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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

5

Bar Association Debates Neutrality Act Reform

The American Bar Association committee in Indianapolis considers a resolution urging Roosevelt to be free from neutrality restrictions and to act under treaties and international law. James W. Ryan sponsors language calling for repeal of the Neutrality Act, citing German attacks on shipping as an act of war. A separate proposal seeks federal offense charges for groups that disrupt defense project work through violence or threats.

Indianapolis Tall Resolutions Committee theAmerican Bar Association Roosevelt James W. Ryan New York Ryan Congress

Gift Of Kittens Goes To Humane Society In Odd Turn

In Tampa Fin Oct 2 a practical woman took three motherless kittens to the humane society to find homes. Society officials persuaded her to keep the trio plus two other orphans, pairing them with a mother cat to boost adoptability.

Tampa Fin The Humane Society Bub Society

Two youths injured in bicycle collision on El Paso Street

Two youths hurt when a bicycle collided with a car on El Paso Street near 900 block. Injured were Juan Mendoza 19 of Ed Paso Verde street and Hilario Rodriguez 18 of 219 El Paso street. Driver identified as William Alten 580 Price street bound San Antonio.

Run Ocar el Paso Juan Mendoza Ed Paso Verde Street Hilario Rodriguez el Paso Etreet Dever Wiliam Alten Price Street Boud San Antonio

Duncan Jobs To Be Filled From List

Appointments as juror and senior, typist and junior stenographer to be made from the list. The Duncan field will later fill from batches of 3000 San Antonio men and women who took service exams in July and August. Applications from persons not on the list will be returned.

Duncan Field San Antonio dHelvan

Col Lawton Heads Duncan Field Club

Col Lawton, commander of the Idead Sth Dept groups at Duncan Field, has been elected president of the Dynese Field Officers' club. He succeeds Liu Goldon B Lusesmbe, who became chairman of the club entertainment committee. The club includes Maj I. W. Oto and Capts B. W. Payne and J. D. Cape.

Malcolm Lawton Duncan Fei Dynese Field Officers’ Club Liu Goldon Lusesmbe I. W.oto B. W. Payne J. D. Cape

Rural Constable Probe Continues

Grand jury resumed its investigation into the rural county situation on Thursday by summoning E. B. C. Coppock secretary of the Alamo Mater club and County Auditor Edgar Garvey. Coppock was expected to be absent from the city and unable to appear.

Grininal Grand Surmonaning E. B. C. Coppock Alamo Mater Clu. Aaa Edgar Garvey Cuymock

MPs Show Skill At Games In Louisiana Camp

Captain Jack Rhodes of San Antonio commands the 36th Military Police company stationed in Louisiana. The unit trained amid war duties including traffic control, guarding prisoners of war, and convoy duties. MP motorcyclists led patrols while officers praised discipline and minimal accidents during maneuvers and holidays.

Teo Louisiana Jack Rhodes San Antonio Nobelitg Tscut Armin Puck Sin Antonio Litu- Yenant Puck Xirelelies Canveyn M. P Jual Rhodes Asstens

Consumption Up On Pacific Coast Gasoline Demand

Pacific Coast states show gasoline consumption rising in the first half of the period, with increases ranging from four to thirty-two percent versus the prior comparison. Positive demand signals emerge across major markets, indicating stronger intake and broader economic activity in the region.

Pacific Coast States

War Department names three brigadier generals for bomber commands

The War Department announces three brigadier generals to lead bomber commands. Brigadier General Pallett Uradley of Oossha, Brigadier General Gridalin of Greenwich, N Y, and Brigadier General Ariel Brag ald Chotlern of Timestine, Miri, will head units with HQ at Langley Field Virginia and Spokane Washington.

War Department Chet Army Ain Fury Fone Pallett Uradley Oossha Thiri Smuther Dommand Drew Tell Varnipa Fla Gridalin Mrooks Coenter Tative Greenwich N.Y Lee Seeum Berber Fort Grovee Wright Spokane Wash Helly Ariel MM Brag Ald Chotlern Miri Langley Field Vian Alt

Outside Curks On Hein Outlay Seen By Parks Commissioner Henry

Parks Commissioner Henry faces political enemies both inside and outside his department. Reported overdrafts and budget strains fuel pressure to crackdown on his expenditures. Anti Maverick sentiment persists, with department staff potentially leaning against him as the Maverick era lingers in Washington.

