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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1941
Page
1
A fragmentary commentary argues France faces a stark choice between harsh German domination or a fragile independence within a European federation. It contrasts past and present Allied promises, noting France’s isolation, prior betrayals, and the peril of collaboration under a conquering power.
Washington May 19 INS The treasury proposed boosting corporation taxes including excess profits to about 3.5 billion dollars from prior plans. Assistant Secretary John L. Sullivan urged drastic revision of the excess profits tax and suggested several alterations to widen the base or replace it with higher corporation income taxes. He noted many profits remain untaxed and urged major changes to levy more on firms earning excess profits while considering cuts or shifts to excise taxes on autos, tires, and other defense-competitive goods.
A May 0-1 decree in Vichy announces the organization of additional Jewish owned shops under Bentile administrators, bringing the total to 256. The action targets businesses linked to notable French writer Andra Miau rofs and others, with properties in Normandy and Ebel.
Texas oil industry confronted with a grave threat as Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler called the situation the most serious problem since proration began. Continental Oil Co had won a permanent injunction to produce oil from Conoco-Driscoll Meld to meet orders, while Sadler informed a state wide probation hearing that current restrictions were driven by consumption and market dynamics.
Weatherman J. H. Jarvoe predicts more rain and unsettled skies. Scattered thundershowers expected Monday night and Tuesday with a southeasterly to southwesterly breeze. Temperatures may reach about 80 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, while colder spells in Nevada and Edmonton may fade in a few days.
Two army attack bombers crashed about nine miles from Mayion early afternoon. Planes believed from Savannah air base. Fault men presumed killed. one parachute reportedly seen. Drowning incident reported later in Houston involving a Granby, Missouri, man at Galveston Key.
Reports from Austin on May 19 indicate Governor W Lee O Daniel was preparing a radio broadcast at 8 pm to address the U S Senate contest where 19 candidates had entered. He reportedly prepared two speeches one announcing a run and the other declining to run.
New York May 19 reports the Egyptian passenger ship Hiner Zaman, 8289 tons, sailed April 9 from Recife to South Africa with 120 Americans, 61 other passengers and 120 crew. Officials say the ship is presumed lost after leaving Recife for Cupetsnya. No word from the vessel since. Unconfirmed notices say some Americans may have reached Mombasa or Capetown. reports of a German raider attack are unverified. The Foreign Missions Conference lists 24 American ambulance drivers and Protestant and Catholic missionaries on board.
New York May 16 A short lived coal strike in the anthracite zone ended after the United Mine Workers of America and Pennsylvanian operators reached a tentative wage deal. The agreement offers a 7 1 2 percent raise and a $20 token vacation payment for workers employed over a year, with first payments at Christmas. John L Lewis said the pact signals stability and improved industry prospects amid national defense efforts.
Rome reports the Aokia viceroy of Ethhiopia and eight thousand troops capitulated to British forces at Amba Alagi, northeast of Addis Ababa, after the fortress ran out of food and water. British headquarters said thousands more Italian and native troops were surrendering as the defense collapsed.
Beir ut Lebanon May 19 French anti aircraft batteries reopened fire on British planes that bombed Rayak airfield in Syria no casualties or damage were reported The British attacked Rayak and other airfields and RAF returned with mid day raids on Damascus Syria s capital Deir el zor Homs and Aleppo General Dentz high commissioner urged Syrians to resist criminal aggression British air raids in Syria were denied by London Marshal Petain defended France s aim of peace and denied aggression while Germany warned against British attacks on French assets
Representatives of five large railroads with about 350000 workers unveiled a national campaign for a 30 percent rise in basic pay. After a Friday meeting they set a June 10 deadline to serve wage increase demands, targeting at least 14 dollars per day. Unions include the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Brotherhood of Riding Conductors, and the Order of Railway Conductors.
New York May 39 The international Statistical bureau reported that May trade was about 15 percent above a year ago. The bureau said the rate of increase should be maintained in coming months.
In Jerusalem on May 1 reports from Beirut say United States, British and Palestinian citizens were advised to leave French-rendered Lebanon amid rising tensions and danger in the region.
Considerable cloudiness with scattered thundershowers Monday night and Tuesday. Moderate to fresh south to southwest winds. High Monday around 88, Tuesday 66. Early Monday morning 60, Sunday afternoon 85. East Texas cooler in northwest parts Tuesday. West Texas mostly cloudy with scattered thundershowers in north and east portions Monday.
Berlin reports say new arrangements between France and Germany may ease armistice terms after talks among Adolf Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop and overseas envoys. Paris officials and French leaders are involved in discussions about defensive measures against Britain and possible shifts in administrative seats.
YICHY Pennce May 19 German authorities pledged to release about 190000 of the 800000 French prisoners of war as a first step in ongoing negotiations. A communique stated that negotiations are proceeding favorably and the initial result would be the release of noncommissioned officers and soldiers held from World War I.
Berlin reports Nazi chasers and destroyers wrecked seven British aircraft on the ground during raids on two Crete airports. One Hurricane was downed in air combat. Late reports say a York-class cruiser was hit at Suda Bay by bombs. Two destroyers reportedly struck by munitions. several ships damaged.
A German radio broadcast claimed a synagogue in Marseille France was blown up during the week and suggested Jewish activity in the city provoked the attack. Also reported CAMNEGINS FATHER DIES in Belton Missouri noting James W Garnagey aged 89 father of writer and instructor.
Flying Cadet Luella A. Dial, 24, of Delta Alabama, instantly killed Monday two miles northwest of Randolph Field during a training landing. No eyewitnesses. plane dropped into a wooded area. Dial, a University of Alabama student, attended primary training at Hicksfield, Fort Worth. Accident investigation board to study cause.
Gen Charles de Gaulle leader of the Free French called on all French in the empire to revolt against the Vichy government. He told those in occupied regions to use their weapons against traitorous chiefs and the common enemy, a message broadcast from Brazzaville and relayed by British radio to New York.
Berlin May 19 German news agency reports a German bomber surprised a British submarine northwest of Weymouth in the English Channel, scoring two bomb hits and sinking the submarine.
A fragmented report notes A PAT S.A. Clark and Sar Antonian elected state blugclee of the Tear thers during a PTA weekend convention in War a Maj and WEEDEN f. V. Birkhued, commander, led the 3léth division at Camp Bowls with unreadable rank details and mentions of names Mende and raping.
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