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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

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Plane lands in U S hay field after Atlantic mission

A twin-motored Canadian bombing plane crash landed in a New Brunswick hay field near Greenland Alaska? No, near Greenland Canada. Four crew survived uninjured. The craft plowed up 100 acres of hay before stopping. The plane carried heavy bombs but only smoke floats were aboard for sea defense. crew aided by local workers and Army from Portsmouth.

RCAF U.S. Hay Field Agreenland RB. 1 Hay Atlantic Raymond J. Casp Portsmouth Halifax N. 8 Royal Canadian Eastern Air Command Nea Scotia New Brunswick Bne

Hurricane sinks schooner Glen Colita near Lemhe

A schooner named Glen Colita under Captain Knute Hansen sank after being hit by tropical hurricane winds several miles from port. The vessel was reported believed lost with unknown crew and cargo, as weather conditions hampered initial salvage efforts.

Lemheane Glen Colita Knute Hansen

Peter the Great and the Rise of Saint Petersburg

The article recounts Peter the Great’s ambitions in founding Petrograd, later Leningrad, including the swampy site, wooden beginnings, brutal labor by Swedish prisoners, and the shift to stone construction. It notes the rivers, winters, and summers that shaped the city, the palace at Ekaterin, and the dual image of great achievement and costly bloodshed.

Peter Jess Petersourg Petrograd Leningrad Pitersharkin Tmany Sime Tate Ratan Beszles Russia Petersburg Maurice Bete Jones Peterburg Neva Walves Ion Ypyerss Stalin Hitler

War 25 Years Ago Today

War reports recall 25 years past as Russo-Humanian forces cross the Danube invade Bulgaria near Rusichuk and Tutrekan and clash with German troops. British and American leaders debate a bold future while Arctic torpedoings target Norwegian ships. London notes air raids as Nazis eye Africa and Egypt. RAF strikes along the French coast and targets in Germany. Washington foresees a future Atlantic fleet reshaping power.

Danube Bulgaria Rusichuk Tutrekan Viscount Bryce England Britain Arctic Ocean London Africa Ake & White Egypt RAF French Germany Washington Nieuw Atlantic

San Antonio Business Gains Over Last Year

San Antonio shows growth across postal receipts bank clearings and building permits for September with record permits and higher dollar volumes. Bank clearings rose over 1940 and August 1941. postal receipts climbed markedly. building permits hit a high with 1185 permits valued at 790 458. For the first four months in 1941 building fees totaled 5378 and sales by independent retailers rose 30 percent in August. Dollar volumes up 28 percent in first five months of 1941 over 1940.

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Wide Range Covered By New Taxes Incur Revenue Changes

The article lists new taxes effective this month across pinball machines bowling alleys billiard tables motor vehicles and boats admissions cabaret services and energy. It details per item rates exemptions and penalties with penalties up to 25 dollars and 30 days in jail for noncompliance and notes special cases for public officers military personnel and religious groups.

T. W. Dennis Office of Internal Revenue Cale Sea Scouts Division Thhe Boy Scouts of America Atimigriang Pharm Nun Na En

War Roundup Reports Revolt Crushed Across Bulgaria and More

A chaotic World War II roundup details revolts crushed in Bulgaria and other occupied regions, German assaults and executions, Italian demonstrations ordered by Mussolini, and aerial bombings plus naval clashes. Reports note casualties, prisoner exchanges, and shifting Allied support as Moscow calls a five day war needs conference with Britain and the United States pledging broad aid in exchange for Soviet materials.

Biller Crimea London Leningrad English Channel Bertin Seil Winaily R.A. J. Vaidars Siuttdart Calais Boulogne Ostend Scutler Britain Moscow United States

Tax Man Questioning Honky Tonk Classifications

An article explores why Uncle Sam’s tax collectors struggle to define a cabaret and determine if a venue with cover charges jukeboxes or live acts qualifies as a public performance for profit. It explains the 5 percent assessment on premises and the ambiguity of what constitutes a cabaret under the law.

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Flood Threaten Texas and New Mexico as Rivers Rise

West Texas communities brace for more high water as Pecos River floods expand into the east end of Pecos Texas and downstream areas. New Mexico reports damage to property and crops, with over $1,000,000 in damages in places like Duncan and Ayiz. Utilities suffer, typhoid serums distributed, and city crews plan repairs to a quarter mile riverbank break if waters permit.

Albuquerque Heens Texas New Mexico Hasdo River Roawell Pecos Duncan Ayiz Gita M. B. Ginny Arizona Taswell Lex Rowland Hondo

Levy and Political Rhetoric Divide in Public Debate

In a fragmentary exchange, a protestor’s call targets lawmakers and advocates. The text hints at frustration with legal figures and demands broader congressional engagement, reflecting a charged atmosphere around governance and accountability.

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