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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

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Churchill Plea for United States Aid Marks War Speech

An editorial critiques Winston Churchill for seeking continued British leadership while heavily banking on American aid. It questions his strategy, questions whether he bears full responsibility for war plans, and warns Americans about overreliance as the war drags on. The piece cites April 29 remarks and contrasts them with past tactical choices, accusing Churchill of seeking confidence votes and conveying a stubborn course. It references press dispatches noting false promises from allied leaders and urges vigilance about foreign policy dependences as WWII risks mount.

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Death cell calm in face of execution after trial

James B. Alford faced with a death sentence in Criminal District Court, remaining outwardly calm as he sat in the county jail death cell. He prayed for the Agnew family and spoke of loneliness, reading the Bible supplied by his family, and lacking time perception while his relatives visited.

James B. Alford Hadr Criminal District Court Alford

Nazis Claim British Losses In Greece At 40000

Berlin reports Greece occupation completed on the Peloponnesus with no British fighting left on the mainland. German claims of 40,000 British dead or captured reflect two thirds of the expeditionary force, while British sources dispute the figures amid air and naval actions over the Mediterranean and attacks on Tobruk and Liverpool.

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U S Aid Offsets Losses in Greece

U S aid offsets losses in Greece as American war material pours into Africa via Egypt to reinforce British forces. General Wavell reorganizes Mediterranean troops while Italian East Africa veterans join the new push. Revival of Balkan routes, awaiting German moves, shapes the strategic outlook for the Middle East and Tobruk fronts.

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Roosevelt Calls for Expanded Machine Tool Use for War

President Roosevelt urged the defense industry to run machine tools four hours daily seven days a week through the Office of Production Management. He pressed for increased supply of machine tools and to extend hours of existing equipment to meet growing munitions, planes, and ships demands. He noted auto plants could aid by producing parts and pressed for maximum utilization of critical machines nationwide.

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Roosevelt to Honor Wilson's Memory

President Roosevelt will travel to Virginia for a weekend visit, spending Friday night at Maj. Gen. Edwards Watson's Charlottesville country home. On Sunday he will drive to Staunton for the memorial dedication of Woodrow Wilson's Little Place and deliver an informal address.

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Cuba Bay Marked as Defense Area

President Roosevelt by executive order set aside territorial waters within Guantanamo bay Cuba as a defensive sea area and the air space over such waters as naval air space reservation, effective after 90 days.

Washington Roosevelt Guantanamo Bay Cuba Ar Inaval Air Space Reservation

Lindbergh Speech to Be Broadcast by NBC

NBC blue network plans to broadcast Charles A. Lindberghs address at the America First rally in New York on a Saturday starting at 9 30 am The event marks Lindberghs address during the commuter rally with coverage in the morning hours.

NBC Lindbergh New York Blue Network Charles A. Lindbergh

Weather outlook for San Antonio Friday to Saturday

Weather forecast notes unsettled springlike trend with thundershowers late Friday. Friday high about 80 degrees, Saturday top near 62 degrees with morning 64. Southeast winds expected, skies will be cloudy with damp conditions at times.

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Natives Grasp Mosul Oil Feats in Iraqi Crisis

In New York May 2 a British radio report says tensions between Iraq and British-backed government forces flare as Iraqi troops shell Hatbaniyal near Baghdad. British civilians flee to the airport for safety while Mosul oil fields come under German-aligned claims.

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Vaughan Named Permanent Police Chief in Maverick Appointment

W. W. Vallighan, serving as acting chief since Ray Ayworth resigned, was appointed permanent chief by Mayor Mayeric. The five-year veteran Vaughan earns praise for qualifications and promises no changes in the department. He has served since Ayworth’s departure and will formalize the role.

W. W. Vallighan Galler Ray Ayworth Mayeric Vaughan Maverick Astworth

Aid Short of War No Longer Medio

Washington May 2 The shift in U S policy toward Britain moves from short of war aid to the possibility of actual entry into the war top officials privately and publicly signal readiness to do whatever saves Britain Wallace and other leaders call for strong action to bolster Britain while Hull and Knox caution restraint but acknowledge war potential discussions focus on aiding Britain without full participation through measures deemed effective by the government

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Swift Gains Shown in Defense Output

Washington reports defense production expanding as officials forecast federal expenditures rising to about 2 billion dollars monthly starting July 1 next year. The government previously spent roughly 1.2 billion monthly on defense and 600 million on other purposes.

Washington American Defense Productioy

Marital Dispute Over Husband Rental Fee Aired

In Los Angeles a contentious case unfolds in probate court as Suhel Brimmel testifies about a years long rental scheme with his two marriages. He alleges his second wife Nora Brimmel paid 10 000 to his first wife Lillian Brimmel under an agreement affecting support and divorce status. The proceedings reveal multiple marriages and disputed payments totaling 10 080, with Brimmel seeking divorce and custody while parties dispute the legality of the arrangements and the implied disbandment. The judge contends the alleged divorce may be invalid and the case hinges on which marriages were legally in effect at the time.

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Defense Walkout Percentage Noted In Roosevelt Remarks

Washington May 2 Secretary Perkins told President Roosevelt that only a tenth of one percent of defense workers were on strike and about one tenth of one percent of the larger labor force were striking in defense jobs. The figures reflect a small protest level amid wartime production.

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Unceasing Tool Building Ordered

President Roosevelt today called for the pooling of every machine in the United States capable of making critical tools. The goal is to keep machines at work 24 hours a day seven days a week to maximize production.

Washington Roosevelt United States

German Freighter Sunk by British Off Botafogo

Rio de Janeiro May 2. News agency reports the German freighter Leen, 3220 tons, was sunk after a brief engagement with a British cruiser off Botafogo. The sinking followed an earlier bombardment in the area, with no immediate details on survivors.

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Walter Towell Gray and stamp sales at San Antonio post office

Walter Towell Gray, the second purchaser of defense savings stamps when issued, is noted in a brief item. The piece also mentions 4508 Milen avenue enrollment in training and related community activities at a local meter park.

Walter Towell Gray Defense Savings Pan Antonio Wenti Mtelen Avenue Auirlianes

Weather Forecast for St Anton and Nearby

Forecast shows cloudy Saturday with thunderstray high winds from the south, temperatures Friday around 80, Saturday low near 64 and high around 82, with showers along the southeast coast. West Texas region expects continued showers, with temperatures slightly above normal and mixed cloud covers through the period.

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