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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1941
Page
10
A patriotic piece extols Navy Day commemorating the U S Navy’s 166th anniversary and its defense of American life. It lauds figures like Paul Jones Farragut and Decatur, praises the fleet, aviation support, and the nation’s invincible sea power.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull joins Roosevelt in condemning strikes in defense industries as the White House weighs drastic action if John L. Lewis spurns a presidential request to call off a 53,000 United Mine Workers strike. Troops to protect miners if needed are considered.
British Spitfire fighters clashed with German raiders over the English Channel this afternoon. Sounds of dog fights and ships sinking were heard as the engagement unfolded, with the Spitfires reportedly intercepting a group crossing toward France. The incident occurs amid wartime restrictions and debates on neutrality and rearmament in Washington.
A Montgomery to Birmingham bus crash near Clanton, Alabama killed fifteen, burned victims identified include Lou Pinney and Mary Eleanor Pinney. Driver Alton died of burns after aiding passengers, 13 other victims remain unidentified at funeral homes. The crash occurred near a bridge four miles south of Clanton as the bus struck the railing amid an explosion.
Press dispatches from Oslo report a surge of arrests by German authorities in Norway. Notable figures include Olav Tryggvason, famed for his resistance, and B. Hansen, chair of the Norwegian Shipowners Association, arrested for the third time in a wave of detentions.
A Sterling Coal Company mine near Pinel Boon, about one mile southwest of Madisonville, was rocked by an explosion. Fifteen miners were reported missing while 45 miners were confirmed safe, and twenty others were accounted for. Rescue teams continued searching for the missing workers.
Tuesday morning opens with a sharp temperature drop foreseen for Canada and the United States as a strong northerly flow lowers temps. Expected highs reach the mid 70s to 80s after the cold start, with morning lows around 60s and 70s across regions. Rain remains limited to a few weak systems while Santa Antonio trends toward drier conditions this week.
A fire Monday at the Alamo Cotton Mills warehouse on Simpson Street caused about 22,000 dollars in cotton and peanuts loss. Firefighters from one station, aided by police and soldiers, controlled the blaze by about 2:30 p.m. Large crowds and street blockades formed as crews worked, with warehouse owner Awifk and company reporting 65 tons of cotton and 2448 tons of peanuts stored. Fire chief O A Hart led the effort with district chiefs Butler Small and Walters directing units. soldiers assisted in crowd control.
In a Navy Day speech Detroit Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox urged national unity to avert a Francelike fate. He denounced isolationism and warned against rash actions sparked by isolated incidents while praising defense plant cooperation but calling for greater effort.
Barnegat New Jersey October 27 Major Charles J E B Guggenheim age 63 commanding officer of the May Time serpa detachment at the Cape May naval air station was killed today in an automobile accident on the New York Atlantic City highway in what reports describe as a fatal crash authorities said Guggenheim who served in the Marine major is survived by his widow and a son Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced
The Rio Grande international bridge at Rio Rico Mexico collapsed early amid weeklong flood pressure. Only fragments remained of the central span as $110,000 infrastructure failed. A ferry will operate while a new bridge is built. the customs house and bridge anchored Rio Rico were swept away.
Two autumn tornadoes swept rural Arkansas and nearby Louisiana causing multiple deaths and injuries. In Hamburg Arkansas five died and 16 were hurt, while Dardanelle area fatalities reached five with 16 injured. A Mansfield Louisiana twister wounded several and left one man with a broken neck. Damaged homes and injuries were reported across towns along the path.
MOSCOW reports say 20 Japanese soldiers attacked Baylet frontier guards near Raskina on October 23. Both sides suffered casualties. Japanese allegedly left weapons and caps as they withdrew into Nipponese territory. Shanghai sources claim several Soviet guards were captured and call the action a military intelligence measure.
Washington officials feared a clash between Japanese and Soviet troops on the Far East border. Reports said Japanese forces attacked a Soviet patrol, signaling possible plans to test Russia and U S reactions or to capture prisoners for strength assessments. An INS report noted uncertainty about U S responses and motives. Inspector Victor J. Britild visited San Antonio for talks with W A Whalen on focal ais.
Forecast shows fair and cooler Monday night with a drop in temperatures. Tuesday remains cool with a high around 76 and a Tuesday morning low near 68. Moderate northerly winds continue along the coast and over West Texas. overall conditions mixed with fog over some areas and cooler air advancing southward.
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