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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1941
Page
12
The writer contrasts ancient oxcart era practices with modern speed and roads, arguing penalties for crime are ineffective today. Drunken driving and reckless acts are cited, with debates on proper punishment, reform, and the enduring influence of writers and publishers on public morality.
San Antonio officials say a $4 5 million underground telephone cable project would be the largest in Texas, linking Dallas Austin and Houston. FCC approval could start work in January with a cable train method and repeater stations at 20 points to ensure resilient long distance service.
London report says three senior British officers Maj General Pope Brig General HE Rarssell and Col B S Unwin were killed in a recent regimental action in the Middle East. An official note states a fatal incident occurred during an operation.
Justice of the Peace fined a verdict of justifiable homicide after John R. Blakey shot Vivente Lira in his yard at 1193 Nerina Laredo Street. Blakey said he fired after Lira lunged toward the garage, striking five times as Lira tried to flee the 12 foot fence. Lira died in the yard near Joe Obrialtl’s property. Blakey was held at police headquarters awaiting possible grand jury action.
German front reports say forces breached Soviet defenses east of Smolensk and advanced toward Moscow in a large offensive started October 2. With weather aiding, front lines say Rostov and areas toward the Don river are under threat as German units push from the Prut border. Russian counterattacks claim heavy losses for German forces but Moscow remains under intense pressure.
Budapest dispatch reports harsh German suppression of Serb resistance across towns and forests in occupied Serbia. Estimates claim 50 to 60 rebels killed or captured. 24 more killed as government troops clear Serbian pockets. communists and family-linked leaders allegedly among detainees.
In Austin the Court of Criminal Appeals overruled a motion for reopening by Emiliana Henavidez in the murder case of four members of the Taleatel family. The indictment charged murder in the death of rancher Henry Cal Poole. The trial led to a conviction and death penalty consideration was denied.
A Mistrict court jury returned a death sentence by electric chair for Mrs Prather, 35, linked to the slaying of Warden Jess Gunn during an attempted penitentiary break on August 10. The jury reached the verdict at 6 p.m. yesterday after receiving the case.
Weatherman J. H. Jarhoe reports lingering rain and humidity in San Antonio with partly cloudy skies expected later. He notes high temperatures around 74 as a light to gentle breeze continues into Thursday morning, keeping conditions mildly uncomfortable in the afternoon.
Washington reports say neutrality legislation to permit armed merchant ships to sail will be introduced in the House tomorrow and may pass before next week ends. Officials note the president and top aides hope Congress may lift the ban on ships traveling to belligerent ports. Hopkins voiced disappointment at the slow progress.
George Sylvester Viereck, a naturalized American and noted German propagandist, faced an indictment on withholding information while registered as a foreign agent. United States Commissioner Tyson Platt set bail at 20000, with prosecutors seeking 25000, citing his long propaganda activity for Germany and payments from the German government. Viereck could face up to five years in prison and a 10000 fine if convicted.
Fire and Police Commissioner FP Anderson and Tax Commissioner GL Ray Davis order city officers to seize marble gaming machines with unpaid licenses. About 3000 machines exist. only 300 have paid. The move aims to curb illegal operation and reduce profitability for new operators. Fees average 15 dollars annually, paid quarterly if owed.
Washington observers hear that repayment may be intangible value rather than tangible goods if war ends early. Officials discuss potential reimbursement totals and conditions, with estimates around 2 billion dollars and a 4.2 million memorandum cited in committee testimony. Representatives press for clarification on the nature of settlements and timing.
TOKYY Oct. 5 A special article urges the axis powers to end the war with Russia to free German resources for an all out assault on Great Britain. The agency warns that prolonging the war may deprive Germany of materiel while Britain and America gain strength. It argues Germany might turn on the Suez and seal sea links to the Far East if Russia is defeated, removing Britain’s influence from the Far East.
Japanese controlled newspapers issued a new edition concentrating on the Anglo American conference at Manila. Kokumin says Japanese American negotiations were limited and warns the United States and Britain may need to meet the worst if peace moves are ignored.
The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the death sentence of Richard Robinson, a 7-year-old Harris County negro, for rape. The state charged Robinson with assaulting white women while her husband was away, in a case dated August 1, 1949. Prince Tas kahito Mikasa to marry Miss Yuriko Yakagi in Tokyo.
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity shows partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with showers along the coast in East Texas and the Pecos valley area. Light to moderate southerly winds expected. high temperatures around 88 Wednesday, 90 Tuesday, with lows near 74 Thursday and 76 Wednesday morning.
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