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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1941
Page
1
A vehement anti Soviet and anti Finnish policy piece arguing the US government supports tyranny, praises the Soviet system, and ignores religious and democratic ideals. It condemns Stalin and Hoover, cites Finland and Leningrad, and claims US leadership betrays four freedoms.
DENVER Nov. The commandant of Lowry and Fort Logan says he would rule out of bounds for sale and that he does not intend to dictate where soldiers may worship He claims officers and men are being influenced by the Ameri First group and vows to report to the war department while Denver pastors defend religious freedom The controversy follows demands for a court martial and criticism from the Colorado America First chapter.
Vichy France reports the arrest of Francisco Briga Ongallero, former Spanish premier, and a cabinet woman at General Franco's request for extradition. They were taken to Limoges for a preliminary hearing amid tensions over Civil War links and future church actions by soldiers. Secretary Stimson declined comment until Colonel Duncan's full report is ready.
Fans will not have to worry about slushes or coats as winds shift to brisk northerlies. Texans can expect warm days with highs near 70 and a Saturday morning dip around 40s, following a Friday low around 45 and Thursday at 74.
The White House announced that Secretary Ickes becomes solid fuels coordinator for national defense. He has led petroleum coordination and will now oversee fuel problems across coal coke wood and related supplies for defense needs and civilian use. Roosevelt sent a letter Friday outlining urgency and the need for coordinated development and distribution to ensure fuel availability at consuming points.
The map shows British subjects in the international settlement at Amoy area urged by the consul general to depart by November. The note, released in Tokyo, indicates authorities warn evacuation from the island near Amoy due to rising tensions.
Washington November 4 administration officials and President Roosevelt planned to veto the pending price control bill critics say would permit further increases in the cost of agricultural commodities if it reached his desk in the form recommended by the House Banking Committee The report cites White House discussions and possible veto actions.
Snow blanketed St. Louis and nearby Benton with morning falls reported in the record. The light accumulation affected homes and streets as locals noted the early weather disruption and travel delays.
Informants say swift Russian unity moves hammer forward positions northwest of Kalinin, about 98 miles from Moscow, reopening a secondary rail line to ease pressure on Leningrad. Reports from Volokolamsk indicate forces have driven German armor from their positions along a three mile stretch near Kalinin as the offensive develops.
London observers see Stalin’s appeal for a second front against Germany as a major embarrassment for Churchill It could trigger demands for a formal war cabinet statement while Britain’s press leans toward boosting production to aid Russia The Times Guardian Daily Express and Evening Standard ignored the plea focusing on domestic efforts.
German bombardment and artillery began at Sevastopol fortress area as Wehrmacht engineers used special weapons to clear Crimean mountain obstacles. Weather on the Moscow front limited large scale operations and the frontline fighting continued with stubborn Soviet resistance as five bombers reportedly hit Sevastopol.
Tokyo Nichi Nichi quoted by Amsterdam radio picked up in New York says 3000 American troops arrived in October to replace British forces defending the Burma road. The dispatch notes anti aircraft batteries and technical detachments among the units aiding Chungking China, with war material deliveries supervised.
The wife of Major L. N. Diller, 1113 West King’s Highway, was found dead in her bed about noon Friday. A maid, Pegete Jackson, discovered the body and alerted Major Ener, who called the police. An inquest was reportedly pending as the Justice of the Peace Outs West conducts proceedings.
Eight elephants died from arsenic poisoning as the Ringling Brothers tour halted to remove carcasses. Officials warned of potential toxin in the grounds of a former chemical plant near Charlotte and Naples bombed Sicily drew quick attention to the broader war news.
A Dallas Central Bank report to the Eleventh Federal Reserve district shows strong sales gains for the period ending November 1. San Antonio led with a 35 percent increase, followed by Dallas 29 percent, Fort Worth 22 percent, and Houston 13 percent, lifting the state total 26 percent from the prior year. The two week period ending November 1 rose 6 percent from 1949 figures.
Anthrax outbreak led to the zoo closing. Dr. John W. Hill, public health director, announced containment and the zoo will reopen tomorrow. About 18 animals died, one thousand workers were exposed and are being treated. the site has been sanitized and access restored.
In Crescent Bend park, Farm ers of the Cibolo hold a Friday meeting to plan labor for harvest as crop losses loom. John Murphy of the Cibo Grange appeals to Sen. Connally Rep. Kleberg and Sen. O'Daniel for state and WPA assistance after Texas State Employment Service efforts yield no workers. Murphy reports meager wages and long days, noting seven men worked three days via Seguin office, then quit. Metropolis data notes Corpus Christi population over 80,000 with growth.
President Roosevelt said the United States weighs withdrawal of American marshals from Peiping Tientsin and Shanghai while denying any talks with Japan on Marines in China. He noted no clear timeline and declined to interpret, citing a grave question of interpretation amid reports of U S naval and military options in the region.
London dispatch reports the traditional Red Army parade in Red Square despite the German siege. Moscow radio noted the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution as troops patrolled the lines against potential German attacks.
A British patrol reported a strong Italian detachment north of Tobruk withdrew with casualties after engagement. The operation involved a 7A Pallsa flehting unit and led to notable losses for the Italian force.
Weather forecast shows Friday night Fate with fair Saturday and cool trend. Mild northerly winds, highs near 70, Saturday low around 44, and a high near 70 Saturday. East Texas frost risk central portion and Pecos Valley frost possible. Extended outlook mentions cloudy Friday clearing and colder conditions with near normal temperatures and little precipitation.
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