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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1941

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Revolt in Romania as Sima Seized by Antonescu Regime

The report claims Vice Premier Horia Sima sheltered in Bucharest Green House after leading an Iron Guard revolt against Ion Antonescu. Government troops surrounded the building. Sima reportedly seized, with large casualties and widespread fighting across Bucharest and Transylvania. An attempted assassination of Antonescu and a German officer shooting are mentioned amid a broader insurrection.

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Iron Guard Chief Arrested in Revolt Action

Unconfirmed reports from Bulgaria claim Horia Sima, leader of the Romanian Iron Guard, has been arrested and blamed for the bloody revolt sweeping the nation. Bucharest reports corroborate the arrest as authorities search Privo viv, former interior minister, and Prince Gita with other notable Runni ng figures.

Belgrade Jen Bulgaria Ini Horia Sima Rusgian Bucharest Gon Horia Sima Tron Guard Thas Privo Viveeren Gita

West Coast Storm Soaks California and Oregon

A severe storm drenched the West Coast with heavy rains and high winds. Forecaster J. A. Brown warned of continued downpours over the western hillside area, causing floods, road washouts, and landslide risks along the coast. In California several inches of rain fell, complicating travel and prompting emergency cautions.

San Prancisco Turin J. A. Brown Californ

Two Fexans Burn to Death in Wreck

Two Mramite men died in a wreck near Kemp when their car collided with a pickup and burst into flames. The dead were W Pred Cunning and John Fanny, ages 45 and 46. A another driver, Jake Adams, 46, suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized.

Kemp Jan Jake Adams Hayton J Wautman Hospital

Tinkham Declines Questioner Role in Foreign Affairs Panel

Washington January 25. Representative George Holden Tinkham of St Mags declines to resign from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He explains he entertained former diplomat William C Bulitt in Moscow while ambassador to Rugata and in Paris while ambassador to Evanec. He says he could not stop questioning Bulitt.

Washington George Holden Tinkham St.Mags House Foreign Affairs Committee Wilem C. Bulitt Tite Moscow Rugata Ty Paria Svhile Raitassador Evanec Tink- Hunt Hruntt Qte Finkhon

Inactivity of Nazi Raiders Puzzles London

The article notes Londoners puzzled by a fifth night without Nazi raids while other Britain areas remain quiet. Theories divide on whether weather blocked operations or a larger invasion plan is forming. Troop concentrations and coastal activity on the continent feed fear of an imminent assault.

London Jong Olexvaids Britain Reagan Pilla Continent Hitler Mediterranean Grimmest France Low Countries Germany Sehoat Bitter Miltain Naz Armory Evey West Spli Aviillery Tran Poul Plider Tso Hiller Landou

Custody Fight Over Vote Machines Heats Up

County Clerk Albert G Trawalter gains edge in courthouse dispute over preparing and delivering voting machines for elections. Budget battles, auditor rejection, and a 1946 setup frame ongoing tension as Trawalter seeks direct clerical control with deputies and extra aides.

Albert G. ‘Tra. Walter Commissioners Court Compassioners Court Pav Ehlert Ehlert Rapnt G. Gnevey Trawalter L. J. Gittinger Rawalter Trawatter Travaller World Medinate Extra

Pope's Cousin Enrolls as Student in Milwaukee

Milwaukee officials announced that 18 year old Stacie Maria Giannini, cousin of the Pope, has enrolled for the upcoming semester at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee. She arrived from the United States after years abroad and will begin studies February 3 as part of the Tallan sisters of charity.

Milwaukee Wis Mount Mary Agluge Mibwauker Maria Giannini D.C Tallan Sisters of Charity

Raid on Lorient by Royal Myrrole bombers

Despite bad flying weather a small squadron of Royal Myrrole bombers raided the German held French naval base at Lorient during the night. The prime minister announced today.

Ray Rains Lorient London tiNsi

Britain's View of Roosevelt Gesture Moves Washington

London commentary praises Roosevelt’s greeting to Lord Halifax aboard the Potomac as a decisive gesture. Officials note priority to impress Washington and the Atlantic alliance during the crisis. Headlines call the act the most significant gesture of the war and a strong signal to U S leadership.

