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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

4

Hess Surrenders to British on Scotland Flight

Churchill Eden reveal Hess sought asylum in Britain after parachuting into Scotland. Hess denies intent to relay war plans and is held as prisoner of war. Officials debate motives and potential impact on Nazi leadership, with fears of secret plans and internal German dissension surfacing.

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Iraq Mediation Offer Take Effect Amid War Talks

Cairo sources say Iraq declined mediation by Egypt but accepted a Turkish offer while still using a prior Turkish offer. Sporadic fighting continued near Habbaniyah airfield, 60 miles west of Baghdad, ongoing since May 2 as Britain holds the area.

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Hicks Field Tragedy Claims First Air Center Fatality

Fort Worth reports the death of Robert A. Whitford after a solo plane crash at Hicks Field, the Army Air Training Center, marking the first casualty in the center’s 18 month existence. School secretary election coverage follows with a meeting noted in room 142.

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Voters at Polls Early In City Election Screened

Polls opened as deputies and plainclothes officers patrolled precincts to enforce election rules. Voter lists included erroneous precinct numbers and reforms were to be filed with City Clerk Warries. Rallies for Maverick and Anti-Maverick tickets continued into Monday night with last minute candidate moves affecting ballot appearance.

Paul EB. Stoffier Warries City Council Owen W. Kilday Menefee Minefee Efee Nam Howe Greater San Antonio Maverick Louis W. Lipscomb Fire Henry ¥. Hetn Parks C. Ray Davis Steffler Quin P. L. Anderson Sam Bennett Jack Davis Steller the Independents Norman H. Brock W. Bi Ging H. L. Summerville John Huth

Hess Flight Fueling British Propaganda Debate

Reports dissect Hess flight as a propaganda windfall for Britain while stressing deeper issues within the Nazi party. Authorities say there is no party split or prosecution complex, and blame mental instability rather than sabotage. Adjutants may have known of the plan, with reluctance to report improper conduct cited as duty.

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Roosevelt cancels third press conference in convalescence

Washington May 13 President Roosevelt canceled his third press conference today while in White House convalescence. Stephen Early said the president is in great shape and everything is OK. The day’s main event was a meeting with Rear Admiral B. J. King, commander-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet, overseeing patrols in the Atlantic. The president was at his desk despite an intestinal disturbance, and NBC predicted his fireside chat would air at 8:30 p.m. on May 27 with a vigorous worldwide broadcast.

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Walter Winchell on Broadway tradegisterea review

Walter Winchell surveys Broadway amusement listings noting top attractions and notable plays such as Arsenic and Old Lace and Mr and Mrs North while listing other shows including Lady in the Dark and Watch on the Rhine. He highlights oxygen studies at Kelly field and comments on film releases and public figures with a brisk, period tone.

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British forces repel small Axis columns on Egyptian frontier

British mechanized troops beat back five small Axis columns in the Lum area along the Egyptian frontier. The Middle East command announced the action as a restraint on Axis advances in the region.

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Marlene Dietrich Bows Out of Warner Picture

Hollywood gossip notes Dietrich declines role in All Through the Night and Olivia de Havilland slated to replace her. Earlings of industry chatter cover changes, marriages, and project shifts including Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, and other stars.

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Tenants Sought for Vacant Property via Light Want Ads Dal P1231

Light Want Ads offer an inexpensive path to fill a vacant property. Dal P1231 advertises adwriter services to craft concise, effective notices reaching prospective tenants quickly.

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Want Ads Highlights From The Floor

Lower floor tilting at 214 Clavartant for rent 76 a month. Groos nomenished house for rent at 60 a month. Corner store at 4M Wrederickse burg Head for rent 25 a month. See Clabyy Weatton 37. Gold Seal Congoleum rugs 1.60 each. Classifications and new items on sale include radios phonographs and furniture.

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