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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1941

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Vivisection Debate Pulls In Hearst Backing

A 1941 correspondence praises William Randolph Hearst for humanitarian stances and animal rights advocacy. The letter is joined by critique of vivisection from medical professionals, citing ethical concerns and urging inquiry into animal suffering in laboratories.

N.Y TPO William Rendoiph Hearst Mr. Hearst Ararat Lillian L. Shorter The Vivisection Anvestization League

Prelate Arrival Aids Archbishop-elect Lucey Greeting

Archbishop-elect Hubert F B Lucey arrives in San Antonio amid a 4:30 p m fanfare at the depot. Monsignor Peter J Schnetzer, Mayor Maury Maverick, and clergy greet him with a parade from the depot to San Fernando Cathedral. About 20 San Antonio clergy board from New Braunfels to join him.

Hubert FB. Lucey San Antonio M.et Peter J. Schnetzer Maury Maverick New Braunfels San Ferando Cathedral Maverick Wil Lucey Mavericz United States John F.o'hara Notre Dane Cdnversity United States Army and Navy O'Hara Fort Sain Houston Bunday Joseph Rumuinell New Orleans Amista Giovanni Cleognani Apostolic Delicegate Southern Pacific

Galveston Drydock Strike Ends After Settlement

Galveston strike at the drydock, largest on the coast, ended Sunday after a settlement, with workers resuming shifts at the Torid-Calveston facility and British government involvement noted.

Galveston Marchy UiNs vOverhaling Frelgts Torid-Calveston Drydocks Warkmen Polt Aifdal

Senate approves seven billion aid in record time

Washington reports the Senate swiftly approved a seven billion dollar aid package, shattering speed records. The bill, already passed by the House, goes to President Roosevelt for signature, with formal delivery planned by plane as he tours the coast.

Washington Senate Roosevelt House

Local university figures named in intercollegiate efforts and concert plans

A note highlights Leighton Uarikelgl of the University of San Antonio as first president of the Interval Interracial Commission, and Faye Tuter Keysinger of San Antonio who won top prize in a Methersonville short story contest. Lawrence J. Goner, director of Saint Mary’s university hand, announces a Trek concert slated for Tuesday.

Leighton Uarikelgl University of San Antonio Interracial Commission Faye Tuter Keysinger San Antonio Methersonville N.C Rother Lawrence J. Goner Si. Atary H Y

Pope, Italys King Seek Peace In Wartime Accord

London dispatch reports a covert Vatican and Savoy alliance with Pope Pius XII and King Victor Emmanuel III pursuing peace to save Italy from destruction. Amid censorship and raids, morale erodes. citizens urge action though plans hint at dissolving fascism. Royal visits and stalled wartime policy signal grave crisis as Germany expands influence.

Earl International News Servi London INS Ttaly Vatican Quirinal Italy Mussolini Fius Xil Victor Emmanuel House of Savoy Germany England Pius Po Rome Pius Aosta Helen France

Brooks Pilot Search Futile after two days of aerial chase

Brooks field officials continued the search for Flying Cadet Cecil Porter missing since Saturday after two days of aerial efforts by Twenty Second Observation squadron planes. Rough terrain hindered locating the advanced training plane No 048 as crews scoured routes toward San Marcos and Yoakum with no results. Porter, 38, from Winfield Kansas, a Class 41 G cadet, was scheduled to return to Brooks after a flight to San Antonio and other nearby towns.

Brooks Field Cecil Porter San Marcos Yoakum Brooks Ld Cadel Porter Winfield Kaw

Weather Outlook Sees Cool Rain Then Snow Threat

The weather forecast calls for clamming rain in the city, with a chance of light snow reaching the Panhandle. Monday’s high near 70 drops to around 40 Tuesday morning, then rises to about 64 by Tuesday afternoon.

Meury Jarboe Munday Sats Antonians Fir San Antonio Panhandle

Car crushes foot of Los Angeles boy in street accident

A 10 year old boy, Irnesh Rogers, was injured when a car ran over his right foot in the 700 block of Saltillo Street Monday. The driver did not stop.

L. A Rogers Aote Salhillo Street Ditiyer

Britain Calls 37 Year Old Men for Draft Registration

Britain today ordered men aged 37 to register for military service on Saturday in response to wartime needs. The directive specifies those within the age group must report for the bulley service registration on the designated date.

Britain Vpi Tonikhl Goory Ff Bulley Servier

Hospital Hearing Panel Eyes Constitutional Amendment

Commissioners court stood against the proposed Bernivlay hospital and Charles W. Anderson urged a public hearing with newspaper representatives to discuss county finances and hospital maintenance.

Commissioners Court Tobernivlay Hospital Gemby Vege Charles W. Anderson Counly Healt Board Anderson Th Rity

U S Naval Guns Given to Britain

Washington reports that American Vavats are being turned over to the British Army for use on merchant ships. The move aims to arm ships in American ports under the lease-lend act and may speed up the delivery of armament across the Atlantic. President Roosevelt may also shorten routes to Halifax for ship outfitting.

