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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1941
Page
1
A 1941 letter page reviews the I Am American Day rally, praising Thomas Jefferson for restraint of reform, the Temple of Americanism, and Hearst’s influence. It includes editorial praise for American unity and a George Hearst mention, plus reader letters urging isolationism and opposing entry into European war.
Italian dispatches from Tirana say a Greek man, described as mad, fired at King Vittorio Emanuele during a royal visit to Albania on May 17. The assailant, named Mikhailof, was arrested as investigators pursue possible accomplices while the king continued his tour with Albanian premier Verlack.
Fireman Lloyd Wyle answered a distress call when Mrs. Butterworth's hairstyle became entangled in a waxing machine wringer. He used a pair of shears to free her, effectively resolving the dangerous entanglement. The incident occurred as relatives summoned the fire department for help.
Police calm a traffic jam caused by a mother opossum crossing a street with four young. A car struck the mother, killing her while motorists stopped to view the scene. authorities cleared the area and traffic resumed.
In Chicago on May 24 tin robbers held up Jeenes Samy an elevated station agent. They took $15 and forced him to open a safe. They seized two bags thought to hold nickels but found $61 in phone stamps inside.
Ex-British diplomat Sir Horace Ruurbeld, 72, longtime British envoy to Germany, died today at his home in Ghtsbing Wiltshire. The veteran service figure had served in Berlin and contributed to diplomatic channels during the prewar era.
Pat Vrs. Tola Mueller wins first prize in the water solox division at the UK all Texas ex mbit in Austin. The San Antonio Teachers Council celebrates bringing the 1952 convention of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers to San Antonio.
Saturday and Sunday look partly cloudy with no showers. Winds from the north to northwest will be light to moderate. Highs are expected around 85 Saturday and 86 Sunday. Lows near 66 Sunday morning, 64 Saturday morning.
Dallas soldier S A Gidemab Je, 19, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, held in Waco jail on two robbery with firearms charges. He allegedly forced Willem Moss of Odessa from Moss’s car early today eight miles north of Waco at gunpoint after picking him up in Dallas. Moss identified Gidemab as the hijacker of a filling station operator and he was arrested at Hillsboro while returning to Dallas.
Vichy unoccupied France protests to London via the United States over the seizure of the tanker Blichevazade crossing the Atlantic by a British vessel. The British admiralty announced the capture of the 134,700 ton tanker. The ship was said to carry American oil bound for North Africa, purchased by Moroccan and Tunisian governments with export restrictions.
Mrs. Temple Clark of 536 Fairplay avenue was struck Saturday morning near College and South streets. She suffered a left leg fracture and body bruises. driver Tyanny Foster of 321 Stace Street was detained. Clark received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital.
A wartime communique from the Thalian near command claims four British cruisers were sunk and three damaged over four days in the Eastern Mediterranean. It specifies two sunk by Italian torpedoes from Thaliana free craft, mentions WAHD-ton Dido class and 7270 ton Leander class ships, and notes an Italian submarine reportedly sunk a 12,000-ton merchantman in the Atlantic.
British long range fighters and bombers strike German air power over Crete as the island endures a fierce, daylong battle. Prime Minister Churchill vowed the island will be defended to the death and not abandoned, while allied forces push to dislodge Nazi troops around Maleme airfield amid reports of limited sea landings and continued air bombardment.
Inlat PREPARE TO FIGHT DRAFT TVELIN May 24 49 Premier De Valera today summoned Dall Eireann to hear a statement on application of British conscription to Ulster six counties Northern Ireland. De Valera opposes conscription in Ulster because many pro Eire residents would be affected. Observers expect De Valera to outline Eire defence policy and constitutional detals. Belfast reports an anti conscription meeting to sign a pledge echoing the 1917 resolution that blocked Britains conscription effort.
Australian Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies wraps up a world tour visiting London Washington and Calva Laneon as he travels back to Australia by a trans Pacific liner. The trip focused on strengthening ties within the British Empire.
Rome reports British tanks attacked Italian divisions besieging Tobruk as the Thain high command said ineffectively. In East Africa, early war bulletins noted increased British attacks against the hard pressed Fascist forces.
Widespread drenching rains sweep the South Plains causing swollen rivers and damaged bridges. One man missing after attempting to ford a washed-out bridge near Snyder while homes flood in Lubbock and surrounding towns. Weather forecasters warn of thunderstorms and more showers as residents seek safety.
German planes reportedly dropped dummy soldiers to mislead British forces in Crete. The operation aimed to lure anti aircraft fire while preparing air borne landings. no credible details on outcome or locations were provided.
Clarence J. Stockdale, 51, of 46) Schley Avenue, died Friday at home, believed to be from a heart attack. Fire department Inhalator Squad attempted revival but were unsuccessful.
JARVIS Ont May 24 B O Tomlin of Beaumont was among airmen graduated from the Royal Canadian Air Force bombing and gunnery school yesterday. Tomlin formerly served in the United States Army.
London May 24 News reports Prime Minister Churchill urging Britain's defense plan in a government pamphlet. It outlines invasion scenarios and civil defense steps, instructing the public to seek safety inland when told and to remain there until the battle ends.
Berlin reports Nazi airborne forces have secured western Crete and driven the British navy from northern waters. The German air force claims complete mastery of the battle area as reinforcements arrive, with numerous strategic points captured in the offensive.
An offshore incident report describes the Zamzam, a torpedoed Egyptian motor ship, sunk near the southern Athena area. A worn survivor recounts that the vessel and six crew members were machine-gunned after abandonment, following a torpedo attack.
A Saturday crash on Dolorosa Street left 32 year old Mrs Garaling Clark of 500 Oakland Street with minor injuries after her car was struck by a vehicle described as driven by Mannel Cervantes, 30, of 3018 West Salinas Street. Police report details are sparse.
Berlin reports say German U boats attacked a British convoy near Greenland. Green land attack described as sinking seven ships including three large tankers and a 7000 ton munitions steamer, with tremendous explosions. US pledged protection to Greenland as a Danish colony, bases agreed April nine, and U boat activity noted near the western Atlantic.
Wade Hill Pool, Baylor Universitys eldest living employee, died at 82 in Waco. Pool began at Baylor when North Carolina-Nariad joined old Waco university in 1861, graduated in 1887, studied at Harvard and Columbia, and served as headmaster of the academy, later Latin professor, and finally field representative designated by President Pat M. Neff in 1931.
In St Helens Oregon on May 3 the unusual scene unfolded when Rev Walter A Barnes served as officiant for his father's wedding to Mrs Sarah Baker. The event drew attention as a rare generational officiant pairing in a local ceremony.
San Antonio and vicinity expect partly cloudy conditions Saturday night and Sunday with light to moderate northeasterly winds. High Saturday afternoon near 85, low Sunday morning about 66, high Sunday afternoon around 86. East Texas area sees scattered thundershowers in the Lower Big Grande valley with light to moderate northerly to easterly winds along the coast. West Texas region remains partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy with showers in the south and Sunday intervals of clouds with occasional showers.
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