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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
1
Letter from Archbishop Cantwell praises The Examiner for raising theater standards above mining camp vulgarity and preserving American historical traditions. Charles Lindbergh writes urging continued non intervention and criticizes unlimited aid to England as dangerous, urging vigor in antiwar organizing.
Six workmen were injured in a March 24 explosion at the United Steel plant in Welland on expansion of pressed air lines. Machinery and windows were damaged but production will resume in a few days. Believed caused by wet work, officials said.
Bayonne New Jersey March 21 Twenty five survivors of the Standard Oil tanker Cheries Pritt torpedoed December 2 off the west coast of Africa arrived in Bayonne with claims the vessel carrying 3 000 000 gallons of oil from the Dutch West Indies to Preetown was sent to the bottom without warning by an unknown submarine. The cook Reuel G King of Kingsville Texas wore the Worndraysers and sweat shirts he had on when the ship was sunk.
March 21 testimony at Lint Michigan places Sir Henry Jet Delyes Broughton at a Port Nco station hours after the tenth. He is charged with the death of a man named Exroll and allegedly asked Milady's kerchief be placed on the victim's breast. The witness described jealousy and a confrontation as the motive.
A fragmented report from Seville dated March 2 mentions Carol of Rimatin and a noble emissary being bitten by a dog. Throl fled recently to Postasiny amid tensions, with Copal Matha of Portugal noted in the chaotic scene and a mention of a $1000 stake.
March 21 report notes Lei Pen Chivn, 6, manager of the development bond for Nanking's central government bank, active in the United States defense sector using, as part of cross border finance, a shifting role in the military economy.
Gen Pershing and Brig Gen Charles Dawes, long time WWI allies, met at the Gunter hotel Friday in San Antonio for the annual reunion. Pershing, Dawes, and aides lingered over discussions in the era of looming world conflict as reporters recorded the scene and smiles at the curb.
In Plymouth England on March 2 German bombers dropped high explosives and fire bombs after King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the city. Three churches a cinema and many buildings were damaged. hospitals reported the death of several infants born during the raid. Planes formed waves over the city as fires raged and firefighters fought widespread blazes. The royals toured shipyards and viewed an older United States destroyer as part of the exchange deal for aging ships. Officials called the attack among the heaviest on the city.
Washington March 91 The Senate appropriations subcommittee approved the administration s 7 000 000 defense appropriation without change The bill already passed the House is expected to receive prompt approval from the full Senate appropriations committee It will be taken up in the Senate Monday and leaders forecast passage without final change The defense chief testified that spending may be delayed but commitments will be made as plans for expansion proceed Meanwhile reports from Cape Verde noted a Norwegian freighter was torpedoed and its crew landed safely at Bon Vista
Berlin reports Plymouth naval provisioning depot destroyed by fires set by Nazis with extensive damage to strategic industries. Naztavs claim fires aboard multiple ships at Plymouth harbor and citywide conflagrations. Allied air defenses repelled attacks on French ports. a British freighter of 8000 tons was sunk off the Brill coast by three bomb hits. Royal Navy mine sweepers damaged in the Novih sea area.
Belgrade March 24 Yugoslavia moved toward a working arrangement with the axis but faced a power struggle. Prince Paul refused minister resignations as pro British factions pressed resistance. Premier Cvettovic summoned an emergency cabinet as tensions rose over potential surrender terms and Vienna talks.
A Pat Herman Friedson was appointed a poninator for the Thirty fifth Texayx Wrtadl Towelers convention in Port Wari amid routine society notices. The Zoological Society discussed raising the free meritssiayy age limit for children when accompanied by adobate to four seven 19 12 years. Mason Daniel O'SConnell now DMMertate of Alkatar Tentale announced a Saturday event with fanee Sate.
Jack A. Ratpert and James A. Alford were charged in a nationwide manhunt for the Agnew murder, a refrigerating engineer found beaten to death on Schultz Road nine miles north of the city. Deputies pressed for an immediate grand jury indictment as Texas safety officials circulated 2000 circulars to aid the search for the two suspects while Edinburg police identified Tartpert in connection with stolen Agnew possessions.
Forecasters expect a mild spring weekend with temperatures in the upper 60s Friday and Saturday. Partial sun and light winds are anticipated with cooler nights near 52 degrees Saturday evening.
A U S District Court ruling ends a dairy writ suit involving Southwest Jinley Producers Co of Shreveport and officials. The case centered on a temporary injunction against enforcing a marketing video and other actions by parties tied to the Shreveport dairy market. The decision names Clan R. Wickard as secretary and references Becretacy Wieland and Jive B. J. McMillan in the proceedings.
Balboa March 21 01 two United States army pilots were in planes attached to Albrook field that crashed in mid air during a formation over Chotvera about 25 miles off the coast. One plane aborted killing the pilot. others landed safely. Albert G Skaa four Dugieane Pa died in the crash. Navy Chief Moscow March 21 2? Admiral I. Isekort named vice admiral chief of staff succeeding Admiral L M Galler.
Berlin March 21 German submarines operating off the African west coast sunk several ships in a bold convoy attack today. Allied counter action limited the damage as the German fleet pressed its patrols in the Atlantic theater.
Hungarian foreign minister Laszlo de Bardossy met German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop in Munich on March 3. The talks centered on future problems of mutual interest as Bardossy arrived and was escorted to his hotel.
The Light's Hill Country tour visits Sabinas Uvalde Garner State Park Castroville and other points for a grand day of scenery and Texas history. Prepare the car with oil and gas for a family trip and picnic or enjoy local cafes. Grab the Sunday Light map and story to guide the outing.
Readable fragments show a forecast for San Antonio and East Texas with chances of showers Friday night and Saturday. Winds shift northeast moderate, temperatures range from near 68 Friday to mid 60s Saturday, with mixed cloudiness and periods of rain possible across the area.
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