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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1940

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British Unity Tightens As War Funds Dwindle Says Lord Lothian

New York dispatch reports Marquis of Lothian British ambassador says Britain near end of war funds with finances urgent yet optimistic about American aid. He notes growing U S assistance, strong public belief in ultimate victory, and unity intensified by bombing raids. He cautions 1941 will be hard and asks for any possible support.

Lord Lothian New York INS Mien Marquis of Lothian United States Great Britain England Lollian Reportera LaGuardia Congress Britain Hitler Roosevelt

Child Victim of Truck Succumbs

Henderson reports Doyle Pranklin Nichols aged 6 died in hospital from injuries after a truck struck him Friday on a slippery highway. A second boy, Ed Posey six, unknown injuries, suffered a hit and run near Henderson today as events at the roadside hospitalized him.

Henderson Doyle Pranklin Nichols, & Son Nichols Laneville Ed Posey

Solons Ponder On More British Aid

Washington reports Senator Walter F. George, a proponent of aid to Britain short of war, named chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Debate focused on steps to assist Britain and potential changes to the Johnson Act and neutrality laws. Lord Lothian to meet Hall. Bol Bloom questions aid terms. George succeeds Pitman, expected Senate approval Monday.

Washington INS Walter F. George D.gat Britain Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Lord Lothian United States New York London Rive Impetuy Hiram Johnson R-Calif Holt W. Va George Key Pitman D.sNev Senate Democrats Senate

Hitler May Pull Duce From Fire

London reports Hitler seeks to remove Mussolini from a weakened position amid Balkans operations. Greek advances threaten axis strategy while Hitler eyes a two front war, as Italian leadership faces mounting pressure in the Italo Greek conflict. Dies defends no quarrel with FBI, criticizes Attorney General Jackson over subversion concerns.

Bevin appeals to U S to help free Nazi slaves

British minister Er nest Bevin urged the United States to join Britain in pressing Germany toward surrender, saying the war must be won to free millions enslaved by the Nazi regime. In a transatlantic radio appeal Bevin said co operation must be determined by Washington and vowed Britain will spare no effort in the fight.

London INS United States Britain Germany Ernest Bevin Idevin Britulo Enerty

Turks Move Toward Martial Law in Turkey

Nov 23 report from Ankara says Turkey plans state of siege and martial law to sever ties with Britain as Axis pressure rises. Berlin offers wartime peace terms while districts near the Bulgarian border and key Turkish towns come under emergency decree effective immediately. German ambassador Von Papen reportedly left Berlin amid the crisis.

Ankara INS Hitler Turkizi Europe Britain Turkey Berlin Rome Istanbul Kirklarell Edirne Tekirdg Canak Thelkale Hoccacll Franz von Bulgarian von Papen

Rome Sees Rush Toward Axis As Spainlean Pact Nears

Rome reports indicate Spain will sign the axis tripartite pact on Tuesday while Italy and Romania move to formalize their roles. Italian bombers hit Greece as Bulgarian troop shifts signal alignment with the axis with Balkan positions reoriented following King Boris’ visit to Hitler.

Rome Insi Spain Islance Slo Ruman Ingid Talian' Sary Albania Wil de Grevik Furope Koritan Walle Boris Hitler Tiparitie

FBI Chief Jackson replies to Dies charges in White Paper dispute

Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Robert Jackson issued a formal reply to charges of FBI inaction raised by Martin Dies. Jackson defended FBI work as outpacing Dies probes, citing new espionage and sabotage successes, confidential data shared with War, Navy, and defense agencies, and ongoing investigations into German and communist influence.

Washington INS Robert Duckson Federal Bureau of Investigation Martin Dies Special House Jackson Dies PBI Committee G-men Dies Group FBI J. Edgar Hoover FSI War and Navy Departments National Defense Commission Vultec Aircraft, Inc Downey Calif Communist Party Justice Department Ferdinand Kertess America Heinrich Peter Fassbender Gestapo PRU Manfred Zapp Transocean New York National Capital Zapp Kertess Dies Committee United States Soviet Union Hoover FBT Dice PRT Failura FRY

Soldier Knippers Fined in Weapon Charge in Fort Sami Houston

Soldier Lewis Knippers pleaded guilty to unlawful carrying of a prohibited weapon and was fined $5 plus court costs by Judge McCollum Burrett in County Court of Law No 1. The second count alleged display of brass knuckles in Travis Park on October 30.

