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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1941

Page

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United States British Empire Peace Pact Vision

An 1910s or 1987 typed speech fragment at Oxlethorpe University outlines a permanent equitable alliance between English-speaking nations. It argues for world peace, mutual rights, and non-impositional governance, stressing cooperation over conquest and lasting international unity.

Oxlethorpe University Atlanta United States British Empire British Oder William Randolph Haarst

Mail Beats Pair To S A Jail In Murder Case

San Antonio sheriff says two suspects, Jack A Rupert and James B, are in jail in California while awaiting transfer. Bexar County Jailer Herman Schimalt reports two private cells are reserved and ready for the murder suspects as the case unfolds.

Bexar County Jack A. Rupert James B.aifore KD Age New San Antonio Owen W. Kilday Ban Andreas Calif Kilday Herman Schimalt

House Votes Redistricting In Texas Legislature

After brief debate the Texas House passed a redistricting bill on the second reading. The vote was 27 to 50 with Movyeh present, marking the first such action in 18 years. The measure moves toward final passage in the House of Representatives.

Austin Movyeh House Ting House of Representatives

Tragic Sea Loss Tells Belgium Freighter Story

The Ville de Liege arrived in Boston after a fatal incident at sea in which several crew members died. A British patrol ship fired a warning shot and a lifeboat was launched, with many sailors presumed lost at mid Atlantic.

Boston

Bitch Hike Family Seeks Kin in Los Angeles

A mother, Mrs. L. G. Hawkins, and her two daughters plus a son’s brother sought police help to locate Tam Hawkins, 24, last heard from February 28 after reporting he would be with a magazine sales crew in Elgin.

Tam Owasso L. G. Hawkins Tam Hawkins Ob Elgin Ibis Sie

Japan's Foreign Minister Arrives in Rome for Talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka reached Rome this evening for meetings with Prime Minister Mussolini and other leaders after events in Berlin. He stepped from his car as bands played, with Japanese and Fascist flourishes in the scene.

Japan Rome Yosuke Matsuoka Nore Fremier Mussolini Berlly Matsuoka Nisteria Anthony

Steel Output to Decline This Week

New York report states steel production will fall to 9.2 percent of capacity this week from 19.8 percent last week and a six week decline is noted. American Iron and Steel Institute releases figures today.

New York American Iron and Steel Institute

Rumania Halts Oil to Yugoslavia

Romanian authorities halted all oil deliveries to Yugoslavia yesterday amid wartime tensions. The disclosure came from Bucharest officials as shortages edge closer to strategic routes.

Rumania Yugoslavia Bucharest Tony

Eritrean Fighting 40x. Toll Toll Toll

Eritrean forces clashed east of Cheren in Anilaw Eritrea as reports from the high command indicate heavy losses for both British and Italian troops. Vast battle tolls were claimed by the belligerents with no independent verification.

Rome Marsh Peres Dighting Cheren Anilaw Eritrea Tich

Weather Forecast for Antonno and West Texas

Readable weather data indicates cooler conditions in northern areas Monday night and a gradual warm up by Tuesday. East Texas shows a cooler north, central portions Monday night, with northwest winds along the coast. West Texas expects increasing clouds and a chance of showers mainly in the southwest Tuesday. Temperatures range from lows near 48 to highs in the 70s. Data attributed to the U.S. Weather Bureau, page 2.

Antonno Texas Aya West

Agnew Cage Confession Reported

Sheriff Kilday announced that a California confession by suspects Jack Rupert and Innes Alford was rejected as evidence due to California law. He said Rupert and Alford, held in a California jail, allegedly gave oral confessions to San Andreas Sheriff Zwinge. Deputies Hopkins and Davenport were to pursue written statements and possible extradition, while a trial date for Alford and Rupert was tentatively set for late April.

Owen Kitday Aubrey Hopkins Aubrey Davenport California Jack A. Rupert Innes B. Alford R. L. Agney San Antonia Texas Kilday Jor W. Zwinge San Andreas Calif Zwinges Klday Zwinge Agnew San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Hopkins Davenport Sacramento Tater Uhey Rupert Driver Agnes Sas Antonio Rupert Alford Schult Wilis Warth Salk Avital Tugk Agnew Deave Agnew Bon Antutol Zinbige Lesler Brownsvile Ohe Ruperts Celntiyrs Ph Phare Victoria Alfard Blevas Awinge Kugay Magnolia Gardens Austin Anan Kiday Zinktye Rains Entilést

Yugoslavia Crisis Deepens as German Ultimatum Nears

Belgrade reports worsening relations with Germany as Viktor von Hieren departs for Berlin and Yugoslav minister Ivo Anerić arrives from Germany. Berlin signals an imminent demand to demobilize Yugoslavia's 1.2 million-strong army, while an exodus of Axis nationals proceeds. Croat and Serb factions show strain. Premier Macek waits on policy clarity.

