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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

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Constitution Day Tribute From Harry H Schlacht

Long excerpted column from Harry H Schlacht urging patriotic fervor for Constitution Day. Praises Hearst articles and Americanism, cites Constitution as foundation of liberty and justice, quotes Washington and Lincoln, and urges daily reverence and public demonstration of reverence for the document.

Harry H. Schlacht America Hearst Egypt Mr. Hearst Deffrrion Lincoln Miesmnion United States

Soviet and German fronts clash as Red Army halts advance

Soviet and German dispatches detail a brutal eight day battle near Smolensk with heavy German casualties and Red Army gains. Reports claim Red Army recaptured corridors toward Leningrad and Odessan defenses held, while Axis forces press to cut supply lines toward Moscow.

Russia Smolensk Red Star Varteevo Moscow Smolanak Leningrad Russitty Odessa Lake Larogn Ialand Tahmayan Fean Rosalia Cerna Oesel Baltic Sea Lake Ladoga Oesel Island Wag Sultintea Tisslans

Nazis Threaten More Reprisals In Paris

German authorities in Paris announce a policy of shooting hostages in reprisal for attacks, extending to all classes of the population. A German NCO died from wounds after an attack on military members, while a hunt for suspects and Manuel Herbaix’s kidnapper continues. In unoccupied France, Fr Price, a British Catholic priest, is arrested for anti national activity and sent to a concentration camp.

Paris France Army of Occupation Manuel Herbaix Father Price

Reds Advance Toward Teheran as Capital Braced

British staff officers reported Russians entered Teheran today while mechanized forces surrounded the capital. British and Russian troops moved from north and south, with trains guarding streets. Reza Shah Pahlavi abdicated yesterday and his 21 year old son Bahadur Mohammed Pahlavi remained in Tehran with his cabinet.

Teberan Uren Tehtran Mie Reza Shah Pahiasi Teheran Reza Shah Patilov Isfahan Bhahpur Mohammed Pahlavi Witlely Taeran

Nazis May Wid At Turkish Oil

London dispatch cites German front reports warning Turkey faces invasion risk due to oil field seizure plans. Axis forces mass in Bulgaria, Bulgarian military classes drafted, and a Soviet-linked parachute mission reportedly disclosed.

London Otely Express Turkey Germany Express Bulgaria Bugaria Rone MN. B. GO Sofi Ankara

Norwegians Sent to Prisons During Civil Siege

STOCKHOLM Sweden Sept 17 More than 1000 Norwegians arrested during a week long state of civil siege were tried by court martial and sent to prison camps in Germany or by the Norwegian interior dispatches from Oslo and country. University professors and many labor leaders were jailed. Jens Tangen, president of the Federation of Labor, was sent to a concentration camp in Germany.

Stocknolm Sweden Germany Oslo Tomby Maany Piyong Ibse Cen Jens Tangen Federation of Labor

Britain Probing Food Racketeers

London officials disclose investigations into wartime food racketeering alleged to fund a black market operation. Scotland Yard and the food ministry report sizable illegal imports and routes, with impending prosecutions expected as inquiries continue.

London Jay Valy Britain Hord Beaverbrook Scotland Yard Food Ministry Line

Swedish destroyers blasted and sank after mysterious explosion

Stockholm reports three Swedish destroyers exploded and sank in Heartsjaerdun harbor. At least 31 killed, 11 injured, with naval crews scouring burning waters as rescuers rush to aid. The ships Goteborg Klas Tor and Klas Alma were newly built Swedish vessels. Details remained unclear as authorities investigated possible boiler explosions.

Stockholm Siweden Ar Widdy Rafid Heart- Sjaerdun Baltic Sweden Goteborg Brown Klastoth Klas Alma TA Dispaten

Officers Victims of Car Prowlers

Gar prowlers victimized three vehicle owners near 1602 Texas Avenue early Wednesday. Police reported tires removed from notes owned by Lieutenants F A Bounds, K Oakley and F Dea. TATHOLOGIST DIES, NEW ORLEANS. Dr Rigney D Adney, former dean of the Louisiana State University medical school, died recently.

Gar Texas Avenue F. A. Bounds K. Oakley F. & Dea New- Orlfans Rigney D*adney Louisianne State

Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity

A mostly cloudy forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas with occasional rain expected Wednesday night and Thursday. Moderate to fresh northeast winds. temperatures to reach about 88 on Wednesday with a low around 72 Thursday morning. Slightly cooler conditions on Tuesday reaching 69 with a low near Wednesday.

