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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1941

Page

3

Nazis Sink 31000 Tons In Shipping Losses

Berlin reports 91 000 tons of shipping destroyed by bombers in the raid on the British coast with a 2000 ton freighter sunk near the Faeroes and four other ships totaling 29 000 tons in convoy losses off the east coast. Four more vessels damaged. RAF bombing raids across northern and western Germany including Hamburg with nine planes lost.

Bhrlin Vei Cermant Faeroe East R.A. F Houthi

St Marys States Sports Program Schedules Broadcast

St Marys university presents the Rattier Tally sports program written by Mar tin Duggan from St Louis Missouri editor of the Rattler. Featured speakers include Dick Garr sports editor, Rill Graig staff member, and Duggan. The university band directed by Maj Lawhunre Gonper provides musical background.

LNG Us OL @ Kerles St. Mary’s uni+verally Aly KABG Thie Prderein Martin Duggin St. Louis Moa Art Rattler Mmitiad Broadens Dick Garr Rill Graig Duggan

Banker James Beyer Dies at 60 in Rome

New York November 1 James Beyer a banker and philanthropist aged 60 died last night at Elk Fourth Avenue Rome after a brief illness. He was internationally known for his banking work and charitable contributions. The American financier maintained connections with major financial houses and public welfare initiatives. His passing leaves a gap in regional and international finance circles.

New York James Beyer Gue Elk Forth Avenue Rome Bret

Children Find Diamonds on Sidewalk

In Los Angeles a 1 year old and a 19 year old found an envelope on the sidewalk containing smut objects, dust, glass, and four sparkling stones described as diamonds. They returned home to show their parents then went to a police station. A local jeweler may have lost them and a police official locked the gems for safekeeping awaiting identification.

Los Angeles Jack Carigan Doug Grischmer Jack Dozy

Von Papen's Wife Pin Incident at Turkish Party

In Ankara on November 2 1945 diplomats and spouses crowded the Turkish People's party reception. A pin caught on Mrs Michael O'Donnell wife of the British naval attaché’s dress, snagging Fray Von Papen wife of the German ambassador. An official separated the two and the couples moved on.

Ankara Turkey Balas all_ragions Michael O'Donnel Fray von Papel

Decline in US Public Health Funds Stirs Debate

Fragmented OCR notes cite Dr Miller of the San Juan health service and a Wall Street style claim that federal health spending is falling. Delegates discuss Mexico, public wealth, and a convention stance on health funding with mentions of digital people and shifting priorities.

GaLuur KE. Milter San Jalsson Mexico Drs Miller

Privates' Pay Increase Promised by Legislation

Washington report outlines proposed pay raises for army privates and enlisted sailors. Under the bill, private base pay would rise from about 44 dollars a month to 42 dollars? No, the fragmentary copy shows confusion but indicates a doubling notion and higher salaries for enlisted and certain officers. The text mentions privates and apprentices receiving higher monthly stipends and officers earning more, with references to subcommittee action and congress.

Washington Congress Davy Othar

9 Day Yule Leave Set for Army Division

Announcement by Brig. Gen. Fréd L. Walker states a 9 day Christmas leave from December 22 to January 3 inclusive. Camp Bowhe observes Armistice and Thanksgiving holidays, with field training to begin November 9 7 and a reduction in leave from 50 percent to 15 percent for men of the division.

Darember Fréq L.walker Thedivision Mander

Traffic Tied Up By Omaha Snow

Snowbound Omaha roads eased as milder temperatures helped restore traffic flow after a earlyconsequential snowstorm. Most telephone and telegraph lines had been damaged by the heavy wet snow, with winds still hindering speed but not stopping service.

Omaha Sumara Omahs

Rainbow Bridge Opens Above Niagara Falls

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the opening of a rainbow bridge spanning the river below Niagara Falls. The text mentions observers and a ceremony context with scattered references to figures and institutions, but details remain unclear due to garbled characters.

Hagara' Falls Rininbow Borge Smighty Falls United States

110 Year Old Pedro Recovers From Broken Hip On Island Claim

Fragments report Pedro, a 110 year old man, survived a broken hip after a fall on an island near the San Antonio river by Pearl Brewery. Attendant Robert B Creer recalls Pedro’s survival as doctors and locals marvel at his unlikely recovery and self sufficient living through WPA era hardships.

