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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1941
Page
1
A flood of correspondence from readers in 1941 praises and questions Hearst articles on vivisection, animal rights, and film industry cruelty. Letters urge laws to curb vivisection, promote public awareness, and call for broader support from celebrities and institutions.
Reports say Russian troops edge toward Turkey from the Caucasus while Germany advances in Greece. Yugoslavia contemplates a friendship treaty with Germany, but not joining the axis bloc. Ankara's stance remains unclear amid appeasement and Greece aid whispers. Political divisions in Turkey surface over how to respond to any German strike.
The administration plans authorize up to 1.9 billion dollars in war equipment for Britain under a lease lend scheme. Military ships, torpedo boats, and submarine chasers are cited as key aid. Delivery could occur at US or Canadian ports with vessels to be drawn from existing or soon to be built stocks.
Ikdam urges an eleventh hour alliance among Turkey, Greece and Yugoslavia to ensure automatic war if German oppression targets any member. Istanbul dispatch notes urgent appeal as trio could deter aggression.
Belgrade dispatch reports 150 000 plus German motorized forces facing Greece as Hellenic troops brace to defend the nation. About 109 000 Greek troops line a 200 mile front from the Yugoslav border to the Aegean, with western Thrace largely evacuated except for rear guards. Athens awaits Turkey’s formal reply on Ahkata’s intentions.
A fragment from ALARCIE 10, 1995 recalling battles, diplomacy, and mine losses near England and the Fort de Vaux dispute. References to Russian Turks tensions, Ribbentrop visiting Mussolini, and trade talks with Italy amid appeasement. Also notes on vivisection controversy and public opinion shifts.
Berlin officials said there was no surprise at allied aid passage as the United States moved to arm Britain. Sources noted Adolf Hitler had already warned on January 30 that any aid to Britain would be opposed, whether convoyed or unconvoyed.
William A. Hathaway, chairman of the Anto Pacific railroad, departs for Europa aboard the Atlantic clipper as President Stopseveler personal representative to speed deliveries to Britain under aid terms. Accompanying him is Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr returning to London as ambassador to Polish and Belgian governments and minister to Norwegian and Dutch governments in exile.
Mussolini spokesman calls for British aid and open intervention while many disagreeable surprises threaten Britain and the United States in the Pacific. France defies blockade, vows to arm convoy French ships as Far East danger signals mount. Rome claims Italian plans advance and Greece repels Italian divisions in a three day spring offensive. Russia massing on Turkish frontier, Balkans watch Soviet stance. Nazi raids hit London with heavy weekend strikes. Boulogne and an Italian raider sunk by daylight.
France reports that if Britain maintains its sea blockade, Vichy leaders may convoy French merchantmen with German consent. Admiral Darlan and Petain aides claim Germany shows greater humanity while criticizing Britain. France seeks 18 249 300 bushels of U S wheat under American supervision, with Ville de Majunga captured by a British cruiser.
A fragment notes 25 passengers aboard a voyage with 14 people traveling on diplomatic passports. The piece lacks full context and names.
A London observer notes mixed reactions in British commentary as the Beitly Act moves through discussions. Officials withheld final comment pending action while referencing the Willkie-Roosevelt campaign and its possible influence on policy and public opinion.
RAF reported a sharp air raid near Dire Dawa and Addagalla Saturday night striking a railway line in Ethiopia. Despite Allied fighter opposition, heavy blasts were said to have damaged the line and disrupted train service as authorities warned of continued danger.
A jumble of meteorological notes reports wind from the north at 20 mph and varied precipitation totals. Totals show monthly rainfall nearing 4.08 inches since January 1 with daily readings around 12:40 p m. summaries reference sun and moon times, city names and scattered locales, plus a health ad for Carter’s Little Liver Pills urging readers to act.
Mexico City March 19 71 The first civil court studied a case over cock fights staged by Epitado Sanchez of Tlolnepantla. A permanent injunction was sought to restrain ministry agents from halting the planned fights.
Mrs. Oya L. Tullis, manager of Dorothea Apartments in San Antonio, reports using Retonga after other remedies failed. She says it relieved nervous indigestion, fatigue, and bowel issues, leading to gained twelve pounds and renewed energy. The Retonga representative notes it is a stomach aid with vitamin B-2 and lists availability through Walgreens and local stores.
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