Hein Henry Don Oi Hein Olitico City Hall Washington, D. C

Reds Pledged All Out Aid at Moscow Conference

From Moscow the Soviet war needs conference disclosed that the United States and Great Britain will virtually supply every material the Soviet military and civilian authorities require in exchange for Soviet raw materials. W Averell Harriman and Lord Beaverbrook stated the agreement covers raw materials machine tools and munitions. Stalin thanked the U S and Britain for bountiful supplies while British and American delegates will remain in Moscow to implement the accord and ensure delivery.

Moscow Ufi United States Great Britain Moe Germany W. Averell Herriman Lord Beaverbrook Prenier Joseph Stalin Bataln Ukre Vyacheslav Malatey Chain of Boviet Committee Univ Agresnent Dechartd

Convention To Open Here With Regional Seed Talks

An opening convention brings representatives from Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Louisiana and Arkansas to San Antonio at the Gunter hotel Friday at 1 1 a m. The meeting covers latest seed corn pasture grasses vegetables and farming topics with films on model selling methods. Local leaders include Mayor C K Quin and speakers on AAA activities industry and national defense agriculture and seed programs. A weekend program features seed council leadership lectures a seedsmen’s workshop and a banquet with a football pane to close.

Texas Seedmen's Association San Antonio Gunter Hotel Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico South Texas C. K. Quin A. G. Rudiniatin Waco National Committee On Seed Distribution AAA W. OR. Archer National Association of Manufacturers Wll J. E. McDonald J. FP. Rosborough Stace Extension Service Hertimaltiuvist Argeboul Lucal Serdiman C. H. McDowell Texas Andicultural Experimentatatons Sneay Edwant ‘Tyreei United States Ses Otel Servce Linden Jones Lancaster PB. Hutbert Texas Seed Council Gunter

S A Army Depot Work Inspected

Jiut Col Branney HW EMien of the inspector general's Gepactielist visits the San Antonio General depot Fort Baim Houston for a Thursday inspection. Peruvians have a recipe for $1 and a feature in The American Weekly Housewife Pooh Almanac offers a variety of recipes and a creamy celery soup.

Branney HW Emien Wuelupian San Antonio General Depot Fort Baim Houston Mansis City Pooh

Ben Sufrin Suffering Report Reveals Military Record

A fragmented wartime note details Ben Sufrin and a soldier reporting a sore thread and thinning health. The incomplete records imply a name Taek and unclear details about Fort Meal Md. The fragmentary text suggests official personnel or medical notes from a military context.

Fort Meal

Second Division Rolls Back To L A Post

In East Texas and Louisiana the 2nd Division returned home by motor convoy stretching over 100 miles. About 1600 vehicles carried troops to Fort Sam Houston with breaks allowing civilian traffic. Maj. Gen. J. N. Greely arrived at Mimanny post to greet the returning soldiers and officers. The 38th Infantry was left behind with trucks to follow, arriving Monday.

East Texas Louisving Fort Sam Houston Canvay Austin Tong Columm Greely J. N. Greely Mimanny Laem Third Army Brooksfield Jasper

William B. Blanenct Admitted to Federal Court Practice

William B Blanenct formerly an assistant district attorney was admitted to practice before a federal district court on Thursday.

William B. Blanenct Gily Austorney Federal District Court

Parachute Jumper Spends a Day On Devil's Tower Peak

Former Stinson employee Hopkins, an RAF parachuting instructor, leapt from a plane to Devil's Pinnacle near Sundance Wyoming. He spent more than 24 hours atop the basalt tower after an unsuccessful descent, isolating himself amid wind and rain with only 40 people aware of his survival attempt.

George Mopmeas Hongal Stinsonfield Varn Cole China Devils Tower Wyoming Dotedeyil Hha Sundance Hopkins Hanid City S. D Devil's Pinnacle RAF Flleys England San Anetonio Hangar Six San Antonio Empire State Building Karly Brockelaiby Rapid City Joe Quinn Aud Sop Fent Quinn Him Jony Call Belle Fourche Villey Petecen Carlie Meorerosh Wya Devil's ‘Tower National Monument

Council Upholds Vogler's Power

The San Antonio council affirmed Frank Vogler authority to refuse cab operation permits as inspector, with debate over inspectorate power after a 1939 ordinance had dissolved that office. Morse and others appealed, hearings continued, and a ruling on three cases including Morse’s was pending a later date.

