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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
1
A 1985 column defends American patriotism amid communist agitation. It labels communism as a disloyal threat, notes boycotts by activists, and argues the movement wanes while Americanism rises. The piece insists on upholding American constitutional principles and living standards.
London May 15 In a Scotland Yard sweep fifty Scots arrested. three detained as unrest linked to Rudolf Hess affair remains unclear. Churchill told Commons he would report Hess incident when public interest allows, noting delay in parachute arrival identity verification and German communications.
A complaint charging assault on a city officer was filed against individual(s) named Joe Cruz and others. The filing occurred Thursday in County Common Law Court with alleged actions by the accused officer in Ren Avenue area. The case lists May as the filing month and involves local police authorities.
The U S Army Transport Service announced plans to take over a luxury liner on July 15 for use on a San Francisco to Honolulu route via Montara. The move follows a wartime requisition pattern and names the liner and route adjustments as part of fleet mobilization.
Reynolds was recommended for civilian leadership of the Army Affairs Committee after a closed Senate Democratic Steering Committee session. The report comes from Waliington dated May 18.
Trin May Vi M Uncle Tijol Wilsat bust AlsaWrs Epa Lata yt ago because he aiin't Hke those store made things observed Ns one honored first birthday touy
JACK NAVENTORT arranged and displayed the mint novelty of Mr B W Frie rich eninention at Washington LR KELLY staged the stunt for the 2art Infantry in the post theater at Fort Sam Houston last night.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions Thursday night and Friday with moderate to breezy winds. Highs are expected to reach 86 degrees on both days, while the May 16 high from nine years ago was 62 degrees.
In San Diego on May 3 a midair rescue saved a crew member whose parachute tangled near the tail of a navy transport. A small plane crew launched to retrieve the flier and removed the dangling chute from the craft without further incident.
BERLIN May 15 German and Italian forces in Tobruk and Salam areas in North Africa destroyed eight British tanks and a number of trucks on Monday and Tuesday. Guns and some prisoners were reported captured according to sources.
German ambassador to Japan Otto von Hesse held a half hour talk with Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka in Tokyo May 15 to discuss the Hess incident and aspects of the Eastern situation, as reported by the Donelle agency.
Washington May 14 Roosevelt described in excellent physical condition today, following a bout of illness last week. The president had no public engagements and was at the White House with routine duties resumed.
New York may 15 delivered two weeks of new equipment to airlines, easing domestic operation shortages.
Austin may 1 The governor urged voters to support a constitutional amendment that would fund major revisions. The measure, if approved, would alter finance and military provisions and affect the Legislature's ability to pass appropriations.
May 18 report from Flint notes 34,000 idle at four GM units as UAW delays strike after mediation talks. R J Thomas vowed no strike before Friday if mediation findings aren’t accepted. About 8,500 Hudson workers idle as a separate plant walkout begins. Defense order work to airplane programs cited. other plant disruptions referenced with sparse details.
Statement by a CCC official reports U S farm crops valued at about 90 million dollars have been committed for Britain. The figure was disclosed during a House committee session discussing proposed agency operations and farm purchases under wartime credits.
The seventh U S battleship Prila delpn ta is rushed to completion in three years at an estimated cost of 70 million dollars. The ship, to join the navy with 80 crew and a 27 knot design speed, marks a milestone as the first dreadnought ordered for the U S fleet in eight years.
A draftee in Bejar County sues for 100000 claiming alienation of affection and damages after a broken marriage. The petition alleges Dorothy Perkins Voffolmine and Doran forged grounds for divorce. The case lists the Dorans at Park Mon Tel Broadway and cites a 37th District court proceeding.
Rome asserts axis forces would attack the British in Iraq as German moves into the region via Syria and French mandates. Foreign Secretary Eden accuses the Vichy government of permitting transit, while reports tie Syria and Turkey to ongoing negotiations and strategic shifts around the Suez area.
The House Appropriations Committee amended a bill to provide 27,046,047 for the legislative branch in the next fiscal year, 248,847 above this year’s appropriation, while cutting 32,248,823 from the total budget request. Roosevelt sent a special request for 158,667,020 to aid the Federal Security Agency and the National Youth Administration for defense training.
WASHINGTON May 15. Republican charges of shennanigans and secret conferences between Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee and the treasury on the 3.5 billion dollar new tax plan were promptly denied today by Chairman Doughton and Representative Kitson. If there are conferences the minority will be represented, there have been no shennanigans.
Berlin reports deny a Moscow-backed Nazi-Spain pact and possible troop movements. The terse dispatch notes officials denying any formal agreement between Germany and Spain and suggests no confirmed plan affecting Berlin.
Partly cloudy conditions Thursday may spill into Friday. Moderate southeast winds. Airport temperatures show Thursday around 70 degrees, Friday near 68 degrees with a high near 86. Thursday morning temps around 69. Winds along the coast from the southeast to south, shifting later. West Texas expected to warm with changing temperatures into Friday. Weather Bureau notes may apply.
London May 15 Richard KK Law secretary of war told Commons Britain suffered about 54,200 losses in the France and Norway campaigns last year. He cited 407,000 British and Allied forces involved in the Norway action with 23,800 taking part. 42,600 served in the German invasion areas, 950 enemy prisoners captured.
The War Department announced progress toward producing a 20 millimeter automatic cannon for American aircraft. After a year of prep, makers in Eliniza, N. are preparing the design for delivery to Allied forces in Europe.
Charged in federal court with forgery and passing a check for thirty three dollars. Allegations name Grace And Menger, secretary of the San Antonio Horse Show Association, as recipient on the forged instrument. Complaint filed by investigator for the district attorney.
In Austin on May 15 lawmakers overrode Governor O’Daniel’s veto to fund the liquor control board with about $44,090. The session saw votes shift from no to aye, with 202 in support to make the appropriation immediately available. Representative James Taslay of Texas argued the money was needed to enforce liquor laws and bolster the board’s enforcement, amid discussions of increased taxes and wholesale stock controls as of June 1. Taylor estimated the overall impact around $500,000 for the agency’s needs.
PORT WORTH May 15 The State Medical association closed the annual convention in Port Worth naming Dr Judson J Taylor of Houston as president elect and Dr M B Anin of Marlin as president elect designate. Preston Hunt of Texarkana will be succeeded as president. Officers include three vice presidents C O Lerten Port Worth Mitchell G Gibson Luskin and B B L Tuchstone Lytle.
Neighbors reported a missing cattle herd on Riverside area near Ransevalt avenue. Police, aided by patrol officers, received a call and located five cows on the scene. owners urged to claim the 34 head of cattle at once.
Singapore sees a surge in support as Britain receives fresh wartime supplies from the United States. Reinforcements from the United Kingdom and volunteers from Australia and India join the Far Eastern defenses, expanding the Allied presence to deter aggression in the region.
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