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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
2
A first person essay argues against a large standing army and favors military training in public schools starting in high school. The writer critiques conscription and proposes using existing officers and equipment efficiently, promoting physical fitness and civic readiness without immediate emergency threats.
Senator George of Georgia said the committee seeking revenue reform will likely strike a compromise on taxes after a rapid session. The panel approved a bigger change raising the normal corporate tax by 31 percent and repealing a 4.1 percent punitive rate, moving to 25 to 60 percent based on earnings and capital investment. A 10 percent special tax on excess profits from defense contracts was also approved, with coverage to subcontractors. The debate touched on amortization and government influence over industrial facilities over five years.
A motor scooter rider returning from a 110 mile vacation trip via tennis courts reached home after six hills. He claimed an average of 120 miles per gallon and insisted he was not forced to walk during the journey.
The report recalls airship and night raids on England, the ninth year of the war, with Italian and Austrian attacks repulsed elsewhere. Freiburg, Baden, was bombed by French raiders. German forces neared Warsaw, while Polish defenses held at harbor.
Dr. Lee De Forest describes a robot aircraft under study by Payton Chile engineers. The plane would be crewless, guided from another plane, and capable of high altitude television imaging and firing missiles at 425 miles per hour. Potential uses include observation and as a high explosive projectile.
In Santa Cruz on September 3 a minute organism named gopynulas caianella is drawing attention for its glow. The bioluminescent water flare lights the white capped breakers each night and shifts to a dull brownish red as dawn nears.
An article notes a Fort Worth boot show winner recognized for best design. The prize boot features embroidered pansies and a floral display, presented by a designer identified as Levine at 17811 Kentucky Avenue.
Havana officials of the national sports commission announced a plan to train 300 aviation cadets annually at the National Academy of Civil Aviation. The program opens September 15 with 20 primary trainers and 10 test ships from the United States.
London reports heavy talk of a cabinet reorganization after the recess ending December 17. The plan reportedly shifts Anthony Eden from War Secretary to another post, Alfred Duff Cooper to the War Office, and Herbert Morrison to Information. Morrison would lead the Information Ministry, Duff Cooper would head the War Office, with Beaverbrook possibly moving to a higher supervisory role in Cabinet production.
The report lists temperatures and conditions for many cities including El Paso Fort Worth Fredericksburg and Albuquerque with clear skies and varying humidity. It includes sunrise and sunset times for Mobile Nashville and Montgomery, rainfall and precipitation notes for the period, plus a government notice about cases and a money scheme trial involving several named individuals across states.
President Roosevelt arrived at his country estate Hyde Park for a few days rest and a backlog of work to be handled from a distance. He had urged swift passage of the defense bill, which Congress approved yesterday, though it must clear the usual departmental approvals. An annual clambake at Secretary Morgenthau’s nearby home was on the schedule later today.
San Francisco dispatch reports two men from San Francisco adopted a novel display of patriotism during a motor trip into Canada. William Young and Edward Peterson bought three berets in red white and blue and wore them in order on their heads while driving.
Sofia report notes Bulgaria and Romania sign a formal agreement returning 2883 square miles and 276000 people to Bulgaria with occupation to begin September 14. In Bucharest Gen Antonescu purges pro King Carol supporters, pledges loyalty to Hitler and Mussolini, and tightens control as unrest and exile continue.
Berlin dispatch via radio says King Carol II of Romania left Bucharest under cover for Switzerland with Magia Lupescu and thirty nine companions. The group allegedly travels with twenty baggage wagons and will stay in Switzerland about a month before moving to a villa near Nice on the French Riviera.
Washington Pennsylvania report notes smith James Hart, 86, still works at his anvil daily while claiming 625 people do not work hard enough for their own good. The piece emphasizes labor as key to staying hale and hearty in old age.
Grand jury room scene at court home as inquisitorial body probes deaths of Klaus and Tillie Woeanly. Charles Oberby 40 of Lordsbury among witnesses. Minnie Brown Mrs Dillien referenced. Emma Muenster named auditor. police records handed to grand jury. Grove Woodmen Circle and Olive Magnolia groups noted.
Fire and smoke blot the skies as Berlin and London endure their worst air assaults of the war. British raids hit Berlin for hours while German forces strike across England and the Ruhr, with civilian casualties reported near London. In Eastern Europe, Romania aligns with the Axis as General Ion Antonescu intensifies purges in Romania, and Petain in Vichy reshapes the French leadership.
In Balboa Canal Zone Sept 7 a labor strike reaches the Pacific area as about 400 workers refuse to report for duty on defense projects. The unrest began Thursday on the Atlantic side with several hundred workers. About half of the remaining 1200 workers showed up for work yesterday while strikers demand higher pay from 19 to 20 cents to 30 cents for laborers and 25 to 45 cents for skilled workers, plus complaints about food.
London report says a veteran wing commander, grounded for desk duty, took to the sky and destroyed two Junkers 87 dive bombers. He climbed to 15,000 feet, spotted eight bombers, dived, and his attack caused the formation to scatter with two bombers crashing and flames.
Mexico City reports Luis Montes de Oca will resign as president of the Bank of Mexico this afternoon and be immediately replaced by Eduardo Villaseñor, under secretary of finance. Montes de Oca, a strong Almazan backer, had offered his resignation several times but was declined by President Cardenas.
The production centers on Rosa Elida and Nina in a Peruvian mine romance filled with Latin and Indian dances. Bryan, Hix, and Jack Haines complicate love with jealousy and a daring plot to thwart the villain. Nina’s stage presence and Corinna’s bridal moment elevate the finale as Pablo and Nina reunite with the hero.
Autoiinted Press reports a wary London day as residents spend hours in shelters amid continuous air raid alarms. The diary style timeline notes multiple shelter sessions from midnight through the next day, detailing hours underground and brief returns above ground between reminders.
In a series of government moves in Moscow veteran prosecutor Andrey Vishinsky, tied to the 1988 Trobskyite purge, becomes vice commissar for foreign affairs. Lev Mekhilis, his boss, takes over general alliances and labor oversight while Pravda editor P. N. Paspelogi is named by the party central committee. Anareti Zhdanoff is removed as propaganda head, with G. F. Alexantroff stepping in as new propaganda chief.
Mrs. Tallen of North Gevers street reported a strange man made an improper remark as she waited for a bus near Losora and Commerce. The man showed a dark eye area and struck toward her with a purse, prompting her to call Officer Louis Yates to question the incident.
Cleburne city council rejects a proposal for a seamen camp for a scuttled German ship’s crew at the state park area. A protest meeting urged by civic groups and officials led to a resolution opposing the location. Immigration officer D Colloar advised the mayor the camp would not be recommended due to resident opposition.
House leaders near agreement to drop fight over a tentative amendment for a six day draft enlistment trial before invoking the draft. The debate centered on the D day provision and potential penalties for noncompliance while a last big defense spending bill loomed and amendments to broaden or limit draft powers were discussed.
Mexico City reports that a Senate majority pledged support for a resolution to dismiss Gen Juan Andreu Almazan from the army. Senators said the Senate wields power to confirm army promotions and remove an officer.
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