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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1941
Page
1
A historically flustered column questions American independence and royal ties, weighing whether the founders were patriots or rebels. It cites Wedgwood and Roosevelts, hints at Britain ready for reunion, and notes a public poll on turning the United States into a British subject.
A Friday oil well in Quintana Petroleum et al's J. L. Washburn No. 3 in northeastern LaSalle County, 76 miles southwest of San Antonio, drills into the Glenrose formation and could rival East Texas in scale. Reports vary whether the strike lies in Glenrose or Edwards Nunstone, with a 11,048 foot electric log and a pending production test. The discovery promises regional impact, drawing operators to San Antonio as a potential HQ hub for future exploration across LaSalle, Atascosa, Frio, Webb and adjacent counties.
It Do Note Theme Quite Fair reports a weather outlook with light to moderate southeasterly winds for the next three days. The high temperature Thursday reached 90 degrees in Antonio, Wednesday peaked at 87, and Friday is forecast to reach 98 degrees.
The Senate approved the assignment of Senator Connally to be chairman of the foreign relations committee succeeding Senator George as chairman. The chamber also approved Hale to be chairman of the privileges and elections committee and Lions to be chairman of the audit and control committee.
Rio Grande City man W. OH McCamery Jr faces charges of helping to obtain 400 dollars from Bess Crow amid a complaint in Bat Corigan court. The district attorney’s investigator notes the case details as presented. London editor and chair Sir Emsley Carr dies at 74, a leading British journalist.
The House Military Committee approved legislation authorizing the president to seize military and naval equipment supplies or munitions and related machinery tools and materials for making servicing or operating such equipment. The committee vote was 34 to 4.
Police in Parana Buenos Aires announced a raid crackdown on a subversive Nazi plot aimed at overthrowing the government. After four raids, authorities reported large quantities of propaganda documents seized from houses with swastikas, with several suspects arrested amid a broader anti-Nazi push in South America.
Socorro New Mexico district attorney announced Louis C. Wilson, a 65 year old Blacksmith known as Quemada, surrendered after a 48 hour barricade and will be tried on October 20 for the May 10 slayings on Quemado's street of J. M. Garrison 60 and his son Arthur 34.
Police Commissioner BL Anderson announced Thursday that S A patrols will assist at the Molly O'Daniel wedding. San Antonio sent six detectives to Austin to help police crowds as the governor was inaugurated.
The Japanese luxury liner Tatsuth Maru prepared for a swift return to Japan with a silk cargo worth 2.5 million dollars after docking in San Francisco six days late and discharging 947 passengers including 111 Americans. Passengers, visibly strained, recounted a week at sea while the vessel eyed a return following President Roosevelt’s order freezing Japanese assets. The liner cleared the Golden Gate after customs assurances it would not be seized if the freezing statute entered port. The silk cargo, largest to reach San Francisco in a decade, was destined for Tokyo rather than New Jersey, to avoid payment risks. Officials had hoped to sail earlier, but federal red tape delayed departure until Friday noon after validation of a company check for sailing and supplies.
The United States faced a cooling trend as a severe heat wave abated. Temperatures topped 100 in several cities including Carbondale, Oklahoma City, and St Louis, with fatalities reaching 246 from the heat and 178 injured by heat related incidents.
The fire chief warned of 1000 vacant Jota units in San Antonio posing fire hazards as spring rains raised crops of dry lay grass. The department noted 16 grants freells and 23 calls from late Wednesday to 6 am Thursday, with crews escaping danger despite hazards.
Page 14 lists baby names with weights and ages for the weigh day results. Younger babies are shown today while older infants will be listed in the next section on page 4.
Secretary Ickes urged compulsory limits on fuel sales as of May 31 s warn of potential ration cards. He asked about 100000 service stations in the Eastern states to close from 7 p m to 7 a m seven days a week starting August 3. He said voluntary rationing failed to achieve needed reductions to avert a more serious shortage. The plan would affect Atlantic seaboard stations from Maine to Florida with possible broader national action.
Spokane soldiers with sure feet avoid excess dancing. Fort George weight officers request dance nights limited to Wednesdays to prevent interference with housing routines. Recruits had danced every night. officials fear continued schedule would hamper duties and rest.
A powerful wind fueled a major blaze that destroyed homes and businesses in West Springfield, evacuating about 28 families. A row of cottages and several frame buildings were leveled, with residents left homeless and seeking aid. Neighborhood damage stretches five miles south of Eugene.
About 190 drivers from Yellow Gab Traymiter Ivory-Black United Car companies walked out early Thursday, leaving only four minor firms active. Local No. 72 of the International Brotherhood of Temsters and Chauffeurs failed to win a new contract with owner J. M. Harris. Police guarded the scene at 222 Newell Street as negotiations stalled after six weeks.
Senator Vandenberg urged the War Department to delete from official records statements by army officers claiming broad public backing for extending soldiers’ service. The debate touched on a one year deferment for college students and a proposal to delay selective service calls until July 4, 1942.
Dies reveals a purported Japanese sabotage plan involving officers and U S fishermen to convert boats into torpedo ships and attack coastal defense sites in California. He claims evidence shows involvement by Japanese operators and discussions at Terminal Island and Los Angeles harbor, with details to be released after official review.
Acting Secretary of State says Japanese apologies for the bombing of the United States gunboat Tutulla are inadequate to close the incident. Toyoda assures Grew that Tokyo instructs care to avoid further damage, while Washington awaits a complete reply and protests censorship delaying information.
Japanese troops formally entered Saigon today joining the army navy and air force in a coordinated advance. They brought their own tents fuel and supplies and began establishing bases while Japanese businessmen move to buy cotton and negotiate rubber and other merchandise for shipment.
LONDON, July 31. Hopkins, Roosevelt's military air coordinator, now in Moscow discussing U S aid for Russia, will return to the United States by a route other than London. He may travel through the Far East. There has been speculation about a China visit. He pledged aid to both the Chaveking and Moscow governments.
San Antonio and vicinity expect Thursday to be warm with light to moderate southeast winds. Airport highs around 98 with a cooler morning near 14. July records show 99 and 76 for the dawn. East Texas mostly dry tonight into Friday with scattered thundershowers in the north. fresh southwest winds along the coast. West Texas shows low Rio Grande valley temperatures and partly slow showers Friday with a change in temperature across the state.
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