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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1941

Page

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Government costs rise and inflation shifts profits warned

An editorial in Hearst Los Angeles argues government expansion drives higher costs, presses for cuts in regular spending to fund armament. Alfred P. Sloan and Charles E. Renner critique rising taxes, corporate profits, wages, and consumer prices, warning of drift toward state socialism and squeezed living standards for American families.

Hearst Los Angeles United States Alfred P. Sinan Jy General Motors Corporation Sloan Hits Corporation II Gie Corporation United Staten Itix United Tordy

Bethlehem Steel strike prompts state police aid request

Bethlehem Pa March 25 An appeal for help from the Pennsylvania state police was made amid clashes between pickets and loyal police who used tear gas in a strike by the Bethlehem Steel plant workers organized by G T O Sterl Workers Organizing committee. Governor James dispatched Commissioner Adaine from Harrisburg to survey conditions as federal conciliators and ERP leaders pursue settlement talks.

Bethlehem Pennsylvania G. T. O. Sterl Bethlehem Steel Company Arthur H. James Lynn G. Adaine Harraburg W Calvin Nickel Easton Nickel Aba Union and Company Dowrere Howard Curtiss Gurliss BWOC Sprilas

Weather Outlook Promises Warmer Trend Amid Rain

The Weatherman announced more rain with a cloudy start. Tuesday will see a high around 70 and a low near 56 Tuesday night into Wednesday. Moderate easterly winds will persist, with temperatures rising to 72 on Wednesday after a Monday of 70.

Molstove Inzlne Jarboe Mercury

Explosion at defense plant near Portland injures none known

An explosion at the R. N. Chipman Chemie plant in Portland Oregon shattered nearby homes and started a fire sending flames 14 feet high as six ambulances responded. The factory, new and producing chlorate forms for munitions, had only recently opened with uncertain casualties.

Portland Ore R. N. Chipman Chemie Company Ames Setne

British Intercept Nazi Trade Ship

The admiralty announces that the naval sloop Shoreham intercepted the 8516 ton German merchant ship Oder at Massawa in the Red Sea port of Eritrea. No details were provided on whether the Oder was captured or merely turned back.

London Admiralty Shoreham Massawa Red Sea Eritrea

Southeast England Clouds Curb Raids on Dover Strait

Air activity over England's southeast coast described as ongoing on a small scale. Cloudiness over the Dover strait favored light and run tactics. Three German planes emerged from Dunkirk area, dive-bombed Slip, causing damage before British fighters pursued them away.

London England Dover Strait Jon Ckrudk

Air Corps Officers Killed in Collision Near Continga California

Two Air Corps officers were killed today when their pursuit planes collided in formation over Continga California. The dead include Lieut. George J. Williams, reserve officer, from Fifty six base squadron, and Grookes J. Wap, a member of the Seventh Provisional base squadron.

San Ratael Calf Continga George J. Willams Ghrokes J. Wap Severthyroventhaly Base

Graziani Resigns Africa Command

Rome March 25 announces Marshal Rodolfo Graziani resigns from command of Italy's North African troops and as army chief. Gen Marco Rontta promoted to chief of staff, Graziani staff chief Gen Itala Garibaldi promoted to governor in Cyrenaica with army command in Elbys, Garibaldi to aid in Libya, Marang.

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Aid Bill Rushed South to White House

In a swift action, Vice President Wallace and House Speaker Rayburn signed a 7 million dollar aid bill. The measure was sent by rail to Washington and awaits presidential processing during a transcontinental transport plan.

F.D Washington Manson Wallace Sreaker Rayburn Raylam Wek Gellver Ik White House Wallington Mins Biz Speci Plone

Yugoslavia Joins Axis Powers In Belvedere Pact

Yugoslavia joined the Axis by a Belvedere Palace signing with Premier Dragisa Cvetkovic and Foreign Minister Aleksandar Cvetkovic pledging territorial integrity and no troops through Yugoslav frontiers. The pact allows transport of war materials and hospital equipment, while Hitler met in Vienna and Berlin officials claimed Churchill and Roosevelt pressured the Balkans.

