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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1940

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One party government in America and wartime unity

The piece argues that both major parties align on war goals, warning that a single party rule would end democracy. It advocates preserving democracy and choice, noting the costs of war and the danger of autocracy, urging caution before embracing a unified wartime policy.

America Republican Party Roosevelt Mr. Willkit Willkie Mr. Willkie Mr. Roosevelt Brother Knox Brother Stimson Republican War Party Democratic War Party

Molotov Arrives in Berlin for Nazi Russia Talks

Russian Premier Vyacheslav Molotov arrives in Berlin to confer with Adolf Hitler and German leaders amid talks that could reshape Axis plans. Molotov, accompanied by 83 aides, stays at Bellevue Castle and is slated to meet Hitler later. reception emphasized simplicity and strategic implications of a possible Soviet partnership in a “new world order.”

Berlin Adolf Hitler Vyacheslav McInley Axis Notley Balkans Molotov Joachim von Ribbentrop Germany Ribbentrop Idgh Magis Staalion Bellevue Castle Foreign Office Fenfate Russia Italy Japan Honor Guard von Ribbentrop Bellevac Castle Hitler Dlatine Gulshed Vistrac

British Bomb Italian Bases in Albania Durazzo Valona Raid

Athens reports a night RAF bombing of Durazzo at the Albanian port destroying an explosives depot and triggering huge fires visible 100 miles away. A separate strike hit Valona with a munitions depot blown up. Greek war claims speak of major Italian losses, prisoners, and a front-wide rout, while reports of air activity persist and civilians suffer casualties.

Athens Durazzo R.A. F Valana Valona Albania Koritea London Nto Yugoslavia Koritaa Regia Oritza

Weather forecast warmth delays chill in San Antonio

The United States Weather Bureau announces a warm spell with highs around 70 degrees on Tuesday and 74 degrees by Wednesday. Tuesday morning 42 and Wednesday morning 44 degrees. Winds will be light, gentle, and variable.

San Antonio United States Weather Bureau

Port of Vera Cruz Tied Up By Strike

Port facilities at Vera Cruz were paralyzed by a strike of Mexican dock workers over a wage dispute. Three thousand workers affiliated with unions pledged support. Vera Cruz is Mexico's principal port. Sir Samuel Hearse, British ambassador to Spain, was reported traveling from Lisbon to England.

Vera Cruz Vers. Cruz Mexico EM Nnian Wrge Wions Toare England Lisbon Portugal Sir Samuel Hearse Spain

Bombs reportedly dropped in Suen canal incident

A brief Egypt ministry communique says an axle aircraft dropped bombs in the Suen canal last night. It notes the damage was not significant and that details remain unclear. No injuries reported.

Caino Heyat Suen Canal Bone Egyptan Ministry of Home Security

British Capture Details In Axis Prison Camps

War Secretary Anthony Eden told the commons that axis forces have captured about 44 000 British soldiers sailors and airmen over the 14 months of war.

London Anthony Eden Commons

Cancer Control Meeting to Hear 8 A Woman Speaks

Mrs EB W Goyle, captain in charge of cancer control in Bexard county, will address the Texas division of the Women’s Field Army to Cancer Control during a gathering in Austin on Wednesday.

EB. W. Goyle Cancer Control Bexard County Texas Division Women's Field Army To Cancer Control Austin

Texas Cold Brings Frost From Panama to Gulf Coast

Frigid air spread across Texas from the Panhandle to the Gulf, with Am arillo recording 15 degrees as frosty conditions blanket many areas. Dallas and Houston saw temperatures near the 30s to 40s while Abilene and Fort Worth lingered in the low 30s. Light snow touched parts of Oklahoma with Enid noting a light dusting as temps remained well below freezing Tuesday night.

Panhandle Texay Amarillo Taxis Pantlandis Dallas Buren Oklahoma City

Violent North American Storms Kill Dozens Across Regions

A fierce midwestern and eastern storm brought brutal winds of 85 mph in Wisconsin and heavy snow across the West. At least 24 deaths and extensive property damage were reported as temperatures plummeted and transportation ground to a halt from the Rockies to beyond the Mississippi.

Middle-East Mid-Sontinent Dakotas Montana Wyoming Rockies Mississippi Rocky Mountains Wisconsin Elmira Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee Smilies Grocker Mills Tenn Minnesota Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Utah

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a slight warming trend. Temperatures daily: Airport high Tuesday around 70, low Wednesday morning about 44, high Wednesday afternoon near 74. City highs Monday 63, Tuesday low around 42, Northeast Texas frost risk Tuesday night, coast and East Texas variable winds, cloudiness and warmer south portion Wednesday. Weather data may include above normal or below normal patterns with possible northwest snow indicators.

San Antonio Texas West

Harlingen Hosts Blessing Of New St Anthony Church

Hundreds of Catholics from the Valley and South Texas attended the blessing of the $35,000 St Anthony church in Harlingen. The ceremony, led by Bishop EB Ledvina of Corpus Christi, honored Father A Antoine, who served the parish for more than 57 years, with remarks by Very Rev Esteban de Anta and other church leaders.

Harlingen South Texas St. Anthony's Catholic Church A. Antoine B. Ledvina Corpus Christ Esteban de Anta Brownsville Misaloiy Dlatriets

Body Of Missing Child Found In North Georgia Woods

The body of Murrey Upshaw er, a 2 year old child missing since Fulany, was found in the woods near his North Georgia mountain home. Safety Commissioner Lon Bulii gan stated a state trooper reported the body found behind the Upshaw place. Troopers rushed to the scene to continue the investigation. Major Sullivan had no further information or cause of death.

Cartersville Murrey Upshawer Fulany North Georgia Mountain Lon Buliigan Upshaw Place Sullivan

Chinese Report Claims Capture of Yamehow Port

Unconfirmed Chinese reports said today that Chinese forces captured Yamehow port on the southern Kowangtung coast used to supply Japanese forces in Kwangsi. The Japanese have withdrawn from Kwangsi province, insisting the move was voluntary.

Hong Kong Yamehow Kwangtung Province Kwangsi Province

U S Cruiser Sails for Brazil Ports

The United States cruiser Linisville on a Latin American port tour sailed for Santor Brazil where she is to call on Friday. The warship will also visit Rio de Janeiro Bahia and Recife on the homeward voyage returning to the United States.

Buenos Aires Argentina United States Linisville Santor Brazil Rio de Taneira BAIN Recife

Explosions At Three U S Plants Kill Many Injured

Tragic blasts at three plants in New Jersey Pennsylvania and Allentown cause 11 to 21 deaths with many injured. United Railway and Signal in Woodbridge NJ and Burton Powder in Edinburg PA are named among sites. Trojan Powder near Allentown held defense orders worth 81000 dollars. others reportedly had none.

United Railway and Signal Company Woodbridge N. J Manhattan Burton Powder Works American Cyanemid Corporation Edinburg New Castle Pennsylvania Trojan Powder Company Allentown Trojan Company

Rail Signal Plant Demolished Five Dead in Blast

A powerful explosion destroyed the United Railway and Signal plant in Woodbridge New Jersey killing five people. State police reported 14 dead 10 missing and 35 wounded with many in critical condition at Pronton and Perth Amboy.

Woodbridge UPI United Railway and Signal Corporation Prn Ton Perth Amboy

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