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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

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Roosevelt discusses ammunition shortage and Ireland aid

President Roosevelt said the United States faces an ammunition shortage. he cited limits on arms for Ireland and considered sending rifles only if Ireland would defend itself. He noted Russia and food aid, and that defense production pace varies by item with major increases possible within months.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Toigy Ireland Tessa Sumner Welles Russia Oumansky Welles Eyades New York America Tucope United States Congress Mead O'Mahoney Medermack Keogh Slah

Treasury Wants Divining Rod Too

An Arkensag man wrote the treasury claiming the government will locate hidden money and asked to be informed. The treasury replied that there is no divining rod for finding money and asked to be informed if such a tool is found.

Treasury Washington Arkensag

Fire kills two women and a man in Los Angeles building blast

A blast and fire at the Bulion Arms apartments in Los Angeles killed two women identified as Mrs. Goldsberg and Miss Alm Vosback and a man whose name was Harris or Goldsberg. One woman fell from a fourth floor ledge. others were injured including Carl Wallerstedde 63, who suffered severe burns. Hermon Davis and May belle Davis also injured when their improvised rope failed. firemen fought flames as residents fled.

Los Angeles Ari Man Mires Gre Builon Arms Apartments Carl Wallerstedde Hermon Davis Whfo Maybelle

Japs Hint Action If U.S. Aids Reds

TOKYO June 27 The Japanese cabinet information bureau spokesman Koh Ishii said Japan would face an awkward posturing if the United States aids Russia. Maj. Gen. Eugen Ott met with Foreign Minister Matsuoka. details of talks were not released. Kokumin urged calm while noting Britain and the United States showed hostility toward Japan since China events.

TOKYG Japan United States Russia Koh Ishii Iformation Bureau Eugen Ott Tokyo Matauoka Norning Kokumin China Britain Vindivostok

Posse Takes Pair in Fatal Broadus chase

BROADUS Mont June 27 Two men fleeing a string of robberies and thefts across Iowa to Washington were captured in southeast Montana after a daylong manhunt. Deputies Ed O Donnell Undersheriff and Clem Spencer were killed in the pursuit. The suspects Walter Weston 21 and Ralph Brumbaugh 14 claimed origin from Misso. Their plane crashed near Birdie Montana during the search.

Broadub Mont Iowa Washington Montana Itern Claude Anderson Met Miles City Anderson Walter Weston Ralph Brumbaugh Miso Sherif Ed O'Donnell Clem Spencer Birdie Mant Broadus Tavid

Park Meter Tags Spark Complaints At City Office

Fire and Police Commissioner PB L Anderson disclosed Friday that complaints against a parking tag abolition have been filed by city federal and state employees who say they cannot afford to pay for parking while on official business. City Attorney Victor Bolter blocked Anderson's bid to reissue tags, citing lack of authority. Mayor EK Quin backed the stance, saying city workers have no right to free parking and should pay to use meters.

PB. L. Anderson Anderson Victor Bolter Cily Quin Quiti

Crusade of Nations Gathers Against Communism

Reports from Spain indicate Riveraad and allied states seek a token anti-Communist force from each nation. Volunteers form in Norway Denmark Sweden and occupied France while Croatia Slovakia Denmark and others pledge support. Germany claims success on fronts in the East as Soviet air activity is limited and Balkan and Middle East moves continue.

Associated Press Spain River Aad Europe Italy Germany Russia Norway Denmark Sweden France Croatia Slovakia U. S Netherlands Belgium Portugal Turkey Syria Cairo Mane Iiate Lebanon England Mid-Atlantic Africa Ab Klel Cologne Dnessel Berlin Hitler Ruport Tuehvet Eorope Gnaw Bisiystok T Poland Vhus Aly Ase DNB Reich East Prussia Leningrad Nnef Long Tront East Prussian Rurama Finland

Safety Islands kept amid city debate and protests

Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson denies promising removal of safety islands after misstatements. Officials cite traffic observations, while residents and business groups protest plans. Local leaders seek to preserve islands citing reduced accidents and pedestrian safety.

Chicago Slayer Sam Evans Sentenced for Double Murder

Sam Evans, who stabbed his son in law and wife Nedra Evans, was sentenced to life imprisonment on two murder counts. He pleaded guilty to four charges. Nedra, 22, was Chicago's most Hein ful brunette model. Additional 1 to 14 year term for the knife attack on his wife.

Chicago Sam Evans Nedra Evans

Fern for All With Mowers Weather Forecast Fractured

Weather notes drift through garbled text with scattered showers and a forecast of familiar fernlike greenery in iron yard spaces. Friday may see humid showers, a high around 92 degrees, and a low near 16. Saturday's high expected at 82 degrees.

World's Greatest Quake Recorded

Sydney reports Liverview observatory registered a tremendous earthquake near the Licobar islands east of the Bay of Bengal. Officials say vibrations traveled twice around the earth, making it the greatest quake ever recorded. The Bombay observatory noted a similar quake.

Sydney Australia INS Liverview Observatory Ls Eplvéntee Licobar Islands Bay of Bengal Bombay

Far East Tension Declining, Says US Official

Manila reports easing Far East tension since February but warns against assuming permanent improvement. United States High Commissioner to the Philippines Sayre noted the German Russian war as a factor in the developing trend.

Manila Fenneis Ayre United States

Finland bomb damage heavy in Turku during raid

Turku on Finland’s southwest coast was described as Finland’s worst devastated city after a June raid. Observers said more than 100 buildings were destroyed and thousands might be left homeless. Casualty figures and total damage were not yet estimable.

Helsinki Finland Russia Turku Wes Ag B Wne Pinland Ingiers

S A Man Captures Would-Be Burglar

A resident of Vargas Street captured a would-be burglar wielding a pick handle after awakening to a window tapping at about 2 a.m. The intruder entered by the back door and was treated at a city hospital for injuries. the homeowner reported recognizing the name Christmas but did not know the man.

George Warner Vargas Street Warner Robert B. Green Hospital

Release of Game Equipment Refused by Police

V. 5 Red Berry sought the release of 8000 dollars worth of pamaring equipment now under police control. Fire and Police Commissioner BL Anderson and Friday stated the matter requires a court order, and Berry was informed there was no chance of release without one. Anderson added he did not believe a court order could be secured.

V. 5 Red" Berry BL. Anderson Berry Tr Irial Anerson Sid Harry Wanda

Soviet Says Nazi Losses Heavy in Lithuania Minsk Front

Moscow reports heavy German casualties as Soviet forces withdrew overnight and reformed for further operations near Vilna Baranowicze and Minsk. Air strikes hit Bucharest Ploesti and Constanta while Russian planes pounded tank columns south of Minsk and in the Vilna Ryady Baranowicze corridor.

Moscow UPI Vilna Baranowicze Tronts Minsk Inter~ection Bureau Commuuniave Vaida Bucharest Ploesti Constanta Rumania Colanse Yeno Brody Baranogieze Untts Minskarya Conestanta Borskov Bobrutsk Mogilev Hessabarian Tront Ryady Baranewieza Pinsk Poland Lithuania Russia

Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity

Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with scattered showers Friday night. Southeasterly winds. Airport readings show Friday high near 92 and Saturday low around 84 with Saturday high near 92. East Texas expected cloudiness and thundershowers Friday night and Saturday, while West Texas sees widely scattered thundershowers Friday afternoon into night. Temperatures generally near or below normal.

San Antonio East Texas West Normil

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