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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1941

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Have Ye Forgotten Me A Wartime Sermon Fragment

A historical clipping presents a promontory sermon with question phrases Have ye forgotten Me and price through sacrifice. It lists JOHN EMERSON of Los Angeles and a June 12 1941 date amid stray editorial letters from Harvard Crimson and Boston American readers discussing wartime cooperation and public life.

Mel John Emerson South Union Drive Los Angeles Calif Fune

United States Orders Italian Consulates Closed

Washington June 21 The United States ordered all Italian consulates in the United States closed and Italian consular officers removed before July 15 Undersecretary Welles said embassies in Berlin and Rome would arrange for the return of American consular officials in those countries while denying Nazi and Fascist allegations He also asked Italy to remove all Free state government agencies except its embassy German consulates in the U S were ordered closed last week and Berlin and Rome retaliated with expulsions of U S consuls Italian consulates in Detroit and Newark had been closed earlier on charges of improper activities Welles told Italian ambassador Prince Colonna that continued functioning of Italian consular offices in the United States would serve no useful purpose

Washington United States United Stutea Welles Berlin Rome Therm Prince Colonna

Bank Customers Nab Stickup Man in Aurora

A man armed with gum attempted a bank robbery at a National Bank in Aurora. He was spotted by a teller through barred windows, grabbed money, and fled. Police and bystanders pursued. the suspect was caught nearby after a short chase. No injuries reported.

Aurora National Bank

New Zealander Says Greece and Crete Not to Be Repeated

New Zealand Prime Minister Pete Fraser warned during a wartime cabinet session that conditions in Greece and Crete would not be repeated. He asserted New Zealanders would support both campaigns and that one New Zealander could equal ten Germans in effort.

Taunt New Zealand Pete Fraser Greece Crete

Germans Capture 18731 in Crete

Berlin reports 18 731 prisoners taken in Crete conquest with 13 123 British and 5 608 Greek held after occupation. High command figures show steady progress though details are unclear.

Crete Berlin Tero High Command

Italian Air Base Bengasi Attacked Report

British bombs hit Bengasi and attacked a Latlan air base in North Africa, the Tintin high command reported. In East Africa, resistance by local troops hindered enemy deployment and prompted attacks as the campaign continued.

Rome Brnnes Bengasi

FDR speech quoted as widening rift with axis powers

ROME June 21 Virginia Gayda editor of Giornale d Italia says Washington created a perfect breach between United States and Europe and a dual war economic and diplomatic has begun. He accuses Roosevelt of violating international law by arming Britain and provoking war while Italian papers urge calm. Berlin notes Roosevelt speech caused a two point drop in the stock market.

Rome Virginia Gayda Washington United States All Powers Europe Continents 1 Giornale Datalia Gayda Roosevelt Congress U. S Robin Moor Ima Britain Mevelormts Walled Fpascie 1 Popolo di Roma Germany

Indian Dies in Colorado Gas Chamber After Defiant Battle

GANONGLTY Colo June 21 A Navajo Indian known as Mancoscini or Jaiiss Stephens aged 78 died in the Colorado gas chamber after a long resistance. He wrested a blindfold from his eyes and inhaled the fumes, dying at 8 07 p m He was the oldest inmate to die under the state’s death penalty. He had been convicted December 11 1935 of murdering Lynn Dean 25 Matucos town marshal during an arrest for drunkenness.

Ganonglty Colo Colorado Ulliamle Mancoscini Jaiiss Stephens Mwe Gorter Golo Lynn Dean Matucos Bhi

Fe's Official Now Summer Is Here Across Gulf Florida Regions

Sweltering heat bakes the Gulf coast with Phoenix reaching 115 and 104 reported in Yunla and Alte yesterday. Forecasters warn the heat wave will persist for two more days, fueled by a sun drenched mass with little cloud cover as a cooler air mass moves from the North Pacific coast next week bringing scattered showers.