London INS Halifax Linder Washington United States Roosevelt Aveniere Mod Gady Halifex Mac Annapolis Lord Halifax Great Britain

Losses Reported as Italian Forces Fall Back in North Africa

Jan 2 Rome dispatch reports 29,000 Italian troops lost. British forces captured Cohrak. Italian Dials command says progress stalled west of the Libyan stronghold. Assaults by heavy artillery and air bombing failed to breach Fascist defenses as Italian mechanized units faltered. Submarine actions are claimed against Allied ships Raemus and Elen, with other Schlug battles noted in the Atlantic and East Africa as Greek front fighting intensifies.

Rome Imperial Forcea Cohrak Dials Command Bish Forsas Bullettin Sitel Antian Sulmivine Hinhe Aur Smivatora Torlate Rameus Atlantic Carls Alberta Teppati Elen East Africa Dig Command Sudan Chery Alkota

British win near Derna threaten Bengal drive in Africa

In a Cairo report the British crushed Italian forces three miles from Derna, pushing fascists back on fronts in East Africa. Derna siege raised, 600 prisoners taken in Eritrea, while Abyssinian and Somaliland campaigns advance with Italian positions abandoned. Haile Selassie reportedly directing operations as British advances continue across Abyssinia and Libya toward Bengal and Tripoli.

Cairo UNS Derna Est Africa Tobruk Bengal Dera Onis Bisha Eritrea Sudan Libya Dora Archibald Wivell Jalon Atu Egypt Devin Tripoli

Nazi Planes Sighted Over East Anglia Invasion Alert

London reports indicate unidentified warplanes were seen over East Anglia during the late hours, amid growing vigilance on potential aerial activity. The sighting follows increased Nazi air activity as authorities assess threat levels and issue alerts.

East Anglia

Roosevelt Escorts British Ambassador in Annapolis Before Washington Return

Lord Halifax visits Secretary of State as Britain’s ambassador, aided by a national escort, returns to Washington from the Massachusets Avenue embassy. Roosevelt’s gesture signals U S intent to aid the British Empire, with high level talks and precedent set for direct executive action.

Lord Halifax Roosevelt Pye White Rouse Lord Hollins Hill

City Ruling on Taxes Asked Amid Hearing Delays

A Houston street property owners committee pressed for a city ruling on tax equalization claims. Mayor Maverick and Commissioner have not issued a decision after public hearings, with many owners absent and reappraisal survey changes debated. Meanwhile a hold up by two youths during a separate incident was reported, and a cold front from the Dakotas was forecast to bring a 10 degree temperature drop with rain and wintry winds through San Antonio.

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Doolittle Jr Named on Air Cadet List

James H. Doolittle Jr., son of World War I ace Mie Doolittle, appears on an Air Cadet list. The Lafayette ditty notes his enrollment at a northern flying school as he expresses a wish to avoid clouds and follow footsteps in aviation. Tiny de Notttention cites scholars from Tout Hayes, Ohio.

Lafayette Dan James H. Doolittle Jy Juley Poedie University Tiny Tout Hayes Ohia

AIL Eligible for Academy Choice in New York

Congressman Martin J. Kennedy of New York announces a new path to the United States Naval Academy. Residents of New York who apply before February 1 will be eligible for the competitive appointment.

New York Martin J. Kenedy United States Naval Academy New Yorkshire

King George Enters U S Waters For 24 Hours

The 36,000 ton battleship King George with Lord Hallfnx aboard anchored off Chesapeake Bay and steamed down toward Atlantis. The destroyer Nugr warship dropped an ashore mile offshore near Annapolis as President Roosevelt cited neutrality rules allowing belligerent ships 24 hours in American waters unless hindered by weather, then a permit would be needed.

Annapolis Don UM. S AnMopolis Londa Roosevelt King Ceorge

France Void FDR Would Keep Us Out

Washington hearings reveal a 1926 letter from Budge Bullitt stating the United States would not enter a war while President Roosevelt is in the White House. He urged strong French support and warned Britain of retaliation if U.S. aid came with strings. Bullitt testified that he did not advocate war and emphasized limited aid to Britain to protect U.S. interests.

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Weather Forecast for San Antonio

The forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of sun. Temperatures range from highs near 68 to lows around 24 degrees with southerly to northerly winds and moderate cloud cover.

San Antonio

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