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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
2
A fragment from a historical narration recounts the collapse of Robespierre Danton and their followers during the French Revolution. It describes executions on the guillotine, Robespierre’s fall, and the era’s brutal public deaths with vivid febrile detail. It notes the crowd’s mood, the members of the Convention, and the shifting tides that led to a new political order.
The subcommittee on procedure chaired by R Witt and Theo F Weiss met at the &J Anthony hotel to plan hearings for agency applications to membership in the Community Chest. B J Brock heads the subcommittees. members include J R Davis Lytle W Gosling Melrose Helm ether and Mrs Edgar Tabb. Hearings begin Tuesday. recommendations flow to the full committee, with agency budgets needing approval before membership.
In Vichy France a decree proclaims that only French born individuals may hold any position in the national government or public service. Exemptions include World War I veterans and direct descendants. Discharged noncitizens receive indemnity, with pensions for 25 years or more. The order covers judicial, military, and civil posts. Paris and London notes follow as Allied and diplomatic tensions rise after British actions at Alexandria.
Closing week events at Camp Tollewilde sponsored by LK YW highlight girl campers excelling in a two day horse show. Winners include Sue Birdwell Lea Res Kaufman Mary Alice Riley and others. A separate group earned swimming test passes under director Mrs Carol Kaotk.
Police Chief Rey Ashworth Prider announced six department members serve in military organizations. Named were EG Butler and Joy Morales Jr in the National Guard, Boyd T. Wilkan in the National Guard Testive, Sergi P. AR. Hilleran and Lee Jones in the reserve corps, and J. B. Ruberis in the reserve corps, all cars reserv.
War Roundup reports Hitler calling the Reichstag to hear a last offer to Britain or face destruction. German leadership previews a stern demand for surrender, with warnings of a brutal response if Britain resists. News notes Franco in Spain and Petain’s government rise, while Japan seeks continued partnership with Germany and Italy. Batista in Cuba urges independence for western possessions amid continental defense talks.
Tokyo officials say Japan will not weaken its friendship with the United States despite closer relations with Germany and Italy. Prince Konoye and Foreign Minister Matsuoka view time as unsuitable for outright alignment and stress maintaining good relations. On the Havana mission, U S delegates seek economic defense cooperation with the Americas and caution against hopes for quick economic cures. Batista in Havana favors limited mandates for European possessions but urges respect for American independence.
British army headquarters dispatches from Kenya say on July 17 Italian raids against Buna in Kenya were repelled with no damage or casualties after about 120 bombs were dropped. Ground reconnaissance extended toward the border of Italian Somaliland.
The article reports on renewed Ethiopian resistance against Italian advances with British support, detailing possible casualties and political dynamics in Africa. It notes Mussolini's troops challenging Ethiopian sovereignty as Britain aids counterstrokes and references strategic positions in Sudan and surrounding regions.
Washington July 21 report outlines creation of state home guards to provide local defense if total or partial mobilization occurs. War department supervision, potential shotgun brigades, and civilian protection measures under study. Also discusses training for ages 16–20 and 45–65 and possible exemptions for dependents or vital jobs.
British fighters drove off a large formation of German raiders over Dover and the southeast coast, with at least four enemy planes shot down and a bomber sunk later near Boulogne and Calais. The attack followed raids on Scotland and Ireland, and British planners brace for a counter offensive while asserting ample munitions to defend Britain.
Berlin reports say Allied air raids against British harbors and military works were carried out with great success. A submarine was sunk on July 17 and four merchant ships totaling 31,400 gross tons were sunk with ships and outposts heavily damaged. The German high command claimed further submarine success and sinking a large armed steamer from a convoy.
Deputy Sheriff and caller report a sewing machine noise waking HB J Knox at 1520 Main Ave Thursday night. Investigation points to next door resident Max Polansky at 1518 Main Ave. the machine was found running and was turned off.
NEW YORK July 29 The British Broadcasting Corporation cited a French paper warning of famine as France may face shortages. Deputy collector T. W. Dennis said internal revenue officers must report by August 1 and that Le Temps protested German requisitioning of French food stocks as of July 1 threatening supplies.
Chicago July 19 Ins The state's attorney rushed to indict Robert Schrieder 26 a tavern porter who confessed to the brutal slaying of Brairy South a child found dead yesterday in the basement of a dwelling near her home Her body stuffed behind a boiler A bloodstained ledger shaker was found nearby
Schroeder described a moment his mind “snapped” upon finding the youngster Paling during a cellar search for a missing gem. Detective Holden testified about disjointed recollections and a 1022 West Gulinas Street scene as a coroner found a fractured skull. The inquest confirmed the child’s death, noting no signs of a criminal assault and locating hidden items in an old shoe closet.
July 19 in Houston where the Dies committee heard testimony on Communist influence in Texas and the Mexico border area. Witnesses Herman Konetter and Gerhardt Stubbe, with bookkeeper Herman Nester, described a social order band and alleged foreign agents collecting plant maps and photographs for covert use.
A British warship fought a fierce engagement with German bombers in the Dover Strait this afternoon. Reported to have shot down one attacker, the vessel remained undamaged while British fighters chased raiders toward Boulogne and the French coast. Eyewitnesses described several crippled planes plunging into the sea and bombs striking near a destroyer as it returned fire.
Fragmentary weather note with unreadable details. No clear location or forecast provided.
July 19 Paris reports rising protests against Marshal Petain's government as Le France et Travail criticizes ministers and delays a new constitution. Parisian life gradually returns to normal under German police control with travel restrictions between zones and banks resuming activity.
Mexico City July 19 Gen Manuel Avila Camacho, named president elect by the government, pledged to act with conscience and principles to obtain fraternal unity for Mexico. He said the legitimating supporters of his independent opponent Gen Juan Arevalo will be respected and treated with due regard.
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