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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

2

Soviet Defenses Hold In Carpathians Amid Tank Battles

Soviet forces clash with German and Romanian units along the Lack-Snow line near Kiev as Beale and other fronts see heavy fighting. Prisoners and river operations are reported as Soviet forces counterattack and claim German troops wearing Russian uniforms. A Soviet Danube raid nets 510 more prisoners. The Red Army attacks reach beyond Romanian borders while a naval strike targets Constanta.

Beale Ukraine Hiso Carpathian Prut River Black Sea Constante Oslo Jsst New York Hurkish Girscles Moscow Sverd- Jovsk Ural Mountains Red Army

Two Lucky in Fire in Hamlin Business District

In Hamlin on June 2 Garfield Paulis a teacher and restaurant owner moved his business across the street from the burning building. Ward Smith, owner of another nearby building, had just renewed his insurance policy the day before the fire.

Hamlin, W.a Garfield Paulis Ward Smith Hemlin Pauley Ward Bunith Cimitngrd Buldings

Better Outlook Seen for Farms in Defense Era

ITHACA NY June 26 New Yorks vegetable growers may see improved demand this year due to the defense program. Dr Bond of Cornells department of agricultural economics says people will probably eat more and live better, with prices likely to rise.

Ithaca, N.Y New York Bond Department of Agricultural Economics Cornell

Mile of Pennies and Nickels Raises Funds for Library

Corinth residents and visitors collected over 107 feet of pennies and 21 feet of nickels in a fundraising drive dubbed the Mile of Pennies and Nickels to support the Corinth Free Library. Father John Lafarge is highlighted for modernizing the Catholic New Testament, explaining updates and clearer meanings in Greek Latin and Aramaic terms, as featured in the American Weekly magazine.

John LaFarge

Largest plane endabledt in california

Marci field, California June 22 ty Madden Aight completed the Douglas B 10 described by the Army Air corps as the worlds biggest bomber ready for a long series of tent hops to determine if the nation will hold a fleet of super dreadnoughts. The monster weighs 22 tons when loaded and is to be tested after over control during takeoff and landing by Maj. Stanley Umstead of Wright Field.

Bantn Mouien March Field Stanley MM Umstead Wrightfield Dayton Ohio Army

Police Misplaced Handcuffs Halts City Lockup Routine

Philadelphia police failed to locate handcuffs after a suspect attempt to “parrot” a prisoner to headquarters. An officer, expecting a pale detainee in the cell, discovered no cuffs and sent a patrol car a mile and a half to detective headquarters for equipment, delaying standard processing.

Philadelphia Tin

War Roundup Claims Russian Gains Across Eastern Front

War roundup reports Red Army stands firm on the old frontier while smashing a German drive toward Minsk and Moscow. German agency claims a Russian division destroyed. Istanbul sources say Minsk fell, but high command delays confirmation. Winns braces for a Russian onslaught as Henke base shelled and Germans move toward Murmansk. British daylight attack hits Nazi held French coast after nightly bombardments. Wael describes attacks on England as light.

Red Army

Soldier Wilted at Exploit at Benning

MOR BENNING Ga June 28 A jealous private leaped into an enemy truck when his captors relaxed their vigilance He reported the exploit to his army head quarters Then he wilted a few minutes later upon discovering the vehicle was filled with dynamite Details read like a comic but the danger was real and the incident described in terse fashion.

Mor Benning

War 25 Years Ago Today June 28 1816 Compiled By TW

The British armies launch smash assaults on the front. German defenses suffer heavily. French report progress east of the Meuse. Mallais advances on Renann front, forcing Austrians back as Hungarians move into Romania. Reds push toward Turkey. ships sail the Black Sea.

Meuse Mallais

Small Fry Finds Ice Cream Stash At Dump

In Clyde on June 21 a local boy found an ice cream mine in a village dump, a box from a company that freezes ice cream on a stick. The find revealed a cache of free samples tossed into a waste basket and piled high. Confectioners note brisk business with at least 150 free sticks claimed.

Clyde, N

Weather summary and forecasts from scattered observations

A dense, OCR messy weather page lists temperatures, wind, rainfall, and sky conditions for numerous U.S. and nearby locations. It includes humid readings near Arad, rainfall totals around 3 to 4 inches in some areas, cloudiness and smoky conditions in several cities, and temperature readings spanning the 60s to 70s with mentions of a new moon and tides. The data cover many places such as Amarillo, Birmingham, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Denver, Detroit, Galveston, Des Moines, Fort Smith, Memphis, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, and Washington, among others, with scattered forecasts and notes on humidity, cloud cover, and rain.

