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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

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German Turkish chromium deal eyed amid wartime diplomacy

Turkish diplomats faced pressure as Germany sought chromium concessions in 1943 while promising $35 million in military aid. London and Washington warned of risks if Turkey pivoted away from Allied supply lines, noting 1941 42 chromium could remain unaffected. Berlin pressed Ankara through envoy Karl Clodius amid broader German aims against Britain, America, and Soviet interests.

Fhurara Turkey Germany Tony Flurey Cé Per- Hans United States Hughe Knatehbuil-Hugessen Mac Murray Offeo Taray London Washington Hs Widerstoot Britain America Ankara Karl Clodius Russia

Advocates of Deterrent Punishment Call for Stocks and Whipping

A dated editorial urges reintroducing corporal punishment to deter vice and protect youth. It defends stocks and whipping for wives beaters and abusers, arguing harsh penalties would curb crime and restore public morality, criticizing modern penalties as ineffective.

Pet Dog and Cat Population Grows in San Antonio

A San Antonio report notes more military personnel increasing stray dog and cat numbers, prompting shelter at 1041 Brady Boulevard to expand. The Animal Deserze league will discuss the issue at its monthly meeting 8 p.m. Thursday at the Plaza Hotel, with secretary Bus. PF. H. Bradford and supervisor Ruth Sergent. From Aug 14 to Sep 41 the league placed 103 dogs and 36 cats in new homes.

San Antonio Brady Boulevard League Plaza Hotel PF. H

Plans Made For Legion Meet In Austin

Attendance outlined for the Grand Cheminet meeting in Austin Saturday. At an Elks Club gathering Tuesday night the vulture group agreed to provide workers for the legion’s annual poppy drive and to participate in the Armistice day parade. Clem J. Smith was elected official photographer and G Kenneth Dawpies publicist locale.

Tiwns Austin Vulture Ford Bigtt American Legion Elks' Club The Legion Clem J. Smith G. Kenneth Dapwies

Weather summary with fluctuating rainfall and moon phase

A fragmented weather notice reports 12 30 ppm wind readings, 84 percent precipitation at 32 30 p m, and 1 25 inches cumulated this month. It notes January rainfall 1.42 inches, sun up at 6 72 am, moon phase first quarter, and tides with partial daily times and phases.

Ina Foe Getcher Tolnt Tam

Approval for two recreation centers in Los Angeles area

President Roosevelt grants $174000 for construction and renovation of five recreation centers serving San Antonio military personnel and downtown civilians. South San Antonio center at Main and Quintana will cost $79000 with frame construction and USO approved plans. Turner hall site to be held by National Catholic Community Service center with city purchasing property for 50000, rest for renovations, to serve Kelly and Brooks fields and Camp Normoyle.

Guucunus San Antonio Roosevelt Turner Hal South San Antonio C. K. Quin Paul J. Kilday Commissioners Court Main Street Quintana Road Gordon Smith DeHaven Pitty Charles Wiedner Turner Hall National Catholic Community Service Center Naonal Catholic Community Service Center Uns Charles Burkhalder Catholic Group Aerinary Sons Mar- Keb Street Nueva Street Aexat County

Storm Heads For Open Sea Off Carolinas

Storm plows from Bahamas to Florida and Georgia killing at least nine, damaging property along a wide path. Coast guard searches for 20 fishermen missing in the Gulf coast area. Hurricane force winds blistered Carrabelle and Panacea as the storm moved northward across the Gulf toward the Atlantic.

Atlanta West Indies South Carolina Bahamas Florida Georgia Gulf of Mexico South Georgia Gulf Coastal Gt. Mark Carrabelle Fla HLT Carolinas Weather Bureau Sul Parris Tsjland S. G Gulf Ramage D. Bauls Gulf Coast Panarea Fila Tallalassee Frances Hester Pavo Norman Park

Seeing Eye Dog to Be Shown by San Antonio Kennel Club

Lady, regarded as one of the greatest Seeing Eye dogs in America, will headline the San Antonio Kennel Club’s annual dog show at Municipal Auditorium on October 10 and 31. Blind attendees may enter free. A demonstration and explanation of Seeing Eye training will be provided.

