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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1941

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In the News on Hearst and Soviet Influence

A 1941 piece by Eugene Lyons argues resistance in France grew after June 22 and accuses Communists of acting as a Soviet fifth column American readers are urged to recognize the danger of denationalized Americans aligned with Moscow and the Kremlin line shaping Western policy and culture.

The American Mercury Eugene Lyons de MR Hearst France Ger- Miano Russia America Kremlin Hitler Felemis Nemurtacy Wiel Inffurtee Corolaly-yourk Willa Randolph Mearst Mettland California Scully Wr BR Willam Gossage Slawten Island Ctias AL Flynn

Two In Death Cell Plot Foiled At Bexar Jail

Early Saturday morning two inmates in the death cell block at Bexar County Jail were found drilling holes in the ceiling. The prisoners Doe G. Muller and Vernon Finkbinder, held for rape and federal charges, planned an escape by breaking through the ceiling, overpowering staff, and fleeing. They were moved to the isolation block after the attempt was thwarted.

Bexar County Doe G. Muller Vernon Finkbinder Laredo Sherif Owen Kilday Utedian Fot Attorneys Hye Ralph Rayna Shevitt Kuday Reyun

Norther and thunder showers move through Texas region

A rough weather bulletin notes a cold Norther with gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms across East and West Texas. Temperatures peak near 80s before cooling, with highs around 38 on Saturday and Sunday and a cool Sunday morn around 70. Some gates remain open though no rain is expected.

Phoney Money Circulating in San Antonio Warned

Ed Tyrrell head of the secret service division warned Saturday that counterfeit $20 bills circulated in San Antonio appear Mexican in manufacture and are nearly perfect. The fakes tear the scars of the Federal Reserve banks in Dallas and Kansas City. Dallas notes carry check letter J face plate 2 back plate 102 while Kansas City bills show check letter H face plate 11 back plate 102.

San Antonio Ed Tyrrell Secret Service Division Tyrrel Federal Reserve Dallas Kansas City

Vichy Art Exhibit in Mexico Provokes Protest

Labor Leader Vicente Lombarda Toledano, head of the Confederation of Latin American workers, led a protest against a Vichy government art exhibition in Mexico City. The exhibit, titled contemporary French art, was arranged by Gilpert Arvengas and set for display at the government national arts prison.

Mexico City Vichy Vicente 'Lombarda ‘Toledano Canfederation Mexico Gilpert Arvengas National Grearts

Charge Filed in Fisherman's Death Near Trinity River

CROCKETT Sept 2 The death of William A Newton aged 47 white fisherman ten months ago led to the filing yesterday of a murder charge against Emmanuel Williams 36 black minister of South Houston County Newton's body was found floating in the Trinity river eight miles below camp here Authorities believed he had died in the incident.

Two Italian Troop Ships Sunk Off Tripoli

Rome dispatch reports two Italian troop ships torpedoed and sunk off the Libyan coast near Tripoli after heavy enemy pressure. The high command said the British planes bombed Tripoli and Benghazi, with 300 enemy soldiers killed in a harsh engagement in East Africa and a repelled British armored car raid in North Africa. The communique notes Italian forces retreated with losses and supplies seized by Allied forces.

Rome Aslehefit Bui High Command Tripoli Africa Bengast Italia Poaltionatt North Africa Algh Comatyud East Africa Chilga Ethiopia Lake Tana Mediterranean

Anti Nazi Acts in Holland Cited

London dispatch reports Dutch resistance expanding with Sabotage and anti Nazi demonstrations spreading. Curfews imposed in Hoensbroek and fines of 50 000 guilders levied on Finehede saboteurs. A group of 50 storm troopers of the NL party were stoned in Wouw. Park guards deployed in Utrecht to curb vandalism robbery and disorder.

London V—Aneta Ob Holland Newejhs Per Nieuwablad van Het Noorden Finehede Naat Party Wouw Geist Utrechb

Gulf disturbance in Gulf of Mexico shifts southward

United States Weather Bureau reports little change in the Gulf tropical disturbance, tending to move southward and unlikely to continue, with centers near Port Eads and gale winds 40 to 60 mph. Small craft warned to avoid open waters and weekend visitors urged to stay off exposed Gulf islands. Atlantic disturbance moves eastward with high pressure creating strong northeast winds along the Mid Atlantic and South Atlantic coasts.

New Orleans United States Weather Bureau Gulf of Mexico Louisiana Port Bads Mississippi Tetuy Weather Bureau Jeridh Gulf Statiec Middle Gulf Port Eads Gulf Coast Ducksonvile Atlantic Mlonda Small Coats Jacksonville Bahamas Bermuda Atilattle South Atlantic

Jap Nationals to Depart Singapore

British authorities plan farewell for the Hakone Maru as it sails from Singapore with about 200 Japanese nationals returning home from India Ceylon and Malaya. voyage to depart tomorrow.