Victor Heller Elty Texwab Frank Vogler San Antonio T . Mellers Pire B. K. Anderson Arthur J. Moise Andersan Ovily Counerl Beard Moese George R. Thompson Morse Randle Taylor Yellow Cab and Biackage Company

Claims Report Sparks NYA Smear Charge in Congress

Washington report notes a General Accounting Office document called a scare story by NYA official Aubrey Walliams who defends the agency and promises a full investigation if needed. Comptroller General Lindsay Warren stood with the committee chair and NYA officials in submitting the report and seeking clarification.

Washington General Accounting Office Congress National Youth Administration NYA Aubrey Walliams Williams Lindsay Warren Senele Ann Howar

F C Bell Named As Army Zone Auditor

Franklyn O Bell, certified plib Heneunslang, assigned to Washington office quarter master will supervise auditors and accountants in the eighth zone overseeing nearly 250 million dollars in defense project expenditures. Col Edwin V Dunxtun directs the supervision, succeeding Thomas J Banner in the Armament works posting at Ghilldersourg Alabama.

Franklyn O. Bell Heneunslang Washington York Bar Newston Quatetermaster Nalonat Xlnervision Edwin V. Dunxtun Juarbermaster Rot Thomas JS. Banner Eeld Rtoyal AlAbamt Ordnance Works Ghilldersourg Ala Wien

Winter Garden Fair Opens in Pearsall Featuring Parade

The twenty first annual Winter Garden fair starts in Pearsall with a street parade of floats candy displays and bands followed by a color pageant coronation ceremony and square dancing. The event highlights excellent crop yields and farm products across Fria county as locals gather for festivities including reunions and old-timers events.

Pearsall Fria County Min Annette Martin

Nippon Starts New Drive In China Amid Pressures

SHANGHAI Gl 214 Nipponese forces moved south across the Yellow and New Yellow rivers at daybreak in a renewed offensive aimed at Chenri sen junction of the Ling t ar and Peiping Hankow railways. In Shansi mountains Chinese losses reported and 4000 killed as operations continue. In Munan province Chinese forces estimated 14,000 men attempting to stop the Japanese advance into Changsha. Japanese retreat claimed as objective achieved. Armored speculation on the Canton Hankou railway. High expenses noted as US consumer outlays projected at 275000000000 this year.

Shanghai Yellow Yellow Rivers Chenrisien Leingtar Peiping-Hankow Damel Shansi Munan Changaha Ely Chungking Changsha Volmeana Hankou

Nazi Plant Centers Hit In German Raid Sparks Night Bombing

British bombers struck Stuttgart and other German targets overnight despite poor weather. Docks at Le Havre Boulogne and Ostend were hit, a merchant vessel damaged. One German night fighter was destroyed, another damaged, and a British bomber was reported missing. RAF attacked French territory targets later, with Hurricanes destroying several German torpedo boats. German defenses caused light casualties. raids extended over rural Midlands areas.

London Stuttgart Germany Air Ministry Coulais Boulogne Ostend Bom Frisian Terrtory Frenette Condl Calitis England Britain Prenely Mother Bettain Olgar Lie Most Park Sreas Iy Nash South Boat

Germans Sink 683,400 Tons of Shipping in September

Berlin reports the German armed forces sank 482,000 tons of merchant shipping and 63,400 tons in September as part of a broader effort against British supply lines. The communique notes further British raids on Germany with bomber planes causing limited damage and claims continued attempts to attack convoy lanes.

Berlin Gers Jman Air Force High Command Tebouts England Germam Jocallies Germany Faeroes Island

Coffee Planned At Heights Center Meeting Notice

Unclear OCR text describes a coffee gathering at Heights Center recreation area with local organizers including names and dates. Readable elements mention a meeting near Tuesday or Wednesday with municipal or community group involvement.

Heights Center Clit Manloth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duncan Col. Lawton Duncan Field Club M.P U. S Civiian Serre Whroto Reds S. A Des Spartinenes Tevestigalinn Ben Sufrin L. A. Post L. A Alamo Heights Canvey Stinson Council Vogler Pete Mileck Ukewise Taylor Raserten Quin F.C. Bell Nippon Department of Rdinmeres Hays Nake Jonks Hasnian Artere Joskes Bargain Basement Opula Shoe Aia Sas
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