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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1940

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Invasion Echoes Through British Isles History

The article traces ancient invasions and cultural impacts across Britain Ireland and Scotland. It contrasts Iberian and brachycephalic skulls in Stonehenge era tombs with Roman occupation and the persistence of the Picts. Caesar’s early Britain raids mirror modern warfare dynamics and public storytelling.

British Isles England Ireland Scotland Wales Stonehenge Aylesbury Britain

Heat Stages S A Comeback In Real Weather Update

Cool morning gave way to heat as noon readings neared 95 degrees. Southeast winds were expected to continue, with Wednesday forecast to mirror Tuesday air mass and a 95 high. Monday reached 95 while Tuesday’s low was 58.

Ite Mercury United States Liifle Wednnesday

Faulk Charged Over Substandard Butter Possession

D R Faulk of 162 Ward Street faced two charges for possessing butter below standard and butter with insect fragments. The complaint was filed Tuesday by state Department of Health inspector Max Volett Jr. in County Gourral.

D. R. Faulk Ward Steet Gourral Faulk Max Volett Jr State Department of Health

Coast Guard searches Western Gulf for schooner William Heys

Coast Guard patrol boats hunted through the night for the schooner William Heys of Penseck reported disabled in the Western Gulf of Mexico. Planes to aid search were scheduled. The vessel, bound for a Campeche bank snapper and grouper trip, was reported disabled Saturday with two crew members dead.

Galveston Coast Guard William Heys Penseck Gulf of Mexico Campeche Banka

Soviet Demand on Rumania Reported in Bucharest Dispatch

News dispatches from Bucharest report incidents along the Russo Rumanian frontier and say the Soviets demanded that Romania demilitarize the border zone of Moldavia.

Rumania Budapest Bucharest Moldavia

Man Hurt After Roof Fall In Westport Home

George Holand, 90, of 1806 Saunders Avenue, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for injuries from a roof fall while repairing his home. Matthew White Jr, 83, longtime dramatic editor of Munsey's magazine, died of bronchial pneumonia at his Westport home.

George Holand Saunders Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital Holland Westport Conn Matthew White Jr Munsey Mapa

Hitler Fleet Scattered by Allied Bombardment News

Channel gales and British bombing scattered Hitler s invasion fleet as fog and autumn weather hampered German plans. Churchill cited 10 000 casualties in the first half of September, mostly civilians in London. Daylight raids continued with two London attacks and damage to southeast towns.

London Hitler Churchill Channel Air Ministry Wnetherllands Britain Ger Mayfair Bond Regent

Lack of Housing May Delay Draft

Washington reports the draft may be delayed due to housing shortages for conscripts and guardsmen. The war department moved to speed construction and housing but limited funds and logistics hindered full mobilization. The piece notes Britain’s war context and Caesar analogies, with many details spanning military needs and public policy.

Washington UMS Thanipower Sareeta Army and Navy War Department Conc Aesar Voal Hitler

Miners Entombed in Virginia City Cave-In Near Rescue

Rescue crews near freeing three miners trapped by a tunnel collapse at the Consolidated Virginia and Ophir mines in Virginia City. Miner names Martin Claus William Randolph Tony Stasic. Inspectors said the men were alive and estimated more time needed to reach them.

Virginia City Matt Murphy Istorie Martina Claus Wiliam Randolph Tony Stasic Virginia Ophir

Italians Push Deep in Desert

Italians report a major advance into Egypt from Sidi Barrani 54 miles inside the British frontier. Marshal Grient’s mechanized force seeks Matruh with plans to seize a military airport at Sidi Barrani and launch raids on Alexandria and the Suez Canal amid 110 to 120 degree heat and Sahara dust. Stefani calls the move a liberation of Egypt from British rule.

Rome Sens Thulion Sidi Barrani Sahara Mediterranean Cairo Rodolfo Greriant Matruh Desert Sidi Batrani Alexandria Suez Canal Stefani Egypt Tiely

Home Guard Plans Formed in Texas as Guard Mobilized

Austin Sept. 7. Plans were finalized for a Texas home guard to operate if the national guard is called out of state. Col. John Bannteer directed instruction letters to civic leaders. Governor W Lee O Daniel would command. The unit aims to suppress internal disturbances as anti riot force. Any man 16 to 64 who is physically able and a citizen may serve after swearing allegiance to the American flag.

Austin INS Texes Texes National Guard John Bannteer Adjutant General's Department Wmder W. Lee O'Daniel O'Daniel Urs Stites

Ex U S Destroyer Named Churchill

London reports the first flotilla of 50 U S destroyers given to Britain will be named Churchill after Prime Minister Churchill. Admiral A V Alexander told the House of Commons today the naming honors the British leader.