Vienna Yugo Elnyla Axis Berlin Sanswer Churchill Roosevelt Yellow Hall Belvedere Palace Yugoslavia Dragisa Cvet Kovic Alesander Cunear-Markovic Rumania Hyocen Yass Weilax Jiov Greeve Hitler Romania Bulgezia Balkans Washington Toachim von Ribbentrop Paul Mms Germaan Balkan Bross Germany Italy Javan Aegean Amy Til Europe Argesn Wecovilog Hungary Bulgaria Belvedere von Ribbentrop Haliga Gateaezo Cinno Liaul Hivasly Oshlinn Dapa Reso Fanuc Belgrade Britain Greece Turkey Dragisa Cvetokoe Yunestevia

Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity update

Cloudy conditions prevail with a minor temperature shift Tuesday night and Wednesday. Moderate easterly winds along the coast and West Texas. Temperatures show a high near 70 Tuesday, low around 56 Wednesday, with a 42 degree low reported Tuesday morning. Showers are possible in the southeast portion, with decreasing cloudiness and warmer conditions Wednesday.

San Antonio West Texas

Mystery tip triggers hunt for two murder suspects

A renewed search for two fugitives connected to the March 14 slaying of San Antonio refrigeration salesman R. L. Agnew intensified after a mysterious tip to Sheriff Owen W. Kilcay. Indicted are Jack A. Rupert and James Alford, with investigators extending into the Texas Big Bend while state police join the manhunt.

Texas R. L. Agnny San Antonio Sherity Owen W. iCiléay Big Bend Rilday Bexar Cowiery Grand Jury Criminal District Court Jack A. Rupert James Alford Agnew FARTY Rupert Alford Ine Big Bend Kilany Jimsmy Revard Aibrey Davenport Joe Passat Revard Biltiay Hig Bend

Police Clash as Goon Groups Target Plant Entrances

Police in Chicago report confrontations at a factory gate as lines formed by striking workers and supporters. Captain Jonny Stege said several hundred gathered, with 10 or more arrests and 7 policemen injured noted amid a tense morning near the McCormick works. Police deployed 309 reserves to push back crowds as workers attempted to reopen the plant.

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Detroit Union Ties 450 Cars of Food

Detroit unions AFL and Teamsters blockade at the produce terminal enters a second day as 450 carloads of perishable foodstuff remain tied up. Authorities report over 510000 dollars worth of foodstuffs at the terminal.

Detroit Union Detroit AFL Teamsters Union

Dirk Charge Filed in Court at Law No 1

George Bloxham of 1802 Nevin Alame Street faced a county court at law No 1 complaint filed Tuesday by City Policeman J H Shanno. Dirk carried by defendant noted in the charge.

Dirk George Bloxham Metudas Nevin Alame Street Qosehigrd J. HC. Shan

Unrest Flares Over Pact as Slavs Hear News

Belgrade reports mass demonstrations erupt as Yugoslavia contemplates a three power pact with Germany Britain and others. Crowds shout against the Tri-Partite Treaty while foreign ministers brief on Axis terms and Yugoslavia's territorial stance.

Archbishop Lucey Welcomed at San Antonio Cathedral Affair

Archbishop Lucey arrived at the M-E depot to a crowd of thousands and was escorted by military honor guards. He reviewed a parade down South St. to City Hall, receiving a civic welcome including a special key from Mayor Maverick and bouquets from Mrs. Maverick. The archbishop then blessed the crowd at the cathedral before proceeding inside for ceremonies.

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Snow and sleet hit the Panhandle Texas region

Heavy precipitation spread across West Texas with snow and rain in the Panhandle. Farmers welcomed moisture for planting while hail caused scattered damage. Plainview and Midland reported significant rainfall, with Holyrood and Wichita Falls awaiting reports. San Angelo saw around two inches of rain aiding grain and forage ahead of early crops.

Texis Panhandle Panhandie West Texan Midland Plainview Panhoandts Holyture Lublack Brinmia San Angelo Texas

Churchill Praises 1821 Greek Heroes on Independence Day

Churchill praises Greek heroes of 1821 in a speech to Greeks marking Independence Day. He recalls the long struggle against the Turkish empire and asserts Britain’s resolve to support Greek independence with courage and certainty of success.

Churchill Churchus Britain Turkey

Man Frees After Attack Attempt

Police search paused Tuesday for a man who attacked Mrs. Rayna Luljan of 428 Florida Street as she stepped onto her front porch at 6:36 a.m. The assailant fled when she screamed and ran inside.

Rayna Luljan Florida Street

Untitled historical notice summary

A historic notice records appointments and changes in leadership at Fort Worth and Minneapolis organizations. It mentions Pleas Menfel appointed director, Powell chairing committees, and advisory roles in reorganizing a university athletic department. It notes commitments tied to municipal figures and local names in a period drama style.

Pleas Menfel Treasttniasl Sewelers Aneeting Fort Worth EN Powell Uariness Bl. Mary's University Athletic Department Walpe Sippre New Brauwledy Yiddle Meliing Minneapolis Milerm

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