Gulf Coast Florida Phoenix Yunla Alte Wotson Tseani Dakotas Atlantic Chicago Bureau Porecasters North Pacific Coast Canada North Dakota Central Plans Lake Sunetor Ohio River Browess Amounes Leney

Summer Solstice Forecast With Cloudy Skies

Weather bureau cautions that the solstice day June 21 will be the longest of the year with 1:34 p.m. start and expected cloudy skies. John H Jarber predicts Saturday night showers and moderate southeast winds with afternoon highs near 90 degrees.

U. S J. H. Jarber Lindey Jarbor

Wickard Plans Talk with Waco Farmers in Texas Visit

Representative Ponge of Texas said Secretary Wickard would fly to Waco to address a farmers gathering. The plan would involve Wickard meeting with local growers and discussing tax policy and wartime agriculture measures.

Wickard Waco Farmers Washington Ponge D.-Pexas Pour

Strikers Reject Work Ultimatum

In San Francisco on June 21 the AFL union leaders rejected a work ultimatum as Machinists Union officials said their international president directed a midnight strike was still in effect. The international executive council overruled the move and ordered workers back to the picket line.

Yan Francisco U Alp Sisike International Executive Council Hitler

Ford Union Pact Ends Long Run of Nonunion Ford

The Ford Motor Company and the United Automobile Workers reached a historic contract in Washington ending Ford’s long status as a nonunion major automaker. The pact covers River Rouge and related plants and allows union shop with back pay reinstatement for workers dismissed over union activity. Edsel Ford praised the agreement as a path forward, with wage rates pegged to the highest levels paid by competitors and potential nationwide extension to Ford facilities.

Detroit Ford Motor Company G. I. Oo United Automobile Workers Ford Company U. S Worg National Labor Relations Board Edsel Ford Mero River Rouge Aotary Dearborn Linecol Connees

Rat and Cat Saga Hints at Exile Ball in London

In Philadelphia on June 21 Mrs. Benjamin Gallo chased Hap ly the cat who drank milk as a rat fled into the scene. The London delegation led by Yugoslav King George VI arriving after a coup, with Premier Ganers Bimo and ministers, pulled by plane, seen in a chaotic pursuit across a tense political backdrop in exile.

Philadelphia Benjamin Gallo Haply London vFi Yuposdavia England Mink George VI of Rake Mionaren

Colorado and Southern denied lease of Wichita Valley line

The Interstate Commerce Commission denied Colorado and Southern’s bid to lease properties owned and operated by Fort Worth and Denver City railway for the Wichita Valley line. The ruling affects a 147 mile Texas route and related operations.

Washingsu Interstate Commerce Commission The Colorado and Southern Raiway Forr, Worth and Denver City Railway Wichita Valley Mi i Roxas

Army Tries Siesta in Arizona's Heat

In Tucson Arizona during a hot midday period troops attempted a siesta to cope with 102 degree heat. The base reported crews avoided operating planes during peak sun and wind, with schedule adjustments noted as the morning hours passed.

Army Siesta Arizona

Salvo Damages German Cruiser in Major Naval Battle

London reports a German cruiser damaged by a salvo from the Medlich guns aboard King George V class battleship. The Prince of Wales, 35,600 tons, and the Blennerkainen fleet faced heavy hits. British ships, including the Prince of Wales, escaped to Brest as the battle unfolded with multiple German ships reportedly involved.

London Pring Eui Prince of Wales George V Prince Germany Wales Brestelnss Whietigen Blainrek Wits Germain

Pressure too great for Dwaters U S submarine salvage tale

News from Portsmouth New Hampshire reports that the sunken submarine U 3 and her 33 crew may lie entombed beneath 440 feet of water. Navy officials say salvage is likely impossible. Secretary Frank Knox vows help if possible. Divers await weather and access to the wreck aboard the rescue ship Falcon as the search continues.

Portsmouth N. H Navy Frank Knox Cole Knox Washington Thaob Falcon John DB. Wainwright Insea Sinalely Navy Yard Falcon Radioer

Weather Forecast San Anionin and vicinity

Considerable cloudiness with scattered showers. Southeast winds moderate. Saturday high about 93, Sunday low around 73. East Texas and Rio Grande valley, thundershowers possible. West Texas partly cloudy to cloudy with showers inland, no big temperature change.

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