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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1941

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Washington and Roosevelt on era clashes in early republics

A clipped discussion links Washington’s warnings on foreign entanglements and the dangers of a standing army to Roosevelt’s modern presidency. It notes Revolutionary War tensions as officers pressed for rights, Washington’s fear of tyranny by regimentation, and Hamilton and Madison reflections on civil military balance.

Roosevelt Washington Europe Hamilton Adasgeérs Geherat Greens Charleston Washington Kin Madison Aes

Buying Time Says Stimson In House Debate

Washington Jan 29 Three amendments to the aid to Britain bill were reported voted by the house committee. Secretary of War Stimson testified before the senate foreign relations committee as the house group considered amendments to limit life to two years, curb convoy use, require periodic reports, and force presidential consulting with army and navy before transferring equipment. Stimson argued the measure buys time to arm and protect U.S. interests as Axis powers threaten. Continued on Page 4, Col 1.

Washington House Forélen Roosevelt Army Navy Cies Congress Stimton Britain United States Senate Forel Relations Committee Stimson Theat Dristain Grev Intiate Committee Ms-1 Hose Foreign Affairs Committee Gith Amy House Cal

Weather Hides as 8 A Seeks Winter Returns

The report describes warm temperatures returning after a brief cold spell. Gentile brings easterly winds, with Wednesday partly to considerably cloudy skies. Forecast highs around 60 on Wednesday and 72 on Thursday, with lows near 40 Thursday morning.

San Antonio

Man Recovers Brother's Car in South Side Stolen-Cease

A South Side man recovered his brother A R Loflinger s car stolen January 21 after spotting the vehicle in the 8250 block of South Mores Street. He questioned three youths, who claimed to have found the car wrecked and abandoned near one of their homes. Police Captain G D Mure confirmed the identification.

R. Loflinger Eaflinger South Mores Street Eney Ney Lallinger G. D. Mure

35th Sub Leaves Portsmouth Ways

In Portsmouth New Hampshire a 35th submarine built at the navy yard was launched today with simple private exercises. Mrs. John D. Wainwright, wife of the yard commander, sponsored the craft. A dog bite incident occurred on North Frio street involving several residents. one person was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Portsmouth N.H Martin Portsmouth Navy Yard John D. Wainwright Jim Dis North Frio Street

Four hurt as auto collision blocks Comal and West Cam

Four persons were treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a crash at the intersection of Comal and West Cam ¡imbres streets. A three ton truck was struck and overturned, pinning one passenger. The incident ended a 34 hour period with no injuries, a possible new non injuring record for San Antonio. Victims include Marin Sepat and Misses Josephine Trevino Susie Trevino and Nita Pierro with Pierro most seriously hurt. Police report bruises cuts and head injuries while medics freed Pierro from the wreckage.

Robert B. Green Hospital Wilba My Pata Comal West Cam= Imbres Police Trivestigatora Dotson Lynch Patmales’ Grain Company West Commerce Atreet Sant Antonio Marin Sepat Usted South Santa Rosa Averue Sted Josephine Narr Susie Trovino Nita Pierro North Laredo Street Miss Pierro Pierro Sepat Stegs Nixro Cis Trevino Cuba Hero P. m N. Mitchell Labor Street W. I. Stevens King’s Court Presa Lowell Mike Novak Tacanola Street Goliad Water

William Aubrey 87 longtime San Antonio attorney dies

William Aubrey, 87, prominent San Antonio attorney and former dean of the San Antonio School of Law, died Wednesday at his home. Born in Macon, Georgia, he moved to San Antonio in 1882 and held civic roles including trustee of Carnegie Public Library and president of local bar associations. Survivors include two daughters, a son in Baltimore, and a sister in Washington, D. C.

William Aubrey San Antonio Ens Laurel Street Aubrey Macon Dews School of Columbus Loyola College Richard Malcolm Baltimore Marshall San Antonio School of Law Carnegie Public

Texas House probes old age assistance abuses

In Austin on January 28 the Texas House ordered a no mediation inquiry into old age assistance administration amid complaints of discrimination rude conduct abuse threats and neglect. The Senate earlier asked officials to appear and answer questions by next week. The probe aims to restore public approval of welfare programs and curb malfeasance in aid distribution. The day also covered defense guard unit approvals and anticipated actions on teachers retirement and state lease of Camp Hulen to the federal government.

