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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
1
Readers urge targeted state level protests over vivisection, criticizing federal politicians for war moves and patronage. The column highlights public opinion polls showing strong antiwar sentiment and calls for action through the National Anti-Vivisection Society. Concludes with a note about ongoing discussion and a continuation on page.
The state department announced the American freighter Robin Moor was torpedoed May 21 in the South Atlantic by a German submarine whose commander was aware the vessel was American. The ship carried no war materials and had a general cargo. Survivors’ statements supported the sinking as a wartime act, drawing a grave response from U S authorities.
US Weather Bureau forecaster Jarboe and a team of meteorologists were surprised as rain and strong winds hit San Antonio on Thursday despite an early forecast for partial clouds. Friday’s outlook called for mostly cloudy skies with little temperature change, after several days of highs in the low 90s and lows around the 60s.
National Guard observation squadrons totaling 42 officers and 294 enlisted men are scheduled to be stationed at Stinson Field within about 10 days. Two squadrons, the 11th from Brownsville and the 122nd squadron from New Orleans, will occupy a hanger near the field without disturbing existing operations.
A train load of about 4501 selectees from the replacement center at Hort Warren Wyoming arrived in San Antonio for duty with quartermaster organizations stationed here. The Normoyle Quartermaster depot received numbers allocated to Fort Sam Houston and other posts including Randolph Brooks and Kelly Field.
Bids will be opened June 24 by Mai CG Hazeltine for Fort Clark projects including four chapel bids, a warehouse, and eight open-style stables. The notices cover construction contracts and a quartermaster facility in the San Antonio area.
Washington June 12 The senate approved legislation giving statutory authority to seize or operate defense plants where there is existing or threatened failure of production due to mismanagement or labor impasses. The measure passed after administration forces defeated an amendment by Senator Ball designed to limit presidential powers until mediation efforts were exhausted.
Washington June 12 President Roosevelt elevates Harlin Flake Stone to chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, while nominating Senator James Byrnes and Attorney General Robert H. Jackson to the high court. Senate scrutiny delays final confirmation for Stone and Jackson, with Byrnes quickly approved.
Fragmented World War II dispatch describes heavy tank led assaults near Damascus east of Kis, with French air support from North Africa aiding the British push toward Beirut. German air units reportedly reinforced by raids on Haifa and Ephrates river area, while other lines note Australian columns advancing and political maneuvers in US legislative debates.
City officials and Southwestern Bell reach an emergency ordinance reducing local rates. Mayor Quin notes an estimated 130000 dollars yearly savings for subscribers. The measure, effective immediately, will apply once final billing after June 16 is prepared, with company officials stressing the need to maintain reasonable earnings for future network expansion.
British imperial forces reached the ancient port of Sidon twenty miles south of Beirut while Free French units pressed near Damascus. French high command reported Vichy opposition largely overcome on some fronts though most Vichy troops had yet to join battle.
A UK led report notes A. Harrian, United States reordinator of aid to Britain, arranging for a new phase of the aid program. The June dispatch from London cites efforts to tighten coordination and front line support as part of wartime logistics.
London reports Britain and allied governments agreed on a resolution to press the fight against German and Italian oppression until victory. The text pledges mutual assistance among participants, including Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Yugoslavia, and Free French forces led by General Charles de Gaulle.
A young woman identified as Jackie Wells, 18, of Blessing, was taken into custody in Fay City on a charge related to a robbery probe. City Detective A B Neal and Highway Patrolman A W Jordan arrested her Wednesday at the alty unit, with officials linking her to R A Holloway of Tess Acceptance Corp.
Fragmentary report from Berlin notes a swimmer sprained leg in a pool fall as officials say they lack authentic information on the sinking of a freighter. A German naval authorities spokesman cites orders to conduct inquiries while awaiting fuller details and statements.
A stoning and shotgun shooting near the Friedrich refrigerator plant on East Commerce Street resulted in two men wounded. Clarence Brandt, 19, and Patterson were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for buckshot and related injuries. Kate Doble, 23, a Friedrich employee, was charged with assault and murder in connection with the attack, but released on bond. The incident occurred during labor tensions at the plant, with authorities citing possible ties to a strike and ongoing violence. The case underscores the new Texas anti violence law being tested in Justice of the Peace court.
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity indicates mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers. Highs near 96, lows around 69, winds variable. statewide notes include cloudiness in southeast Texas and clearer conditions in the west. June 12, 1940 data summarized.
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