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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1941

Page

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France In Crisis Report From Wanpaca Sifts Blame

The memo describes France facing collapse as international capital and labor allegedly fuel war aims. It alleges munitions supply to Germany, sabotage by French Communists, mismanaged war effort, and embezzlement claims. It notes generals desertion, armistice misjudgments, and postwar purges of officials and financiers. It mentions Daladier Blum Reynaud and usa involvement.

Wanpaca Wis Jpop Mr. Hearat France Germany Parle Nevis Maginot Daindler Daladier Daladier 9 Anil Gairtiament Blum Reynaud Gove Rothschilds Hich

Weather update from 90s heat to cooler next day

The weather summary notes temperatures in the high nineties with forecasts of about 95 on Tuesday aided by moderate southeast winds. Wednesday is expected to be partly cloudy with afternoon and night conditions, following a Tuesday high of 94 and a Tuesday low of 16 while the Wednesday morning low dips to 15.

Xan Bol Weather Bureau

Atlantic Battle Seen Satisfactory Progress

A British source reported taxing progress in the Atlantic battle as not unsatisfactory for the British. Considering all factors, the source warned against complacency and urged everyone to play their part, noting Royal Air Force attacks aim at German military targets while repairing damage and keeping morale steady.

Atlantic London

License of Local Club Is Canceled in Austin Hearing

The Laurel club and cafe at 624 281 San Pedro Avenue had its wine and beer license canceled after a Tuesday hearing in Austin. Owner Dan A. Groh faced charges of permitting intoxicated patrons on site, selling beer to intoxicated persons, and allowing employees to make indecent exposures. The attorney argued affidavits to show decent conduct. the cancellation can be appealed.

Lcexse Laurel Club and Cafe San Pedro Avenue Austin

Auto overturns injures two women on Fredericksburg road

Two women riding in a car were injured when the vehicle overturned on a curve along the Fredericksburg road, 16 miles from the city. The driver, Mrs. Jimmy Uhr, suffered a broken left arm and a broken left finger, and passenger Mrs. LR Landrum sustained head injuries. They were treated by Det. Robert B. Green Keepstat.

St Wag Fredericksburg Jimmy Uhr LR. Landrum Sheviffy Robert B. Green

Lottery Raid Nets Three Men Arrested in Whiskey Street

Three men were arrested Monday night in a deputy sheriff raid in the 400 block of North Flares Street. Deputies Jack Hale and Longtel Beard booked the men at the county jail for possession and offering for sale of lottery tickets.

North Flares Street Jack Hale Longtel¢ Beard

Explosion at West Josephine area destroys bowling alley

A blast at a neighborhood business center on West Josephine Street at 2 30 PM destroyed a bowling alley and a cleaning shop causing about 35000 in damages. Firefighters saved fur valued in the hundreds of thousands while others escaped unharmed as smoke blanketed the block. Louis Elmendorf, owner, vowed a full investigation into the blaze.

West Josephine Street St. Mary's Street Louiselmendorf Alama’ National Bank Olef Hash Ehorough Nob Mike Moniaci Establishmetl Tawford

Damage Admitted in Suez Air Raid

CAIRO July 22. An enemy air raid on the Suez canal was carried out causing slight damage and a few bombs dropped. No casualties were reported.

Suez Cairo Suez Canal

Insiders Reveal No New Acts Delay In US Policy

President Roosevelt briefed Senators George of Georgia and Connally of Texas on a White House briefing about international developments. Senator George said the confidential report covered global events and stated there was no plan for U.S. action, while noting Germany's possible aggressive moves and no immediate need to change American foreign policy.

Washington Roosevelt George Connally Texas White House Ard Gonrnally Ig Rarielig Sumser Welles Germany Eyrope Coutsteles America United States

Dive Fatal at Elmendorf Lake and related notices

A drowning at Elmendorf Lake near Imidnlat claims the life of Adolph Montoya, 34, of 818 Vera Grunsteest, with Dr B A Cox of Robert B Green hospital pronouncing death. The incident followed Montoya's dive from the shore after a year’s work with an fitalator device. FBI involvement noted as agents depart for San Angelo for a Texas sheriffs convention and Chief Hopkins of the police department will oversee duties in the thief's absence. Connecticut-born Duke Carver, police inspector, remains in charge of local police matters. A separate dispatch reports Taian high command announcing casualties and injuries after a July 20 incident on South Tripity street. Richard Rodriguez claims civilians killed and 19 injured in a related exchange. Harry Hopkins, US relief administrator, met King George in London on July 22.

