to defense and democracy, arguing it could empower the president to aid any nation and provoke broader conflicts.

Washington Maloney D.-Conn Senate Englaand Connecticut Britain Germany U. 8 United States Montang Burton K. Wheeler Jalion Wheeler Roosevelt Hollywood United States Defense Americas Jie Montenan Belzé Thalia Shina Ihr

Prisoner Escapes Train But Is Recaught Near Albuquerque

A prisoner chained to a train car wall escaped yesterday in Albuquerque New Mexico and was recaptured today by local officers with Inspector P H Guthridge of the San Diego police. The escapee Thomas J Travis aged 28 was being returned from Lexington Kentucky on a safecracking charge.

Albuquerwul N. M PH. Guthridge San Diego Calif Guthridge Thomas J. ‘Travis Lexington Tip Joose Ht Hiacket

German Air Force Observes Sixth Anniversary

Reichsmarshal Hermann Goering marked the sixth anniversary of the revival of the German air force with an order praising the force as feared by enemies and admired by the world. He urged remembrance of fallen comrades and renewed resolve for the war effort.

Hermann Wilhelm Goering Geran Catech Tin

San Antonio voters weigh who pays for city elections

San Antonians discuss city election financing with five residents split on whether candidates should pay the cost. Opinions from G. G. Leist ra, W. P. Roth, O. L. Thrailleill, Leo Neve low, and C. G. W. Talley cover government funding versus candidate contributions and tax support under possible new primary rules.

Fannin S. A San Antonio San Antonians Tutlens G. G. Leistra Idano Street W. P. Roth Pacific Street O. L. Thraileill Weat Summib Jeb Leo Nevelow East Mag Olin Avenue

Model of new plane stolen from Manta Aircraft plant

Officials of the Manta Aircraft corporation disclosed the theft on Monday from their Los Angeles plant of a six foot model airplane representing new ideas in army fighter plane design. President David R. Davis said the model valued at $10,000 was incidental to its importance in national defense expansion Trozram and had been approved by army aviation experts.

Los Angeles Tech Manta Aircraft Corporation David R. Davis

French weddings to be medical checked under state program

In Vigny France on February 28 the French government outlines a policy linking family and state. Newlyweds will receive health cards and undergo medical examinations, with children kept under medical supervision until age six as part of the Work family country slogan.

Vighy France

War Update 25 Years Ago Today

A fragmentary 1919 style report notes German guns destroying Verduit forts and fierce fighting continuing. It mentions Berlin backing a new sea order, Wilson urging U S neutrality, and aerial warfare rising on both sides as Finns lose ground and Turkey orders merchant ships recalled.

Berlin Uh 5 Wilson America Turkey

Nazis Seize Norse Whaling Vessel Kosmas

Oslo reports Nazi forces seized the Norwegian whaling ship Kosmas, a 24 000 ton vessel with a 19 man crew, at sea and towed her to a French port. The crew were said to be interned as the ship entered German merchant service.

Oslo Norway Berlin

S A Leader in Retail Gains

A Dallas based report from the Federal Reserve shows a percentage rise in department store sales in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District for the week ended February 24 1941 versus the prior year. The increase centers on San Antonio where three slums recorded an average 14 percent gain.

Yolanda Veloz Plans Return to Dance Tour After Son's Birth

Hollywood reports Yolanda Veloz of the famed Veloz and Yolanda duo will resume her career after a year away caused by the birth of a son. She and her partner announce a nationwide tour next month and settle against long club tours to care for their child, baby Coype Veloz.

Hollywood Insi Yolanda Veloz Dan Veloz Yolanda Ind Pease Club Arte Peak Yeloz If

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