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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
4
A Reuters dispatch from London reports that after the French German armistice, about 200000 tons of French shipping had been seized or captured on the high seas by Britain. The claim underscores wartime disruption of French maritime commerce and raises questions about enforcement and legitimacy during the armistice period.
An advertisement argues for prevention of constipation through dietary bulk and hydration. It touts Colgate’s All-Bran cereal from Kellogg in Battle Creek as a regular aid to regular bowel movements, advising consultation with a physician for chronic cases.
A WPA heavy explosion at the Carbide and Carton Chemicals plant in South Charleston started a fire in the gasoline refining unit. Flames and smoke spread over the Kanawha river area as ambulances and firefighting units rushed to the scene. One seriously injured man was reported at Charleston General Hospital, with conditions not immediately clear for others.
Tokyo reports suggest Japan may launch an overland move to sever the Burma road, pressuring the United States to stop supplying China. The Times and Advertiser argues a Burma campaign could force America to abandon direct military actions and shape Chiang Kai-shek's fate, while warning Japan's central position allows multiple directions.
Mrs A Buchanan was granted a divorce from AP Buchanan, a wealthy San Antonio oil operator, in a Pitty-sevent District Court decree by Judge John F Onion. The August 10 petition cited harsh and cruel conduct. The property settlement allows Mrs Buchanan to keep the home at 394 West Kings Highway, her limousine, and personal belongings, among other divisions.
General Raymond Donovan, commander of the Eighth Corps area, will be the principal speaker at a Veterans organizations luncheon in the Guitter hotel on Armistice Day. Justice of the Peace Frank Wragtton will be master of ceremonies and George H. Sarran, commander of Alma Post No. 2, American Legion, leads arrangements.
Dr Thomnas Z Taylor president of Beward Payne codeme will address the San Altano Kiwanis club at the Gunter hotel Friday noon. The gathering honors the County Judge and Commissioners Association of Texas.
The 37th Artillery, a unit of the 2nd division, commanded by Lieut. Cai R. M. Wightman, has gone to Kingsville to take part in a parade linked to a stock show. The battalion will return to Fort Gordon Houston Friday.
The amazing Mr Mann, famous for colorful characters, reappears in Washington as a clerk for the Washington Terminal Company. City Purchasing Agent Sany Bennett notes Mann’s earlier lands in North America bond matters and a $1000 surety bond application. Mann lists San Antonio as his past residence and tax auditor duty from 1935 to 1989, with officials awaiting mayoral input on the matter.
Soviet statesman Maxim M. Litvinoff is slated to become the Russian ambassador to the United States, succeeding Constantine Qumansky. Once foreign minister, he aided the 1934 U.S. recognition of the Soviet Union. since 1939 his influence waned amid foreign policy shifts.
A multi union conflict tied to California shipyard contracts, with 8500 union members voting to return to work after wage findings. The dispute features AFL delays, autonomy claims, and possible strikes, while railroad and nonoperating unions debate the board’s proposed wage increases and vacation pay.
British planes attacked a defended convoy off the Friesland islands last night. The Royal Air Force reported bombing several ships with eight aircraft lost. Coastal targets were also hit in the raid as German ships were shelled near the Frisia region.
The Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers elected Mrs. Jock M. Little of Dallas as president and announced a three day state convention program on home youth and defense. New officers include E H Becker Houston second vice president Waco’s Mrs Paras third vice president and others from Freer Pettus Midland Seguin and Rotan with Myra Freeman as recording secretary. Davis defeated floor nominee Mrs W F Marti for the third vice presidency.
Batavia dispatch reports about 1000 Japanese in the Dutch East Indies preparing to depart aboard the Takatiho Maru. About 500 are boarding at Sourabaya, with rest to embark at Prick. Japanese officials in Tokyo deny a Singapore report that all Japanese nationals were advised to leave Burma.
John Polley a Houston newspaperman will be discharged Friday from the Ind division under the 28 year age provision and plans to retire to return to his newspaper work. He has served in public relations, working on the Spear Head staff and at the Sam Houston weekly newspaper.
Licenses issued to 11 wrecker operators as city seeks to bring all such firms under municipal control. Frank Yoaler named chief wrecker inspector in charge of the enforcement drive. Also notes the Rev Cass J Scalomach accepting pastorate at First Baptist Church Camp Wood succeeding the late Rev Tedddy.
The FBI will hold a quarterly conference for law officers at 1 p.m. next Wednesday in Seguin. The event includes lectures, a pistol shoot, and barbecue. Sheriff Albert W. Saegert will conduct pistol matches at Lake Placid, with M W Acers in charge and speakers Henry Paulus and Homer Garrison Jr. also on the lineup.
A Wyoming year old airman deserter from Camp Haleo was arrested after a Tuesday holdup at the Midway Bereice station. He confessed taking $26 from J. C. Beck, masking with a towel and flashing a pocket to simulate a switch. The suspect claimed desertion two months earlier and said he had worked at a San Antonio furniture firm since, enlisting in 1937. He was arrested at his home by City Detective G A Bartram.
Dr. Frank Laubach told a regional Congregational meeting that gaining Christ ahead of any victory is essential, asserting men will not stop war until they surrender to Christ more fully. The address was prepared for the 132nd annual meeting of the American Board of Missionary Aid and Congregational churches.
Fragmentary ad promises treatment with Blue Star Ointment and money back guarantee. Reads like a humorous or damaged historical notice urging readers to try the product for relief. The text is garbled with mis-spellings and lacks clear dates or locations.
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