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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1941

Page

4

Senate backs aid to Russia despite Stalin remark

Washington reports substantial backing in the senate for aiding Russia in its fight against Germany, despite Senator Clark's harsh critique of Stalin. Officials suggest a shift toward economic cooperation, possible release of frozen Russian assets, and eased restrictions on strategic goods. The policy aims to support Russia against a common foe while balancing U S and Britain ideological stances.

Washington Rusala Germany Stantiel Senate Clark D.-Mo Stalin Hitler Reid State Department United States Hale Department Britain Russia Telch Japan

Welles Defers Russia Aid Move Amid Lend Lease Talk

Sumner Welles said the United States would delay a firm decision on Seaslor Van Nuys urging extended aid to Russia under lend lease provisions. He expressed a wish to help Russia win a strong fight to eliminate Alder and Searly. Connally suggested possible materiel support though transport may be hard. Smith added broad support for aiding Russia against Germany despite occasional policy opposition.

Sumner Welles Seaslor van Nuys D.-Ind Russia Alder Searly Connally D.-Tex Smith

Warning Company to Leave Ft Sam for Washington

The 3rd Aircraft Warning company will transfer from Fort Sam Houston to Fort Lawton Washington for permanent station. Part will move by truck convoy from San Antonio, the rest by train next week. Twelve officers and 349 enlisted men are included. The 3rd Operations company will also move to Seattle.

3Rd Aircraft Warning Company Fort Sam Houston Fort Lawton Wash San Antonio 3Rd Operations Company Seattle

Rockport Oil Man Withdraws From Senate Race Support Stance

Rockport oilman William Williams withdrew from the United States Senate race in a statement supporting Congressman Martin Dies. Williams claimed the two candidtaes were the only ones who "honestly stressed preparedness" and accused Lyndon Johnson and others of inside influence, calling for action against alleged internal enemies.

Martin Dies Doh C. Willams Rockport United States Williams Dies Rockport of Man Man Ameries Lyndon Johnson Roosevelt John Ruby Trevino South Lola Ickes

Cigarettes and wine stolen from home on Tuesday

A resident reports burglary at 2 30 pm Tuesday in Waconea. Cigarettes and wine were taken from a home on Austitt street. The suspect, described as Williams, planned a burglary involving Duerker and Natth Alama, with no further items recovered Tuesday night.

Wiliams Duerker Natth Alama Dlesn Austitt|atreet Ziso Tol Pallee Waconea

Lower fees a junior college goal set

The Junior College Student Patrol association led by Mrs. Earl A. Breln announced a drive to reduce tuition as a primary objective. A board meeting was scheduled for Tuesday night to appoint committee chairs and plan a campaign to lower fees, while opposing enrollment-driven expansion.

Antonio Unlor Fatrol Association Earl A. Breln Stain Athlon

Relief Fund Plan to Be Compulsory for Police

Chief Aubrey Hopkins advocates a compulsory city police relief fund plan. It would fund a $360 accident benefit, hospitalization, and other services for all officers. About 40 current non-members remain in the 290-strong group.

Aubrey Hopkins Ina

Mrs Benedict Named to State Library Board

AUVBTIN June 24 IN5S Guy mor W Lee OTantel today asked senate confirmation of Mrs J Benedict of Austin widow of the former president of the University of Texas as a member of the state library and Historical commission to fill an unexpired term of Miss Emma K Brirve ron who died recently.

Auvbtin Guymor W. Lee Otantel Senate J. Benedict Austin University of Texas State Library and Historical Commission Benedict Emma K. Brirveron

City Hearing Planned on Budget Cuts and Tax Rates

Mayor O K Quin announces plans to trim a $1,000,000 gap in anticipated revenues by cutting $300,000 from the city budget. A public hearing is set for July 3 to fix the tax rate as council and commissioners conduct budget discussions this week. Parks and streets budgets face reductions, stenographic bureau and election costs are eliminated, and a tax department cut is possible.

O. K. Quin Barket Quin

Absentee Voting Surges in Bexar County Special Election

The report notes rapid growth in absentee ballots for a Bexar County special election to fill a United States Senate seat and a state representative position. A $600,000 road bond was to be approved. By Monday only 185 votes had been cast, rising to 904 with Monday results, with about 60 ballots recorded by Tuesday noon.

Bexar County United States

Navy Recruits Headed to Coast Training Station

Four naval reserve recruits bound for the San Diego training station in California were en route from various areas. The group includes J. Pugh of 189 National Street, L. L. Adams Jr. of 807 Fulton Street, EB Ubile of South Presa Street, and A. H. Sweet of Heane Note: OCR fragments.