America San Antona Kennel Club Maniicipal Auditorium

Board Approves Lunch Project In City Schools

San Antonio board of education approved a plan by the City Federation of Women’s clubs to provide a hat lunch project in city schools using surplus federal commodities. A $500 grant was authorized. The action followed a committee led by Mrs. Eva Moon and included Mrs. Tom Blue and Mrs. Rufus O D Bell. The board also greenlit a $1200 contract with Fisher Thritt and George for a culinary vault of shog system finances and a $100 supplement for stadium auditing.

City Federation of Women's Clubs San Antonio Rufus OD. Bell

War 25 Years Ago Today October 1916 War Summary

War 25 Years Ago Today compiles events from October 1916 including a German sub sinking six vessels off Nantucket with Americans aboard, grave coastal dangers to the United States, and German raids near Les Rocours and west of Sallly. Britain denies Japan over the Burma road and promises aid to China as Luftwaffe raids hit London. One year ago Wendell Willkie pressed the president on war entry and a Far East training plan.

Nantucket Washington Les Rocurs Sallly Londo Jjille Wendell Willkie Far East Britain Japan Burma Road China London

Girl Scouts Committees Hear Safety Programs

Mrs Cecile In Hardy outlined safety methods to Scout committees in New York urging checks on light and ventilation at meeting places and mandatory physicals for leaders. She called for courses in home nursing and child care and stressed apparatus for child welfare. The briefing occurred at the Maverick building in London Street.

Girl Scouts Mra Cecile Hardy New York National Earth London

Rising Prices Topic Address by Frank Middleton Jr at Meeting

Frank Middleton Jr will speak on The Cause and Effect of Rising Prices at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. The talk is at Bohner's Bakery, 219 Meerscheldt Street, during a meeting of the Association of Independent Directors where officers and directors for the coming year will be elected, per N Guerra, president.

Frank Middleton Jr Association of Independent Dirocers Bohner’s Bakery Meerscheldt Atreet N. Guerra

War and Frontline Struggles Span Moscow to Pacific

Reported Soviet defense lines bend but remain intact as German reserves drive wedges on the central front. Nazis threaten the Caucasus oil gateway while Russian forces claim inflicted losses. Japan pushes a pacific peace idea while Tokyo blasts the United States. Britain reports steady bombings and Italy’s Mussolini orders hold fast as fascist morale stays high. Roosevelt plans to urge Congress on neutrality law changes to permit arms on merchant ships.

Sy Inc Hitler Moscow Caucasian Japan Germany Britain Tokyo United States Pacific Taly Mussolini Tr Duce Sigur Roosevelt Mesange U.S

Chamber In Price Vote At 1604 Chambers Referendum

The National Chamber of Commerce directs 1604 member chambers to vote on price control legislation. They seek emergency price controls as a substitute for H R 5479 8, with a halt in the emergency and price controls on affected items during shortages. Theron Brown of the M A will speak at Woodlawn Methodist Church at 7 40 pm Wednesday.

Te San Antonio Chamber’ of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of the United States Congress National Chamber National Committee

Printer Dies in Dallas at 81

Charles M. Seny, 81, longtime assistant foreman at the Dallas Morning News, died here on Tuesday after a long illness. He served the newspaper department for decades, earning respect for precision and leadership. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Dallas Charles M. Seny The Dallas Morning News

Two Groups Aid In Mikado Presentation

Central Gatallq High School stage clubs join the Mikado cast in a streamlined Gilbert and Sullivan version. The Mikado is directed by Day Griffin with students including Jack Blanttjoy, Alice Conner, Cody Doone and Norma Owen at the piano.

Gatallq Gléa ‘Glu - Avid Thy Marion” Chapisters Gilbert and Sullvan Mickey, Denner Charles Farrell Wade Lewis Bernice Biden Jaye Ann Scherrer Genaviev Stark Prhcipals Day Griffin Wi Be Jack Blanttjoy Lelaire Alice Conner Cody Doone Lela Pyrov Anthony Carnes Adelaide Saledino Nancy Owen Patricia Griffin Annle’ Feldstein David Griffin Norma Owen

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