Lewis Knippers Pleki Artillery Fort Sami Houston McCollum Burrett Knippers Travis Park

Man Injured in Mystery Attack in North New Braunfels

E. Martin, 22, of Fors Sam Houston, was hospitalized at Sam Houston with a fractured skull and facial injuries after an unidentified object struck him in the 1500 block of North New Braunfels avenue. Police search for a suspect and motive in the incident reported Saturday night.

S. E. Martin Fors Sam Houston Cuis Andy New Braunfels Avenue

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

Weather outlook for San Antonio and nearby areas shows Sunday with cloudy to partly sunny skies and cooler temperatures. north winds to fresh speeds. airport and city temps approximate high 60s, lows around 50s, with precipitation limited to the south and extreme east regions in East Texas and cooler conditions inland. coastal winds remain fresh to strong from the north.

San Antonio Sud Gay East Texas Iixas

Greeks Drive Forward in Albanian Front to Target Sant Quaranta

Greek forces push along a 120 mile front in two pincers threatening Sant Quaranta and Argyrocastron as Italian troops attempt to hold the line. Athens says heavy casualties and large quantities of loot fall into Greek hands while Italians retreat toward the north in a desperate, costly fight.

Athens Albinston Sant Quaranta Porta Eddat Alfiers Lato Samos Ttelian Dode Canese Budapest Paucist Australia New Zealand New York London Wiyom Lesh Argyrceas Iron Papagos Cty

Doubters Arouse Italian Foreign Office Warnings

Relazioni Internazionali of the Italian foreign office sternly condemns a lack of faith in one s country calling it an ignominious crime meriting severe punishment. It attacks Italians in exile in Britain who judge events by foreign communiques and radios.

Rome Relazioni Internazionali, Organ Foreign Office Relazioni Internazionali Haly

Fall from Truck Injures Two City Residents

Pablo Bryne of 1406 Lamar Street was treated for head injuries after falling from a truck at Citolo and Guadalupe. Sam Hurts of 31512 South Alamo Street was treated for a head cut after a fall at South Alamo and Neeve Streets.

Pablo Bryne Lamar Street Robert B. Grean Hospital Citolo Guadalupe Streets Sam Hurts, AM South Alamo Street South Alamo Neeve

Nebraskan Held Under $2000 Bond

Omaha man Ar th M Yost is held on a 2000 dollar bond awaiting a federal hearing on a vehicle theft charge. The defendant, identified as M Yost, faces a violation of the no- Hongigtor vehicle theft statute and was detained Saturday.

Nebraskan Feders Arthr M. Yost Omaha Satuday

Bulgaria Denies Greek Edict Amid Tension and Demobilization

SOPIA Nov 23 INS Bulgaria denied reports massing troops on the Greek Turkish frontiers and rejected any plan to issue an ultimatum over western Thrace. The government said reserve units are demobilized as Moscow Sofia talks press for peace. Premier Bogdan Filoff and Foreign Minister Tyan Popoff may visit Berlin. unclear if Bulgaria will join the Axis bloc. In a separate item, a verdict of suicide was returned in the death of Manuel de los Santos, manager of the Pullman bar, shot in the temple.

Sopia INS Huberik Thrace Bulgaria Budapest Moscow Sofia Russia Turkey Bogdan Filoff Tyan Popoff Berlin Hungary Rumania Justice of the Feare

All Wet More Rain Forecast By Jarbee

Weatherman Jarbee reports no immediate main precipitation, but light to heavy rains expected in Texas with panhandle exceptions. Saturday night and Sunday bring clearing skies. the past two days saw widespread showers totaling 1.78 inches in some areas, with four inches reported near Lockhart and good subsoil moisture aiding late winter and spring crops.

Nacogdoches Bist Texas Doches Palestine Henderson Rusk County Wells Creek Trais Houston Valley Junction Priettine Martin Mayey's Lake Highway 43 East Texas Rie Jonah Moderwie Nu 1 J. Heary Boa Panhandle Lockhart White City Farva

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