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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1940
Page
1
A letter argues private schools with military drills show moral and civic benefits and urges public schools to adopt the same program. It warns that without preparedness, democracy risks invasion and conscription delays leave recruits unready. The piece cites Washington and foreign practices to defend America through citizen soldiers.
Paris reports that about half the German forces crossing the Meuse have been driven back. French counterattacks near Sedan and along the Meuse hinder German advances while Allied air power joins in. Renewed offensives anticipated as troops from Bouillon and Namur reinforce lines and German bridges south of Sedan face strong French pressure.
New Orleans May 15. A mad rush to set cotton future contracts at market opening sent prices tumbling $1.0 to $1.75 a bale after a $3 drop yesterday. Today's decline was 26 to 35 points below yesterday's close amid reports of Holland's capitulation and German troop advances in Belgium and France. Liverpool and Bombay markets also broke, with Liverpool limits hit as December, January, March and May 1941 fell to new lows. A mild early trading rally faded as profit taking on the short side tempered activity.
New York stocks rebound after a scare slump as heavy buying returns to steels motors and aircrafts. Market sources note war demands may keep commodities tight while Germany’s Dutch thrusts influence sentiment and British currency steadies in London trading.
The three children of King Leopold of Belgium are flown from Paris to France and then Italy to join Aunt Princess Marie Jose, wife of Prince Umberto, heir to the Italian crown.
James McComb long time oil well driller known in Texas and Mexico passed away today at age 8 percent, reflecting a career spanning multiple drilling districts. He operated in Laredo and nearby fields, contributing to early stateside oil exploration.
London May 1. The Allied fleet reportedly sent ten ships toward Iran aboard the Alexander for coordinated maneuvering. The move aims to bolster strategic positions amid evolving tensions in the region.
Paris May 15 Netherland s Foreign Minister Helen Van Kleffens estimated that the Dutch army may have suffered about 100000 dead or one fourth of its total strength of 400000. He suggested casualties could be far higher than World War I rates but noted the Dutch fleet remained largely intact and would join Allied naval forces. He spoke of continued operations to resist German advances despite losses and vowed Dutch resources would support the Allies while many Dutch serve globally. He spoke with ministers Gola Oh Dyxhoorn and others at his side.
Chicago May 15 Wheat prices fell ten cents a bushel marking the second straight session of declines under trading limits. Heavy selling and margin liquidation pushed values to the season's low, while hog prices at the stockyards dropped 25 to 40 cents per hundredweight and spot butter on the mercantile exchange fell to new lows.
Berlin radio reports the German government no longer recognizes Brussels as undefended and urges civilians to leave the Belgian capital. The announcer says troops are entering and defenses are forming, with safety urged for residents.
Kingsford Goodman of 1422 West Mistletoe Avenue appeared Wednesday before the grand jury in connection with a dispute at a Democratic precinct meeting. Sheriff W. Wood allegedly intervened during what was termed a good natured argument.
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions for Wednesday night and Thursday with light to gentle easterly winds. Airport high around 92 and low about 66 Wednesday night, Thursday high near 92, Tuesday 95 and Wednesday morning low about 65. City readings show high 90 and low 68 Wednesday morning. East Texas coast expected partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with cooler northeast and warmer north portions Thursday and moderate northeast to east winds. West Texas area expects high cloudiness Wednesday night and Thursday with isolated thunder showers by late afternoon, mountains in the southwest warmer Thursday. Additional data on page 2.
Crowds in Patume near Susak hurled abuse at Yugoslavs and smashed windows and stalls. Italians shouted down with Slavs, hurled stones, and clashed with horn merchants as tensions rose along the border.
Berlin reports Nazi forces pierced the northwestern Maginot line at Sedan after crossing the Meuse. German communique says French counterattacks failed with heavy losses. Dutch capitulation noted as Dutch army surrenders on May 13 and the war reaches Britain’s doorstep via Belgian and Dutch fronts.
Berlin urges Belgium to capitulate and threats of German air attacks loom over England from Dutch bases. Paris reports a German Sedan thrust deep into France, while ten of the Netherlands provinces fall to occupation. Narvik blitz and Swiss border alerts add to a Europe in flux. Roosevelt and Pershing press for a large defense bill amid swift congressional action.
Berlin reports that British soldiers were taken prisoner in a German attack near Merzig 3 miles north of Saarbrucken on the Siegfried Line.
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