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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1941
Page
1
A historical reflection on Labor Day as a democratic national holiday honoring American labor. It extols unity over class conflict, praises workers and their contributions, and stresses national harmony and shared welfare as core American values.
Rumors of a Russian Finnish peace talks surfaced in Europe with reports that the Soviet premier Stalin ordered forces withdrawn from the Karelian isthmus and the Red Army could pull back up to 180 miles. US Ambassador John G. Winant denied any role in negotiations, calling the rumors unfounded.
German sources in Berlin say Finland will not seek a separate peace with Russia and insist the three power pact governs negotiations among Japan the United States and Germany. They assert Japan holds the decisive role and outline the pact's modalities as Japan's duty.
Finnish military leaders insist the struggle continues after a victory address by Commanding Gen KG Gosek. Report notes ongoing resistance and calls for perseverance as tensions remain high across Helsinki. Continued on page eight.
The forecast calls for 98 degree heat with little wind and humidity that could raise concerns during the Labor Day holiday. Sunday's high reached 99 degrees and Tuesday's low is expected near 70s with daytime highs around 98.
From London on September 1 a broadcast marked by Queen Wilhelmina's message to oppressed peoples. She condemns the regime, notes her 61st birthday, and urges continued resistance against the aggressor's murder and rapacity toward the valiant Russian people.
Former French vice premier Pierre Laval and newspaper editor Marcel Deat were reported in good condition in a Versailles hospital after being shot by a De Gaulleist last week. The incident targeted Laval and Deat, both prominent figures in wartime France, and followed political tensions during the period.
Cairo dispatch reports British bombers struck Italy's Aftigan base at Tripoli causing fires among ships unloading. The Royal Air Force statement claimed the raid began Saturday night and affected coastal facilities as ships were being serviced.
Two people were killed and 43 injured in an air raid on Alexandria last night during a rising conflict near the Suez Canal region. No casualties were reported in Meht of a rising map area.
In Berlin on September 1, Adolf Hitler met General Muñoz, commander of Spain’s Valivater division, at his field headquarters amid a tense exchange described in dispatches. The brief encounter highlighted ongoing Francoist liaison within European theater.
In Houston, a one story residence fire killed Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beytwood Wells. R A Granwald 37, a bus driver, was charged as an accomplice to arson. Neighbors reported screams as the fire broke out. Gasoline smell and a five gallon can near the body were noted. A hose allegedly extended from a gasoline tank in Wells car. Langdon and other officials described the homicide investigation and Granwald’s arrest after a police pursuit.
New Orleans reports a Gulf coast disturbance moving north from 180 miles south of East Texas. Weather bulletin warns of increasing southeast to northeast winds along the Louisiana coast and East Texas coast with gusts up to target ranges. Small craft warnings issued for harbors.
About two thousand workers in shirtsleeves carried banners and marched downtown for the annual Labor Day parade led by Jim Atchison of the Trades Council. City officials including Mayor Quin and Sheriff Kilday attended, Governor Stevenson did not arrive in time to speak. The procession stretched from Kinwood Temple to Romana Plaza, lasting around 45 minutes before dispersing.
Fair to parky cloudy and warm with variable winds. High Monday near 92, low Tuesday around 76, high Tuesday near 98, Sunday high 99 and Monday morning low 76. East coast to extreme southeast with occasional rain over extreme east and upper coast Monday night. West Texas partly cloudy Monday morning and night and Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms in the Tucs Valley and westward. Little change in temperatures.
A flood washed away a bridge on Mill Creek four miles from Lowville. Two adults were recovered from the creek. Three children were believed drowned and four people escaped when a car plunged into the Black River tributary during a cloudburst. Missing are Mrs Bruce Nobbing and three children. Rescued are Bruges Robbins William Fletcher and others.
Helsinki announces that members of the Finnish legation in Moscow who had been confined for two months due to the war have begun their interrupted trip again. The party led by Minister Peavo Sonninen includes four diplomats and one Finnish private citizen. About a dozen women and children had already left Russia earlier.
Premier Jean Darlan reshuffles the navy hierarchy naming Rear Admiral Auphan as new commander in chief and director of the naval ministry secretariat, replacing Admiral Lelie. The move places the youngest admiral in the French navy in top command amid ongoing wartime leadership changes.
Thirteen people die when an Air Provice transport plane crashes after takeoff near Tari, Italy. Among the dead is a French member of the French Italian armistice comrades Aton. One engine failed or malfunctioned before the crash. details are unclear.
London broadcast quotes Ernest Bovin, British minister of labor, urging labor unity to sustain victory over Nazism. He emphasizes overwhelming supplies of war materials and warns workers against disunity, calling for mobilization to defeat the enemy.
Reported yesterday in Mexico City and Coahuila incidents left several people wounded as the Mexican Revolutionary Party claimed victory for its gubernatorial candidate Cat Belins Lopez Paslila.
In Houston on September 1 a small plane near Freesat crashed killing prominent residents George F. Hat in and A M Monteith, the 8 year old son of Julien and Mrs Kerr. The craft was piloted by Hamman Smith, president of Hamman Exploration and vice president of Hamman Oland Refinery.
A well known Paris stock broker was found dead in a murky episode tied to rising anti-dewy terror влияния. Police report a possible link to the Garnan-occupied Praien front and a cluster of agitators reported in the area. The incident shocks the local financial and political communities.
President Roosevelt in Hyde Park declares Americans must do their full part to crush Hitler and Nazi forces, urging greater production from workers and employers alike. He warns against appeasers, stresses vigilance, and notes industry is the frontline in the war.
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