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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1941

Page

3

Woman in Paris Given Swear Term

A German military court in Paris sentenced Mrs Ella Kahn Shiver an American resident of Paris to three years in prison for allegedly aiding British military fugitives to escape from France. The sentence was imposed March 9, with other defendants receiving death or prison terms. identites of others were not disclosed. Chester A Kahn brother of Mrs Shiber planned to seek action from the state department.

Washington, Mer INS Paris Ella Kahn Shiver France Washington Bagnard B. Barnes Schiber Syracuse Chester A. Kahn Etla van Buber Pars State Department

F D R Orders Probe of U S Newsman's Arrest

President Roosevelt instructs the State Department to investigate the arrest in Berlin of Richard C Hadelet, a United Press foreign correspondent, on espionage suspicions for a foreign power. Secretary Early said full details were presented to the president and the inquiry is underway.

Warnington Roosevelt State Department Berlin Stephen’ T. Early Early Department of Btaie Tichard C Hadelet The United Press

Nazis Arrest U S Newsman as Spy in Berlin

Berlin dispatch reports United Press Berlin bureau member Richer Hottelet, 23, an American citizen from Brooklyn, arrested on urgent suspicion of espionage. Official German press agency notes his arrest was for alleged personal matters, not his journalism. U S embassy begins inquiry to determine status.

Berlin Richer’ GC Hottelet United Press Berlin Biff DNB Brooklyn N.Y United Press United States Hotteles The Gestava Secret Pox Hee

Fiddler and Wolf Pack A Wild River Bottom Tale

A Southern folk tale recounts Uncle Dick the fiddler on a moonlit road to a wedding. He faces wolves near a deserted cabin and saves himself with rapid fiddle playing, improvising tunes to calm the wolves until dawn. The wedding party arrives to find him atop the cabin roof, a feast interrupted by music and wolves settling in.

Ralphy Jed Aby Milsz Janes Enttire Uncle Dick Lattie Abo Myconic Road Fiddler Mersantly Plas Dan Tucker Sally Gooden Bin Ufe Pan

S.A. Men Last to Feel Increased Living Costs

A field survey in San Antonio shows men largely deny rising living costs while a group of women and civilians from Fort Sam Houston report higher rents and food prices due to wartime conditions. Interviewees cite increased rent at army posts, shortages, and price hikes on boots cosmetics clothing and miscellaneous goods.

S.A William Brockhausen Claude Cronn Edwin 8. Martin JR Fort Sil Oxia Emith San Mar Cos Mies Schulz

Legion Ducks Convoy Proposal Sparks Compromise Action

At Indianapolis March 15 the American Legion national executive committee rejected endorsing the naval convoy plan proposed by the national commander. After debate, the committee adopted a resolution urging practical steps in connection with American defense, avoiding direct endorsement of the convoy to Britain and leaving the matter to further consideration.

Indianapolis HMS Milo J. Warner American Légion National Fugland Legion Great Britain

Somerset Man Dragged by Calf at Waterfront

Nabtrio DeLavosa, 67, of Somerset, suffered no broken bones after being dragged by a calf at a waterfront facility in Finbert A. Gree hospital. The incident occurred Saturday at the end of a tip line, with bystanders noting the rough handling and minor injuries.

Somerset Nabtrio DeLavosa Somerselda Finbert A. Gree Hospital

Bevin to Study Ireland Bases Lease Plan in Dublin

London reports British government weighing sending Ernest Bevin to Dublin to seek a lease of Irish bases for Britain or the United States. Bevin, secretary of transport and general workers union, would work toward a global Anglo Irish settlement while preserving Ireland’s neutrality. Britain prefers US use but seeks Irish approval to avoid breaking neutral status. The proposal would push a solution via Washington with Ireland possibly agreeing to lease if neutral protection is maintained.

London Eire Britain United States America Ernest Bevin Ixbor Dublin Bevin Li Transport and General Workers’ Union All Ireland Wndere Slong Brntan Eire Chasen United Kingdom

Steel Picket Lines Pierced in Bridgeville Plant

In Bridgeville a mix of foremen white collar workers and state police slipped past pickets to the Vanadium plant amid a steel alloy shipment critical to national defense. A crowd of 200 to 300 formed but no violence occurred as cars ferried workers through the gates. Union leader Frank Fuyue claimed hundreds of United Mine Workers were expected to join and indicated further actions would be decided.

Pitsburgh INS Vanadium Corporation Bridgeville Natronel Defense Industries Frank Fuyue C.10 United Mine Workers

Jury Dismissed in GM State Suit

In Austin on March 15, the jury in the state's case against General Motors was dismissed by District Judge J. D. Moore after failing to reach a verdict. The forfeiture suit, brought by the attorney general, involved GM allegedly refusing to allow an examination of its books at the Detroit headquarters.

Austin Metory Bales Jiéce J. D. Ioore Forfeiure of Priatti Defroit

War 25 Years Ago Today War Chronology In 1900s

The item recalls recent 25 year war notes with battles near the Meuse and French positions on a western front. It notes Gallieni stepping in as war minister for health reasons and General Hone taking command while American crews are reported on board. It mentions Roosevelt calling for real peace and disarmament to end fear of invasion.

Mahgh Ui Fiermana Meuse Molland Anericana Savon Gallieni Reatgrid Beuatuse Hones Mati Scapa Flow Roosevelt Europe

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