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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1941

Page

3

Naval Building Bill Given to House Washington

March 12 report on a 3.446 trillion appropriation to fund ongoing shipbuilding and Navy programs through 1943 48 detailing ships under construction, large outlays for shipbuilding aircraft and base operations, and provisions to limit civilian pay and prohibit funding for anti government activities.

Washington Howe Uist Weratt Anf Oller Navy Department Navy

Soldier Arrested as Pane Is Broken

Fort Sam Houston soldier Elton L. Crattrer faced charges of malicious mischief after a pane was broken on 1403 North New Braunfels Avenue. A report from N A Podehl Paley noted the incident as witnesses described a projectile shattering a plate glass window during the evening hours.

Fort Stm Houston North New Braunfels N. A. Podehl Paley Elton L. Crattrer Fort Samy Halis

Testimony on Allred Denied at Nazi Capital

Austin reports a key witness complicating the prosecution in a February 7 1943 alleged conspiracy case involving Rennie Allred. Doctors’ testimony contradicted the state’s lead witness Deputy Speedy, linking Allred to the charges while fires and raids against Allied targets intensified in northwest Germany and the Low Countries.

Austin INS Allette Bensie Alfred Alfred Soom Angé Dallas Altrog Am Lee Rennie Allred Zbeck Hoopers Taw Allren Leo Rennie Allred Witl

New Braunfels Merchants Elect Officials

New Braunfels March 13 The Metall Merchants at clalion elected John B Ruppel president DM Afoxnte vice presidents Miss Molired Garnor secretary Mil ton Wi Diets grease s Curt Linharts FG Etuand Ald Leissner Nenno Wo Nense directors

New Braunfels Clalion John B. Ruppel Afoxnte Molired Garnor Secreary Milton Wi Diets Greasies Curt Linharts Etuand Ald Leissner Nenno Wo Nense

Rail Spurs at Post Planned by City Council

City council approves Texas and New Orleans railroad spur into Fort Samp Howton with tracks crossing Moore Hood Coleman and Hea streets. Numerous appropriations listed including payments to Guaranty Abstract and Title, Stewart Title, and city payrolls. A contract with Tex-Pet SIL will charge the city a small fee per gallon for gasoline delivered.

Texas Ene New Orleans Fort Samp Howton Moore, Hood Coleman Hea Guaranty Abstract Fordering Municipal Airport Sud Stewart Title Company Guaranty ‘Tite Company Municipal Information Bureau Oller Btinson Field National Bank of Commerce O. Chutney Company Parker Roofing Company Gasolline Simlar Sur

Jewish Women to Hear Mrs Pincus at Semple Beth

The National Council of Jewish Women will meet at Semple Beth to hear Mrs Dave Pincus discuss the Brotherhood of Men participating in the service with Rabbi Ephraim Frisch and Rabbi David Jacobson. Dames Jenn Anelman Sidney Kilne Dave Rosenherk Morris Kallison and Davie Jnentsony attend as listed.

Caiel of Semple Beth At &P Am Pridpy Dave Pincus Brotherhood of Men Ratti Ephreim Frisch David Jacobson Jink Mesdames Enn Anelman Sidney Kilne Dave Rosenherk Morris Kallison Arias Davie Jnentsony

Connally Receives FDR Aid Bill as White House Sends Support

Washington March 13 Senator Connally of Texas confirmed receiving from the White House the outline of HR 1776 the aid bill promised by President Roosevelt. The measure seeks swift passage through Congress to fund loans and measures aiding Britain and other Allied nations in the war effort. Specifics on payouts or recourse to borrowing are discussed with references to consulting firms and the administration’s plans for financing.

Washington Senator Connally D.dexna White House Senate Foreign

Corpus Navy Rise Opened at Flour Bluff

March 13 marked the opening ceremony of the Corpus Navy Rise naval university near Corpus Christi. The $44,009,000 facility on Flour Bluff will train cadets in a full combat course over several months, with initial class of about 54 cadets to begin March 20. Captain Alva D. Rembard, commandant, noted the campus aims to cultivate a defensive, peace-preserving force, while Secretary Knox described the school as a modern art of war emphasizing democracy and justice.

Corpus Christi PIA New Naval University The Ait Flour Bluff Alr Alva D. Rembard Dallas Himin Knox LN Mover B. Moved

AFG TO TAKE OVER BRITISH WAR CONTRACTS

Washington March 13 A high administration official said the army and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation were negotiating to take over between 300000 and 359090000 dollars worth of British war contracts and factories in discovery. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to reporters and said the talks aim to relieve Britain’s obligations in this country. He noted parts of the British obligations for weapons and war materials in the United States could be about 20 to 25 percent, with total British obligations around 1.5 billion dollars.

Washington Army and Reconstruction Finance Corporation Britain Qeir

Explosions Heard Along Nazi Coast at Dover

Explosions were heard along the German coast from Dover England on March 13 suggesting British forces attacked German-occupied territory across the channel. The noise came from the direction of the French coast as dawn broke over the port city.

