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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1941

Page

2

Ecuador Peru border clashes flare in Amazon frontier

Reports from Quito indicate sporadic patrol clashes along the southern frontier with Peru near the Amazon region. Ecuadorian officials said Peruvians were digging trenches and threatening aggression while both nations discussed mediation with Argentina the United States and Brazil offering to help.

Quito Ecuador Ecuidor Fronier Pert Jas Eight Vady Lotey United Sles Argentina United States Brazil Chile Cleo Medias Roads Peruviim Huaquilias

Pert Claims Axis Influence False Over Peru Border Fight

A Peruvian official denounces false stories of Axis support aimed at swaying Peru toward conflict with Ecuador. The claim asserts Ecuador uses anti Peruvian rhetoric to widen the dispute and cites reports Japan may be aiding Peru. Carlos Concha travels to Washington to discuss border tensions with U.S. officials.

Tama Peru Ecwidor Gouldor Patrol Fightwe Fetladar Ecuador Japan

Woman Treated for Heat Stroke at Local Tortilla Factory

Misa Tulsa Montellsno, 25, of Monterey atieel, was overcome by heat while working at a tortilla manufacturing company on the 300 block of Buena Vista Street. She fainted and was not discovered for about 45 minutes according to police.

Misa Tulsa Montellsno St Monterey Atieel

Peage Prayer Formula Set For Peace

The Cobertes of Patriotism, active in World War I era prayer efforts, released a new prayer for peace. The text calls for guidance to protect the youth, support the land and people, and seek a peace the world cannot give. It requests divine help to keep faithful to peace and protect the nation from enemies.

Cobertes Adina de Eayals Pas An- Meinced Father Simighty

Quill Orders Blackouts at Federal Building in San Antonio

The Urait-in style directive from Washington instructs occupants of the San Antonio Federal Building to power down lights and minimize use of electric devices. Postmaster Cats Quill urged building staff to cooperate for wartime economy, with reports urged for noncompliant individuals.

San Antonios Federal Building Washington Cats Quill Minde Persans

Three Men Arrested After Bar Fight on South Laredo Street

Police booked Tony Bueno a bartender Jesse Garza 20 of 1019 South Laredo Street and Avilio Trinidad 36 of Floresville for affray after a bar altercation on South Laredo Street. A pistol was discharged but no injuries were reported. a fourth man fled the scene.

South Laredo Street Por Mee Tony Bueno Jesse Garza Bes Alvilio Trinidad Ploresville

Robbery at Sommers Rug Store on Broadway

Postal authorities reported an investigation into a burglary at Sommers Rug Store No. 4, 8000 Broadway. About $80 in cash and $128 in stamps were stolen from a safe. another safe containing $200 was not opened. Police say the burglary may be by the same suspects who cracked other safes recently.

Alamo Heights Broadway Pallce

New Patrol Program Under Navy Search For Missing PBY

Washington July 8 a large naval patrol plane with two officers and five crew is the focus of an intensive search by Atlantic fleet ships and planes. The missing aircraft was last heard Thursday afternoon off the northeastern coast. Names include pilot Robert H McKowe from Atlanta Georgia and co pilot Joseph C Haskell from Charleston with crew Wyman Richard Van Litre aviation machinist first class Lynn Melvin England Claude Andrew Aubrey Lynn Elijah Dunlap and Anthony Henry Gazafy all listed to service roles.

Washington Atlantic Robert H. McKowe Atlanta Jolepn C. Haskell Charleston Wyman Richard van Litre S Ware Lyntén Melnus England Claude Andrew Aubrey Lynn Eliiah Dunlap Anthony Henry Gazafy

Three Are Bitten by Dogs in L A

Three people were bitten by dogs in Los Angeles sending them to Robert B Green Hospital. One victim, 16 year old Charles Hines, was bicycling on Yueen Street when attacked near Ripley and Hulzache avenues. A second victim, 60 year old Pat Balled, suffered a bite to the ankle at Ripley and Hulzache. A third, 2 year old Janette Nieleru, was bitten on East First Street.

Doe Robert B. Green Hospital Charles WH. Hines Sodiv Sooner Street Yueen Street Pat Balled Ripley Street Sitten Ripley and Hulzache Avenue Billey Ees Janette Nieleru East First Street

Japs Claim U S Enters War in Open Statement

Tokyo dispatch cites Japanese agency claiming the United States has formally entered the war, with Berlin offering cautious comment amid cabinet talks on budgets and transport issues. Reports detail high-level meetings between Prime Minister and rail minister, and a German spokesman delaying position remarks on the United States.

