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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1941

Page

2

Universal Peace Through English Speaking Nations

In a speech at Oglethorpe University, concerns about ending war are weighed against the rise of global transport and communication. The speaker argues for gradual steps toward universal peace starting with peaceful understandings among English speaking nations, noting the university's English heritage and population as a rational basis for rapprochement. The second installment of the address will appear tomorrow.

Imany Evis Citien Toe Oglethorpe University Colony of Georgia

FBI Graduates Two Texas Chiefs

Washington dispatch reports that 36 law enforcement officers graduated Saturday from the FBI National Police Academy. Among the new graduates were Police Chief George L. Lowman of Corpus Christi and another Texas chief, highlighting a ceremony emphasizing federal training for local chiefs.

FBI Texas Washington FBI National Police Academy George L. Lowman Opus Christi

Italians Lose Five Warships In Battle At Sea

Italian Navy losses mount as British forces cripple Pola Zara and Fiume with 25 inch shells. Fire destroys ships including Vittorio Veneto class and Maestrale as destroyers launch torpedoes. Rescue saves 49 sailors and 61 officers. at least 200 Italian sailors believed dead. British admiral Cunningham reports decisive actions near Crates. French protest over convoy attack referenced.

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U S Seizes Over Sixty Axis Ships In Weekend Actions

The United States moved to take control of more than sixty ships from Germany Italy and Denmark amid reports of sabotage and coordinated axis efforts. Coast Guard crews secured Danish vessels at Ellis Island while others were seized up and down the coast and in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Weather Forecast PEMLEMATEMES and reader notes

Weather outlook shows varying conditions across regions with mention of sun, clouds, and wind in listed cities. Forecast includes temperature ranges, precipitation notes, moon phase, sunrise and sunset times, and a long list of U S and international locales with scattered cloud cover and smoky conditions in several major cities.

Italians Admit Sea Fight Losses In Mediterranean Battle

Italians acknowledge a naval clash in the Mediterranean caused three cruisers and two destroyers to be sunk by British forces, while disputing claims of a heavy British cruiser being sunk by Italian fire in the hard fought sea engagement.

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Four Women Plead Guilty to Shoplifting in County Court

Four women pled guilty to shoplifting in County Court-at-Law No. 1 on March 22. Lucinda Smith, of Houston, drew six months in jail on each of three complaints, concurrent. Laura Mouton, Houston, 30 days in jail on one complaint. Wealthhr Belle Adair, 3263 Cleburne, six months on two complaints, concurrent. Grata Lewis, Houston, six months on four complaints, concurrent. Sentences totaled $21.95 per case. Joe A. Lara, city detective, signed the complaints.

McCalum Burnett Lucinda Smith Houston Laura Mouton Wealhhr Belle Adair Cleburne, Street Selie Grata Lewis Joe A. Lara

Army Day Parade To Feature 200 Vehicles In San Ankonto

Twenty thousand troops and 200 motor vehicles will join the Army Day parade next Monday, likely the largest military display in San Ankonto. The Second Division 15,000 soldiers and other Fort Sam Houston units will march in a roughly two hour event.

San Ankonto Econd Fort Sam Houston

Trial Opens Here in Killing Charge

Trial of Sedrick Horton, alias Honey Horton, began Monday in the special Criminal District Court in the old Thirty seventh District courtroom. Horton is charged with the fatal shooting of Evelyn Williams on February 8. He is tried before Judge Fr. Woodley of Sabinal, with Assistant District Attorneys L. J. Gittinger and Benton Davies prosecuting, and John Dittmar as defense attorney.

Sedrick Horton Honey Horton Polaris Street Evelyn Williams Horton Ia Fr. i. Woodley Sabinal L. J. Gittinger Benton Davies

County Court Sets Holiday and Half Day

County Commissioners declare a holiday for county employees on Good Friday April 11 and a half holiday for Army day festivities on April 7 with invited officials to view reviewing stands. Medical detachments in infantry regiments to be discussed by Lt. Col. Grande L. Drennon at the Medical Troop School in the Nix Building Basement Tuesday.

Boxer County Commissioners' Court Licué Grande L. Drennon Nix Building

Pre School Health Check Slated at Roundup

Complete physical examination for children entering school next year will be offered at the pre school roundup Thursday at 1 p.m. at Agnes Colton school. Sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association, immunization against smallpox and diphtheria and general check ups will be provided. 4. DIFS IN GAS TRUCK: FIRE. PARIS, Texas, Maren 3.-(I8) George W. Reeder, 24, Of Paris, died in a hospital yesterday from burns suffered when his loaded gasoline truck overturned and caught fire near Tales.

Agnes Colton School Paris Texas Maren George W. Reeder Tales

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