Singapore India Ceylon Malaya

Weather Forecast for Lone Texas Coast and Rio Grande Valley

Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with occasional rain in the Rio Grande Valley. Moderate to fresh easterly to northerly winds. Temperatures: Saturday high near 98, Sunday highs near mid 90s, Saturday morning low around 80s, Sunday morning near 70. Coastal area expected cloudy periods with possible showers in the north portion. U S Weather Bureau data page 2.

Texas Cooley Tite

City Ambulance Wrecked In Collision On Austin Road

Two people were seriously injured when a city ambulance overturned after being struck by another vehicle on the Austin highway at Grayson Street and Broadway. Driver W. R. Coblentz and nurse Mrs Aim Lubel were booked for negligent collision. Miss Judith Stiles sustained a foot injury in a three‑car crash three miles out on the roadway.

Austin Grayson’ Atreet Broadway Joe Gatelo North Las ‘Redesbreet Ant I .Chise H.E. Mully Roberts Green Hospital Troutaert Fiavola Robert B. Green Akers A. B.togenie Grayson Hackberry Commerce Norse Green Alexander Milenu Coblentz Rigsby Javenue Judith Stiles Main. Avenue Job Hill Avenue B Hind Joe Margo Elmira Atreet Margo Othar Theodore Harris Main Navenue Miss Stiles Hartis

Parisians shot in reprisal for anti German attack

Paris dispatch reports 12 hostages shot by German forces as reprisal for a September 16 anti German attack. Col Gen Von Stuelpnagel cites seven communists, two for attacks on soldiers, three for arms offenses. two former government workers among the victims. A separate Paris garage fire ends with no captures as acts of sabotage continue.

Paris Heluricn von Stueipnagel France Germany Ainer Goverment Matec ‘Ay Vichy

US and Britain Agree on Immediate Aid to Russia

London reports an accord between the United States and British missions to Moscow for immediate material aid to Russia. Averell Harriman announced the deal provides quick shipments while no broad policy settlement is yet agreed. Lord Beaverbrook is noted as already in Moscow with the British mission.

London Russa United States Moscow Averell Harriman Harriman

Nance Goes to Georgia School

Stephenville soldier Nance enters Officers Training School at Fort Benning Georgia as announced by the army. Son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nance he leaves Port Sam Houston to begin training and serve in the army.

Set Nance Georgia Sgh Wooarew Stephanville Port Benning Army Nance Jy Charles &, Nance Stephenville Anc Port Sam Houston

Finns Move to Seize Property in Parliament Bid

A parliamentary session opened as authorities sought power to confiscate all foreign property in Finland. The government argued the measure would safeguard national interests amid rising tensions and economic strain.

Finland

Mexico to Oust Axis Tourists

Mexico City reports authorized circles say the government will demand removal of German Italian and other European tourists with expired six month visiting permits. Visa extensions are not expected and departure dates depend on permit expirations as President Avila Camacho seeks an espionage and propaganda bill with prison terms up to 18 years for espionage.

Mexico City Mexica Argeriting Argentine Congressational Committee Buenos Aires Elicles Exselsior Manuel, Avila, Camacho Fond Congress Coln Nawer i

Fight in Kiev Continues Amid Allied Push for Liberty

Reported dispatch notes ongoing clashes in Kiev as Mexico and the United States press to bolster democratic solidarity in defense of justice and liberty. Roosevelt reportedly responded to a Berlin correspondent amid anniversary tensions as the conflict persists.

Mexico United States London Berlin Bwe Tidningen Roosevelt Kiev

Germans claim encirclement as Kiev battle rages

Desperate fighting around Kiev continues as German asserts control over parts of the capital and surrounding railway hubs. British London sources express doubt over encirclement while noting strategic aims toward Kharkov and the Donets basin. Russians vow planned withdrawals and defense as front lines shift from Leningrad to Smolensk and Kiev.

Mrone Ukraine Red Army Kiev Kley Erby London Russia Kev Leningrad Moscow Soviet Union Hitler Siberia Klev Donets Kharkov Lnss Smolensk Paltava Khat+ Koy Vormesl Momu Riga Oesel

Kelly Officer to Head Air Mission

Washington dispatch reports the United States will establish a military aviation mission to Bolivia with Maj. Edward W. Porter, air corps officer at Kelly Field, named chief. Porter, a Spokane, Washington native, is to report in Washington before traveling to La Paz for the mission.

Washington United States Bolivia Edward WH. Porter Air Corps Kelly Field la Paz Porter Spa‘kane Wash

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