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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
1
A wide going column discusses Aryan origins including Persians and Medes, contrasts Cyrus and Attila with modern tyrants, and extols ancient Babylon. It blends geography, myth, and history, recalling Babylon’s vast walls, gates, and imagined Garden of Eden nearby, framed as a literary exploration.
Washington July 11 Roosevelt plans universal compulsory military training to build a large reserve. Hearings on the Burke-Wadsworth bill for registering men 18 to 45 proceed as Hillman coordinates with civilian groups. Army officials study training of a 2,000,000 strong force while political opponents urge or oppose conscription.
Secretary Mull outlined German pressure moves in Latin America as the Americas prepare for a July 20 joint defense conference. Reports say German diplomats warned Central American governments against actions aiding Germany while the United States excludes Latin nations from advance economic and defense talks before Havana.
The Senate campaign expenditures committee announced that there is insufficient evidence to justify an inquiry into reports of a high pressure telegram drive used in Wendell L. Willkie's successful Republican presidential nominating campaign. Committee members voted unanimously that information presented did not warrant action at this time.
Reports to Chief Machinist's Mate Leland E. Park show quota restrictions in the San Antonio district. As many recruits as possible may be sent to Houston for final check ups, with 24 already recruited through the station in the federal building since July 1.
Mrs Vincinta Estrada aged 59 of 2610 Golima street was treated at Robert B Green Hospital for broken ribs bruised legs and a back injury after being struck by a car on Gundalure Street near Elmenday Street. Theo Rawirez of 615 South Cibalo Street was listed as the driver.
London reports that Agriculture Minister Hudson warned the Commons Britain faces a crisis far worse than 1914. He urged stepped up food production for the coming year while asserting the nation will continue to eat despite German blockade efforts.
In a global roundup by the Associated Press, bombings hit British ships Hood and Ark Royal while Nazi raids threaten English towns. Ireland debates defense, Hungary aligns against Britain, and the United States considers a total defense budget with no European troop deployment. Canada begins a 40,000-man recruitment drive as South America reports a consolidating nationalist regime in Ascension Paraguay ahead of a plebiscite.
Rome reports bomb hits on Britain's Hood and Ark Royal south of the Baleares, with claims of fire aboard Hood and a direct hit on Ark Royal. Italy lists ships damaged or sunk, including destroyers, during the July 9 10 engagements, and notes Malta bombardment and fighter losses.
London July 11 the admiralty issued a statement denying Italian planes seriously damaged H M S Hood or H M S Ark Royal. The British force reports several near misses but no damage or casualties. An official communique notes four enemy ships destroyed and seven damaged, with three unlikely to reach base. An air raid warning in Alexandria yielded no planes, with 50 bombs dropped.
Pale to partly cloudy with little temperature change Thursday night and Friday. Light to moderate southerly winds. Airport temps: Thursday high near 96, low around 74. Thursday night 74. Wednesday high near 97. City temps: Wednesday high 96, Thursday low around 74. East Texas: Partly cloudy with showers in extreme northwest and along upper coast Friday. West Texas: Showers and thunderstorms in the Panhandle Thursday night into Friday, cooler north.
London reports German bombers raided coast to coast with hits in towns and roadways. At least eight raiders were shot down by British fighters and anti-aircraft fire, while RAF claimed downing a bomber over the Channel. Ireland invasion fears rise as Britain notes continued vigilance and potential blockade fears.
Soldiers and police guarding counting boards as Sun day presidential results begin to come in. In the ninth district Avila Camacho leads with 23,409 votes while Almazan trails with 43 percent. Overall counting proceeds peacefully though Almazan’s camp skips board meetings to avoid bloodshed.
Philadelphia detectives reported seven or eight bombs were found the night before the Republican national convention opened. Some bombs contained dynamite and were linked to a "bomb factory" near a meeting hall where Communists gathered. Two arrests followed at the Workers School in midtown Philadelphia as police denied prior disclosures.
Washington reports a defense commission announcement outlining plans to place 100 million dollars in contracts to build about 25 000 aircraft for Army and Navy within two years. First deliveries expected within months, with rapid plant expansion and loan funding to manufacturers. About 25 percent of planes for the Navy, rest bombers fighters and recon.
Distorted OCR text depicts severe heat fears in San Antonio with dire forecast language. Weather forecaster Jarhoe predicts continued high temperatures Thursday and Friday despite some breeze, leaving residents worried about worsening conditions.
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