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Lack of Civilian Dentists Feared Pennies Too Small for Hold-Up Man

June 23 In Apincolpolis Dr Wilfred H Robinson president of the American Dental Association warned a civilian dentist shortage may result from the defense effort. He said dentists are being turned into privates where their skills cannot be used in army or civilian life. Baker remarks noted progress yet insufficient as the army still lacks a dental corps. In Pasadena a robber took $6.30 from a wallet with pennies and said he could not be bothered with pennies.

Inclinapolis Wilfred H. Robinson American Dental Association Rab+ingon The Arme Gayl Pasadena Lloyd Multerone Sobber Shrub Jack

Distribution of Crops Outmoded in Modern Marketing

June 24 report from WanningsoN notes a potential lag in Americas crop distribution system likened to an 1810 auto. Despite some groups reporting efficiency, USDA surveys show marketing costs eat 11 cents of every dollar at retail while only 42 cents returns to farmers.

Wanningson America U. S. Department of Agriculture Actuil

Ambulance Rushes To Aid Victim Near Eugene

Warren B. Starkle of Dayton Ohio collapsed while driving along a highway near Eugene. Three ambulances arrived within minutes and a fourth was delayed by a collision en route. Starkle was taken to the hospital.

Eugene Ore INS Warren B. Starkle Dayton Ohio Stockler

Texans Ballot in Senator Election Continues Page One

The piece reports on Texas voters weighing key senatorial choices amid national peril. Attorney General Mann ends his campaign at Delta with a pro Texas victory stance and calls to defend freedom abroad. A local Orange resident expresses confidence in victory despite opponents' large spending and negative campaigning.

DNITY America Poland Greece France Belgium Thore Roosevelt Mann Deltas Texas United States of America Amper Jen Coutit Orange

Milkmen Will Be Off on Sundays

Salt Lake City article notes delivery changes as milkmen will not deliver on Sundays. George Windner, president of the Salt Lake Milk Dispatchers association, says weekday deliveries only allowing workers to sleep late and attend church. Cows remain in routine production.

Salt Lake City CINS Habitnes Salt Lakers Mikman George Windner Salt Lake Windner

Johnson Sees Senate Victory After Texas Campaign

Lyndon Johnson, congressman from Texas tenth district and U. S. Senate candidate, ate breakfast in San Antonio after flying from Horton and predicted a large win. He cited Belton straw poll gains and noted rally crowds in Houston and San Antonio as evidence, then left for Johnson City with his wife. He planned a radio address and said his campaign was closed with one final appeal.

Lyndon Johnson Texas United States San Antoni Horton Gonncon Seid Hin Chaniel San Antonio Alte Bexar Greus Beldon Johnson Johnsons Houston San Antonio A& A Sani Houston Hall Momie Johnson City Plazes Hotel Carroll Kayes Washington

French News Men on Six Day Week

Paris dispatch reports a German commander ordinance limiting French newspapers to six publication days per week. Morning papers skip Monday, afternoon papers omit Sunday. The rule also covers sports papers and salaries for newspaper workers must not be reduced.

Paris Commmnter Fercen France

New Plan to Elect Judges Is Offered

A proposed system would eliminate political campaigning and use a governor selected pool of candidates. A nominating commission would assemble candidates when vacancies occur and the governor would pick one. The judge would appear on the ballot and voters decide retention based on his record.

Thigago CNA Seattle Rover Com- CO Krosley Aot Cecuys Judiciacy Association

Unclear fragment points to a teen marriage case

Readable bits mention a 15 year old girl and a husband with cited actions. Details are fragmentary and uncertain about location, dates, or outcomes.

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Crane Is Home for Robin and Family

Chicago reports a robin nesting under a railroad crane near June 26. A mother robin carefully laid eggs and hatched a brood despite the noisy yard. Workers watched the chick development as the nest endured.

Crane Robin Chicago

Double Saving Time Introduced In Britain War Effort

The article reports Britain adopting double saving time to boost industrial war effort. It notes London entertainment venues including theatres and dance halls thriving in the first week, with improved business across show business as many stage evening performances for the first time since the war began.

London Britain

Hungarian prophetess Poriska Ailbiger foretells change

The article describes Poriska Ailbiger, a Hungarian prophetess, whose various predictions include political upheaval and Hitler’s fate. It notes she was placed in protective custody after foretelling violent outcomes and mentions shifts in a girls’ work program and a school setting.

Hitler Poriska Ailbiger Atviking Anverteain Weekly

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