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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1941
Page
2
The article argues for keeping U S focus on American defense and staying out of European affairs to preserve independence and prevent drift toward dictatorship. It contends Roosevelt as president will guide the nation through the war period, urging confidence in the democratic path and a free, prosperous America.
Washington May 29 Roosevelt kept silent on exact methods to deliver goods to Great Britain. Officials said army and navy technicians are devising safeguards while avoiding public plans. He disclaimed any repeal of the neutrality act and signaled no immediate executive orders.
Senator Burton Wheeler leading anti interventionists disputed President Teoosevele address stating the nation opposes war by 83 to 9 percent. He accused the president of foreign entanglements and cited Willkie as leader of new prowar factions. The rally followed by a walkout at a local plant where union demands clash with closed shop terms and overtime seniority issues.
Private Willan C. Hoffman of Headquarters Detachment at Dodd Field is recovering in Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital after an escape from drowning at Saledo swimming pool. He was rescued by Lt Guste John Rider of the 3rd Infantry after reportedly suffering a heart attack while swimming Wednesday afternoon. Fire department inhalator squad was called.
The president avoided answering whether current patrols would be extended, calling it a matter of military importance. Officials noted Hitler would relish knowing if patrol vessels were to adopt new measures to protect commerce. He also said no change in neutrality was planned, reducing immediate risk in European and Mediterranean sea zones, though a potential clash over the Red Sea exists due to Germany's Zone of Unrestricted Warfare.
Associated Press reports Italian troops land at Crete east end, German claim Suda Bay captured and a major Suda Bay loss for the Allies. British admit serious deterioration after 10 days of fighting. Navy escorts hundreds of sailboats carrying German troops to the island. Germans say British attempting to flee. Five transports sunk at Suda Bay with heavy Allied losses. Greek prime minister accuses German bombers of destroying cities. Eden states British war aims. Luftwaffe bombs England and Northern Ireland. RAF bombs northern Germany. France protests RAF attack on Sifax port during Libya-bound pursuit.
Victor Yecker of Precinct No 3 was fined 500 dollars in County Court at Law No 9 for circulating a copy of a Criminal District court judgment from 1929 that sentenced Jack Harper to five years in state prison. The copies were used in an election campaign against O B Harper, who was identified as Jack Harper in some testimony but not the same person.
A theft over $50 case was brought before Justice of the Peace Ba Corrigan on Thursday against Warvey Deirockroy, who resides at 1037 North Flores Street and is alleged to have stolen tailoring equipment from Stone Garland Fowler of 207 White Street. The docket lists Deirockroy as facing counts of theft and forging with a 47 week timeline and cites City Detective N as filing the complaint.
The article notes the former union operated two years and faced a dispute over defense contracts. Strikers claim only a few small orders tied to GCO camps and an air corps unit in Florida. Dob Roberts and A. F. Cadena assist in negotiations. F. L. of L. reps from San Antonio. Labor officials refuse to interpret the O'Daniel law’s impact on plant gatherings, while W. S. Arnold says state labor groups will sue in court.
City council minutes show commissioner Paul E. Steffler denying rumors of backing either Lickel or another candidate. He stated he pledged to support anyone and did not back a specific contender. The meeting also noted re-election of Atrect commissioner Bald.
Police investigator C A Dot son traced a water trail after a car crashed into the Wilkins home at 3105 Nogalitos Street around 2 20 p m The abandoned auto was found at Aviation Boulevard and Colberson Avenue Elbert Richie 18 of 511 Gurter Street was arrested and booked for negligent collision.
London May 29 The York a British cruiser of about 825 tons was sunk in the Crete battle after repairs at Suda Bay. The admiralty declared the ship a total loss and reported two deaths and five injuries among the crew.
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