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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

4

British air raids press Cheren advance and Libyan raids

Rome report describes RAF dive bombing Cheren hills in Eritrea and heavy raids on Tripoli. British land forces advance in Cheren area as Italian casualties mount. Berbera recaptured with 200 plus Italian prisoners. High command says southern Ethiopia progress steady.

Catro Egypt Cheren Eritréal Royal Air Force Tripoli Libya North Africa Plso R.A. F Ethiopia Ber Bera British Somaliland

Indo-China Fears Jap Troops Coming Toward Bangkok and Burma

Reports from Indo-China claim Japan plans to move 220000 troops from French Indo-China into Thailand within two weeks. The route would affect Bangkok and the Burma border to sever supply lines to Chungking, aiming to isolate the Chinese capital and disrupt the Burma Road.

Indo-China Saigon Irenen Associated Press Thailand Bangkok Po Fa- Veré Chen Briish Malaya Burma Chungking Cainese Burma Road

Bedtime Story of Wolf Triggers Diplomatic Tension in Belgrade

A fable like tale printed by Pravda stirs Yugoslav and Axis diplomacy as diplomats debate a wolf allegory. Animals collide in a quest for power with the Wolf manipulating allies and foes, while the Lion, Fox, Hare, and others shift roles in a cautionary fable about treachery and alliance.

Belgrade Yaroslavia Animal Kingdom Tra#an Yugoslavia Axis Pravda Wolf Natur al Hirsh Disguse Sélaing Linn Tuon

Walker Rites Arranged Here For Line A Walker

Funeral arrangements were pend ing Thursday for Line A. Walker 33 president of the Walker Furniture Company for 20 years and member of the Mission Lodge and Pruitt Avenue Baptist church who died Thursday. His widow Mrs Fay Walker mother Mrs Kate Walker daughters Mrs Cecil Slater Mrs H H Kermode Misses Maxine and Lucille Walker and son J D Walker all of San Antonio sisters Mrs Ellel Billings of Becyille Mrs Mildred Childs of Medina City and Mrs Kitty McGanghy of San Antonio brothers A C W J G and H E Walker of San Antonio and B and W C Walker of Kerrville.

Line A. Walker Walker Purniture Company Misonle Lodge Pruitt Avenue Baptist Church Walker Fay Walker Kate ‘Walker Cecil Slater H.H. Kermode Maxine Lucille Walker J. D. ‘Walker San Antonio Ellel Billings Becyille Mildred Childs Medina City Kitty McGanghy A.C. W J. G H. E. Walzer W. C. Walker Kerrville

Snow Blocks News of Woman's Death

In Windsor Connecticut a 3 year old boy James Leary was trapped five days with the body of his dead sister Misa Mary Leary in a snowbound cottage. The boy, too frail to clear the snow, attempted to shovel a path to summon help but returned to the house and found his sister dead. He stayed with her body until rescue efforts began after snowdrifts slowed aid.

Conn Maren James Leary Aaron P. Pratt Misa Mary Leary Leary Jesur

Iowa Legislature Battles Over Licensing and Driving Bills

DES MOINES IOWA MARCH 2 The legislature moved to require a health screening for marriage license applicants and to advance a bill for a drunk driving test program. The session focused on public health and safety measures with lawmakers debating the specifics of enforcement and impacts.

Des Moines Iowa House Senate

Propaganda Bans by Ton Warns of Destruction

March 20 report from Prancisgo notes William H. McCarthy warns destruction of propaganda materials as they arrive. He cites samples from Germany Italy Japan and Russia. burning of two months’ accumulation was conducted yesterday.

William H. McCarthy Bovleh Massie Geremany Italy Japan Orient

Maverick Ticket Renamed as Greater San Antonio Ticket

The Maverick group rebrand to Greater San Antonio Ticket following a political pow wow. Key figures listed include Mayor and Commissioners Henry Hein, 0. Ray Davis, and Lows Lips, with City Attorney J Ira Kevehe ville, Assistant City Attorney Henry Diclman, City Clerk Ed Fries, and Prof. A. B. Wacker. The party previously ran as Fusion Ticket two years earlier. opposing Anti-Maverick bloc led by ex mayor G. K. Quin.

Maverick Hexer Ciy Greater San Antonio Fhe Henry Hein Ray Davis Lows Lips Comb J Ira Keveheville Clix Henry Diclman Ed Fries A. B. Wacker Meyers Maverick G. K. Quin

Russians Miss Limited Crag Disaster Tracked

In Baden Pennsylvania a derailment killed four dozen Russian engineers and four U S army men aboard the Manhattan limited. Witnesses testified at a hearing that 44 passengers were Russian diplomats or engravers. an official message listed them as Russian engineers. A Pennsylvania official said the Chicago message could be private and outsiders should not access it. Army men were en route from Salt Lake City to Trenton, N D, according to testimony.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania A. B. Krom Testi Tle Kreven Chicago Manhattan Salt la City Trenton N.d Kroen

Roosevelt names probes on juvenile bills and transport needs

President Roosevelt nominates a Micromian board to study railroads motor carriers and water carriers and proposes a maritime commissioner. nominees include Wayne Coy Charles West and Nelson Lee Smith with Edward Macauley to succeed Max O'Rell Truitt. County officials oppose shifting juvenile department control citing funding and staffing concerns.

Washington Roosevelt Cnation Wayne Coy Indlank Paul V. McNutt Charles West Democratic House Ohio Nelson Lee. Smith New Hampshire Senate Edward Macauley California Maritime Commission Max O'Rell Truitt B. Fischer San Antonio

Classified Light Want Ads Explore Used Goods Weekly

A compact notice highlights classification 73 and 42 items in the light want ads. It points readers to the Used Goods Exchange section for weekly value listings and opportunities.

Tree Chopper Dies To Save Tots

Holland Michigan reports a tragic incident as Theodore Anderson was cutting down a tree to protect children Lois Moore and George Bolema. The trunk failed and Anderson braced against it to divert the fall, saving the tots but losing his life. The event occurred amid a local car sale advertisement context.

Holland, Mich Lois Moore George Bolema Theodore Anderson Tre Anderson

Gray Hair Rejuvenation and At-Home Care Tips

A fragmented ad-like text discusses making gray hair appear younger with at home styling and coloring methods. It hints at professional services, products, and long term maintenance, but lacks clear actionable steps or consistent details.

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