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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1940

Page

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Severe War Roundup Maps Bitter Rocky Mountain Cold Snap

War Roundup reports a major winter thrust across the Rockies and plains bringing sub zero cold, high winds, and heavy snow. Lewiston Montana logged 21 below, Utah saw 2.5 feet of snow, and Garden City Kansas had 51 mph winds as Dallas endured rain. Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and nearby states faced blizzard conditions with dozens of accidents and one fatality. Airline travel disrupted. flights between Denver and Albuquerque to be renamed amid uncertainty.

Denver Rocky Mountain Plains Lewiston Mont Utah Wasatch Mountins Garden City Kaw Dallas Texas Rockies Colorado Nebraska Kansas New Mexico West Texas Oklahoma Panhandle Moniiene Havre Cut Bank Fort Peek Pocatello Idaho Brighton Wasatch Mountains Cedar Breaky Unk Oklahoma Boise City Alva Long Pine United Air Itoes Omaha Continental Airlines Deniver Albuquerque

Quake Havoc Overshadows Balkans Warfare

Widespread devastation and mounting casualties sweep Himmania and surrounding regions as a major earthquake devastates towns near Bucharest. In the Balkans Greek forces dislodge Italian units while fire and collapsed buildings threaten oil fields, with widespread disruption across Europe.

Balkans

British Deny Loss of Sudanese Town

London dispatch reports a communique from the British in London denying loss of a Sudanese town. It states the town remains in British hands despite yesterday's claim of recapture by the imperial high command. Also notes comedian Lints Feld and radio actress Virginia Kraft wed in Beverly Hills with Rev. J. T. Kraft officiating.

London PIA Beverly Hills Calif Lints Feld Virginia Kraft J. T. Kraft Long Beach

Tornado Strikes Avon Area Injures at Least 15

A tornado hit the Avon Longwood and Leota area in Southern Washington County early today injuring at least 15 people. Eight hospitalized with cuts and bruises. others treated for various injuries as homes were damaged.

Greenville. Miss Avon Longwood Leota Washington County

British Raid Targets Danzig First Time In War

London reports that British bomber pilots carried out a night raid on the former Free City of Danzig, marking the first attack on the Baltic port. The ministry said the operation was part of extensive raids including Basen Krupp works and other targets like Mannheim and Gelsenkirchen.

London Germany Ministry of Information Free Dantily iDanzig Daniag Basen Krupp Mannpheim Sod Gelsenkirchen

Five Arrow Cross Deputies Stripped of Immunity in Plot Scandal

Hungary acts after a parliamentary decision to lift immunity from five Arrow Cross deputies amid an alleged plot to kidnap Regent Horthy and bring down the government. A special court will begin the trial of ten Arrow Cross members accused of stockpiling grenades and rifles for possible action.

Hungary Budapest Nazi Arrow-Closs Party Gep Niles Nicholas Horthy Arrow Cross

German Mine Sinks U S Ship City of Rayville

Melbourne reports mines of German origin sank the U S freighter City of Rayville and an unidentified British steamer off the Australian coast. One crew member of 38 aboard the Rayville was lost. Navy officials say the mines were likely sown by a Nazi commerce raider.

Melbourne United States City of Rayville Wage I Ministry U. S Maritime Commission

The War 25 Years Ago Today

A World War I era recap notes a German submarine engagement with the Writ transport Metefan in the Mediterranean causing 103 casualties. Russians beat Germans west of Riga and captured Kem mem, Bulgarians attacked near Veles in Europe. Armistice day is recalled as Nazi spokesmen warn of a growing war machine.

Mediterranean Russia Riga Kemmem Cxat Veles Britain Finland

German bombers strike London Armistice Day raid

German bombers attacked London on Armistice Day as heavy air raids crossed the coast in waves. The assault caused property damage and casualties including a maternity clinic hit and a crowded saloon on the south bank of the Thames. Royal Air Force fighters countered, and a German report claimed British raids on Berlin were repelled.

London English Channel Britain Wwe Kent Royal Air Force Gov Lement Thames Estuary R.A. F Britory Germany Berlin

Italian bombers Hit British Squadrons and Alexandria Raids

Onships Rome reports Italian air forces bombed two British naval squadrons in the Gulf of Suda near Crete and in the Central Mediterranean. Bombing targeted Alexandria El Hamman El Dabs and bases near Cairo Ismailia and Malta. An Linjina communique claims a British squadron was heavily bombed in the Central Mediterranean. British forces say they bombarded Sidi Barrani without damage and repelled armored cars southwest of that base. Gallabat on the Ethio­pia Sudan border was recaptured by Italians after British advances.

Rome Gulf of Suda Crete Mediterranean High Command Alexandria EL Hamman el Dabs Mat«rah Cairo Ismailia Africa Malta An Linjina Commounique Sidi Barrani Egypt TtsHan Gallabat Ethiopia-Sudan

In the News: Liberty War Talk and Pro-Nazi Claims

A United States reader questions Soviet Russia and British protests over neutrality in the Danube commission matter and accuses Hearst papers of pro Nazi bias. He compares Russian and German aggression and denouncesийг the column.

Holland Belgium Germany Izvestia Arleritain France Belzium Vass Russia Ceremany Haly Romania Carea Rs Boston Mass R. W Hearst San Simeon Call James Hampton

Weather fragment and commentary mix in 1930s column

A torn weather page fragment lists cities with temperatures, rain, and humidity notes, followed by a column criticizing Mr. Hampton and discussing a New York Times Berlin dispatch about RAF leaflet drops. The piece notes differing American viewpoints and editorial stance.

Jap Indo China Agreement Near

Shanghai dispatches indicate Japan will press Indo China for rubber tea and food purchases and seek a broader economic pact in Tokyo by month’s end. A Cam Ranh naval base plan would help Japan defend its East Asia program, while no Philippines occupation is intended.

Shanghai United States Britain Hanoi Tokyo Cam-Ranh Bay Japan

Battlefront reports Italian cavalry in Epirus clash

Report says Italian forces first used cavalry while British artillery bombarded the battlefront mountains. Mounted detachments moved swiftly into northern Epirus near the Vorousa river and were credited with capturing Greek artillery and arms.

Epirus Vorousa

Lightning strike kills man on bridge near Dallas

Joannie Evans, 53, a farm worker, died after being struck by lightning on a bridge over the Trinity River near Dallas city limits. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm today, with emergency responders and local authorities beginning investigations.

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Britain to strike Near East as war expands

A high British source said Britain will strike at Axis forces in the Near East at the earliest moment and reinforce its army there with every man gun tank and plane. He warned the Near East could become the main theater of war this winter and stressed holding Egypt at all costs due to its strategic position. The estimate put Italian strength in Abya toward Beypl and the Suez Canal at 250000 troops with German technicians and tactical units nearby.

London Britain Near East Egypt Abya Beypl and Te Buez Canal

Dream Homes Find Your Perfect Classified Ad Match

Light Want Ads list 1H to 44 classifications guiding readers to dream homes and related listings. The compact notice highlights housing options, contacting details, and standard ad structure for easy scanning.

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