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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1941
Page
13
Salt Lake City Oct 8 47 Most Rev Duane G Hunt son of Salt Lake City Catholic leader says pressures from Nazi Germany may push Pope Pius XII to flee or be imprisoned. He claims Germany seeks to marshal Catholic support for war against Russia and notes Catholic priests are confined in concentration camps.
An air defense exercise outlined by the air force outlines limited coverage for New York Boston Philadelphia and Norfolk. Short range anti aircraft guns would be tested with only partial protection for each city and no defense for the New York area from northern routes. Tracer bullets and giant naval shells will improve accuracy in big gun fire during night operations. Shipyard and munitions production surge to meet national emergency surpassing earlier ten year totals. Babe Didrikson Zaharias, the American athlete, has taken up serious bowling.
J S Fisher and his son Nygon were attacked by a tall white man and a Black man in the 600 block of East Commerce. The elder Fisher was knocked down as his son was threatened with a knife, money was taken, and about $1.36 recovered from the younger Fisher. A suspect, said to be recently released from a federal penitentiary, was later arrested in East Columbus street area.
In Bexar County officials push for a 15 percent rise in breeding stock and a 17 percent increase from 1942 spring fitters as part of a 1994-86 pork production plan discussed at a USDA defense board meeting. Texas Farm Agent H I Mitahugh notes hog curtailment raised 1937 prices, and predicts higher marketing in 1943 as breeding expands.
In New York a statement by Roostwelt’s camp, presented by Hugh A. Doyle of the Knights of Columbus, condemns Russia’s constitution as faith restricting. Doyle’s letter to the president, backed by 52,000 Catholic men, argues America should aid Russia only on true facts, noting religious persecution under Communism and contrasting US guarantees of religious freedom with Russian state control.
A Methodist world peace commission declares the best way America can serve the world is by remaining out of what it calls undeclared shooting wars. The report, presented at a Rock River conference session in Evanston, condemns administrative actions pushing the U S toward involvement without congressional authorization, noting the nation’s prevailing sentiment.
Materials from San Antonio move to a Houston shipyard for merchant ship construction. J H Smythe, senior inspector for Houston Shipbuilding, stated he inspected materials in San Antonio. He noted a large shipment of lumber from San Antonio will be used in building town ships to be launched February 4.
Three members of the White de la Rosa Post No 2459 Veterans of Foreign Wars received Purple Heart decorations in a Wednesday ceremony. Guadalupe Garcia Victoriano and M. Ri. Cant were honored at Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughin's court with Silva Wernette, district staff, presenting the awards.
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan a salvage effort aimed to free an Inco ore train from the approach to the American Sea locks and restore traffic. Two workers died when the engine plunged, as divers reported coal from the tender had buried them. Fort Brady troops aided in salvage work and officials warned of possible delays.
Brig Gen Divicht 13 Heinenhower was named chief of staff of the Third Army in a ceremony at Trent field Fort Sam Houston Wednesday morning. A guard of honor from the 3rd Battalion and the 2nd Division band participated, with Maj Loyernes commanding Battery 4 37th Field Artillery. Magnolia Petroleum heads and foremen met at the St Anthony hotel to discuss industrial relations.
Vatican City, Oct 6 21 The Rome cardinal Lauri died at a hospital after an operation aged 76. He was created cardinal in 1927 by Pope Pius XI and served as chief penitentiary. He held various posts including camerlengo under the new pope.
News of the death of Mrs Hoyberth Lawrence, 81, sister of Edgar Davis, Luling, was received in Brockton. Services will be held Tuesday in Brockton with light arrangements and inquiries via Dial P r 2 d 1.
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