Dover England

Cross by Highway to Honor Priest in California

Friends of Kay Jate Magy and John J Crowley plan a roadside tribute for Padre of the Desert near Los Angeles. The initiative follows an automobile accident fatality reported earlier, with community members honoring the priest’s memory along the highway.

Bishop Calif Friends of Kay Jate Magy Johm J Crowley Desert Los Angeles

House Hopes for British Aid Fund Tuesday

Washington dispatch reports Speaker Rayburn expects the British aid appropriation of about 1400 million to be ready for the house on Tuesday with aim to pass that same day. Subcommittee hearings began amid secret testimony as Woodrum outlined plans to outline the international picture and obtain what weapons and equipment the army and navy could spare.

Washington Rayburn Dodey House Hull oFigh Administration Wodrum State Department Jaries Mergenthau Stinson Knox Woodrum Khentings Army Navy Wood Tum

Kelly Brooks Graduation Exercises at Post Theater

Joint graduation exercises for Kelly and Brooksfield cadets will be held Friday at the Post Theater at Fort Worth with 25 regular army officers and 288 cadets to be graduated. Attending officers include Maj. Statton T Amlich commander of Brooksfield and Maj. Syem Abbey with their sons among the graduates. One hero cadet is Charles G Donsan from Fort Worth, a WWI graduate.

Kelly Brooks Fields Hold &L Rely Arimy Dlijeers Statton T. Amlich Brooksfield statuats T._ Smith Maj Syem Abbey Washiington D. C Staut Richoid Abbey Fred Hy

Nazi Strength in Libya Admitted By British Rebels

London report says British military officials admitted it was possible Germany had several divisions in Libya. The claim, framed as a war nerves tactic, suggested German forces were energizing positions in the North African theater while denying specific numbers or locations.

Lontion Germany Libya Meiberranean

Brackenridge Band Heads to Texas Festival Meet

Brackenridge High School band with director Obie Zoetlin will depart Friday for San Marcos to compete in the Texas Music something Festival of Region No. 6.

Brackenridge Brackenridge High Archool Obie Zoetlin San Marcos

Censorship push by Antonia ministers stirs local council

A group led by two Antonia ministers and a American Lazion officer pressed for tougher movie censorship, presenting two proposed ordinances. The plan seeks to appoint a city censor to oversee each ward and to ban certain films, with penalties under current indecency laws. Local officials and civic leaders attended as debate centered on constitutional limits and enforcement.

Ban Antonia Keines Meely Council Pletires Growp Neal Ellis Jingto Calvary Baptist Church Gan Antonia Jesse Iwig Lloyd Dames Central Courte Cil American Legion William Rebbei Wie Robert Lee Schaal Pollo Consalistonen Louis Tipicard Mayer Manty Mnavurlek Lipsoom

Women Voters to Meet Here for San Antonio Convention

More than 100 members from Ter is cities will attend a San Antonio convention March 21 and 23. Mrs W Fuller, president of the San Antonio League of Women Voters, announced. The opening session at 4 pm March 21 at La Villita will feature a social, followed by a 7:30 pm banquet at the Plaza Hotel with Mrs George Gellhorn of St Louis, director of the national league's Executive Board, discussing Responsibilities of Women in Democracy. On March 22 at 10 am the Plaza Hotel will host a business session, followed by a luncheon at the hotel where Mrs Gellhorn will speak on Fortitude Democracy. The program includes a review and inspection of Second Division archery at Fort Sim Heton on March Arthur Meld at 9:89 am.

Teris San Antonio W. Fuller Plaga Seaker George Gellhorn Archiery Arthur MarArthur Sim Heton

Entrance in War Seen in Greek Editorial Aid

Athens March 13 The Greek newspaper Hathimerial comments that American aid will extend beyond material support and could involve dispatching forces to Europe if necessary. The editorial says such legislation marks the United States entering the war fought by free nations for liberty and the safety of all waters.

Athens Hathimerial Europe United States

Japs Seek Tankers to Buy Oil for Naval Forces

New York March 3 Cine Japan seeks to buy oil tankers to haul fuel from the United States and Mexico to Japanese naval forces. The report appeared in shipping bulletin today and notes a desperate effort to secure vessels amid wartime needs.

New York Cine Japan Wordis United States Mexico

Artillery Troop Meeting Set on Fire Topic Night

Capt. Frank Tuainas announces an artillery troop aerial meeting to discuss a topic titled Fire Set as Troop's Topic Preparation of Fire. The session begins at 7 90 PM Thursday in room 423 at the ede eval building.

Mar Ede Eval Frank W. Tuainas

New Servel for '41 Showcases Modern Fridge Features

The advertisement touts the 1941 Servel model with appealing design and major features. It highlights thermostat control, dry and moist cold, a flexible interior, and the No Moving Parts freezing system. The copy invites readers to visit today for a closer look.

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