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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1941
Page
17
A 1942 Forbes analysis notes Roosevelt's demand for broad powers unsettles markets and divides lawmakers. It cites Johnson, Smith, Taft, and Fish condemning a blank-check presidency while investors weigh Britain aid and potential war. Industrial output rises with defense prep buoying employment, yet uncertainty remains across equities and rates.
January 13 report states Clarence A. Hathaway, former editor of the Daily Worker and member of the Communist Party central executive committee, has been expelled from the party for failing to meet personal and political responsibilities. The national committee said Hathaway’s ouster was for not taking steps to renounce her influence and to rehabilitate the party’s image.
David Barkeley of Laredo Texas a World War I hero after whom a U S Army camp at Abilene is named was born in Laredo His mother and sister live at 321 San Juan Street San Antonio He enlisted served at Camp Travis and Camp Mills before volunteering to swim the Meuse River earning the Medal of Honor in 1919 and being buried in the National Cemetery His camp Barseley at Abilene houses the Forty fifth division now training at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
Pvt John W Ward, a Bexar county conscription volunteer, relates life on the army post. He notes cheaper gasoline and easier driving registration, thanks to Sgt Wise. Ward describes post routines, a neat window cleaning system, and his transfer to the dental clinic office, with peers satisfied by their placements.
James Ravee, 58, Irish author of Ulysses, died in a Zurich hospital after an intestinal operation. Joyce studied medicine and languages but chose writing for his major work, which took seven years and influenced a new school of writing with stream-of-consciousness method.
An explosion from a gas heater connected to a leaky hose at 403 Monterey Street killed Martha Peoples, 21, and damaged the upper floor. Police say a lit match ignited accumulated gas. her mother Eula Peoples and tenant Orin Kenney escaped. Betty Cummings attempted to rescue her but was driven back by the heat. Firemen estimate $700 in damages.
Mexico and the United States will resume talks on an indemnization settlement for American owned farmlands expropriated by the Mexican government. Officials report agreement on a lump sum to be paid by Mexico in annual installments of $1,000,000.
In Mexico City a government order cuts electricity use. starting today all lighting and power will pause 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and stores must close by 7 p.m. A national economy ministry survey links the shortage to scarce water for power and a heavy rainy season. If consumption does not drop, a total March blackout risk looms.
Texas crops suffered damage from late December weather with heavy rains and high winds in the Lower Rio Grande valley harming young vegetables and mature crops. Beets, cabbage, green peas, potatoes and spinach were affected while peppers and tomatoes surviving November frosts were largely ruined. The USDA report projects increases in beet and carrot production and gains for early onions, spinach and potatoes, with state crop totals compared to last year.
United States Secret Service agent Ed Tyrell confirms the first counterfeit Jefferson nickel surfaced in San Antonio. A. J. Ambrose, a Walgreens store detective, identified the man who passed the coin paying for a drink and offered a description of the suspect.
John Mc Quinn suffered severe burns when a gasoline heater exploded in the office of a filling station on Center Street in Sabinal. The blast caused minor damage to the building and contents.
Ministry of national defense sources said 110 million peso budget to be spent on modern arms and supplementary equipment from the United States. The army general staff seeks planes and motorized gear to bolster its well trained force. Officers will observe U S Army expansion before final decisions.
A vintage style ad urges awakening the liver bile with Carter's Little Liver Pills to promote digestion. It extols daily bile flow to prevent constipation and discomfort, touting quick relief and a 10¢ price for a package.
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