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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
1
Mexico City reports President Avila Camacho plans large scale mobilization of 62,500 troops at undisclosed strategic points for new modern warfare drills. Defense ministers say several units have studied in the United States and will apply lessons in forthcoming maneuvers.
A Senate speech from March 7 1941 argues for Pan American unity and democracy to counter fascist aggression. It calls for faith over doubt, cooperation among nations, and a hemispheric defense under law. The speaker condemns dictatorship and urges lasting peace through democratic solidarity and collaboration.
Axis guns hit U S and British aid bills raise tensions as Pacific hints emerge with Japan's foreign minister traveling for talks. France's Vichy regime plans defense of Africa while Greece reports heavy Italian losses and Greek ministers inspect gateway defenses amid feared German invasion.
Vichy announces a decree to strip nationality from Charles De Gaulle and his supporters, targeting areas he leads. The move cites colonies such as French Africa Tahiti and the New Hebrides as backing his movement, signaling a major government action in occupied France.
Hernan H. Ochs will be principal speaker at Washington Irving Junior School Parents Night. His talk on Responsive Participation in Character Building will emphasize home, school, church, and state. The program includes an orchestra directed by Julia Majewski, invocation by the Rev. T. L. Cox, welcome by Mrs. Friedensolts, soloists Ellen Robin and Johnny Lee Hawkins, mixed chorus led by Mia Tip Thomasson, readings, and other musical offerings assisted by Mrs. Doyle Cockrell.
A man phoned Lieut John Damphy at police headquarters claiming his landlord ousted him and asked for a taxi to the station. Police advised him to wait until the next day for police transport. The officer noted the department can provide ride requests only in specific situations.
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