Fedro Jayman Robert B. Creer Aelf Pedro San Antonio River Pearl Brewery Yenia Dole Bls Alamo Bneen Bleedaghs Hketa Robert Pergong Gagstand Roverh

Defense Notes by W. W. Chaplin on democratizing air force pilots

Defense notes discuss expanding pilot ranks through civilian to officer pathways, with sergeant pilots advancing to master sergeant pilots and aviation cadets joining as officers. It cites 1941 expansion goals, pay scales, and training shifts, noting a large reserve of behind-the-lines pilots and plans for civilian defense volunteers.

W. W. Chaplin Tarnewy Air Force Dooress Reer Élvillan Ife Tio Enifer Nore Vian United States

Al Capone Receives Beer Tax Notice in Miami Beach

In Miami Beach on October 3 a notice was served seeking 119,387 dollars in unpaid beer taxes from the Prohibition era. Deputy Marshal E. Pickren gained entry to Capone’s Palm Island estate after assuring staff he would not arrest him.

Miami Beach Fla al Capone Syidicate Marshall Oc Ewary Pick Ren Capone Palm Island

WPA Worker's Death Probed in San Antonio Inquest

An inquest investigates the sudden death of Hubert Harvey, 60, of Westfall Avenue, while awaiting a driver to film at work. Harvey is the second WPA worker to die in San Antonio within 48 hours, with a colleague dying nearby on New Braunfels Avenue. The coroner’s office ruled Harvey dead on arrival at the county hospital.

Aly Hubert Harvey Ian Belng Chistise Harvey WEA San Antonio Traryey iNew Braunfels Avenue Montana Randolph Addison Our Lady of the Lake College Jstier Bente O. Lb Tel Rente Batate Naturst Ceures Affy

Armistice Parade Route and Grand March Details

San Antonio plans its annual Armistice parade with about 8000 expected marchers. Military units include the 23rd Infantry and a field artillery battalion, under Central Council of Bexar County American Legion sponsorship. Governor Stevenson, Mayor Quin, and the U.S. consul general will view from Alamo Plaza. The route runs north on Alsinbang and East Houston, west on Houston to Soledad, south to Commerce, east to Alamo, then north to Houston and east to Avenue, with salutes at 10 45 a.m. The orderly march includes police, veterans organizations, marching bands, Jr. chamber groups, and Scouts from St. Mary’s to St. Theresa’s networks.

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Local Notables Run Six Weeks of University Training

The Bexar Facts notes Vera Foster Elton Bith and Ruth Glasberg begin a six week teaching program at the University of Texas as part of the school’s final training step. Mayor Roger Moore attends from Seguin with San Antonio colleagues, while health officials Josephine Fink Amy Biering and O A King prepare for next week’s State Health Convention in Corpus Christi. William E. Bhasingame returns to Randolph Field after furlough, Kennethy Mask seeks Cinderella, Marie G Hine heads to Pittsburgh to be with her father, and Sgt Phelps Bowen Jr. is relieved from Las Vegas duty to take a March Field exam for aviator position.

Vera Foster Elton Bith Ruth Glasberg University of Texas University Josephine Fink Amy Biering Lelé Corpus Christi Marnle G Fitts Lburgh Phelps C. Bowen Jr Phelps San Antonio Air Corps Las Vegas March Field

Hope Abandoned For Trapped Miners

A blast in a Nevada foothill mine caved in a section trapping miners. Seventeen bodies were recovered overnight and officials abandoned hope that the remaining six wed survived, as rescue efforts continued at the Tourt level near the entrance.

Nordegg Arporta Yeaterday Neydv Moun

Club to Observe U S Book Week

The three units of the Boye band will observe U S Book Week with use of the public library November 28. Activities include readings, storytelling, posters, and club branches directing events to promote reading under WPA supervision.

Boye Natoriat WPA Club Ibranches

Nazi Guns Shell Dover Vicinity

In November near Dover a report states two shells were fired by a German assault in the Dover area. The incident is described with uncertain details but indicates quick action and a measured response nearby. No further casualties or official outcomes are provided in the readable text.

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