Austin Jan Texas House of Representatives Senate House Apgalcents Skiles Joe Skiles Det [Ben House Nog Ald Aga. Assistancs Defense Guard Ben Sharpe Parla National Guard Natonal Guard WL Lee Ddaniel Clay Cotten Palestine Camp Hilen Texas National Buard United States Emmet Marse Houston

Annexation May Bring Tax Hike in San Antonio Suburbs

City Auditor TN Tucker warned that annexation of suburban areas last June adds $150,500 in bonds for public improvements. The levy could rise about $50 per year to service the three issues, with bonds bearing a stated interest rate.

San Antonio Tucker

Inquest Held in Camp Hulon Death

PSLAULON Jan 25 Justice with Peace Wilkins said Emory 35 civilian employee at Camp Hulon was struck by a participant during a street fight the night before his death Williams who conducted the inquest said someone walked up and knocked him down Monday night Williams withheld his verdict and was conducting an investigation in cooperation with military police

Pslaulon Wilkins TR. Emory Camp Hulon Mi Ideath Willams Emory Williams

Officer Shines in Chasing Boys on Houston Street

Radio patrolman Dan LaFon was dispatched Wednesday to respond to a disturbance on Houston Street. He reported chasing a group described as “shiva boys” and addressed an issue related to abandoned sidewalk shoe shines and related taxes, bringing it to police attention.

Dan LaFon LaFon Houston Street

Nazi Spread Out May Halt Invasion

London dispatch reports a British military authority states that German infiltration into Romania and Bulgaria and air aid to Italy has become so extensive that the very year danger of invasion of Britain may be averted.

London Rumania Bulgaria Tely Britain

Italy Threatens Axis War on U S

Rome editorialist Gayda of Italy accuses the United States of violating neutrality by aiding Britain and transferring destroyers, warning that such actions could draw the US into war with the Axis. He argues present policy is beyond non belligerence and risks an unforeseen reaction.

Rome Vivainio Gayda Italy United States Britain England United Stata Gaydabald “Corded Iuh Jong Han Weel Washington Germay Gaydn

Education Harm Feared by Hutchins

Rupert M. Flutelins, president of the University of Chicago, warned that a total defense program could halt true education and research in the United States. He spoke on higher education and the defense threat before the Chicago Association of Commerce, noting the move would be deeply deplorable if it disrupts academic work.

Chicago Rupert M. Flutelins University of Chicago United States Chicsgo Associaton of Commerce

National Guard Train Derailment Near Sandersville

A National Guard train derailment near Sandersville Mississippi occurred today as ambulances from Camp Shelby assisted doctors. Reported delays and injuries followed when troops en route to duty were affected and the derailed cars halted operations at the small town, with rescuers aiding casualties.

Hattiesburg Miss Pwelve Camp Shelby Sandersvile Here

Ford threatens to quit business over closed shop demand

Washington dispatch reports Henry Ford threatening to cease operating his industrial concerns under closed shop conditions. He would transfer factories to the government for federal operation if forced by a later board decree, and pledges to refuse talks with Sidney Hillman. A strike threat looms in Detroit as the CIO presses Ford winds toward a government takeover option.

Washington Henry Forbas Ford Sidney Hilman The Detroit

Metaxas dies. Greece names Coryotis to lead war effort

Premier John Metaxas, 70, dictator of Greece for nearly five years, died after throat inflammation and complications. King George II appointed Alexander Coryotis, governor of the National Bank, to head a wartime cabinet of current ministers and pledged continued military policy and social programs as Greece bands against Italy.

Athens John Metaxas Greece Aftar & Brief Miness George II Italy Alexandeu Coryotis National Bank of Kead P Coryotis Metaxas Kiphissia Vier Metaxas Wos

British Pressure Increases as Derna Comes Under Attack

British mobile units push south and west of Derna in Libya as they tighten pressure on Italian forces. Free French advances into southwest Libya threaten Italian rear guards, with reports of vigorous patrols across Eritrea and Somali frontier areas and 25,000 to 36,000 French troops involved. Marzouk and Fezzan actions hint at a broader campaign impact near Tripoli and the Red Sea coast.

Catro Libya Italy Generm Dern Britain Dorna Mot Folers Falion Tobruk Bayniion Africa Charles de Gaulle East Africa Sudan Simasl Tlallan Eritrea Anties Mrrsintin Red Sea Agordal Bram Standler Batentu Oasis Ethiopia Wergan Fezzan Marzouk Tripoli

Weather Forecast for Antonia and Vicinity

Partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday with highs near 40. Thursday shows considerable cloudiness and warmer with highs around 72 in the afternoon. Light rain possible over the western portion by Thursday. Rio Grande Valley may see similar trends. West Texas mostly cloudy with rain or snow in the far north. little temperature change Wednesday night through Thursday.

Ban Antonia East Texas Rio Grande Valley West Texas Ren Bia North

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