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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1941
Page
2
A collection of reader letters and responses to editorials from 1941 discussing U.S. entry into World War II, antiwar sentiment, and the draft age. Contributors reference Hearst papers, isolationist views, and public response, with pleas for opposing the draft age of 18 and support for military training.
Senators back protests over the Robin Moor incident as officials await a report from Philip F Williams, secretary of the American embassy in Rio de Janeiro. The ship's manifest shows 963 tons of general cargo valued at $2,000,000, including rifles, shells, hosiery, canned foods, autos, and other goods.
Washington June 14. VNs reports oddities in the defense program at Army and Navy offices. A Philadelphia quartermaster depots guard beats up, a robot detective counts yardage in tests of clothing, and pocketbook song books are being distributed. Navy opens bidder entrance. Army buys grinding diamonds. Pvt. Kurt O. Uirieh, Houston, stands six feet five and three quarters inches. Army horses go to advanced training. Admiral Stark uses a Badger on the Wall to know when top officials are in. Arms for the Love of America composed for the ordnance department. Gene Tunney leads navy sports efforts.
Believed to be a victim of am mela, Retired Paurick Mastroianni. Brooksfield man missing for three days found at Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital for observation and treatment. He was picked up Friday night on Main plaza by special policeman Jack S Fowler. Deputy Luther King located Mrs Mastroianni via a pocket phone number.
Denton students analyze how ads shape dating and fashion as co education and local colleges draw attention to gender roles. Miss Betty Ewing of Leonard notes shifting views while North Texas State Teachers College and nearby universities discuss advertising trends and the impact on social scenes and dress.
Harrisburg June 14. The Pennsylvania State Council outlines an eight point national defense program urging individual effort. Citizens should work harder in daily tasks, be unselfish, avoid unfair talk about leaders, support drafted youths, buy war bonds and stamps, write encouragement to servicemen, assist local authorities, and volunteer with Red Cross and USO activities to aid the war effort.
An inquest was conducted into the death of visitor J. Flaxer who collapsed Friday night at 342 Hicks Avenue. Flaxer had recently arrived from Portland Oregon and was believed to have died from a heart attack after a medical examination by Suture Gay and Wiley Was.
The Alley theater in New Orleans hosted the world premiere of Gong With the Wind before a capacity audience of 100. Cast versatility showed as a missing embyyo Tarspian was replaced by standins scattered across scenes. Open air venue and budget cuts altered staging, replacing Rhett Butler’s famous stairs scene with a punch, producing a two and a half hour extravaganza by The Children's Hollywood club.
Memphis reports recount a girl named Virginia May Taylor training a small duck crew. The Little Duck Girl leads Donny Johnny and Mickle in line as they blink, quack, and perform on cue. Her mother Mel Jesse G Taylor notes the unusual talent amid a menagerie including Queenie the dog, Pete the chick, and Seet Pea the barn lamp hen.
Rotary club members heard authentic Mexican music from Tampico artists at the St. Anthony meeting. Musicians Ian and Ede verda Gladina, sisters Rosurla and Amalia Girdans, and chair Jares Devoe highlighted a Tampico Rotary guest night.
BERLIN June 14 A Berlin commentator called Secretary Hulls note that Syrians defense proves French German collaboration a political paradox It is hard to follow such thinking The authorized spokesman said he cannot see how French resistance to invasion proves French cooperation with Germany The French position in the mandate defies easy interpretation as Vichy agents imply mixed signals
Peking reports Wang Ching-wei, head of the rebel national government, unveils a Chinese force of about 200000 men. The army, 20 divisions plus 6 independent brigades and 3 independent regiments, sprawls across occupied provinces under Japanese control. In North China seven corps totaling around 50000 troops enforce suppressions against bandits and Communists allied with Japanese forces.
Washington reports the REA program reaches two million U S families in its seventh year. REA financed lines connect half a million homes and private utilities expand access, with eighty percent of customers listed as farm households. The Agriculture Department says the drive strengthens rural development and national defense.
General Depot announces anniversary celebration of the quartermaster corps at the San Antonio Depot. A parade and petite at Landa Park New Braunfels were set for Saturday due to heavy trains. The commandant J A Porter reported. The unit traces to June 29 1795.
Parliamentary secretary GC Bde said full-time education remained available for most elementary pupils in April despite air raid destruction. Since December 1 the number receiving no instruction fell from about 400,000 to around 30,000.
Adelaide report says the Imperial authority lowers minimum recruitment age from 20 to 11 in response to needs for forces in the East. Adjutant General Stantke announced the change today.
Beirut reports deny raid damage despite heavy anti aircraft fire as British planes attacked the seaport four times last night. In London Reginald Grenville Livesey, 63, a portrait painter and official attached to the British Expeditionary Force since 1840, died at Middleton.
British and Free French close on Damascus and Sidon claim a successful counter attack. Levanth battles bring strains in Vichy Washington ties as Hull accuses Vichy of fighting Germany. British say seventh auxiliary ship sunk. bombardments target Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and a 10 000 ton cruiser at Brest. Germans raid English coasts. Ribbentrop meets Cisno at Venice hinting axis expansion. Stalin shown avoiding demands in Ukraine breadbasket while ready to yield. RAF attacks Ruhr three nights, seven enemy planes down in England raids.
In a dated report from Hong Kong on June 14, American diplomats discuss protecting Chinese and Thai nationals under treaty rights, noting no formal diplomatic ties exist between China and Thailand. Bangkok refuses a formal envoy exchange despite government pressure to normalize relations. Many Chinese reside in Thailand, with Thailanders in China numbering about 45 thousand.
In Denver on June 14, Most Rev Urban Wehr bishop of the Catholic diocese urged that substitution of a state religion in any civilization leads to loss of personal grace and individual welfare fostered by Christianity and democracy. He warned that overthrowing Christian moral principles erodes the dignity of the individual and results in paganism.
A new system at Parke Chester developments by Metropolitan Life Insurance opens roof ramp garages across several locations. Residents may drive onto the roof to park on five floors and pay lower rates than indoor spaces, promoting open air parking and cost savings.
New Orleans June 14. An army finance officer for all military activities in the Fourth Corps, Maj RK LeBrou, signs about 20,000 checks monthly to keep defense efforts moving. The article notes his role as a key finance wing in the South’s preparedness program.
Pennsylvania Dutch cooks are mobilized to assist Army kitchens with menu planning for soldiers' meals. Mary J Barker, a culinary writer, and Miss Barber of the American Dietetic Association tour Army canteens to review menus. They anticipate Dutch staples like sauer kraut with dumplings, apple pie, and pork dishes appearing at camps soon.
The Fort Sam Houston field artillery unit held a farewell luncheon as members depart for foreign service. Gloria Delese of San Antonio was named contestant at Baylor University Bluebonnet convention. George Washington University graduates Virginia Stephens and Adela Leona Stucke celebrate at home. Birthday notices for George Kearns, Watt Scales, and Ed Homes. Flag Day context notes its evolving observance over 164 years since adoption. Burt Thompson, former assistant secretary to Mayor Maury Maverick, plans a trip to Mexico.
Benny Goodman will debut as band leader with his septet and lead the Dell Orchestra at the city open air music center. The Thursday night pop concert will feature Goodman as clarinet soloist in a concerto and showcase new ensemble effects.
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