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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1940
Page
1
The article notes the early Continental Navy’s limited size but significant feats, its dissolution after the Revolution, and the later revival sparked by Barbary piracy threats. It details 18th and early 19th century naval policy, the Barbary states, and the emphasis on learning from history to maintain national defense and maritime interests.
Selectees from Houston and Dallas districts arrive at Dodd Field Center for induction ahead of Thanksgiving. Harry L. Williams lists a menu including roast turkey for the Draftees’ Thursday repast. Arrivals from Bexar and Oklahoma City districts expected to follow, with processing steps covering papers, classification tests, and uniform sewing.
National Weather Service foresees a New Orleans area day with some clouds and a trace of misty rain in downtown at 10 30 a m. Winds shift from south to north tonight as colder air moves in. Highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and a low around 52 expected Thursday morning.
The Texas State Treasury announced a drop in the general revenue fund deficit from a recent peak, falling by about 1.7 million to 26,559,327. Early ad valorem tax receipts largely contributed to the decrease, and warrants payable through January 7, 1860, were noted under new call number 52.074.
Official totals from most counties show James Griffith Democrat and Gait Ireland Republican each with about 262 thousand votes, Denver reporting both candidates as winners in a tight contest. Unofficial tallies from the remaining five counties reflect a similar split.
Ro mania leader Ion Antonescu moves to Berlin after meeting with Mussolini in Rome as Romania coordinates with German officials. A Dreperlog to leave Bucharest is planned, signaling high level diplomacy with Berlin.
Informed Germans reported that long range guns mounted on the French coast shelled the southeast coast of England today with visible success. The dispatch notes a rapid bombardment and potential impact on coastal defenses.
Basel, Switzerland, sounded an air alarm from 1845 to 10 am marking the first alert in a week. The brief warning disrupted daily routines and reminded residents of wartime precautions.
Berlin said night raids by about a million bombs hit Birmingham, London and other ports. German communiques claimed factories and armament centers were damaged while hospitals and apartments suffered fires. Britain acknowledged air activity over Coventry and Birmingham with retaliatory strikes.
British Bomber Command attacked the Skoda arms works at Pilsen and other munitions sites in Bohemia. The raid carried out over multiple German targets included Berlin Hamburg Kiel Bremerhaven and Lorient with multiple fires and explosions reported.
Berlin announces two 35 000 ton battleships, the Bismarck and Tirpitz, completed and prepared for war. The Wehrmacht notes they are the two biggest units in the Reich Navy, with eight 15 inch and twelve 53 inch guns, speed near 30 knots, and trials completed. Two more vessels of similar class, possibly 40 000 tons, are under construction.
A patrolman aided youths attempting to start a stalled auto on Sovih Presa street as a local hunting tale unfolds. The report notes Pride over nis good marksman hips or smitte Dante amid Wednesday events.
London reports describe a nine hour raid by German raiders targeting industrial Midlands areas. Many buildings damaged, fires lit, and casualties expected as hundreds of planes concentrated on several towns. Officials say the attack was among the heaviest yet on Britain with extensive material damage and entombed victims.
Vienna reports Hungary signs a military political and economic compact with Germany Italy and Japan forming a four-nation axis. The pact binds Hungary to join war against future entrants into European or Chinese conflicts. Delegations include Teleky Csaky and Ciano as leaders meet at the Belvedere. No immediate operations announced. observers expect further steps toward the Balkans.
Sources in Ankara say Turkey would oppose any passage of German troops through Bulgaria and would refuse to approve such a movement even if Germany guarantees Turkey would not be involved. If Bulgaria moves toward the Mediterranean Turkey would consider taking measures.
Austin man Lawrence Demure Yates 29 formerly of Austin Texas shot himself near Hot Springs Arkansas Tuesday. Coroner J P Rudolf said death from self inflicted gunshot. He was survived by a widow, his parents and a brother.
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel proclaims November Cotton Christmas Gift Month urging Texans to shop early for cotton products. He says cotton gifts benefit both growers and recipients and promote state industry.
New York dispatch from a Japanese news agency reports a short earthquake woke clocks in Iwate and Miyanga provinces. The tremor struck shortly after midnight in a region north of Tokyo toward southern Hokkaido, with centers in northern areas.
Austen November 20 The state election board consisting of the governor attorney general and the secretary of state planned to meet today to canvass officially the general election vote. Secretary of State M O Flowers said results probably would not be announced until next week.
Weather snapshot shows cloudy conditions with showers and cooler temperatures. Airport highs around 74, lows near 52, and similar readings citywide with slight differences. East and West Texas sections note snow showers, cooler air, and variable wind directions, with precipitation possible in southern areas.
The County Commissioners court authorized submitting a petition to W S Allen regional director of the surplus marketing administration asking for a survey of Bexar county to see who qualifies for a food stamp plan. The survey begins steps toward a plan with a proposed 50000 revolving fund though no final fund decision has been made.
TOPERA Kansas November 20 WUP Governor Payne Ratner narrows the margin as Burke's lead shrinks to 428 votes after five counties counted by the state board of canvassers. Out-of-state absentee votes remain to be tallied in 31 counties.
Lord Trenchard, former London police commissioner, described walking down an unusually empty street as a policeman saluted him. He recounted that officers warned him, yet he continued, noting recognition from the patrol. Henry Hein announced Wednesday.
An inspection of the Franklin Fields Project was conducted Wednesday morning to observe general development. Two representatives from the National Parks Service in Austin, accompanied by Park Commissioner Henry F Hein and City Forester Stewart King, led the visit. Inspectors J C Biggs and G Patrick reviewed the central design of ice modifications.
Washington reports indicate the United States may send additional destroyers to Britain to bolster convoy protection as Germany’s submarine threat rises off Western Ireland. Supplying 75 repurposed destroyers remains under review while Greece seeks bombers and pursuit ships and Britain weighs what it can offer in exchange.
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