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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

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Italians Tell of Counter Attacks in Albania and Epirus

Italian high command reports successful counterattacks against Greek forces in Albanian and Epirus fronts. Albanian port Duraccio attacked. several wounded on both sides. Italian planes claim hits on a British base at Malta and damage to Alexandria area. British air actions hit Italian positions in Africa wounding personnel.

Rome Albanis Epirus Duracot Rej d Aeid Sicily Alexandria Greece Roritea KK. F

Battle of Plattsburg and MacDonough’s strategic turn

The article details the 1814 naval and land actions at Plattsburg Bay. It explains Captain MacDonough’s anch ored fleet and decisive maneuver that routed Captain Downie’s Confiance, forcing British surrender. It notes British attempts to cross the Saranac were repelled and highlights MacDonough’s heroism, honors, and his death at sea.

Downig Plattsburg Bay I MacDonough Tim Ward Downie MacDonough Plattsbury Bay Sir George Prevost Canada United States Prattsbur Sir George Saranac Dawnle Plattsburg Perry Lake Erie Confiance Mahan Great Lakes Great Britain Ghent Congress Cumberland Head Vermont Mediterranean Thistle Farid American New York Middletown Conn

Dies committee white paper reports German influence in US

Amid a clashing exchange with Attorney General Jackson, the Dies committee floated a supplement to its white paper detailing Nazi propaganda and espionage activity in the United States. A Cincinnati newspaper fired a translator for un American connections after a related report surfaced. In Texas, floodwaters and rain crippled crops, roads, and towns from Amarillo to Galveston as rescues, boat convoys, and evacuations continued.

Washington BAI Dies Commtttee Jackson Dies Vnan Thuredey Cincinnati Dies Committee Cincinnati Free Press Today Ludwig Schmitt K. Kapp Cleveland Keppust Transocean News Service New York

100 Noncoms Begin Training at Dodd Field

The Forty Fifth Division units in federal service train at Dodd field recruit center starting Monday. Major General Walter Krueger and Brigadier General Louis Ledbejler observe. two noncommissioned officers await transfer to lead training. Noncoms are sent by truck to Say Abdenio, then to Sowpeks for instruction before returning to Fort Sill.

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Bristol Faces German Air Attack and Fires

Reports say German air armada, hundreds of planes, bombed Bristol overnight, igniting 45 major fires and numerous smaller blazes. Bristol, an English seaport handling US goods, also saw claims of sinking British shipping elsewhere as raids continued, with London and Southampton cited in retaliatory strikes.

Berlin Bristol England Coventry United States Gravesend Portland Tristol Bertin High Command London Southampton

Japanese Protest Over Batavia Incident Report

Tokyo reports the Japanese consul general in Batavia protested a Dutch police assault in which a Japanese resident and his wife were seriously injured. A foreign office spokesman said Japan is keenly watching the East Indies government’s handling of the case.

Tokyo Batavia Netherlands Bay Indies Foreign Office Japan East Indica

Refugee Ship Washington Sails From Manila

The United Gliter Tiner Washington sails for San Francisco carrying 864 refugees from Ohne and the Philippines. Captain Kerry Manning says there was no crew dissension and that a Manila search was precautionary. He praises his American crew for evacuating Americans from Shanghai.

Manila United Gliter Tiner Washington Ohne Philippines San Francisco Kerry Manning Mandja Manning Shanghai

Woods to Speak Against Manager At Public Meetings

Judge J. Woods will speak Wednesday at 8 45 p.m. on Are We Incapable of Local Self Government over KABC. The anti-city manager group Arrest Commissioner Paul Bieffler leads the campaign and schedules a meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel. He will address the Taxpayers Defense League Wednesday at 2 15 p.m. at the Gunter Hotel and speak to the Breakfast Club on December 12 and the Kiwanis Club on December 13.

J. Mr. Woods KABC Paul Bieffler Ronomald Steer Plaza Taxpayers’ Defense League Gunter Hotel Breakfast Club Kiwanis Club

Courthouse Junk Bids Authorized By County Officials

County auditors and commissioners authorized bids for junk stored in the courthouse basement led by El Gurvey. The junk largely consists of broken slot machines. Will Wood filed the sale request to raise extra funds for Christmas shopping.

el Gurvey Comemissioners Bherl Will Wood

Weather report with temperatures and conditions overseas

A dense weather data broadcast shows temperatures, wind, humidity, and precipitation across many U.S. cities and some Canadian stations. Readings include wind from the west-northwest at 14:20 hours, 88 percent humidity in November, and varied rainfall totals. The report lists noon phases, moonrise, and multiple city forecasts with conditions such as clear, partly cloudy, rain, and snow across Detroit, Duluth, Fort Worth, Galveston, and many others.