Kingselton Matt Washington Aritniy Quare Tons Tooosevelt Halifax

Turkey and Russia near new friendship accord

Istanbul reports a forthcoming declaration of friendship between Turkey and the Soviet Union to be published at midnight. It would pledge Russian aid to Turkey by all means if attacked by Germany, deny rumors of betrayal, promise benevolent neutrality if Turkey fights, and include Turkish reciprocal assurances, with references to a 1926 non aggression pact and possible secret clauses on help from Russia in a conflict with Germany.

Engiiah London America Pier Resea Haltani Istanbul Turkey Russia Stork Germany Jim Saviel Vyuenestatt Matotov Atkay Aulbaydar Therkish Moscow Usere Corkey Rilsgia

Spring Snowfall Hits Rockies Area

A spring storm swept six Rocky Mountain states from Montana to New Mexico, bringing heavy snow. Greeley Colorado measured eight inches as highways and rail service slowed and traffic halted during the storm’s peak.

Rockies Denver Greeley Col Palmers Mont Wyoming Nebraska Colorado New Mexico Ulan

Seven Children Die in House Fire Near Windsor Mill

At Windsor Mill Quebec seven children aged from four months to 33 years perished in a frame house blaze last night. The fire broke out while the parents were visiting friends, destroying the home near Sharbrooke. The victims were the children of Mr and Mrs Mele Leelare and several others. Investigators were expected to inspect the scene.

Windsor Mill Quebec Arcadian Press Sharbrooke Mele Leelare

New Naval Defense Areas Created by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt issued executive orders establishing two new naval defense areas in the Pacific. Subic Bay in the Philippine Islands and Kodiak Island in Alaska are designated defense territories where foreign vessels are banned.

Washington Tieskient Roosevelt White Horne Subic Hay Philipine Islands Rod Ah Kodiak Island Alasika

Refugee children invited to White House Eve Roll fete

British refugee children will join Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt in a White House eye roll party. The event, part of the traditional celebrations, includes Master Morey as a guest child.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Master Morey

Weather forecast for San Antonio and region

Weather forecast from the U S Weather Bureau notes mostly cloudy skies with occasional rains Monday night into Tuesday. Highs reach near 70s, lows around 48 to 65 degrees, with cooler conditions in the north Monday night and scattered showers across West Texas turning to light snow early Tuesday in some areas. Moderate easterly winds expected, with showers in most regions except Panhandle.

San Antonio Horth Conet West Texas Panhandle Calder i Tanhavidle

Father Held In Death Of Bagy

Formal charges of double murder were filed today against William Evans 55 after a knife attack. Evans killed his wife's son Aid Nis motsyeretn and wounded his wife Nedra 22, while his mother-in-law Mrs Sanders 44 and his mother Mrs Mortimer Evans were among others injured. Mrs Sanders died soon after. the boy Tipplas died yesterday. Evans claimed he did not mean to kill anyone though he admitted to attempting to take the baby to a doctor during the dispute.

Ghicago Agatish Willian Evans Aid Nis Motsyeretnlay Nedra Anteriat Evatis Tithe Sanders Mortimer Evatis Maither Byars Evans Boly Sanders

Yugoslavia Moves to Firm Axis Ties Amid Crisis

Belgrade reports show Yugoslavia enforcing martial measures as Axis ties loom. Premier Dragutin Dimitrijević Cvetković orders 24 hour police duty, ban on public meetings, and mobilization of troops while negotiations with Berlin progress. Greek border officers reportedly see Yugoslav officers offering service as talks intensify.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Mateiy Mnil Axis Vienna Dragila Cretkovic Berlin Yugosavia Silieice Tronfler Tour Erajy Sad Regil Guard Paragivets Enitlas Beleindenbe Sovieh Rusatr Holy Synod Proce Paul Nuiet Noara Radio Slavs Ford Axis Teaders Yakroslavia

Bombs Pain on Berlin as RAF Drops Explosives

Fragmented OCR report notes incendiary bombs and high explosives dropped on Berlin last night by the RAF. Terminal lines show unclear datelines and misspelled names. readable parts indicate air raid activity and ongoing wartime air operations.

London Delhiny the RAF Last Nigh Uewna Clnkmud Officintty Toriay

Repulse of Nazi Invasion Reported By Allies

Fragmented report describes Allied forces repelling a German assault across the North Sea lanes. It mentions Australian troops and a later claim of German barges and naval actions near Britain, with details varying across sources and timing unclear.

British Cruiser to Refit in OU 8

Washington reports a British battle cruiser to dock at Norfolk naval yard for refit today with unofficial sources naming possible ships Hood Repulse or Renown. The Navy Department would not comment on movements of American or British vessels while reports suggest a cruiser is en route to the Pearl Harbor or Atlantic bases for repairs.

Washington Norfolk, Va. Navy Yard Vler Bila

British note warns Olav over Yugoslav axis shift

A British note delivered in Belgrade to Yugoslav Foreign Minister Aleksandar Cvić Marković warned that Belgrade would face deterring consequences if, despite the axis alliance, Yugoslavia pursued neutrality. The message, tied to past wartime friendship with Britain, urged a drastic policy change away from neutrality toward closer Axis alignment.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Mayer Ta Campbell Aleksantion Ctytar- Markovic

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