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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
1
A critical column denounces the failure of state institutions to reform crime their role in social conditions and calls for substantive changes. It highlights failures in prisons parole practices and political parasites abusing public schools like the Whittier school. The piece argues for humane education replacing punitive systems.
Washington reports German naval authorities voiced no objection to releasing and returning home the American survivors of the Egyptian steamer Zamzam. Waterman informed Ambassador Leahy that 62 men 53 women and 24 children remained at St Jean de Luz and would be transported home.
In Lorain Ohio on May 24 more than 800 workers returned to their jobs at American S in building company. Construction of six navy submarines resumed as the two day wildcat strike ended and workers went back to work.
Weather forecast from San Antonio by meteorologist J. J. Jarboe calls for considerable cloudiness with isolated thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday. Southeast and east winds will be moderate to fresh, with 24 hour precipitation about 0.33 inch and temperatures Wednesday through Thursday from the upper sixties to the low eighties.
Under the banner headline We Appeal to America the London News Chronicle stated in part We British people want you American people in this war on our side fighting war to save us from defeat but to help us to victory quickly. The appeal was published in London May 21 according to INS.
Two people were treated for minor injuries after a vehicle struck near Rua and North Zarramora streets. Webster Cavanaugh of 142 Rule Street and Joe M. Flores of 222 Ceralgo Street were treated at Robert B. Green hospital following the incident.
A 33 year old woman Georgia Alford injured slightly when hit by a car at Commerce and Chestnut streets. Police name driver Janie Entery of 308 Carter Street Romania Crow. Budapest. May 21.
County agent A Fitzhugh said continued rain over the next two or three days would materially help crops in Bexar county including corn grain sorghum cotton and small grains after a period of dry weather. He noted topsoil moisture would improve and rust on small grains could be checked by the showers.
Torrential rains flood the Texas Panhandle and nearby regions as upper Buffalo Lake nears spillway breach. Officials warn of possible dam failure with rivers rising in Concho and Middle Concho basins. Evacuations and bridge closures reported near San Angelo while rainfall totals setMay records across multiple counties.
German high command reports airborne troops landed on Crete after heavy bombing and dive bombing by German bombers. Paratroopers occupy several tactical spots as German forces push inland. Allied defenses reportedly engaged. British naval units near Crete attacked by German planes but no official casualty or loss details released.
Secretary Morgenthau reported cash receipts from defense savings bonds for the first 17 days of the May program totaling 67.646 million. Face value was slightly higher due to discount sales. No further comment was offered as advisers believed 200 million would be a satisfactory May total.
A blaze at Nance drug store, 9829 South Presa Street, caused about $1000 in damage. Firemen said the fire, discovered around 5:15 P.M. Wednesday, apparently started in the prescription department and damaged merchandise and the storefront landing.
A Pennsylvania murder trial aired intimate letters from Ruth Steadman to Robi Emery found in evidence. Jurors heard excerpts revealing intense emotion and references to estranged husband Kenneth Steadman, amid a volatile love affair and threats of separation.
A spokesman for the French embassy in Washington said a Vichy report claimed German occupiers forced the United States to withdraw its diplomatic and consular representatives. The message underscores tense postwar conduct affecting Franco American relations.
Jefferson City May 21 Democrat Lawrence McDadel abandoned his bid for the governorship, convinced Governor Forrest CG Daniell was elected. The party sought a legislature contest, committees dismissing Pelitian Wrough while he attacked the gall vote office majority of Donnell, 2 Republican. Recount in progress, the gals have gone to Dolinell.
Moscow dispatch notes Comsomol Pravda asserts the Stalinist government favors independence and armed preparedness. A four column article claims Russia remains neutral but exhorts a pacifist spirit while warning the present international situation requires serious preparation for war.
A garbled note references a recruit praised for challenging two major generals at Camp Bullis until a superior officer was found. It mentions JOHN BENN of the University of San Antonio debate team and his Benton Wheeler award for oratory, though many details are obscured.
Washington May 31 Willan Knudson director of the office of production management announced an expanded program to build 500 four motor bombers monthly. He did not disclose details beyond orders sent as letters of intent to Ford Motor Co Lockheed and Douglas Aircraft.
British sources report Crete invasion with airborne Nazi troops aiding. Churchill warns of increasing severity as 4500 German troops are counted via airlift gliders and parachutes. Luftwaffe drops near Sud Bay and sectors including Retimo and Hegellon, with mixed reports on scattered losses and ongoing heavy fighting.
Considerable cloudiness with scattered showers possible Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperatures forecast highs around 84 on Wednesday, 86 Thursday, with lows near 67 to 68. Winds Northeast to Southeast offshore and coastal areas may rise to fresh, with occasional strong gusts.
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