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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1940
Page
2
London dispatch reports British strike actions delaying alliance talks as German merchant ships faced coordinated Allied actions. An armanacked vessel sank after mine collision near North Sea. three British merchantmen lost. Netherlands and Panama defenses noted. prisoner identifications pending.
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler delivering a stark speech promising total war if necessary to secure victory. He urged unity and maximum effort from the German people, framing the conflict as existential and stressing resolve against Allied demands. In Ankara, Turkey proposes compulsory naval service expansions and broader mobilization for national defense amid wartime strain.
A brief ad note promotes Black and White ointment for minor skin irritation and burning. It highlights soothing antiseptic relief and cooling effects and mentions the product’s long-standing presence of over twenty years in the market.
Gainesville dispatch reports auto train crash victim Lis C. Clodfelter died yesterday from injuries sustained when his automobile collided with an M-K-T passenger train two miles east of Kerr. Mrs Clodfelter and her sisters were seriously injured in the wreck near Kerr.
March 11 reporting that Scandinavia hopes a peace accord ends the Finland Russia war. Swedish and Norwegian anger grows over Western powers' stance and press rumors of Swedish pressure on Finland. Unconfirmed reports say Sweden’s foreign minister may travel to Berlin as Germany seeks influence.
Dallas detective Will Fritz said John Z. mechanic was found dead in his home today with a gun in his grip. An autopsy followed a lead wound as an inquest was ordered by Justice of the Peace Tom King. A nearby note mentions a Taxation League topic and a meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday chaired by Innes O. Rail with J.J. Patterson speaking on Taxation and Social Security.
Five newly married couples begin life in a Gulf of Mexico retreat on Honeymoon Island. Island huts, a recreation center, a dock, a water tower, and power provide privacy and basic comforts. Families arrived by motorboat and cruisers from Tampa Clearwater and Chicago. The event featured photo sessions as couples posed for photographers.
Commerce Department reports US gold imports fell to about 107.48 million dollars in February from a much higher prior month. British Empire shipments dominated the total at around 96 million with Britain and colonies sourcing key amounts from Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Other notable imports included Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Russia, Italy and Japan as small consignments also arrived.
A Dentists anniversary program will mark the 100th founding of dentistry in the San Antonio District. Dr. John A. Rare president and Dr. Horace Hayden preside as speakers plan a banquet at the Plaza hotel with remarks by William F. Bourfi. The event honors the first dental school founded in 1340.
Col H A Finch will be principal speaker at a Texas Society of Professional Engineers Bexar chapter meeting. The event will be at noon Wednesday at the Plaza Hotel.
Washington March 11 41 Senator Fred Hale Republican of Maine will retire not seeking re election in November ending a family Senate legacy dating to the Civil War His grandfather served in Congress during the Civil War his father and grandfather held Senate terms and Hale has rarely spoken in recent years He is a bachelor and has been in Washington since childhood confirming a long political lineage.
The newspaper Aftenposten reported Germany agreed to reduce war risks for Scandinavian shipping. Germany would not attack Norwegian ships in convoys or en route between neutral ports. The move aims to ease heavy sea losses suffered by Scandinavian nations, with Norway singled out for relief. It was seen as likely to be extended to include Sweden and Finland.
Berlin dispatch says the Cretan high command reported no enemy warplanes violated Luxembourg air space. The daily communique notes Western fronts saw no special events while German reconnaissance continued. Two enemy planes reportedly flew over Luxembourg territory yesterday amid limited activity over eastern France and German territory.
The Association argues that lower costs did not hurt service. Through its Texas home and Lighten service offices it provides safety engineering and claims handling. In 1939 the association processed 29,334 claims with 99 percent sealed or settled without litigation and paid out $7,106,794.67 in benefits.
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