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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1941

Page

13

Pan American solidarity quotes from Mexico secretary of foreign affairs

Publicly printed sentiments by Hon. Esequiel Padilla of Mexico advocate continental unity and shared justice. He argues democracy protects freedom of belief and thoughts and warns against dictatorship while urging defense of sovereign rights and Latin American cooperation.

Esequiel Padilla Mexico United States William Randolph Hearst Americas Viely Ibertien Mexton

Woman Held After Fatal Calder Street Stabbing

Mrs. Trinle Garcia, 22, died at 2 50 p m after a stabbing on Calder street during a late night altercation with Miss Fannie Escalente 10 and others. Escalente admitted fighting over Raymond Garcia and a knife was used in the chest. Police captured Escalente on Calder street. a knife found nearby. Garcia was taken to Robert B Green hospital. Escalente and Victor Fernandez were booked on vague charges.

Mra. Trinle -Garcis Booth Smith Street Walind Calder Street Fannie Escalente South Frio Street Dotson Ray Owens Garcia Robert B. Green Hospital Escalente Quen Fermaindez

Greek Army in Albania Threatened by Escapees

Greek intelligence reports say Tiatians in a war camp warned that advancing front lines would prompt the execution of retreating soldiers. The prisoners named a battalion led by Giuseppe Rottati, a former civil governor of Addis Ababa and ex minister.

Albania Mie Grecka Giuseppe Rottati Addis Ababa Échtentinis

Weather Bias In A Jumbled Spring Forecast

A scrambled weather note suggests spring is near with partly cloudy skies and light southeast winds. No rain is forecast as temperatures edge from 45 to 72 degrees across Tuesday to Wednesday, with a modest warming trend despite garbled wording.

Weaver Vy HL

Death Driver Sentenced After Houston Bicycle Death

Lloyd Jones aged 51 received a four year prison term in Houston for driving while intoxicated and failing to render aid after the traffic death of Winston McLeod, 14. McLeod was struck while riding his bicycle. Jones admitted guilt and told the judge he would never drive again.

Houston Lloyd Jones Winston McLeod Jones Langston G. King McLeod Chelslyins

Weygand Returns From Vichy Visit

Generalissimo Weygand returns from Vichy after brief talks with Chief of State Marshal Pétain and other French leaders. He reports arrival at North Africa HQ following the visit.

Vichy France Genitralissma Maxine Weygrind Hig North Citief Print

Maverick Splits Wicket of Antis

A chaotic report outlines pre campaign maneuvering and propaganda tactics in a local park race. It notes pressure tactics on opponents, visits by city groups, and shifts in support among candidates including Bennett and McKay while mentioning the Negro Voters League backing for Pearl Matheny in a related race.

Don P Allmast Maverlckos Savy Bennett Cra Park Commiasioner Bennett Don Mingor Olifico Jalip Contrary Morrisa da Eepori Francis Sullivan Rossibitty Pallee Fire Rome Missioner Toon Moryis Paul Creffier Plummer Rickot Dickson Walter Tynan Iatkhig McKay Parks Post Rickgroum i Texas A McCege Negro Voters League Thesday Tin P.earl Matheny Fire and Police Con Missioner More

TEXAD HOUSE GREEKS FACE PAnoko TAK MEASURE

Austin reports a long Georgia style legislative session ending with a 137 to 8 vote after over 14 hours of debate. The bill would boost social security spending and raise taxes to fund a 30.2 million annual plan, with proposed reforms to personal income and corporate taxes and new levies on gas and liquor.

Austin Senate House W. Les O'Daniel Bwver Paul Dwyer San Antonio Ines Taylor Kerena Sutegrave

Local Leaders Seek College Removals and Cancer Drive

A Pat Miller and chamber committees aim to remove Austin College and Trinity University with support from San Antonio and El Paso figures. Francisco de P. Jimenez would become Mexican consul general, replacing Omar Josefe. Mrs Edward W. Coyle leads the Women’s Field Army of the American Society for Cancer Control in the Bexar County drive against cancer.