Naval Reserve Tex Day San Lego Calif

Royal Group Guests Endure Lavish LA Visit

Royal Group leaders tour Los Angeles as guests of Mrs. Walton, then dine at the Gunter hotel after tea at Fort Sam Houston. Archdukes Rudolph and Charles, Archduchess Elizabeth, Princesses Isabel and Kay Wallon meet American hospitality and praise New York’s skyline while expressing mixed views on Europe’s tensions. The trip continues to New York via New Orleans and Jacksonville after morning tours.

Fort Sam Houston Gunter Hotel Walton Princess Elizabeth Archduchess Adelaide Isabel Catholic Seminary John’ Barnett Lauren Heighta Kerssenblrock Elizabeth Naty York New Or Eans Jacksonville Fla Llitie America Lin Archdukea Charley Louta Rudolph Austria Prince Jean Luxembourg Amy Tan Fond Ameri¢da Archduke Rudolph Princ Jean Europe Miss _Kay Wallon Joan Ail Inambera Mugtich Tony Father Chaput Thera Wurimibtakehla Charles Ould New York Dean Germany Russia Grand Duchy Moon Naeve

Japanese Women Ordered to Leave Moscow

A UPI dispatch from Tokyo reports Japan orders women and children to depart Moscow. Only 11 women including the ambassador's wife General Yoel and a few children are affected. the remaining Japanese men at Moscow are the ambassador and staff and a few newspapermen.

London UPI Reutera Tokyo

Actor Volunteers for Navy Service

Revert Montgomery, actor, with a lieutenant's commission in the naval reserve since April, volunteered today for active training. He will report to the Navy Department July 3 for assignment in the Office of Naval Operations. Training duty typically lasts a minimum of two weeks.

Washington Montgomery Mde Naval Reserve Navy Department Office of Naval Operations

Former U.S. Senator Ben Willemsen Dies at 24

Ashland Kentucky native Ben Willemsen aged 24, once a United States senator prospect, died at Cincinnati stadium after a brief illness. The obituary notes his early political career and ties to Ashland. Local officials expressed condolences.

Nx-Senatuor Cincinnati Ben Willemsen Ashland United States

Five Years Given on Sodomy Case

Roy Rose of 107 Crofton Street pleaded guilty to a sodomy charge and was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary by Judge W. W. McCrory in Criminal District Court on Tuesday. The offense allegedly occurred April 12. In a separate case, Travis Curry admitted burglary and received a two year term in the state penitentiary. The Curry indictment alleged entry on the M. K. T. railroad car on May 19 with intent to commit theft.

Seceroy Roy Rose Crofton Street Yenta

Awards Given to Boy Scouts At Courts of Honor Night

Boy Scouts received numerous honors across districts in a Courts of Honor ceremony Monday night. Scouting titles included first class, star, and bronze palm, with several named recipients from Horace Mann High School, Alamo Heights, McQueeney, and Poteet High School.

Joseph J. Myers Harlandale C. M. Richmond T. G. Saunders Willa Grate V .R. Bain Jr Horace Mann Horace May Albert McNeel Jr James Desfres Ed Travis Jr Milton Earl Travis Emil and George Gara Peter A. Oliva Otto Strauch Frank Gallagher McQueeney Becam Gic G. Websler Frans Sten Alamo Heights Robert Terrell Charica Malteberger Roy Maltsberger Holy Teel

Whalen Inspects Border Stations

Immigration and border patrol stations in the San Antonio district from Brownsville to Laredo were put on alert to prevent illegal entry as part of new department regulations. District director William Whalen began a semi annual inspection tour, leaving San Antonio on Tuesday.

Immigration and Border Patrol San Antonio

Advisors Chosen for New Airport Board

Mayor C K Quind announced an aviation advisory board for the new municipal airport on Tuesday. Members named include Henry P Phelps Al Buchanan Thomas Coghill James A Barley and John Hath. Hath is the present manager at Sinton Field. The board will name its chairman.

C.K

Complaint Filed Against J P Tabis For Forgery

Thomas, a shoemaker listed at city jail, was charged Tuesday by Bill Corrigan with forgery and attempting to pass a forged instrument. The complaint alleges he forged the name L B Palmer to a 28.50 check on June 18. City Detective N A Schnetdes signed the complaint.

Tabis Thomas Shoress Sity Bill Corrigan Juice of the Peace Thomas L. BD. Palmer N. A. Schnetdes

Nazi Day Red Front Broken In Baltic Theater Report

German war correspondents describe artillery bombardment across the Bug River and the use of storm boats as Wehrmacht forces push along border roads. Reports note Finnish and German forces in defensive postures on Finnish soil, while Soviet air strikes and fighting affect the home front and police tighten controls as evacuations and censorship rise.

Ase Feuille Bug Deutsche Allgemeine Zeituig Otto Mossdorf Germen Finland Semmerlary Moscow Pini Russia Sur Base Hur DNB Amy Mas

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