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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1941

Page

4

Three men wounded in barroom gunfire at Guadalupe Street

Three men were hospitalized after a Monday shooting at El Frogresero at 1723 Guadalupe Street. Tiburcio Rive suffered a stomach wound, Julian Rios was shot in the leg with an eight inch back cut, and Eduardo Martinez a deputy sheriff and tavern operator was stabbed in the chest during an altercation. A murder assault charge was filed against Matlines in Justice of the Peace Bar Covripan's court over Tibutco Rive's shooting.

Robert B. Green Hopital el Frogresero Guadalupe Strect Tiburcia Riw Guadalupe Street Julian Rios Miles Eduardo Martinez Martinez Ben Kuykendall Offic Msault Matlines Justice of the Peace Bar Covripan Tibutco Rive

Two St Marys Presidents Meet On University Campus

The presidents of St Marys met on the campus Sunday with acting St Marys University president welcoming Brother Albert F.S.C. LLD president of St Marys College of California The proposed football game between St Marys and Brerry may be distant as athletic matters rest with councils Both schools are run by religious brothers dedicated to education St Marys of California is Christian Brothers run while St Marys fees is Brothers of Ye

St. Marys Thomas J. ‘Treadway St Mary's University Hro. Albert St. Marty's College Mamea Calif

Sun Spots Disrupt Shortwave Contacts, Reports Say

Short wave contacts with European points were disrupted by sun spot disturbances today. Associated Press dispatches from Berlin Bern and Moscow remained largely unaffected though Moscow noted worse effects with Ankara Rome and other cities receiving weak signals. The article blames sun spots for the disruption.

Associated Press Berl Berne Moscow Moscais Radio Diris Ankara Turkey Rome

Greek King George II Arrives in South Africa

King George II of Greece arrives at a South African port with his royal suite as the Greek government in exile continues to operate after the occupation of Greece. The arrival signals ongoing Allied coordination and support during the Mediterranean theater.

South Africa Johannesburg George II Greece

Budget clash over city finances and humor at council

The budget debate centered on the mayor's proposed line items as commissioners urged restraint and warned against cuts. A lighthearted moment featured a "Worry Bird" gift from the assistant city attorney, while the council accepted a substitute budget with mayoral nonvoting status. In Tokyo, stock prices slipped amid concerns over Japan’s international position.

Tokyo Tokyo Stock Exchange Japan

Two Die In Auto Collision In Alabama County

During a three day weekend in San Antonio and Bexar and nearby Alabama County two people were killed instantly in a wreck on Highway 86 at 4:30 a.m. Harold Carroon 37 and his wife Mare Carroon 32 of Tulsa Oklahoma died. Several others including Richard Carroon true year old son were injured seriously and Paro Kingsley F.P. Paor 309 East Hart Avenue Harlandahe suffered multiple fractures. The Carroon brothers M. A. Carroon of Tyler and Pete Squire of Lindale were traveling with the family. Sheriff and state police noted a total of six major accidents in San Antonio and 28 minor ones over the weekend, far below normal expectations.

San Antonio Bexar County Alascasa County Harold ,Carroon Richard Carroon Kingsley FP. Paor Eat Hart Avenue Harlandahe Paor Salarie Catreans Port Isabel Carroon M. A. Carroon Tyler Pete Squire Lindale FH. Arrowood Tike Sheriff's Office

Mrs Emma Basse Dies in L A Home

Mrs Emma Jenbel Basse aged 54 died at her home 454 Hammond Avenue. Services were set for 5 p.m. Monday at the Loring chapel. Survived by husband Chester R. Basse, daughters Mrs A E Schneider and Glotta Bassesson, son C Roland Basse, mother Mrs Tr E Duerler of San Antonio, brothers Wil Mam R Buttler Menard, John Burtler Fredericksburg, Ex Wurrier Dunetion, Jim Burtler Corpus Christi, Lee Buttler New Braunfels, sisters Mrs Macy Davis El Paso, Mrs Myrti Arndie, Mrs Jene Olsen Katte Brequigan San Antonio. Interment at Mission Burial Park.

Loring Chapel Emma Jenbel Basse Hammond Avenue

Woman Slashed on Arms and Legs in City Attack

Police said 21 year old Lian Marks of 1730 East Houston Street was slashed on arms and legs by an unidentified assailant near Main and Fausten streets. She was treated at Robert W Green hospital.

East Houston Street Main Sfauston Streets Robert W Green Hospital

Obituary Notices From Wichita Died This Week

Obituary notices list numerous residents including Mrs. Ernestine Ker of Wichita and many survivors. Services held in San Antonio and San Antonio related figures, with interments at local parks and multiple churches. Names include Mary Francis Carroom, James J. Murray, Louise Mayer, Johanna Moore, and Edward Moore among others.

Draftee Slaying Sparks Stillwell Oklahoma Shootout

STILLWELL Okla July 7 a 20 year old draft volunteer who had refused to return to army duty was sent to another post. In the Cookson hills today Deputy Sheriff George Flute 42 was slain in a gun duel while attempting to quell a disturbance that climaxed a three day plan at Flute Springs near Trinity 20 miles southwest of here. Ancritt Mack Dean said the youth had just returned from a Fat Belt mission about two months ago and told his family he would not return unless transferred. The south had been firing at a picnic and as Flute tried to arrest him he resisted. Flute was shot three times. Men at the scene disarmed the youth but he died.

