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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1941

Page

2

RAF Continues Night Air Raids On Europe

British air force hit Rotterdam with vast fires and attacked Hamburg Bremen and Emden while naval targets along the Elbe and Frisian islands were bombed. Sinking of a German supply ship reported near Norway as RAF claims 24 German raids downed in two days. Londons warning and Glasgow Liverpool raids marked a broad all out offensive following the new British policy.

Slondor Hamburs Rotterdam Bremen Emden Frisian Air Ministry Germany Glasgow Liverpool R. A. F P. Tate United States Hamburg Elbe River Sescough Aie Ministry Hie Netherlands Remen Norway England Annos Prement Glyde Casunigs Nazs London E Government

Assault on Glasgow area leaves fires. minor casualties reported

The overnight attack on Glasgow and nearby Liverpool caused heavy damage to several industrial buildings and homes as fires were started but brought under control by dawn. Casualties were described as not numerous. the raid used scream bombs akin to those in France.

Glasgow Liverpool France

Health Bill Sparks City Politics Debate in L A

Lawmakers and medical groups fear a reform bill would put the city health department under medical society control, risking loss of federal aid. Physicians and druggists express mixed views while officials warn the measure could politicize health services and undermine existing setups.

Jack Fidgeway Uhe Bexar County Medical Society Gan Antonin The Light Department’é Mainténancs Une BI P. GB. Passmore Health Department Wendell Letrery Drugelat Jeff D. Nash Raggisis’ Association HM. H. Ogilvie

Convict Notifies Board of Address From Penitentiary

A Seattle note shows a convict informing the selective service board his former Salem Oregon address and his present address as the state penitentiary. He says he will contact the board when he leaves or if they are still there.

Board of Address Seattle Dian Macul Selective Service Seattle Orate Board Salem Ore State Penitentiary

Dinner Honors Omar Jogefe at Maverick Guest Dinner

A dinner at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio honored Omar Jogefe, with Mayor Maury presiding in absentia. Attendees included Gen. WH. J. Brees, Col. W. S. Tuttle, Alonso Garson, Robert Barclay, Andres Vélez, Santiago Suarez, Manuel Aguilir, and others amid a formal Texas reception.

Omer Jeseft Conand Mexia San Antonio Alent Maury

U S Dive Bomber To Beat Stukas

New Curtiss Wright project in Columbus Ohio plans a high speed dive bomber with a top speed around 350 mph and bomb load twice that of current navy planes. Factory output could reach 12,000 dicen and aim to meet navy requirements against Junkers Ju 87 Stukas.

New York Arm-Ar Curtiss-Wright Colurmbus Ohio Burdelle A. Wright Curtiss- Wright Speer Junkers Btukas

Corpus Christi Chamber trip invites 600 guests by special train

A Corpus Christi good will trip taking a special San Antonio bound train, led by Harry W. Webber, will depart next Wednesday with six business and professional men aboard. The Corpus Christi High School band and local business leaders will greet 600 guests downtown, then tour naval air training station sites and coastal towns. The journey resumes next morning visiting Gregory, Taft, Linton, Skidmore, Beeville, Kenedy, Karnes, Goliad, Falls City, Floresville and Poth, returning to San Antonio by 7:15 p.m. March 29. The trip aims to showcase industry and civic ties with meals and entertainments at each stop.

Corpus Christi Chamber OF Comineres Antonis Harry W. Webber Corpus Christi High School Miet Corpus Sta Lonciteen San Antonians Gregory Taft Linton Skidmore Beeville Viels Lo Petrus Kenedy Karnes Gley Falls City Floresville Poth San Antonio Chasrman Seniot

Churchill Seeks U S Ships Food Aid From U S

Britain plans urgent talks with the United States to secure ship deliveries and food under lend-lease. Prime Minister Churchill sends Arthur Beller to coordinate shipping aid and asks Robert H. Brand to lead a small mission to discuss food supplies with U S officials.

London Britain United States Downing Street Churchill Arthur Beller Ministry of Shipping Roterd H. Bray Sir Arthur Mpjesty United States Administration Mintter of Food Robert H. Brand

Beeville to Vote on Airport Bonds

Beeville residents will vote Saturday on a 59000 bond issue to buy land for an airport. Bonds mature no more than 40 years, pay interest not over 4 percent annually, with an option for redemption after five years. Mayor Ellis Quinn says bonds not issued without GA A trains school agreement.

Seeville Mareh Haeyile

Tax Collector Stretches Day Open Hours Extended

The county tax office will stay open later for two weeks starting Saturday to handle a high demand as only 30 000 automobile licenses sold in the first 14 days. Tax collector Dickerson estimates over 50 000 cars remain to be renewed and more help will be needed to manage the influx. The office will remain open until 7 pm during the period and until 8 pm on March 31, with special Sunday hours and a long final day before the 20 percent penalty.

Dickison Dicklson

Answers Given to Siena Students

Albany march 4 The Rev Anselm Krbegey altered exam procedure at Stend college for American civilization granting 100 students 30 questions undergraduates faced only two failures six achieved perfect papers other items mention home office yard ads and light want ads by classifications 105 to 116.

Albany, N.Y Anselm Krbegey Stend College

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