W. Miller Chamber of Commerce Austin College Trinity University San Antonio Francisco DE P. Jimenez Teor

Yugoslavs Prepare Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting

Belgrade May 11 reports that facing a German demand to join the axis Yugoslav leader Prince Paul convened an extraordinary cabinet meeting for tomorrow. All cabinet members and senior officials will attend, with representatives of the Yugoslavian general staff. A statement on Yugoslavia's relations with Germany and Italy is expected.

Belgrade

Brock Re-elected Herefords' Leader at Fort Worth Meet

Fort Worth March 1 James M. Brock of FB was elected president of the Hereford Association for the fourth consecutive term at the annual meeting in Fort Worth last night. Henry Mean of Fort Worth was re-elected vice president.

Fort Worth James M. Brock Hereford

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with mild temperatures. Tuesday highs near 68, Tuesday night around 45, Wednesday about 72. Winds from the east and southeast along the coast, with cooler conditions prevailing in Panhandle and West Texas regions. Weather patterns indicate warmer conditions in the upper Rio Grande valley and mixed cloud cover across the area.

San Antonio West Texas Panhandle Calder Rio Genade Valley

British aid plan eyed as war aims shift in Europe

Washington reports indicate top officials doubt Britain can defeat Germany alone and foresee a negotiated peace if American aid, including military equipment, extends beyond loans and sales. An estimated 7.0 billion dollars in aid is proposed, with urgency to move through Congress and speedily fund arms and supplies to Britain.

Kingsbl International News Eltral Washington INS Oriel Great Britain Germany Roosevelt Britain Bhig Europe American Justiciala 10 Fa Iry Smith England Thevina France Mediterranean Italy Balkans Balkan Mountains lFin Ectieress Congress Tomorow Senate House Glass D.vad Senate Appropriations Comniter Witt House Byres Byrnes America Vane Plas Ats Aone War and Navy Departments Ein

Britons Launch Battle for Seas

London reports Britain plans to use American ships and materiel to counter Axis raiders, with officials claiming robust U S support will arrive in time. A vast Briton shipping empire is being prepared to man, supply, and deploy aircraft, ships, and crews in the coming naval and air conflict.

London Britain Peresonnel America United States Alc Mlatsim Arentnid Sinelaly Sraways Sinelair Paul Joseph Gorhbely Arettibald Britshy

Greece reports peace talks ridiculed as victories mount in Albania

In Athens on March 11 reports of a German dictated peace between Greece and Italy were ridiculed as the capital celebrated a series of decisive Greek victories over Italian troops in Albania. Captured prisoners reported Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano had returned to Italy to command a bomber squadron. The Greek army, described as the greatest since Trojan times, pressed actions from Uske Ochrida to the Adriatic Sea.

Athens Uns Greece Italy Albania Ofitelai Irarnai Galeazzo Chano Uske Ochrida Advialle

Tax receipts push U S revenues past four billion

Washington reports March tax collections near four billion dollars with further payments expected to lift the total above five billion before month end. In eight days of March receipts reached 60.46 million, nearly double last year's pace as federal revenue grows.

Washington, Mi Bayly Nak Feedermi Dent Astug Winost

Thai Indo-China Peace Pact Signed Amid Border Talks

Thai and French Indo-China signed a Japanese brokered peace pact likely to yield border demarcation, with Thailand gaining portions of Laos and Cambodia while suspicions of concessions persist. Both sides indicated a possible shift in control over disputed areas after weeks of negotiations.

Toxyo Thailand Cambodia Thedo-Chilha Yaoundary Fair Lay Laos

LaGuardia Pushes Prohibition Zone Against Prostitution Near Camps

Washington March 11 Mayor Fiorello H La Guardia of New York appeared before the House Military Affairs Committee urging swift passage of a bill to prohibit prostitution within military camps. He urged strict enforcement and stated the zones should cover military reservations to protect soldiers.

Washington UINS F. H. LaGuardita Aim York House Military Affairs Cly

Reserve Your Copy of the 1941 Texas Yearbook

The Light office at Broadway and Fifth Street invites orders for the 1941 Texas Yearbook. All copies will be wrapped for mailing and sent to friends upon request. Call to reserve and have yearbooks mailed directly.

Texas Broadway Fifth Street

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