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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1941

Page

3

Ex Shah Holdings Pass Through To Nation Amid Turmoil

An observed note details transit of former Shah holdings toward a national pool as Axis forces mass in Bulgaria. Reports from Bucharest cite widespread Romanian disaffection and heavy new troop concentrations, with Hungarians and Albanians linked to defenses. Observers estimate Romania has lost about a fifth of its divisions and Hungary about half of its effective forces amid the Black Sea tension.

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Bulgaria Mobilizes as Relations Tense

Balkan diplomatic sources said Bulgaria is mobilizing armed forces rapidly as relations with Russia stay tense. Reports claim Bulgaria moved about 350,000 troops to arms and sought war preparation through Italian arms and German engineering support. The dispatch notes a proposed push to control the Dardanelles and strengthen rail links, with engineers and supplies to southern Bulgaria and Belgrade–Nis routes to aid potential action. The New York radio quoted increasing tension and rapid mobilization.

Pankara iMiayed Balkan Wigeda Russia Ips Ituly Dardaneles Black Sea Baikin Witormants Frita’ Mat Germany Ared' Slepy Bulgaria Auer Canal Berblan Jahozern Belgrade Iwi Nis Bolla Balonska

Quake Rattles San Francisco Residents

A strong earthquake at 1 32 a.m. woke thousands across San Francisco and distant cities. No damage reports followed though tremors caused alarm among residents waking from sleep. Doctors treated some cases of anxiety and minor pains while officials noted the event statewide.

San Francisco

Mohammed Shah Pahlavi Grants Amnesty in Iran

A newly proclaimed government under Mohammed Shah Pahlavi announces a general amnesty decree for all political prisoners of the regime of his abdicated father. The monarch also cedes possessions as part of a gift to the nation.

Terersn Syan Shah Mohammed Shah Pahlayi

Japanese Hold British Vessel in Whanepes River

Reported by FR that Japanese army has been detaining the British coastal steamer Tine tarim in the Whanepes river for days while investigating its cargo of machinery. Japanese authorities suspect items may be destined for Ghungilng via Wenehow, a strategic spur they briefly held in April and May. The Brush suggested the cargo originated from Hongkong.

Bhanghai Whanepes Toy Ghungilng Wenehow Enn Aiguerd Lo

First Anti Strike Law Trial Set in Crimtogl Court

Bexar county court schedules the first test of the anti strike violence law for October 20 in Crimtogl Tierret Court. Judge WW Mc Crory will preside over the case against Clarence Brandt John Slabs Jimmy Butts Ted Lublanaki and Henry Shel el charged with threats or violence to hinder others from work at Friedman Refrigeration Company following a strike.

Bexar County Court Crimtogl Tierret Court Bet WW. McCrory Ennes Clarence Brandt John Slabs Jimmy Butts Ted Lublanaki Henry Shelel Friedmen Refrigeration Company

Texan to Work in Britain Enlists as Vexas Recruit

Dallas dispatch reports Arthur H. Locker of San Diego Texas traveling to Canada then Britain to join the civilian technical corps Vexas. He closed his garage for the duration of service and was born in Ban Saba county.

Dallas Vexas England Arthur H. Locker San Diego Texas Plese Canna Duraion Corp Ban Saba County

NYA Will Expand Metal Training Program

Aualily said today that Texas will expand training in sheet metal welding and machine shop work for boys. Brenham and Meridian projects are part of the plan, with the Texas Employment Service directing youths to the programs.

Aualily Sept W—M Kellan Texas Brenham Mertlim Eaid Lucw Texas Employment Service Meridian

U S AID TO RUSSIA DISCLOSED IN JUMBO LOAN MOVE

Secretary Morgenthau disclosed that United States financial aid to Russia began a month ago with a 10 million dollar treasury advance. Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones announced a Reconstruction Finance Corporation subsidiary was buying 100 million dollars of minerals from Russia to supply war needs. Ambassadors said Russia planned to ship gold to cover imports, with Morgenthau stating advance payments were made to secure American manufacturers. The day to day policy was underscored as no further requests had been received.

