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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
1
British and French authorities clashed over Beirut with reports that Australian troops may seize the city from the French Vichy regime. Paris and London gave conflicting statements while Syria remained in conflict and Belgian city positions moved under Allied pressure.
Vichy wrangles over a Syrian war armistice as Vice Premier Darlan returns from Paris talks with German officials. British demands to declare Beirut an open city spark further tension. Darlan discusses with Penryn and Quarles Hunteger as U.S. aid concerns surface and a Beirut pamphlet campaign circulates. Times continues on page 4.
The weatherman Renry Jarboo calls for hot conditions with temperatures reaching 35 degrees and possibly higher. Showers may accompany the heat as modest northeast winds ease the day.
Rome official figures released after thirteen months of conflict detail 255,961 men lost across land sea and air. The tally excludes East Africa and lists 16,286 missing or not yet reported. Of total, 23,085 killed and 58,010 wounded.
Chariay Gregory of 1032 Austin Street was sentenced to three years suspended after pleading guilty to impersonation at a city election. The indictment alleged she attempted to impersonate Eugene Roy Gregory and vote using his poll tax receipt in Oralyal District Court on May 12.
The house approved tentative legislation to defer men 23 or older on July 1 who have not been drafted and began discussing an amendment to permit induction veterans aged 29 or older to be discharged upon their own request.
Fred Bray, 53, of Hackensack, was arrested yesterday for drunken driving after operating a steam roller for a surfacing company. The vehicle wandered along New Bridge street before Bray was deemed unfit to operate a vehicle. Police took Bray into custody as the steam roller was halted in Hackensack.
News brief notes Soviet reports of annihilation of a 15 000 man German motorized division blocking Nazi advances toward Moscow and Leningrad. German high command offers sparse details as claims of heavy bunkers, air losses, and panzer actions surface amid a broad war front analysis.
City officials face a precarious balance in the new budget submitted by Mayor GC K Quin. The $2,707,458.09 plan assumes a $124 general fund rate, with estimated receipts of $2,114,982.40 and projected other income totaling $2,018,652.40. A modest $124,? balance remains, but commissioners object to cuts and seek tighter framing to cover potential shortfalls.
R D Teague of Haymondville in Wittesyr county nearly lost his left eyebrow during a Wednesday fight in the district court room after an argument with Commissioner Tom King of Lytard following county board of equalization sessions. Teague pleaded guilty to fighting, was fined $1 plus $12 court costs, and witnesses included Judge Charles Johnson Commissioner Cleo Gilland and County Clerk Frank Brownfield.
Lieut. Gen. Ben Lear defended the punishing of about 350 soldiers for yelling at golfers during a 160 mile march from Memphis to Camp Robinson. He insisted disciplinary standards must be enforced while acknowledging civilian respect and considering public opinion from lawmakers and the American Legion. The episode drew criticism from Rep. Durksen and Arkansas Legion head Walter Hickman, who voiced support for the troops.
Representative Martin Dies announced a congressional inquiry into the Texas election, accusing C I O and fifth column groups of spending hundreds of thousands to defeat him. He said the House committee would open hearings in Washington to gather evidence on subversive elements and Hatch Act violations, with campaign expenditures capped at 25 000 dollars.
German sources claim 19 British aircraft were shot down in today’s combats along the northwest coast. The report mentions ViGry France and lists military officials, while a French court martial condemns Col Eduard Rene Marie de Larmi ert to death in absentia.
Washington reports Rep Norrell D’Acks said Lieut Gen Ben Lear advised to act on the golf links and urged Congress to investigate officers’ squad’s troop losses. Rep Faddis objected that Congress cannot regulate army discipline.
President Toosevell approved a budget estimate of 4.7 billion dollars for the war department to be sent to Congress. The plan labels it part of a 16 billion defense program including lend-lease, with most funds for assault and ammunition stockpiles, equipment purchases, and enlistment costs. Remaining 7 billion for rent-lease and ship-related outlays may follow, with emphasis on contract authorizations over cash disbursements.
Reports from BardinueM Sweden say three ships struck in the Baltic off Sweden's east coast last night sank. Seven or more injured survivors have been landed. A Swedish ship with surgeons and nurses was sent from Kalmar to assist.
Ten loaded cars of an M. E. T. freight train en route from St. Louis to Galveston derailed miles south of here early today. No injuries reported. The Texas and New Orleans lines assisted until tracks could be cleared.
Soviet Ambassador Konstantin KuminsKy met President Roosevelt at the White House today, the first since he presented credentials on June 1 1930. Presidential Secretary Stephen T Early said the encounter, arranged by Acting Secretary of State Sumner Wells, followed the Soviet request for substantial war matériel from the United States.
Lilian Grigorchuk a 16 year old Jefferson High School student died at Robert B. Gereie Hospital from burns after boiling water was poured on her while she slept on June 22 Her mother Elizabetty Grigorchuk 44 of 522 West Wagd Jaw Avenue was charged with murder and negligent homicide following the incident A court appearance was noted with statements about a troubled life in Russia and a history of family hardship
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers Thursday night and Friday. Light to moderate southeast winds. High Thursday afternoon around 95, low Friday morning about 74, high Friday around 85, low Thursday morning near 73. East Texas and West Texas zones show similar patterns with scattered showers and minor temperature changes.
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