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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
1
A 1935 column discusses President Roosevelt and Lord Lothian, praising their support for British imperial aims while presenting Lothian’s frank analysis of Britain's position. It notes Lothian’s influence as ambassador and contrasts his views with Roosevelt on the Anglo American balance and European dangers.
British readers hopeful and fearful as rumors of a German invasion swirl after Roosevelt’s speech. Some believe Hitler will launch a knockout blow, while others insist invasion is not decided. Citizens along coasts and in towns brace for danger, with air raids and defenses on alert.
In Utah the Rustler’s Gulch avalanche swept a large slope near MTA town during a frigid day. About 1800 holiday skiers scattered as boulders and snow blocked roads. Kenneth C. Wright Jr was missing after the slide entombed several companions. debris later yielded his broken remains.
German ministry announced heavy air raids on Bremen and Bremer ships yards with fires and explosions. British claims state no British planes lost, while Luftwaffe reports counter with downed British raiders. Raids extended to London Liverpool Manchester and Manchester cathedral damage and other landmarks reported.
An incident at 319 East Landers quet left Pant Cally 12 with an air rifle pellet in the eye. Robert 8B tren nepal and Chavprvin 20 were noted nearby. a 22 caliber pistol was also mentioned in connection with the event.
President Lyndon Johnson was taken to a Washington hospital with severe bronchitis. The trip followed his arrival from Austin where he had been stricken with a cold and fatigue. Doctors recommended rest and observation as he seeks recovery.
President elect Wallace plans a San Antonio arrival by plane from Mexico City at 218 p m. He will be met by Mayor Maverick and city officials. A reception at the Wallace home is scheduled with guests including Myron Blalock Clara Driscos and others from Texas political and business circles.
Jefferson County Deputy Coroner M. Rodger Daugherty ruled the infant's death accidental after hospital superintendent Jah B. Busehmeyion testified a spark of undetermined origin ignited an oxygen setup during a December birth at a city hospital. The 2 pound baby was pronounced dead after treatment.
In a period of tense diplomacy Thailand and France discuss Indo China disputes through Thai Ministry channels in Vichy as the process continues amid sparing gestures. A separate item reports a lottery charge filed by Ranger B Loong, accused in a Houston case involving a restricted building permit and a county court financial figure totaling over 1.1 million dollars.
New York January reports that William Allen, chair of the Commission to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, plans to resign as soon as a successor is named. The executive council reportedly urged a delay, with an announcement expected after a committee meeting on Monday.
A Philadelphia hospital report describes a 12 year old girl Patricia Norberg from Elizabeth Pennsylvania who swallowed a balk from a toy construction set and was rushed by air to a hospital. Her mother Mrs Willian Norberg traveled with her. doctors said her condition was satisfactory and did not state when recovery would occur.
John A Mealy, 32, and his two young children died in a terry mortar fire at their Baltimore house. Mrs Healy, 11, and Joan Ellwood, a fireman and her brother, assisted before Ellwood injured his ankle while prying a window. Genly suffered a possible fracture as Ellwood dropped a willing window frame.
A local official reported an unusual prompt involving a request about tarnished or tinted sulfur wells near a location. The notes indicate confusion and a need to inform the fire department about the matter. No further identifiable persons or organizations are clearly stated.
Germany announced it would send a large air force and crack pilots to Italy to collaborate with Italian forces against Greece and Britain in the Mediterranean. The move accompanies British raids on Taranto Palermo Naples and Libya, hinting at Allied intelligence of German arrivals. General staff chief Princio Priolo said units were already arriving and that King Victor Emmanuel III ordered a cordial welcome to the German air corps. The withdrawal of Italian squadrons from the channel front and the focus on the Mediterranean were noted as strategic shifts.
Neal Pickett, a carpenter's son, today assumed the office of mayor of Houston. He defeated Glenn Holycombe, who sought an eighth term, with Andrew J Jackson administering the oath as the sole surviving son of Gen. Sam Houston officiated.
The message reports expected cold and unsettled weather with light snow likely. Forecasters expect a low near freezing and daytime highs around 42 to 55 degrees with increasing chances of precipitation through Friday.
A crash near Laredo killed Captain Bugees Tips, a Brooks Field veteran and former First National Bank officer, and Sergeant H. B Chessl, both on a training flight in a Laredo-based plane. Capt. Tom Booth will investigate. Tips’ England-born history includes service in World War I and later business pursuits in Sepulveda and Houston with his brother.
Baltimore report says actor Clark Gable would have a tooth pulled as doctors treat shoulder ailments. Carole Lombard, his wife, notes plans to fly back to Hollywood soon, while press agent Howard Stelekitty denies any operation in progress. Physicians decline to comment.
A Texan, 61, walked into the Fresh Pond crematory in Marspoll and shot himself in the head with a revolver. A note in his pocket requested cremation and mentions his son. Reicheo Walser, of Gidlings, Texas, was notified.
A 39 year old man, Vom Hernandez, was hospitalized at Hubert B. Green with a broken right arm and internal injuries after falling on his front porch on South Colorado Street. In a separate incident, Lorena Siaren sustained bruises when knocked from a bicycle by a car on East Houston Street.
In Boston on January 4, the old East Boston ferry house clock will run again after a city council appropriation of 3 dollars to fix the timepiece. The clock had been disabled when a citizen fired four bullets into it after ferries were suspended due to delays.
Wendell L. Willkie cuts short his Florida stay after the Orange Bowl trip to return to New York, resuming duties on Saturday for a Sunday schedule.
Washington reports William S. Knudsen may be named head of a new national defense program in May with powers second only to President Roosevelt. A four member council could advise while the president retains actual authority to shape wartime production and mobilize factories for planes guns tanks and ships.
Census officer James T. Shea of the San Antonio Indee Perident school district notes absences totaled under 20 percent across city schools on Thursday. He compares the rate to the Christmas holiday period, observing a slight decrease in senior absences and mentions a postholiday halfday period.
Lakeport California January 2 Mr and Mrs Ephiigin Barker celebrated the birth of their 19th child named Charles Louis. The family includes 17 living children.
County AMMA assessment period starts Thursday morning with a long line of property owners greeting new employees at the assessor’s office. ACERT period will run through April.
Weather bulletin reports Thursday night will bring mainly cool conditions with a near freezing edge in the far north and east portions. Airport temperatures forecast to reach around 58 high Thursday and 58 Friday with a low near freezing in the vicinity. City highs around 59 Wednesday, with Thursday morning lows near 33. Winds from the northwest along the coast and West Texas will be chilly. Partly cloudy and dry in the south, with possible light rain in the far southwest Friday night.
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