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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1941
Page
1
A long affectionate sketch of Guadalajara Mexico praising its climate, prosperity, and status as a railroad hub. The piece extols stable year round temperatures, regular rain in the monsoon, and local attractions including hotels and the home of wealthy residents. It reflects on travel, local life, and cultural progress with emphasis on Guadalajara’s appeal to visitors and elites.
A Randolph Field Officer was killed and another injured when a training plane crashed four miles northwest of Randolph during morning exercises. Lieut William A daily, 24, a Duke University graduate, died instantly. Lieut Paul H Snow, also from the same class, sustained minor injuries. Snow is treated at Fort Sam Houston Station hospital. The crash occurred near Davenport Field during instructors' school training, with an unidentified farmer first aiding Snow. A board will investigate the incident.
A man treated for head injuries after slipping in a bath tub received care at the Medical and Surgical hospital on Wednesday. Another child, Gilbert Hernandez, eight, was given treatment for a leg wound at Robert B. Green hospital. Minor injuries were reported for Louis Moran, thirteen, after being struck near Mulberry and Meculevels avenues. The driver of the car was listed as Carroll W. Ghoaf, 2 Esvt Rase woul avenue.
London March 5 The British government said Germany had a sizeable force of soldiers and technicians in French Morocco within 150 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar. The warning indicates potential threats to Gibraltar and Allied defenses as wartime tensions rise.
London dispatch reports Britain will seize Bulgarian origin goods deemed enemy destination. Officials announced Bulgarians will be treated as enemy aliens and assets, with seizure risk extending to items over nominal value. The measure marks a tightening in wartime trade controls amid ongoing hostilities.
The forecast calls for light showers tonight and tomorrow with rising temperatures. Winds from the east south east bring clouds as San Antonio expects spring rain and a high near 72 degrees Thursday afternoon.
World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker showed slight improvement following injuries from last Thursday's crash of an Eastern Airlines luxury plane near Jonesboro. Attorney M. Tappan of Long Island, N J, died from crash injuries, raising the death toll to eight as the body was sent to New Jersey for burial.
Reports from Bucharest indicate Ramana premier Gen Toy Antonescus met in Vienna with Goering amid Rustes demand for immediate cession of Black Sea naval bases. Diplomats describe Ausvin’s ultimatum as a decisive moment in the crisis.
Temperatures fell across the Midwest and South, rising in the Rocky Mountains and Southwest. Scattered rain and light snow drifted through the Ohio Valley and New England as a cold front pushed south to Georgia and Alabama, with 30s in the Virginia area and a new storm center forming over New Mexico and Oklahoma. A second storm weakened over the North Atlantic while California faced a wary seasonal pattern and continued showers.
AWAR Mass March 7 Five etuitians were killed instantly in a crash involving an automobile and army buses at Fort Devens The car danced off the first bus where 20 soldiers were aboard then collided with the second bus The victims were occupants of the automobile identified as Anthony A Aibnick 21 Gerard Pelleter 28 Olga Ptahniek Ruth Stolack 18 and her sister Blanche 18 all of Boston The troops were returning from a night out at Lowell and were taken to Devens for treatment Only a few required medical care none seriously hurt
Washington March 6 The Senate approved an amendment to the British aid bill to tighten congressional control over future expenditures by requiring presidential approval for new contracts, with an exception for 1.3 billion dollars of military equipment already owned or appropriated. The measure also set a July 1, 1943 sunset and covered funds from nations receiving American equipment into the treasury by June 30, 1946.
ANTE PACE of the University of San Antorio tops a normera radio speaking contest at Sowth sanery Oklahoma State Teach erst callege. Two thousand sponsors and cadets from five San Antonio public high schools will gather at Alamo Stadium Friday morning for the annual imspes. Tallis Chueyney to be installed curator of the Avalon portly ahtine Sunday night.
British severed diplomatic ties with Germany signaling a step toward broader war. Eden and Dill urged Greek defense against a possible Axis advance while Turkish leaders pledged loyalty to Britain. German force buildup along Greece Romania and Bulgaria suggested imminent combat as Greek high command vowed to fight for liberty.
London reports A V Alexander telling the commons Britain needs many more ships and men to counter submarines bombers and raiders in the Atlantic. He notes American destroyers already aiding and seeks a token grant while pledging secrecy on exact sums. He cites French base gains and promises American aircraft support and future ordnance deliveries to strengthen the fleet.
The former Romanian king Garel along with Mme Lupescu and Mme Linpeacu reportedly fled across Yugoslavia and Italy to Switzerland and Spain seeking asylum in Portugal with a Polish passport. They were said to have used aliases and a diplomatic car, crossing near Huelva. Romania seeks extradition over alleged embezzlement, while Spain allows residence under internment.
The 1A40 41 city budget totals 3 094 000 with a rise from last year. Mayor Maury Maverick cites a draft by City Auditor Tucker and expects council action by Marsday or Friday. Items include street department 20 0007, rivers and ditches 10 900, recreation 5 000, park improvements 50, local airport bond, and Stinson Field work with hearings set for March 28.
Malne Pellerin, 24, confessed to shooting four family members in Lewiston after claiming he felt harassed. Victims include wife Pearl Pellerin, mother-in-law Pearl Stevens, nephew George Stevens, and aunt Flora Wentworth. Pellerin, described as tired of slurs, was arraigned on murder charges. He reportedly said the boy arrived at the wrong time and expressed remorse.
Cloudy with night rains Wednesday night and Thursday. Warmer Wednesday night. Light to moderate east and southeast winds. Lows near 50, highs around 88 Wednesday and 72 Thursday. Northeast Texas and West Texas show cloudy conditions with occasional rain in north-central portions. Slightly colder in north Thursday night.
A Dig Spring Compress company fire today caused about $100,000 in damage. Flames were spotted by a night watchman and quickly engulfed the central entry, hampering early water application as firemen battled the blaze and threatened adjacent structures.
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