Belgrade Yugoslavia UPI Germany Legation Accretary Viktor von Hieren Berlin Ivo Anéric Hitler Peter II Ulrikam Ree Hevits Elly Andy Gera Thaly von Heeren Momtehilo Nincic Instranle Belgrade Gress Vladimir Macek Pranvfer Geran Greece al~ Bata

Missing cadet and plane during Kelly Field navigation flight

Seventy five Kelly Field planes joined a wide search for cadet Hastings and his aircraft after a navigation flight from Kelly Field to Buchanan Dam went missing. Hastings, from Lexington UK, was last heard at Temple at 8 22 pm Sunday. The search covered Northwest Texas and involved CAA networks.

Kelly Tield Gadet Lawrence Mastlings Jr Navica Hastings Temple Kelly Buchanan Dam Temple Aid San Antonio Hasting Pond CAA Maro Plana Fry Central Sorthwest Texan Cract Hastings Lexington Gadot Hastings Alo

Man Hurt When Car Strikes Post on Auntley Highway

Patrick Mills of Brooksfield was admitted to Toberly Green Hospital after a car reportedly hit a post on the Auntley highway Sunday night injuring his face and head.

Patrick Mills Brooksfield Toberly- Green Hospital Auntley

Edem to Bolster Wavering Croats

London March 31. British entente to counter German moves by Yurosunvik reported. Foreign Secretary Eden returns to Athens as diplomacy seeks to nullify King Peter’s revolution by splitting Yugoslavia. German Foreign Minister von Ribbing reportedly courted Macek to head an independent Croatia, promising aid to split Serbs.

London Mare Yurosunvik Anthony Eden Athens Germany Peter Yugoslavia Jonoh Kay von Tibientrop Vindtimer Macek

Seizure of 70 Alien Vessels by U S Forces

Washington reports US armed forces seized seventy German Danish and Italian ships for sabotage acts over the weekend. Treasury tallies 28 Italian 2 German and 30 Danish vessels under Coast Guard and Navy custody in U S waters and the Panama Canal Zone. crews removed from 68 ships. Vessels total 296 745 tons with 168 775 German 9097 Danish 118 863 other totals.

Washington United States Treasury The Centum America

British Fleet Triumph Parades After Mediterranean Victory

News recounts Britain's Mediterranean fleet triumph near Alexandria on March 31. Italian battleship Littorio heavily damaged and several cruisers destroyed as British ships claim multiple torpedo hits and no British casualties. Italian losses include Littorio and destroyers. three Italian warplanes shot down and over 1,900 Italian seamen captured.

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Spring Affair Weather Outlook Relaxed Turn to Mild Days

Weather forecast notes mostly mild spring conditions with light northwest winds. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 70s on Monday, dip to near 48 Tuesday morning, and fall to around 18 Tuesday afternoon, with skies generally clear outside a few stray showers.

Vanadian Strike Ends at Vanadium Plant in Bridgeville

The national mediation board announced settlement of the Vanadium Corp of America strike in Bridgeville Pennsylvania. About 225 G I O workers will return to work as vacancies arise. The agreement calls for return to work without union member retaliation and without prejudice to either side. The hiring of five non union guards and the contract violation question were left to the defense mediation board.

Washington Marely National Refense Mediation Voard G.I.0 Vanadium Corporation of America Place Bridgeville Prank P. Grabin Hihl Petentions Loughor Graham Cies Grant Defense Melachion Board Geidstion m Uneupien We Settlement Agroc

Physician-Wife's Death Holds Medic In Court

Dr Merrill EB Joss Jr of Richmond pleaded innocent in municipal court to four charges of slay. The report notes calm, tired demeanor as Judge Gardiner mulls further actions. The scene reflects wartime tensions and shifting allegiances in Europe.

Baths Merrill EB Joss, Jr Richmond Wis Prpsteirnwiee Berlin Luveyne Harvis Oss Geimen Joss Gardiner Ets Deering Eich Wilhelmstrasse Sii Japan Belgrade Lae Germai Serbia

Pay Increase for Douglas Workers

Douglas Aberaft company announced a blanket wage increase for its 26 000 employees in Santa Monica area, ranging from 25 to 50 cents per hour, effective Thursday. The move affects workers across age groups and positions, signaling a broad pay raise initiative.

Douglas SANTA_MON CA Gallf Douglas Aberaft Company Today

Yugoslavia Seeks Turkish Aid In German Invasion Crisis

BELGRADE March 31 Yugoslavia moves to win Turkish aid as anti aircraft batteries rise in Belgrade. Leaders split on resistance to Germany with some ready to die for Yugoslavia, others favor negotiating with Ankara. Gavrilovic heads to Moscow then Ankara to press for Turkish military collaboration.

Belgrade Yugislavia Anit Yugostiv Milan Carlioyie Moscow Dragisha Parifelio Peter Ankara Gavillovic Delkvade Ellel

San Antonio Volunteer Wealth League Announces Leadership Change

Pat trig gen Jonny N. Gree ly will succeed Damon H. Collins as commander of the Provisional brigade Washington 1 Co in a shift within the Seconde division. Carl Pool chairs the defense producing group for the San Antonio Adventurers Association as the league promotes a focal negro health week observance in San Antonio.

Jonny N. Greely Provisional Brigade Washington Damon H. Collins Secone Carl Pool San Antonio

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