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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

2

Bomb raids hit Bremen and western Germany ports

May 13 report says British bombs struck Bremen and other western German ports last night. Luftwaffe targeted South and East coast harbors. Germans claim a school damaged and another hospital threatened along with a museum’s irreplaceable collection. Minor damage reported in other raids. Plymouth docks and Malta actions noted by German sources.

Berlin Bremen Germany Ins Germare Luftwaffe R.A. P Great Yarm Plymouth Malta

Mannheim areas hit in British raid on German center

British forces raided Mannheim and Ludwigsburg cutting rail facilities and setting fires near railway sheds. The German industrial hub faced air attacks with fires reported in multiple districts as operations targeted key infrastructure. Further details cited disruptions across the city and surrounding areas.

Mannheim London Ludwieshsien R.A Am Ministry Koblenz

War Debates in Commons Press for Calm View

In a Commons debate Lord George argues against rushing into war, warning of a broad alliance front from Italy and Germany to Russia and Turkey. He cautions that entering could militarize Britain, erode liberties, and stretch Europe and Asia into a long, devastating conflict.

Italy Germany Japan Russia Hungary Romania Bulgaria Turkey Prarie Liosd George Ani France Alles America Europe Asia Gat Hoya George United States

WPA Concert Series Welcomed by San Antonio Music Fans

San Antonio authorities and music lovers anticipate the first WPA summer concert Friday at 8 30 p.m. in Brackenridge Park Sunken Garden theater. The 5 piece Tipica orchestra under Ban Silva opens with native Mexican and Latin American tunes, free to the public. The WPA Symphony Orchestra, led by Walter Dunham, will follow after May 23 for the summer series. Local figures praise the cultural benefit and urge attendance.

San Antonio WPA Brackenridge Park Sunken Garden WEA ‘Tipica Directton Ban Silva Tipica Symphony Orcestra Walter Dunham Mary Stuart Edwards J. R. Moon Federation of Women's Clubs MFA J. R. Berebts Avic Herman W. Ochs Ootts Eric Sorantin Our Lady of the Lake College Otto Zoeller Brackenridge High School

War Roundup. Hess missing amid confusion as Nazi leadership rift sparks speculation

AP reports Britain questions Rudolf Hess, claiming a confus ed letter shows mental imbalance while Germans say he is missing. Hitler meets with French VP Darlan as nightly raids shrink to scattered bombings. Britons hail an admiralty note claiming record low April shipping losses in 11 months as RAF strikes Mannheim Cologne Koblenz Ostend Dunkirk and Luftwaffe lifts raids.

Associated Press Rudolf Hess Hitler Scotland Darlan BR. A. 1 Mannheim London Admiralty Bramen Cologne Koblenz Ostent Dunkerque Luftwaffe British Isles

Soldiers Battle Peace Picketers at White House Clash

In Washington on May 13 a riot occurred in front of the White House as soldiers and marines clashed with Peace Mobilization pickets parading anti war banners for days. One picket was hospitalized, Edward Young, 25, of Washington, and two service members were detained for involvement.

Wasitington White House Peace Mobilization Edward Young Washington Abraham Lincoln Spain Perry McCreary U.S. Army Fort Myer Fred Harvey Amapeclis Aed

Exchange of Plants Set at Witto Museum Garden

The garden exchange at Witto museum will distribute plants and cuttings on Wednesday from 9 30 to noon. Mrs Ellen B Quillin said the event will offer tr is chrysanthemum geranium cuttings devil s ivy queen s crown and other seed plants. Visitors bring plants for a credit card that is later exchanged for other plants. Mrs Conrad Grane will speak on Garden Bawks. Laurel Heights La Hetama Garden clubs and the University Women s celeb participate.

Witto Museum Owill Ellen B. Quillin Quillin Conrad Grane Laurel Heights la Hetama University

Flight May Stop Nazi Plans

London sources say Rudolf Hess’s flight to Britain may force a rechecking of German strategy as the general staff assess what Hess knows and how it could alter Hitler’s war plans. The briefing suggests Hess’s arrival could delay anticipated offensives while Britain weighs implications.

London Rudolf Hess Britain Hitler Hess

Security Agents in Parley Here

Social security board agents held a regional teleconference at the Guinier hotel to discuss assignment of account numbers for employees and development of claims. In charge were M. D. Dewherry of the regional staff and Geomie Harrington from Washington, with about 30 attendees from several Texas cities and Laredo.

