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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1941
Page
1
A wide essay honors Memorial Day, tracing intergenerational remembrance of fallen soldiers from past wars to present ceremonies. It blends reflections on veterans, families, and graveyard rituals, emphasizing memory as sustaining living connections across time.
Across the nation the Army and civil guard stood watch at defense plants from coast to coast. Leaves of 14,000 Fort Dix soldiers were canceled and a realistic Fort Custer alert prompted local police to warn residents. Officials emphasized precautionary maneuvers rather than any confirmed sabotage, with anti aircraft guns mounted at LA area plants and heightened guard duties at San Diego and Downey facilities.
A porch collapse during excavation at 65 Mandalay Drive caused injuries to lug Arizola an employee of Red Lehr contractor. He was taken to Medical and Surgical hospital with head cuts and internal injuries. Deputy Sheriff Raymonrd South investigated.
In Santa Ana, Jalisco, a public safety incident sparked by a love affair left five Mexicans fatally hurt. Police restored order after a chaotic scene as locals gathered, revealing a complex tangle of jealousy. Several suspects included a young lover, two troopers, and brothers connected to the case.
Reports from Berlin describe a night clash in the English Channel between German fast boats and British craft. Claims vary on sinking at least one vessel while a captain is promoted. Captain Lewis O. Vyagelsang, coast guard reserve, assigned to military area headquarters, receives promotion to minor.
By Don I Jules, Sules G. Sarvan returns to the political scene after a long absence amid city hall maneuvering. Rumors link him to potential roles with the fire marshal and police commission, as Maury Maverick seeks changes following recent election. Vaughan hints at stepping down, while Milan Amarios weighs private sector options.
Adam Cardenas, a United Cab driver, was attacked early Friday on Blanco road near South Santa Row and Move out Blanco. Three men robbed him of $3 then fled as he cried out. Deputies Willim Christoph and A D Macias found the car on Fond street, and Cardenas was treated for injuries at Green hospital for a fractured chest and head trauma.
Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka warned at a press conference that Japan's adherence to the three power pact could be reassessed if economic deadlock and regional developments push tensions in the South Seas higher. He dismissed American rumors of wavering in the pact as absurd and insisted Japan's policy remains immutable.
Berlin announces triumph in Crete battle with British resistance collapsing. Parachute troops seize Candia and Retimo, city and airport fall, naval base Suda Bay captured. hundreds of British prisoners, tanks, guns, fuel and equipment seized amid heavy bombardment and sea air assaults.
A British broadcast reported British women and children evacuated from Crete have arrived in a Mediterranean port. The speaker quoted a civilian woman describing civilians fleeing for refuge in the hills after a frightful struggle and noted aerial troop transports landing nearby.
ANKARA May 30 A report said two German flyers were forced to land in southern Turkey and were interned with no confirmation. Other German flyers may have been killed in the landing. The origin and destination of the Crete Defense fleet were unclear, with suggestions the planes may have departed from French ruled Syria.
Cairo May 30 The British forces reformed their line under intensive German air bombardment and dive bombing. A Middle East communique said heavy toll exacted on invaders, but offered little on Greece’s critical situation. Further adjustments were reportedly being made yesterday by defenders under aerial pounding. An order for 76 enlistments for Kelly Field was received by the U.S. recruiting office in the federal building.
The incident left two dead after a man identified as W. Monroe Culver killed his estranged wife and father in law in Fort Worth and then shot himself. Owens, 30, of Fort Worth, was wounded in the attack and died later, according to letters.
Berlin May 3 Kaiser Wilhelm II in exile at Daorn Holland shows slight improvement but remains in serious condition. Family members hasten to his bedside after a phone call from the Frandenzollern estate.
May 10 report from Damascus notes raids on several rail hubs including Tripoli and Aleppo, tied to French mandated Byris, with official records indicating sabotage and disruptions across the railway network. A later dispatch from Ogden on May 30 reports Dellis N. Word, 32, a railway switchman, decapitated by a switch engine in the railroad yards.
Considerable cloudiness with scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday. Light to gentle variable winds becoming southerly. High Thursday about 89, low Friday morning 72, high Friday around 90, low Saturday near 70, night Saturday about 90. East Texas and West Texas forecasts show scattered showers and storms with modest temperature changes.
The 1789 ton Conte Rosso carrying troops was sunk by a torpedo south of Syracuse while en route to North Africa. Most soldiers aboard survived. British defenders of Crete are reported demoralized by German artificial fog, with reports of trapping between Getina and Thalatreopa as Axis forces press the island.
Reports from London and Cairo confirm British rovers within five miles of Baghdad as forces press from the west after taking Khenuga. Simultaneously Emir Abdul Tth, ousted regent, fled to Padujah with his followers amid a coup that unsettles the Iraqi government led by Rastbah Al Gaijani who has fled to Iran.
Sheriff Owen YW and Kilday issued an edict banning all free marble machines after a Grimes County Justice Court ruling declared the game illegal under state law. Operators were warned the policy would be enforced and violators would be arrested by deputies led by Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles Peters.
Funeral services for Col William W Wise will be held at Woodlawn pool Brownwood with service at 5 p m under William Ungton. The deceased died at Port University of San Antonio and the body was taken to Arlington for burial. Three life saving classes for Scouts of District No 1 will open Thursday at Fort Myer with weekly sessions.
Weather forecast indicates rain risk with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures hovering near 90 in the afternoons, with cooler notes and cloud cover expected.
San Francisco reports show shipyard unions, led by the machinists and the Navy yard federation, vow to keep the walkout until wage demands and overtime pay are met. They pressed for $1.42 hourly base and double time for overtime, and aim to press for immediate contract terms as talks defer to the A P L executive council in Washington.
Wilbur Shaw and Rose duel during the 500 mile Memorial Day event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A tire garage fire delayed the start and damaged cars, with 160,000 spectators braving rain threats. Shaw held a narrow lead over Rose at the 125 mile mark as 28 cars remained in contention.
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