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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1941
Page
1
Article discusses Dr. Alexander's critique of Marxism and defense of free enterprise, arguing that the American system is superior. It condemns collectivist ideas, praises private enterprise, and warns that rail strikes threaten nationwide disruption and stalled negotiations.
Washington reports that Congress ended neutrality act restraints, approving armed merchant ships and naval crews. The 212 to 194 vote followed a tense session as Speaker Rayburn signed the measure, with Vice President Wallace awaiting Senate concurrence. Reports say some ships are already armed or under armed crews to deter submarine and air threats.
Forecast shows partly cloudy skies with little temperature change. Gentle easterly winds develop tonight, turning northeast by Friday. Friday high near 16 degrees, Saturday morning around 0, Sunday low around 48, with East Texas coast and West Texas areas noted.
President Roosevelt told reporters the United States will remove all American marines from Shanghai Tientsin and Peiping China. He gave no definite timetable and did not discuss links to any effort for talks with Japan.
President Roosevelt voiced cautious hope war in the Pacific might be avoided but declined to detail how. He said American interests worldwide remain protected as U S Marines withdraw from China, noting garrisons in Shanghai Beiping and Tiehte are part of the Boxer protocol era troop deployments with officers and men totals given.
Washington dispatch says two British warships arrived in U S ports for port of entry checks. The cruiser Caradoc is at New York and the corvette Dinnamis at Charleston. The arrival was presumed for dockside repairs and checks.
Weather forecast for Friday night in San Antonio shows partly cloudy skies and pleasant conditions. Forecasters predict a high around 75 to 78 degrees with a low near 50, light easterly winds, and mild conditions continuing into Saturday.
London officials report October air raids killed 262 Britons and injured many more as wartime measures intensified. The Ministry of Home Security released figures detailing deaths and damage across cities, warning of continued flights and danger to civilians.
An advance party of 25 men and a group of 205 officers and enlisted men depart Duncan Field for maneuvers as America tests airborne operations. Fort Benning hosts the provisional battalion while George V. Strong and John C. Hlee oversee the transfer. The mission aims to study air drop methods, equipment adequacy, and ammunition supply during the European style maneuvers.
A powerful earthquake struck the Los Angeles area on November 14 causing extensive damage in Torrance Gardena and nearby cities. No deaths were reported but hundreds evacuated in Torrance due to gasoline leaks. Steel mills closed power outages and school closures followed while repairs and firefighting efforts continued across the affected zones.
A Tahor newspaper report from Helsinki dated November 14 1947 says Finland’s Parliament plans an open discussion soon on Eimitsh Orel Policy. It focuses on British aid and American diplomatic pressure tied to halting the war.
The three year old aircraft carrier Ark Royal, valued at 16 million dollars, was torpedoed east of Gibraltar late yesterday, likely by an Italian submarine. Despite a desperate effort, the ship sank early today with an undisclosed number of crew of about 1600 still aboard during the fighting to save her. Authorities say Ark Royal was not in action and was en route to Gibraltar when struck. losses described as not heavy. The sinking marks Britain’s third aircraft carrier lost in the war.
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