San Antonio Texas

S. A. Nominee for Board Rejected in Texas

Austin observers report the rejection of Mrs. J. B. King of San Antonio for the Texas College of Arts and Industries board of directors. The article notes twenty other appointments and confirms remaining offices by ex-Governor Lee Daniel and Governor Cox Stevenson.

Austin J. BE. King San Antonio Texas College of Arts and Industries Board of Wo Lee Ddaniel Coxe Stevenson

Senator Hill Launches Attack On Gambling In Texas

Senator Joe Hill of Henderson accused San Antonio and Galveston gambling of running wild and urged the public safety department to investigate. He said a bookie operated openly near St Macy's Street in Galveston and demanded action, pledging more facts if needed. Sheriff Owen W. Kilday denied Galveston knowledge, noting he attended school with Hill.

Wes San Antonio Galves Joe Hiv Henderson Senate State Department of Mubile L. Wintinte St. Macy's Street Brun Anton Public Safety Department Kidday Shentf Owen Kilday Hill Galveston Ba Antomos Joe Hill Marshall Elementary Main Avenue

Rainy Spell Drenches San Antonio Areas Amid Winds

A wet cold front swept San Antonio with four hours of rain and gusty winds from the southeast. Civil aviation wires failed statewide, the Stinson weather alert was off after 10 am, and clouds with occasional showers were in the forecast through Wednesday with cooler highs around 78 to 83.

San Antonia Civil Adronautie Authority Stinson

Wheeler Speaks In Egg Barrage At Billings Rally

Montana Senator Berton Wheeler, an interventionist, faced an egg barrage as he denounced moves toward war and defended Charles Lindbergh. He accused Roosevelt and allies of trying to push U.S. into conflict, urged Roosevelt to honor pledges and freedom of speech.

Billings Mont Sei INS Berton K. Wheeler Montana Miler Charles A. Lindvergh Montana Democrat Lindbergs Ehuraday Ab Des Moines Town Roosevelt Tryig United States Wheeler Cps Hitler Said Fyev Lindbergh

Cairo Bombing Provokes Protests After Axis Attack

Cairo residents react to a daytime bombing by Axis planes that killed about 39 and wounded 9 in the Egyptian capital. Reports say the attack struck near a major American school, causing minor damage while no Americans were reported killed. Local authorities and observers question Britain’s retaliation as the largest Muslim city endures the strike.

Catro Egypt Deria Rome Cairo Britain Bone Germany

Reilly Nominated to U S Labor Board

President Roosevelt plans to nominate Gerard Od Reilly of Massachusetts to the U S Labor Board to succeed Edwin Smith. Reilly, a Boston native and solicitor for the labor department since 1937, would be the board’s youngest member. his five year term would begin September 27.

Awashington Roosevelt Later Relations Board Gerard OD. Rely Massachusetts Edwin §. Smith Wise Om Reiily Boston IL ¢Otte Sermte Congress Wis

Apology Follows High Speed Chase Through Wilson

Three cars tore through Wilson on September 17. An unmarked police car pursued after the second car, while the first led the way. The second vehicle received an apology from the third, a marked police car, after the chase. The incident involved the governor’s speeding apprehension context.

Wilson N.C Gov W Lickel

Earthquake Reported in Asia Minor Shakes Regions

A violent earthquake struck Asia Minor today with shocks beginning at 4:36 a.m. and continuing in intervals for about twelve minutes, as reported by DNB in a Belgrade dispatch. The tremor affected HERN and Switzerland and was described as severe by observers.

Asia Minor Hern Switzerland DNB Belgrade Elebt-Seo

Theft Reported At Home On Nolan Street

Police report a purse snatching at 626 Nolan Street, where $23.69 was taken. Incident occurred at the residence of Mrs. Amoria Ambry, with a suspect reaching through a window to grab the bag. Police logged the event on Wednesday.

Aniorita Ambry Nolan Street

Nazi U Boats Sink Six Freighters

Berlin reports inexact dispatches of U boat activity in the North Atlantic. Six freighters were sunk by German submarines, totaling about 27,900 tons.

Berlin Mun Osubmailars Ausste Freiphlers

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