Stillwell Okla Stush Cooksaw Hills Sher- HE George Flute Siube Ancritt Mack Dean Bee Mute Flute

Russian front reports heavy fighting across Estonia to Black Sea

Soviet dispatches describe intense battles along a 400 mile front from Estonia to the Black Sea. German losses are claimed heavy as Soviet troops halt a German drive east. Fresh reserves crossed to the west bank at great cost. tanks clash as both sides suffer severe casualties. Moscow notes seven British officers arrive to reinforce Belorussian lines.

Rigs Bay Finland Estonia Binsk Russia Black Sea Joseph Stalin Berezka Came Manrique Katte Ostrov Fieren Mehring Ees Dvinsk Hed Borisov Heregjng Dobrulsk Rulepr Boviet Anchanized Ukraine Vovograd Volynski Beg Balti Moscow

Pickets Ring Detroit Offices Of Independent Railway Workers

A ring of pickets surrounded the Consolidated Transportation offices in Detroit as spokesmen claimed 10,000 members from diverse trades support the Independent Railway Workers of America. They vowed wider action to secure a charter, noting an agreement with broader unions limits their activities.

Detroit Raileay Workers of America IL Nathan Regtal Homes Lang A. O IO I. Ovs A. of L Brotherhoods C. T Weahington Lang

Holiday Death Toll Tops 628 Nationwide

The holiday weekend saw 628 deaths nationwide as traffic crashes and other incidents spiked after Independence Day. Rain reduced some fatalities but vehicular accidents remained the leading killer, with California and New York among states reporting high totals. Additional drownings, plane crashes, and shootings contributed to the grim tally across multiple regions.

Natin Mondlay Batety Council California Tinos New York Pennsylvania Onio

Texas Senatorial Probe Demanded

Senator Clem Fain of Livingston urged an inquiry into the recent U S senatorial election citing irregularities and asked Senator R A Weinert of Sigill to chair the state senate general investigating committee to review circulating published assertions by a nationally known cast mantel.

Austin IDP Clem Fain Livingston U. S Fain R. A. Weinert Sigill State Senate Casslmantel

Catholic Bishops Decry Fight Over Faith in Germany

A pastoral letter from Catholic bishops in Greater Germany pleads for religious freedom, denounces church closures and bans, and calls on authorities to justify acts interfering with faith. It says many religious houses have closed or been repurposed, expressing sorrow for expulsions and urging unity with Jesus Christ amid Nazi pressure.

Vekisebee Noti Ealsleifie Christianity Gere Inphy Stake Jesus Christ Ietter Sar Tebler Wie Ardern Zaid Hitler Germany

Seven people treated after traffic incidents in city area

Seven persons Monday received treatment at Robert E. Green Hospital for injuries from traffic incidents. Ey Main er, no address listed, injured when a car carrying riders collided with a track near Gonzales Fond. Mrs Dorado Molina and son Hubert, 6, of 1305 Gallillo, injured in two-cat collision at Penito n and Crezes streets. Richard Parks, 7, of Lytle, cut on forehead by a bicycle at Lambert Park. R L Linden, 2975 Bounders Avenue, broke left arm in collision with a auto. Gravel Martinez, 1d, 717 B South Medina, arm broken in bicycle fall. Willard Coy, 43, 120 Zavala, head injury in collision with a freight car.

Robert 5 Gree Hospital Vetlaw Varsors Midnaps Ey Mainer Gonzales Fond

Netherlands Breaks Relations With Finland Exiled Gov

The government in exile for the Netherlands announced that diplomatic relations with Finland have been broken off. The move follows ongoing tensions and reflects shifting alliances during wartime diplomacy.

Oneak Pinns London Jay Uei Netherlands Finland SS Eee Ee Uw

S A Youth Wins Art Honors in 1940 41 Forum

Ruben A. Sauchez, 19, of 1501 Bog aS avenue, Hag, won a favorable mention in the art division of the American Magazine youth forum competition for 1940 41. He will appear with other winners among 2932 placing aut of 855,098 entered contestants.

Ruben A. Sauchez Bogas Avenue Hag Youth Forum

RAF Bombs Axis Ships in Sicily Raid

Cairo reports a British bomber raid on Palermo and the Trinari island area damaging several large Axis ships and killing three Italians with many more injured. Italian authorities confirm the attack on the north coast of Sicily and note some damage.

Sicily Cairo Egypt R.A. FS Rome Tuly Alrala Palermo Soast Cotnrerie

Axis Planes Bomb Libya Batteries Hit Tobruk

Rome reports German and Italian dive bombers scored hits on British positions at Tobruk and on concentrations of mobile targets southwest of Sidi Omar. British bombers were said to have retaliated.

Libya Rome Tobruk Ahd Sidi Baccans Thy Traldan High Command Ranartan Ta

Border clashes ease after two day Peru Ecuador flareup

reports from Quito indicate a two day border fighting and bombing raid cycle between Peru and Ecuador. Ecuador accuses Peru of aggression amid a century old dispute while frontier units and local reserves handle the situation. a medical detachment will aid wounded as Colombia ponders steps.

Quito Ecuador Peru Tod Adivices Guayaquil Americas Bogdta Colombia Ald

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