Auprey Hopkins M. ©. Acers FBI Agen San Angelo Texas Bheriffs' Association Hopkins Duke Carver Affolph Montoya Vera Rome Taian” High Command Richard Rodriguez Tripity Street Com In & Brillsy Reid Partson Montoya Sicilan Mazzarina Rodrizuen

Corpus Crash Kills 2 Fliers Near Naval Air Station

Corpus Christi July 22 07 two men died when an training plane crashed about 20 miles from the naval air station Ensign William Seago 25 of Caddo Oklahoma the pilot was killed instantly Edward Jerome Banke first class of Philadelphia died of multiple injuries after being removed to the naval hospital the two were slated for a routine morning flight inspection

Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Wiliam Seago Caddo Oklo Edward Jerome Banke Sens Philadelphia Naval Hospital

Shrewd Child Floors Bank President in Tiny Shoe-Shine Deal

In Kansas City a six year old visited bank president R Grosby Kemper and offered to shine his shoes for ten cents. After the job, the boy tucked a dime away and declared he had added another note to his debt, leaving with a grin.

Kansas City R. Grosby Kemper

Youth and Girl Die in Lovers Quarrel

In Lapeer Michigan a jealous 19-year-old Harold Waugh shot 16-year-old Ruth Morse twice with a 20 gauge shotgun during a quarrel over a soldier’s attentions to Morse and then fatally shot himself. Deputy Sheriff Witherby Mawdesley reported the deaths.

Lapeer Mid Riend Kir Shertie Withert Mawdesley Harold Waugh Ruth Morse Aliger Uhinsell

Britain Receives 425 Million Dollar Loan From U S

Washington reports the RFC approved a 425 million dollar loan to Britain to help pay for war supplies, backed by collateral valued around 500 million. The loan bears 3 percent interest, matures in 18 years with possible extension, and is part of new foreign-government loan authority under wartime emergency laws.

Washington CFI Federal Loan Agency Britain RPC Roosevelt Jesse Jones Stateint RFC United States Corp New York Block Exchange

Turks Suggest U S Land Army

In Ankara reports said German Ambassador von Papen noted Britain should have accepted peace terms after Russia is crushed. He feared Russia’s progress delayed German advance while Turkish press lamented Russian success and even urged American landing operations in Europe.

Ankara Turkey Prang von Papen Bern von Papen Britain Germany Russia Europe Caucasus

Cotton at New Orleans Afterces Peak Prices

In New Orleans on July 2, cotton futures rose sharply with prices up about 4 dollars per bale to the highest since 1919. Prices breached 27 cents per pound for the first time since January 1930, with May at 1127 cents and July at 17.11 cents. Futures activity showed persistent profit taking, and October through May contracts traded higher but mostly net up only slightly by mid-session.

New Orleans

Fins Claim Major Gains From Northern Front

Finnish forces under General Sitiaseua reported three major victories against Russian troops along the northeast shore of Lake Imdoga and near the frontier at Uhtual. The Russian defense lines in the Uhtual zone were said to have collapsed as Finnish units pushed forward, with scorched earth tactics and destructive operations disrupting roads and towns.

Stockholm Finniah Mobure Uhtual Buoinus‘llime Pitkaeranta Imdoga Salli Sitiaseua Suoraussauim Finland

Pistol and Theft Complaints Filed in County Court

A complaint filed Tuesday charges Clifton Speers of 12h North Morsquite street with unlawfully carrying a pistol. Another complaint lists Darle Floyd of 807 Burnet street as having goods valued at $6 taken from Wolff and Mats department store.

Clifton Speers Morsquite Street Histori Court-at-Lay BE. E. Tumberg Darle Floyd ‘Forves Sted Burnet Street Wolff and Mats Department Store

Probe of Election Costs Under Way in Texas County

District Clerk Hart and McCormick filed a schedule of election costs for Harris Travis and Ballas counties. The County Commissioners Court requested the plan to assess if reducing voting precincts in Boxar county would cut election expenses.

Hart McCormick Armonshed Thesday Haris, Travis Ballas Couniel County Commissioners’ Court Boxar County

RAF Continues Daylight Raids Across Western Europe

London reports continued daylight raids by RAF across German held areas in Western Germany Denmark the Netherlands Belgium and Northern France. Evening strikes targeted the coast between Calais and Boulogne with anti aircraft fire from French cliffs. Few German aircraft replied and British bombers returned with minor losses.

London R.A. Fults Germany Denmark Netherlands Belgium Frivive Jalele Boulogne Matstey

Nazi Night Raid On Moscow Rocks Capital In Six Hours

Nazi air assault on Moscow stretched five and a half hours with high explosive and incendiary bombs. Berlin called it one of the fiercest strikes by the German air force, while Soviet reports claimed anti air defenses downed most bombers and that the attack ended in failure. Russian fronts held firm with stubborn fighting around Pskov Leningrad and Nevel.

Moscow Berlin England Adolf Witt Tei Gevinda East Front Iigh Hitler Bucharests Rumantin Messiaks Kremlin Moskyi Moskva Communist Party Russia Pskov Leningrad

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and East Texas

Partly cloudy Wednesday cloud cover in San Antonio with southeast winds and highs near 95. Low 76 Tuesday night and 95 Wednesday night. East Texas and Sabine River area expect similar partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers in southeast portions and light to moderate rainfall east portion mid period. Extended outlook July 22 to July 28 shows near normal temps with little rain in the west and light to moderate showers in the east.

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