Social Security Board Guinier Hotel

Kerrville Property Suit Opens in L. A.

Civil jury case Bradford Dailey versus W L Council opened Tuesday in Federal court before Judge BR McMilan. Fra ley, citizens of Pennsylvania, contested a Kerrville property sale by Couns. A jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Moeller versus Swift and Company on a contract claim.

Bradford Dailey W. L. Council BR. J. McMilan Fraley Citizens of Pennsylvania Kerrville Couns Henry Moeller Swift and Company

Mud Threatens To Engulf Wrightwood Town

Mud movement from Heath’s Canyon roared like a freight train as eddying debris engulfed trees and rocks. Four houses were demolished and three more endangered while several roads closed. Engineers predicted the slide might halt within a half mile, but danger remained for Wrightwood residents.

San Bernardino LEICA Wrightwood

Last Review Set by Blue Battalion at Field Day

The annual field day at Central Gath oli High School will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Rector Ennes B. Brophy provided details, noting the last appearance of the school year and emphasizing the bite battalion participation.

Central Gath +oli Bite Battalion Ennes B. Brophy Arector

Shriners Parade Events in San Antonio This Weekend

The Karem temple at Waco arrives to participate in the all state Shrine ceremonial through Sunday. The Arab patrol will drill at Alamodome Friday night and march in the parade Saturday afternoon. A dance and floor show follow the did at the Scottish Rite cathedral. Awards will go to winning drill teams. Friday dinner at 5 pm in the cathedral. Women will join in the cathedral ballroom at 8 pm. Saturday ritual ceremonies in the auditorium and dance show at 2:30 pm in the cathedral.

Pridiy Waco San Antonio Alamy Stadium Satuday Fae

Petroleum Group to Hear Reports at Plaza Hotel

Reports of 10 committees were to be made to the board of directors at the Independent Petroleum Association of America convention at the Plaza hotel Tuesday. Frank Suftram, president, would receive the reports. Russell H. Brown was to speak at a luncheon. H. B. Yell of Ardmore Oklahoma chaired a committee on supply balance with demand and W. A. Monerief chaired a committee on interstate oil commissions. Delegates were entertained at a sock party by Lamar Seecligson Monthsy night.

Independent Petroleum Association of America Plaza Hotel Frank Suftram Russell H. Brown H. B. Yell Ardmore Okla Demard W. A. Monerief Egates Lamar Seecligson

Central R O T C Parade at Catholic School

Central's ROTC unit at the Catholic school will stage a full parade Wednesday at 4 30 PM before guest of honor Col Patrick representing Major General Richard Donovan. Medals from local groups will honor cadets for maneuvers while judges include Lieut Col Gam Wire Col J Hurley and others.

Catholic Eea R. O.T. GC Han Patrick Hichard Donovan Ace Gam Wire J. Hurley T Bach

Banquet to Feature Big Game Hunting Talk

Col. J. K. Boles assistant chief of staff G-2 Third Army will discuss Big Game Hunting in Borneo at the Father and Son banquet of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event begins at 6 18 p.m. Tuesday in the eress cafeteria.

J. K. Boles G-2 Third Army Borneo Chamber of Commerce Eress

Students on Lions program at Gunter Hotel

Students of Deackenringe High school will entertain Lions members in a program directed by Otte Zoeller at the Gunter Hotel Wednesday night. Pred L. Jolnstan is named program chairman.

Deackenringe High School Lions’ Elth Otte Zoeller Gunter Hotel Wedfhesfly Nodh Pred L. Jolnstan

Weather fragments show frost and scattered clouds across regions

The clumsy reading notes frost in the south and near 49 30 pm wind. It lists multiple U.S. city readings with clouds and clear, including Detroit clear and Chicago smoky, with temperatures ranging from the high 40s to 80s in various locales. The report also notes rainfall totals for January and monthly accumulations, plus sunset times and moon phases.

Linnan Januery Lot Pelt GTS Mio Phate Laat Bator Ah Aranaan Pass Tan A Mt al Ni Owe

Geologists to Hold Annual Program at Menger Hotel

The South Texas Geological Society will hold its annual program in the Menger hotel ballroom. UT Austin geologists H. G. Cooke, F. Gallic, J. W. Reiss, and Wayne Wead are listed among senior students contributing to the event.

South Texas Geological Society Menger Hotel Sheakers University of Texas H. G. Cooke F. Gallic J. W. Reiss Wayne ‘Wead

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