Secretary of the Treasury Jesse Jones Piignne Corporation Rissa God Prying Ilo Ba Mavante Morgenthau Gonslanine Oumansiky Iaformad United States Morrenttiau Trey Armerican Gmoney." Through Amtong. the Money, Mforgenthay Weld Yin Amtorg Rusalon Ownes Corporation Russia

Niagara of Aid to Russia Demanded

An authoritative source declared Britain and the United States must quickly pour a Niagara of war supplies into the Soviet Union to shore up its fighting forces and avert a disaster said to be unfolding in the East. He cited casualties at astronomical weights, noting German losses around 2,000,900 and Russian casualties about 300,000 through August, arguing that the primary aid the Allies could provide would be materiel.

London Britain United States Ito Ayasid Russia

Kids Can Worry About Price Rise

Washington report notes concerns over rising candy prices as the commerce department discusses changes in candy sizes and potential withdrawal of certain S cent and 3 cent pieces from the market. The note mentions recent reductions in weight and shifts toward smaller penny and 3 cent candy sizes.

Washington Wbast Wong Ded Commerce Department

Aircraft Warning Post Supervisor Named in County Plan

An assigned official, Gate Graham, a resistant county juvenile officer, was tasked by County Budget Director Charles W. Anderson to supervise the setup of aircraft warning observation posts. The program, approved for the year, targets establishing nine observation points and related personnel by month end.

Gate Graham Charles W. Anderson Waursday

Jups to Salvage Used Tea Leaves

Japan sets out to salvage used tea leaves amid reported fraud and sanitation concerns. The agriculture ministry estimated an annual export value around 20,006.00 pourils from hotels stores and government offices. Women’s organizations and civic groups will conduct a campaign to raise awareness and support.

Toxyo Sept Japan Agriculture Ministry

Russians and British End Teheran Occupation Trouble

Journal report states a joint state conference resolved tensions over Teheran including detentions of Thai nationals. Soviet detachments ordered to withdraw from a machine-gun factory area as British forces prepared to advance. British legation members and nationals faced travel bans while Russians controlled key routes.

Teheran Iran Thailan Midlser Liligt Petrikcct Redtin Petrucel Tasesete Brith Regalton Miz Serause Novikov Legation

German Forces Report Broad Advances Near Leningrad

War round up from the front claims Germans capture 119 pillboxes and fortified positions on Leningrad outskirts while pushing toward Kronstadt naval base. Nazi high command boasts great successes as Guderian allegedly loses a phantom general and Russia orders men 16 to 50 into training amid heavy air and sea actions.

Leningrad Binat Old Crarlat Kronstadt Hitler High Command Nazi Racpa Ukraine London Okrate Sebastopol U. S Moscow Guderian Bryansk Russia Marmansie Red Army Rhineland Germany England

Fragmentary OCR Note on Early Debut Actress in Stage Role

An unfinished OCR fragment references an early debut by a Paramount actress named Ayad, with mentions of stage work and a fireclory af schools and colleges. It notes a presentation with a Mees role in the Bull and a Rushes in a cunrct display. mentions Miss Coalg and a Loulsd location with an 84 to 68 figure and light Want Adsdmig.

Gatherine Paramount Mees

Russ Company Bid Approved in San Antonio Housing Bonds

Russ Company and Grim Pariynd and Company of New York were approved by the U S Housing Authority in Washington for 1 208 000 in housing bonds to fund low rent projects in San Antonio The bid average interest rate was 2 168 percent with other bids at 2 878 percent Bonds run 1993 through 1988 and earlier series pay 3 28 percent interest

Buts Russ and Company San Antonio Grim,Pariynd and Company New York Cty United States Housing Authority Washington,d. C Thatsday H. W. Greff Gen Antorily Housing, Authority Tae Flosa Company Graff

Tenor Confirmed as Head of Chicago Opera Company

Historic announcement names the famed tenor as head of the Chicago Opera, confirming he will not suspend singing duties. The appointment, discussed by board members and officials, emphasizes continued engagements with the Metropolitan Opera in New York and Chicago Opera.

Chicago Ging Mie Marinelli Tequr Ae Abiintio Tin Metropoltan Opera - Company New York Chicago Opera

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