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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1941
Page
1
The column highlights Harry H. Schlacht as a prolific writer whose earnest words honor American liberty. His recent piece “2 Am An American Key” is cited, and readers are invited to appreciate his courteous letter and devotion to liberty.
A handwritten pastiche titled The Soul of the Liberty Dell extols liberty and the American ideals rooted in the Declaration of Independence. The essay traces wartime losses, colonial history, and immigrant contributions shaping a national identity, invoking Concord, Valley Forge, Gettysburg, and World War I.
A brutal heat wave sent temperatures above 100 across multiple states, claiming 973 deaths nationwide and 136 by drowning. Chicago and surrounding areas faced a forecasted cooldown as a new break spread from the Dakotas to the Midwest, with 15 to 20 degree drops expected and scattered showers.
Two airmen, Second Liew and Second Lent Rosenthal, were killed Tuesday morning at Brookas Field Port Sar Houston Brooks Field when Rosenthal allegedly walked into a plane propeller after a practice landing. Rosenthal, son of Mr and Mrs O N M Rosenlini of Baton Rouge, had recent Army Air Corps training and studied at LSU before serving.
London residents continued to seek safety in subways shelters and basements last night as raids eased. Reports say air raids hit only three points, causing limited damage and few injuries, with no major casualties announced.
Columbus Ohio July 25 Potlea and relatives fear from a semi conscious youth sought today to fear from the semi conscious puraiting of a teenag e schoolboy fore one to A tragedy which Joft he originally injured and took the ire of his companion Che haddy at Prank Hass 14 of Griffin On westmund along Roosevelt highway went yeas terday Ferrell Milling the Injured youth was neathy Both received deep bend injuries which Dr F C Stinson later al heared to be the last of blows by Ma ax or hatchet Bedside Islenera reported Millins murmured He Tt me with an Allek and he hith me with a hot Me Guee they saic he mumbled Bramk oak and Georgia Highway Patrolman B A Snipes and he beloved the boys were shinged 1 ant automobile and Paced on the highway Game ine ivestigators theorized they might have been struck by an automobile
Washington July 20 The acting secretary of state announced no new restrictions would be imposed on Japan at this time. The move clarifies licenses for food and other essential goods and outlines how U S ports will process ship clearances under current policy.
Washington July 29 President Roosevelt will urge Congress to enact price control legislation in a message to be sent tomorrow. Senate leader Barkley said the plan includes ceilings on key commodities, rent controls, farm price support adjustments, and enforcement measures to curb price boosts tied to the defense program.
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers warned American women that silk hosiery may disappear within months due to the Japan United States trade suspension. With current consumption, finished women’s silk hosiery will last about three months, as manufacturers plan to shift to hose with feet and tops made from cotton or rayon.
Funeral planned for Bardid Lowell Happe, 16, who drowned during Pensias Lake incident the first weekend, to be held Tuesday afternoon in McAllen. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Happe, sisters Mrs George Schaeffer Jr of McAllen and Mrs Ediny Teeter of Minnesota, Mrs Tom Stern of Wisconsin, Mrs Kyle Clemens of New Mexico, and brothers Arthur and Kenneth of McAllen and Maynard of Minnesota.
Governor W Lee O Daniel announced he would take the oath of office as United States senator at noon August 4 in Austin. Thirty four axis planes were destroyed in attacks on Sichuan airdromes yesterday according to an R A F Middle East command.
A rough OCR weather blurb notes Thursday will bring Rhoy sun and 96 degree heat with a few cumulus clouds for effect. Light southeasterly winds won t cool the bald APL on a pop n head. Tuesday morning remains unclear with a 75 degree cue day.
Berlin reports Germany protests a Bolivian officer’s forged letter amid alleged Nazi plot in South America. Foreign office dismisses Belmonte note as crudest falsification while US inquiry buzz fuels Berlin anger. Roosevelt linked to controversy as German press pushes anti Axis stance amid diplomatic tension. Continued on Page 6, Cal. 5.
July 20 dispatch cites Secretary of Navy Knox testifying a United States destroyer captain dropped depth charges off Greenland when danger suggested possible submarine attacks. The report says no further inquiry was recommended into claims of naval unit shootings and convoy duties in the Atlantic.
Police seized 29 machines this week in Mission marking a sharp crime spike. Knox and others were questioned by a committee investigating the incident. The machines were scrapped and an aluminum donation was made to a national collection campaign.
Communique from AMT Eiler's headquarters on the Russian front states destroyers corvettes and submarines harried a British convoy. The action resulted in the sinking of one destroyer and one corvette while a total of 19 ships were claimed in the encounter.
Washington July 200- The Senate moved tentative legislation to boost farm prices by allowing government held wheat and cotton stocks to be sold or given to allies under lend lease. Senator Langner urged wheat receive same favorable treatment as cotton.
CAMP BOWIE July 20 IN S The 36th Division regiments will move next Monday from camp Dowse for two months of war maneuvers in Louisiana. The 141st under Col Ernest Thompson will move first to be followed by the 142nd under Col Nat S Perrine. The 143rd under Col William Lake and the 144th under Col William C Torrence will depart next in that order, with an overnight stop likely at Paletord.
The tentative budget submitted by County Auditor Garvey and County Judge Charles W. Anderson calls for a tax rate increase from 65 to 70.1 cents to fund a 1941-42 budget based on an assessed valuation of 170 million dollars with about 25 million in delinquency. The plan adds a 1.6 cent hospital bond tax and a 1/2 cent bond issue tax, while overall operation expenditures rise less than the prior year.
San Antonio and vicinity expect partly cloudy skies Tuesday night and Wednesday with light to moderate southeast winds. Temperatures near 91 Tuesday, 75 low Wednesday morning, high Wednesday around 96, with scattered thundershowers along the upper coast Wednesday and little change elsewhere.
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