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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1941
Page
2
Readers from New York to Lynbrook respond to Hearst column on democracy and anti communism. They warn of a creeping world order and defend American values, religion, and constitution while honoring war victims and soldiers.
Fragmentary wartime brief cites Japanese actions against U.S. airpower, Pacific questions, and movements toward Tojo government proposals. Bangkok dispatch warns Thailand as a target with British reports on Thai population, while Singapore prepares for conferences with British officers.
Postage reductions urged by Representative Lyndon B. Johnson to OPM aim to adjust prices on Texas defense contracts. The plan involves recognizing price adjustments to meet freight conditions as assembly facilities may be established at several South Texas points for planes tanks and missiles production.
A garbled 1810-era brief recalls two Russian transports sunk by mines off Messingfors as Admiral Beatty shapes British policy. It notes a Russian drive against Germans on the northern front and scattered battles from Tripoli to Porto Edda with Romanian guards and Turkish or Greek actions in the region.
A garbled police blotter item cites various thefts and suspicious incidents around town. Names such as Bill Mehuel and Alex Benavides appear among scattered details of stolen clothing, porch chairs, a vehicle issue, and disrupted property on several streets.
Rome reports the Italian high command says a British brigade was wiped out in central Libya with more than 1000 prisoners, including the brigade commander. The report notes a British force at Rezégh and a fresh Tobruk breakthrough by Bologna division, with axis encirclement attacks in North Africa.
About 1000 members of the United Welders Cutters and Helpers voted unanimously to authorize a five man national committee to call a nationwide strike. The group said Independent San Francisco welders would walk out if a national strike is called and cited alleged discrimination by Bethlehem Western Pipe and Steel and Brown Welding.
NCP Hile Savered fell from a bus on Buena Vista street and Santa Rosa avenue and was taken to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment. Celeste Coghill, 3, of 119 Tinton street, was treated after being bitten in the throat by a pet dog.
Washington reports the administration antifinflation price control bill moved from the House to the Senate with major concessions after a 224 to 761 House vote. Senate action this session appears unlikely. the plan would empower a price controller to set ceilings with a review board to overrule rulings on appeals, and may extend ceilings on defense prices if states adopt new regulations within 69 days.
A painter from Port Bani Houston described as Vimally Loses it after a dispute over a borrowed auto. He claims two youths had been pressuring for a ride and later drove to Le Bis house before taking Jin Restly. Police report three youths detained after the incident.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary G. Groff 82 of 203 Holly street will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m from the residence and at Sacred Heart Catholic church She was born in Castroville and lived in San Antonio 22 years Survivors include four daughters five sons a father a sister two brothers and a nephew Interment in San Fernando Cemetery No 2
The St Luke's United Lutheran church congregation hosts an India Day program at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with a guest speaker Dr Alfred Puitseh, formerly with the missions board in India and now in San Antonio. Attendees include Mesdames Gillison Snowdess Pitts Bennetten Roessiing V J Vorkoper and Lieut Berthold Larson of Fort Sati Houston. The event supports a Women’s Missionary Society campaign to raise £50,000 for India work in memory of the upcoming centenary in 1942.
Washington sources say the Japanese cabinet held a special session to discuss United States peace aims in the Pacific. Japan’s stance is seen as pivotal to any potential end to hostilities, while German forces improvise encirclement tactics near Moscow.
BLACKPOOL England Navy 23 PemA VY Alexander first lord of the Admiralty said Japan could join the forces of justice and reason and a peaceful destiny in the Orient awaited her if she collaborated with Britain and the United States He urged goodwill and cooperation and warned militarists who push the country to the brink of a tragic blunder.
In Honolulu a Federal court jury convicted John K. Yeung, a customs guard, of second degree manslaughter in the fatal shouting incident involving Army Air Corps officer Lieutenant Martin R. Connelly. Connelly was shot after an argument over inspecting a package of photographs as he stepped from the liner President Cleveland on September 22.
Police detain former Chicago racketeer Torrio in polite custody after a Brooklyn pickup. Detectives say he faces vagrancy charges though Torrio protests his wealth. He reportedly has about $1,000,000 in cash and real estate and was released from Leavenworth six months ago after tax evasion time.
A man described as Francis Bacall was found in San Antonio with amnesia after arriving by bus from St. Crf. He could not provide his name or origin, was taken to a Catholic church to seek aid, and police sent him to St. Marys for further help. Weather details and local observations accompany the report.
Three San Antonio business college teachers planned as discussion leaders for final day sessions of the Southwestern Private Schools association annual convention at the Plaza hotel. Nellie Burns of Draughon’s Business College would speak on civil service training, Maxine Vieweger of Mitchell-Vieweger Secretarial School on spelling mastery, and W O Hawkins of Alamo City Business College would discuss higher accounting. About 300 delegates from Southwestern states attended the first meeting outside Dallas. Adjournment followed noon voting for officers.
An Indianapolis machinist questioned in the death of Malster-tmelaw last April killed himself with a .22 rifle and left a note denying involvement. William Landers, 51, was found shot in a seater area. The note read Goodbye my son from your father I never murdered your mother. The case involves the April 7 death of Mrs. June Snyder, 42, wife of a firefighter, found in the kitchen with a skull fracture.
Fire destroys a barn and its contents including corn oats hay and tools valued at 1000 dollars on Ralph Fawcett’s Bandera road farm. C J Wohl lived at the farm and could not battle the blaze alone. City Fire Company No 10 finally controlled it by drawing water from a skim pool. a minor explosion occurred during the fire.
General Drum outlined training plans for the First Army in the Carolinas as 220,000 troops prepare for next year. He emphasized stronger ceremony to build esprit de corps, increased personal and regimental pride, and the integration of tanks into its units. He noted air support is indispensable and must coordinate with ground forces for timely missions.
Two turkeys stolen from a yard were reported to police on Saturday by Mrs Anna Frerichs of 643 Avant Avenue. Miss Sophie Vickery, 1605 Banth Hurbace Street, reported a jar of ink stolen from her front porch. Other minor losses include a pocketbook with $93 and an electric drill valued at $25 reported by different residents.
An advertisement touts Falstail beer available in bottles or cans through the holidays. It claims wide family and friend appeal and highlights a claimed $1,900,000 figure tied to its famous flavor and yeast.
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