Vaur Dows L S Okaan Brik Am Des Moines Iowa Detroit Mich Dede Cite Kan Duluth Pest Texas Evaneville Ind Fort Worth Galveston Hatteras N.C Heron Tacksonville al Juneau Alaska Key West Fla Kingman Avis Knoxville Tenn Little Rock Ark Louinville Macon Fox Medford Ote Fosny Memphis Miami Fie Minneapolis St. P Missoula Mont Mabile AIK Montgomery Als Nashville New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Okla Clase Qronha Nebo U Phoenix Ariz Pittsburgh Pa Dvarers Pueblo Colo Es Fomgy Raleigh Bunky Richmond Ese St Louis St. Luke City Utah Diero Cail Coures Tampa Ponopuh Austin Texan Waalington Birmingham Alm Miehlta Kao Raining Bowen Mass Cheyenne

Gas Line Failure Leaves Homes Cold Across District

Residents from Uuero to Ingle Lake endure freezing rooms after a gas line break cuts heat. Hotels in Columbus report limited warmth with wood stoves rare. Families strip rooms, move furniture, and sleep early to stay warm overnight and into Monday.

Uuero Ingle Lake Pereps Columbus

Guard Squadron Inducted in Army Guard

HOUSTON November 24 The One Hundred Eleventh Ov ervatta squadron Texas national guard was inducted into federal service in a formal ceremony at the guard airport. The unit was assigned to aid flood stricken areas in the Brazos river valley near Hempstead and Chapel Hill with two planes dispatched to drop notes and guide rescue parties to stranded persons.

Houston Olovervatta Texas National Guard Byazos River Hempstead Chapel Hill

Trinity River Reaches New Flood Stage Near Liberty

The Trinity River rose to within two tenths of a foot of flood stage at Liberty on November 28. The increase brought the river to 97.3 feet with no immediate danger reported for the town, though vigilance remains. Local residents monitor waters closely as authorities assess downstream impacts.

Trinity River Liberty Stdett

War Roundup: RAF and Nazi Bombers Trade Blows in Wide Raids

A chaotic wartime roundup reports heavy air activity as RAF and German bombers exchange blows in wide raids. Fires blaze at Bristol Coventry and Krupp works amid raids reaching Berlin and Italian targets. Bulgarian denials and axis-pact tensions shape the wider European scene while Greek port landings and Italian prisoners emerge in the shifting war theater.

Ross Ikermany Bristol Sssault Berlin Royal Arsenal Hiat Wurmn Itely Krupp Easen Ana Eiven Leipzig Dulaberg- Rubrort Boulogne Brest Lv- Teni

Roads Closed by Rain Across Texas Report

The State Highway Department lists several highways blocked by rain and downed lines. Routes affected include US 280 between Austin and Houston, US 71 between Altair and El Campo, and others in the Abilene, Columbus, Bellville, Nacogdoches, Tyler, and Kerrville regions, with note of outages from North Texas to the Panhandle. Authorities urge caution and advise checking engineer reports for current conditions.

Austin State Highway Department Houston Abilene North Texas Texas Panhandle Waelder Columbus Eagle Lake State Altell el Campo Sal Bellville Livingston Nacogdoches San Augustine Alto Center Ad Des Que State Helateen Genter Thelhyville Tyler Oup Little River Georgetown CirclewMe Fredericksburg Kerrville East Bernardi Ng Walls Cuero Palestine Dusk Palestina Jazuga

Blizzard Hits New Mexico and Disrupts Roads and Lines

A major early winter blizzard lashed New Mexico on November 25, burying roads under deep snow and severing telephone lines. Communities like Masquero in Harding County faced seven foot drifts blocking highways while crews labored to restore contact with the outside world. The storm continued south toward Colorado. A separate note reports the head and skin of a doe found in front of a residence on Ban Jose Street, reported to police.

Wallace Henry Wallace Tynes Mexico Gen Avila Camachio Laredo Whilace Meridian Jorghe RB. B. Rolfe Henry Nelson WSDAM Associated Press Dallas Sla- Mon WSCYX Amarillo Hel Milam Little River Brazos Lille River Hearne Corsicana Texas Etonea Galveston Dry Weather Bureau Eirport Ab Liberty Trinity Cone Carthage Chae Hill San Iscinte Sabine Lake Dixie East Texas Santa FE N. M New Mexico Masquero Harding County Colorado Dof Mead Ban Joue Gene Mergele

Ship Shelled in Indies Area

A British freighter Port Hobart was shelled about 18 miles outside the neutrality belt in West Indian waters 900 miles northeast of Puerto Rico as a raider cruiser attacked. Reports from Mackay Radio described Port Hobart sighting a suspicious vessel, then being shelled. the attacker’s identity and fate remain unclear.

New Tork West Indian Waters Puerto Rico Great Britann Sea Jones Shell Tobart At & Paint South

Berlin Refutes British Bombing Claims on Rail Yards

Lieut Gen Karl Bodenschatz y reports to foreign correspondents that Berlin rail yards at Pulitzstrasse Lehrter and Potsdamer stations appeared undamaged after British claims of bombing on the night of November 23 24. Dr Otto Dietrich denounces Allied reporting as untruthful and US ties hinted. A high command communique rejects the British ministry report of incendiary bombings as false.

Berlin Karl Bodenschaty Hermann Goerling Forelgs United States Army Otto Dietrich Hitler United States High Command Britis Eot Pulitzstrasse Whith Reuters Lehrter Potsdamer Main Station

Relief At Last For Your Cough

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent non narcotic cough remedy. It claims quick relief from coughing and aiding sleep, with a money back guarantee if the product does not satisfy the user. It stresses healing inflamed airways and loosening phlegm.

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