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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1941

Page

2

Vichy Extends Red Trials And Death Penalties

Vichy in a sweeping measure extended summary trials and the death penalty for Communistic and anarchistic activity to American colonies and the empire. The decree grants military tribunals and colonial authorities within 4 hours to pass such sentences with no appeal, and bans listening to British and other anti-national broadcasts in French colonies.

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Merrick Fined Ten Years For Fight In Court

In a dramatic courtroom exchange, Merrick defends his actions amid questions of sympathy and provocation. The judge condemns the behavior, fining one hundred billion dollars in costs and sentencing Merrick to ten years in the poor house for disturbing the peace and arrogance.

Aferwick Court of Last Resort

Georgia Man Held by Nazis on Spy Suspicion

A Georgia man, a former American ambulance driver from Atlanta, Ga, was detained by German authorities on a charge of espionage. The U S Embassy confirmed the arrest and sought detailed information from the German Foreign Office. The embassy disclosed the action today, noting official inquiry into the case.

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Senator Lucas warns of Axis control threatening world order

Washington November 4 Senator Euras opened the eighth day of senate debate on proposed revisions to the neutrality act. He warned that if the Axis powers consolidate control over Europe Asia and Africa the Mediterranean may fall to Hitler. He argued the United States may need to arm merchant ships and sail them to allied ports to counter threats from Germany Italy and Japan, noting the risk of Japanese and German advances through the Middle East and toward Gibraltar and the Dutch East Indies.

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Weather Sees Highs and Rain Totals Across Regions

A garbled weather page lists temperatures and precipitation figures, noting November figures and total rainfall since January. It includes forecasts for tourist destinations and a long list of U.S. cities with varied conditions from cloudy to smoky, plus tide and moon phase details.

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Britain reports heavy German submarine and air attacks

Beruan November 4. German high command announced a series of blows against Britain's supply lines. Nazi submarines and bombing planes reportedly sunk seven merchant ships totaling 63 000 tons and damaged three more. a destroyer was also said to have been sunk in the Atlantic. Additional ships were claimed sunk near the east coast of Scotland and a merchant vessel off the Shetland islands was damaged.

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Senate debate on Roosevelt policy and world threat

In the eighth day of debate on revision of the law, Norris warns of a dark future if dictators control world resources, while Taft predicts uncommitted members may sway the vote. Administration leaders press for a quick vote as analysts weigh potential global shifts and the safety of democracy.

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War Roundup on Sevastopol and Allied Channels Clash

Associated Freas reports Germans claim Sevastopol near fall within hours and siege lines reach sea as Red Criméan forces fall back. British and axis ships clash in the English Channel while five French merchantmen are intercepted off South Africa. U S Navy reports 87 dead from torpedoed destroyer Reuben James and 12 more KIA in a patrol plane crash. Japanese press push anti American line as Tokyo weighs Axis pact involvement.

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British Air Attacks Target Ships and Ports of Germany

British warplanes struck German ships off the Frisian Islands and bombed harbors along the French coast and a fish oil factory at Bergso in Norway. Weather hindered raids on Germany itself, with no aircraft losses reported. One large supply ship was damaged according to the air ministry.

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The War 25 Years Ago November 4 1918

Germans force Russians back southeast of Leber Poland Rumanians report gains in the Jink valley and southeast of Kronstadt against the Teutons in Transylvania. Allied air strikes drop bombs on the Suez Canal and Port Said in Egypt. One year ago today Greeks advance into Albania threatening Wallachia base. German troops move south through Bulgaria.

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Cobina Wright Jr Weds Rich Soldier in Riverside Church

Cobina Wright Jr and Rich Soldier wed yesterday in Riverside Church New York in a high society ceremony attended by James H. R. Cromwell and film actress Cobina Wright Jr daughter of Mrs Cobina Wright. The groom Bruce Beaudette was best man and the bride’s sister Diana Beaudette served as bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside at Fort Benning Georgia where the groom attends officer training. The bride plans to return to Hollywood soon.

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Mani Charged In Slaying Of Youth

Fulton Illinois Nov 45 47 Fair Fours after the body of Warren Snyder was found in a desolate outskirts section. Leo Jordan 24 of Sullivan was charged with murder for slaying the youth by slashing his throat with a razor blade. Sheriff Roy Crook said Jordan admitted luring the boy away from playmates to a lonely spot and making an improper suggestion before killing him.

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