London United States Britain A. V. Alexander

Maverick Starts Speaking Tour to Chicago and New York

Mayor Maury Maverick left at 7 p.m. Tuesday for a tour visiting Chicago and New York City. He will address the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies in Chicago, speak at the national conference in New York on defense of cities, and discuss isolationist views on a Columbia Broadcasting System program. He plans to reach San Antonio within two weeks.

Maury Maverick Stinson Geld Chicago New York City Maverick Committee America Chicago Stadium New York Columbia Broadcasting System San Antonis

Adviser of Late King Wounded in Zagreb Shooting

In Zagreb on September 17, Count Bombelec, a close adviser of the late King Alexander of Yugoslavia, was wounded when three groups of men opened fire on his automobile near the Sageeb cemetery. He had not been active in politics recently.

Zagreb Yugoslavia Bombelec Alexander of Sageeb

Japs Prepare In Indo China Showdown Over Troop Transit

Japanese consul general warns of evacuation if tensions worsen in French Indo China. Ranks ready to transport troops and refugees as talks with Admiral Decoux and Maj Gen Nishihara continue. Vichy Tokyo agree on limited concessions allowing 32 000 troops to land at three ports and move toward the Chinese border. Chungking reports claim a demand for 200 000 transit troops, opposed by Paris at 12 000.

Hanoi

Theft Guilty Plea Brings Sentence

Robert Mendoza pleaded guilty to theft of small amount from Sam Mazuy at 10¢ on Matamoras Street August 3. Judge McCollum in Burnet County Court at Law No declined stated sentence and imposed 60 days in jail.

Robert Mendoza Colima Wheel Mccollum ‘Burnet No. J. Mendoza Sam Mazuy Matamoras Street

War at a Glance: Nazis shell London and desert fighting grows

Nazi long range guns on the French coast begin shelling London as invasion fears rise. Hitler’s fleet is scattered by Channel gales, while Churchill warns against false hope and a steady buildup for a land assault. In the desert, Italian columns push into Egypt after three days of intense fighting, with heavy costs to the Italians.

London Egypt

Berlin reports new phase of attack

Berlin dispatches reveal long range German guns on the French coast began shelling London with autper cannons, while DNB reported a rolling air assault on the British capital amid rain. German sources claim heavy bombings disrupted British transport and industry, with limited RAF loss.

Berlin

Mord Reports Suspicious Merchant Ship Near Virginia

OHIP reports an SOS from the steamship Mord describing a suspicious merchant ship bearing down on them. Mackay radio marine bureau logged the call at 10:55 p.m. and later 11:15 p.m. noting a grey hull and red lead hatches, with the craft steering 13 degrees true. The Mord’s identity appears in Lloyd's directory but may be a tactical call.

New, York Mord Mackay Radio Marine Bureau Virginia Linyad Mackay Radio Wes

Exiled Queen in Dutch Observance in London

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in exile held a private ceremony in London to mark Prinsjesdag, the Dutch day of freedom. The note recalls her historic tradition of riding to The Hague in a golden coach on the third Tuesday of September to open parliament.

London Wilhelmina Netherlands The Hague

Oveby Inquiry to Be Resumed Soon

Bexar county grand jury will resume investigation into Charles Oveby case claiming death from rough treatment in city jail. A spokesman said the jury will also review a list of similar cases and continue the inquiry.

Charles Oveby Bexar County Grand Jury Attoreney Oveby

Weather Forecast for Antone and Vicinity

Partly cloudy tonight through Wednesday with light to moderate easterly winds along the coast. East Texas shows partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with gentle to moderate east winds. West Texas mostly fair with scattered afternoon storms in the southwest and north-central areas. Temperatures mostly steady with highs around 95 and mid 60s to 70s at night.

Antone Lilestey Pentle East Texas Texas

Mexico Political Riots Rumored

Rumors circulate of political disorders in Pemaglipis state on the Gulf of Mexico about 200 miles from Merlo City. The Mexican war department says all quiet, while private reports claim unrest with double indications of turmoil.

Mexico City Pemaglipis Gulf of Mexico Merlo City War Department

Nazi Time Bomb Explosion Shocks Central London

A delayed action bomb exploded in central London creating a towering smoke plume. In Jerusalem, robbers stole about 420,000 pounds sterling from the Anglo-Palestine Bank, one of the Holy Land's largest banks, today.

London Jerusalem Seveveral Manked Gnomen Tel Aviv Anglo-Palestine Bank Holy Land

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