Tokyo Teeland Mekuminsie Artvican Bishheadines Damel United States Germany Comin Transportstrum Prince Fuminaro Kopoye Gotaro Ogawa Ogawa Teijiro Toyadla Berlin Uly &tAt

War 25 Years Ago Today and Related Frontline Misinformation

The clipping reports tactical claims from Russians near Kortel and widespread bombardment by aerial units, noting hundreds of German casualties and French posts around Harpecourt and Mamellon. It also mentions a century-old flotilla in London diplomacy, Norwegian abdication talks, and a Russian roundup after French-Russian tension.

Kortel Alles

Plant Specialist Jobs Open in Civil Service Push

Proition: as Industrial specialists at salaries ranging from S260 to 'SIRO B ZearT are now Avallavic through civil servier, BR. E. Milam, local civil service board secretary, wnnconcert Tuesday. Applicants must have a Chotogly knowledge of "piroductios enveituses. Applications way be Med with the Yocud civil service offices in the Pectoral p building.

Siro B Zeart Avallavic Civil Servier BR. E. Milam Civil Service Board Civil Service

Mrs Murphy’s Feral Set Obituary Notice

Mrs Dora Murphy of 244 cum shees died Monday near Switzerland after 83 years in the United States. She was a member of Mertle prove and Wealden of the World. Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p m. Survivors include two sons Jim and Alex Murphy daughter Mrs Ernest Lena sister Miss Mallard Hagioun brother Jon Hagman and several grandchildren of San Antonio. Burial will be in Butherin.

Dora Murphy Switzerland Wealden Sidaty Ouyan Odstotaricis Wile Jlam Alex Murphy Ernest Lena

Welch Named 5 P Trainmaster in Texas Office

IL B Welch has been appointed lead trainmaster of the Southern Pacific in Texas with headquarters in San Antonio. The announcement, made Thursday, states Welch will oversee Pacific operations across the region and report to the southern division manager.

Welch Bacifieres Texas Kulara Tursday, Hie Sanpanconic

Teachers to Attend Austin Institute on Professional Relations

About forty San Antonio teachers travel to Austin on Thursday to lead an institute on professional relations. Miss Kathoras Remy will discuss teacher ethics and AH Legehers will join the program. Bliss Jane Baird, chairwoman of the teacher relations committee, plans to attend the event.

San Antonio Austin Thurday Kathoras Remy Bliss Jane Baird

Expert on Wheels Visits Here

Expert on Wheels visits here as Ernest Holz age 29, formerly of 423 Gelkers Street San Antonio, is shown as inducted into the army on March 6, 1341. The card from the army certifies capability to drive any vehicle in service and notes a private first class rating. Before induction he worked as a track driver and mechanic in San Antonio.

Hil

War Roundup and Allied Moves Across Fronts

War Roundup covers repeated German attempts to erase the Dnieper line near Moscow while Soviet defenses hold and Moscow troops move within 75 miles. Reports claim German bunkers captured near Leningrad and Allied actions including U S naval landing plans. Tokyo and British reports note U S and Anglo American tensions, with British raids on the French coast and western Germany. A women’s meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Me court house per Stephen Austin. Lieutenant Willian W. Madshaw reports to Eighth Corps area headquarters for duty in the corps area quartermaster office.

Ted Fete Red Dnepr Civer Tonant ‘Moacow Moscow Fockezs Leningrad Stalin Ho Nszis Reland Alantic National American Worgen's Association Stephen’ Austin Wilved Elend Willian W_ dfadshaw Eighth Corns Corps

Four Officers Graduated From San Antonio Prison Camp

Four officers from San Antonio prisons have graduated from the meteor inspection school at the Holabird Quartermaster Depot in Baltimore. The group includes First Lieutenant H Lions of Brookn tield and First Lieutenant O J Clayton, Meyers, and Second Lieutenant A B Agate of Mort Sam Houston. Your vacant room, apartment or house is in demand, use a light to find a fundut, Dial FRake.

Gan Antonio Prmp Sialons Metér Inspxizt Holabird Quartermcaster Baltimore H.lions Brookn Tield First Lienta Clayton Meyers B Agate Mort Sam Houston

Doctor's Invention Promises Rupture Relief Trial

Advertisement offers a doctor’s rupture relief device described as easy to wear with no straps or leather bands. Readers may try the invention for 30 days and claim a $4.50 truss if dissatisfied, with a conditional $4.50 truss kept as trouble compensation. Offer from Physicians Appliance Co based in Kansas City Missouri.

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