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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1941

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Panama coup sparks U S congressional debate over democracy

Washington defense of Panamanian politics triggers fierce House exchanges led by Rep. Clare Hoffman. Critics accuse Washington of meddling in Panama’s affairs to install leaders, tying aid to democracy while fearing broader Latin American interference. The discussion questions U S policy driven by Roosevelt era goals and the fate of Panama’s elected president Arias.

George Rothwell Panama House Aas Y Arias Washington Arias Roosevelt Hoffman Clare B. Hoffman Michigan Jesup Britain Representative Mundt South Dakota House Foreign Affairs Committee State Department Park Cass Panama, Canal Latin-America Tepeeyentatye Knutso Minnesota Arlas Panarsa Apprenerita Jmoe Bugee Canal Zone Faturay Ameries

War Roundup: German Offensive Slowed Amid Moscow Battle

Associated Press tally reports the Russian front shrinking to a shorter defense line near Moscow within a day. Nazi high command claims rapid slaughter of trapped Red armies as Leningrad breakout attempts stall. British and German outlets note mobilization shifts and looming winter combat as Allied actions intensify.

Associated Press Moscow Vyazma Bryansk Hitler Leningrad Churchill Russia British War Office London R.A Ruhr Valley Rhineland Rotterdam Ostend Dunkerque Hordeaux England

Seasonal effects on unborn babies studied by Mills

New York dispatch reports Professor Clarence A. Mills of the University of Cincinnati reveals seasonal influences on fetal development. Findings from 5,000 records suggest conception in winter or summer affects mental and physical growth, college prospects, and life span, with winter-born fetuses tending to shorter stature and summer conceptions linked to taller outcomes. Further research may enable dietary or other interventions.

New York Clarence A. Mills University of Cincinhefi Mills Ton Dr. Milks University of Cincinnati Fllsworth Huntington Yale University Willam F. Petersen University of Tlinois Babley Elnter Mita

British Humor Fails In Pinch

A stray notice reading Be good, We are in open was displayed outside a London police station for hours after a bomb damaged the area. The notice vanished the same day and was removed by order of a higher authority.

London Lone Gon

Viva O'Brien!女 Broadway musical opens at Majestic

Critics gush over Aquamusical Viva O'Brien on Broadway at Majestic theater praising elaborate sets by Clark Robinson and stunts by Pete Desjardins and Ray Twardy. The cast features Glare Robinson and John N. Booth with Victoria Cordova and Marie Nast in lead roles. The review notes strong spectacle with a waterfall, airliner scene, and nautical backdrops, while finding the musical light but not exceptional amid three openings that week.

VESTA New York Glare Robinson Johm N. Booth Meither O'Brien Majestic Theater Ly Wrek Clark Robinson Oth N. Booth Js Chester Hale Ziegfeld Case Neret Miami ‘Beach Mexico Memness Pete Desjardins Ray Twardy Beaty O'Rourke Wes Nered Anc Mexical Terry LA Franconi Mnes Viva O'Brien Broadway Men Russ Brean The Sige Victoria Cordova Monsoon Marle Nast Chicago Romeo O'Brex Rani Tony Labriola Anne of England

Democracy talk and war debate letters to Hearst

A collection of wartime letters argues for American democracy over totalitarian regimes, warns against Bolshevik and communist agitation, and questions support for foreign aid. The writers urge recalling red agitators, cite Russia and England history, and praise true democracy while criticizing current foreign policy debates.

Weather and tides report for the week

Fragmented forecast notes mention gun acta and Mets timing, Moon phase, and tidal data with high and low tides. The legible items reference Aranaus and Cinht, with uncertain hours and dates.

Acta At & Ail B Ft . Auarler Aranaus

Comedy Called Serious Business by Frankly Hollywood

The piece centers on Charlie Ruggles reflecting on comedy as a serious craft. He notes the struggle to find true humor in film, critiques the industry for not nurturing younger talent, and praises Red Skelton while seeing a need for better handling of rising stars. Ruggles recalls past stage work and his preference to avoid returning to theater.

Frankly Hollywood Charlie Ruggles Jack Oakie Jimmy Stewart Arthur Red Skelton Skelton Ruggles Charis Hell Weasey Wes Charlie Wee Cherrie Golig Rita

Bombers raid Hull and German ports cited by high command

German high command reported night raids on an important East Coast port in Britain and attacks on Northwest and West Germany with heavy explosives. Civilian losses were described as slight, with buildings damaged. In sea war, a German communique said two merchant ships totaling 2500 tons were sunk and two others damaged at Paros islands harbor. Additional raids targeted Haifa and oil centers elsewhere.

Sealin England Commana Paroes Islands Atica Abur Meld Tharad Haifa Palestine North Africa Josa

Delegates Return From Church Meet

Eight delegates from Carsor Street Christian church returned to San Antonio after the Beeyjus district convention. Named were Miss Mabel Thompson Mrs L J Thompenay Mrs A J Tolbert Mrs Sarah Me Daniel Mr and Mia Gene Briscor Dero J Browt and Rev L D By rly. The pastor will preach at 7330 feed Sunday on Daniel in the Lema! Den with a discussion on government attempts to regulate speech and religious worship. A special musical program planned.

Carsor Beeyjus San Antonio Mabel Thompson L. J. Thompenay A. J. Tolbert Sarah Me Daniel Mia Gene Briscor Dero J. Browt

Synod Meet to Hear Hale at Texas Presbyterial

The Texas Synod of the Presbyterian Church will meet in Madison Hospital Presbyterian church from October 14 to 16. Dr Hall, director of church education and action, departs the board to speak Wednesday at 4 p.m. Reports from Christian education and social education will be presented. Rev J Hoyt Coles of Fort Worth and Rev Glenn Lanced of New Orleans will preside. Four inspirational meetings are planned and the Lord's Supper is to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. About 1,410 delegates are expected.

Texas Synod Ab Medison Hsplaré Presbyterian Church Hall Scla Aclion Apeak J. Hoytt Coles Fort Worth Glenn Lanced New Orleans

Obituary for Mrs Neme Sorenson in San Antonio

Mrs Neme Elizabeth Sorenson 64 of 46 Peckavenka Minnesota native resident of the city one year died. Services 4 p m Saturday at Porter Loring chapel with Rev Clyde V Hickerson officiating. Husband Janus Sorenson and Gerald Sorenson of San Antonio. brother William H Larsen of Minneapolis. Mingvalater Misa Neoma Larsen of San Antonio. Interment at Janveae Burial Park.

Neme Elizabeth Sorenson Peckavenka Minnesota City Porter Loring Chapel Clyde V. Hickerson Burgivors Janus Sorenson Gerald Sorenson Ban Antonio William H. Larsen Minneapalla Mingvalater Misa Neoma Laren San Antonio Ban Jveae

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