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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1941

Page

2

The Death of Alexis and Peter the Great

In a controversial narrative, Peter the Great’s pursuit of Alexis ends with a brutal verdict. Alexis seeks Austrian refuge, pledges to join monastic life, and is pressured back to Russia where he endures torture and death. The account accuses Peter of deceit and murder, portraying him as a tyrant in a clash over succession.

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War Roundup: Axis Punches, Fronts Brace for Europe

The report details German parachute troops infantry and tanks mounting a major assault on Crimea while London says German battalions were blown up by Russian mines. Russians claim siege armies push on Leningrad with gains and village captures, while Berlin cites repulsed mass Russian attacks. Clashes persist in Greece as Axis troops hold positions. Japan marks alliance anniversary with restricted observances and vows of peace as drives in China drive on Changsha, with large Chinese retreat reported and plans to repatriate nationals.

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Civil Service Exams for Letterer and Grainger Set

Competitions announced for the position of letterer and grainer at the U.S. Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Salaries range from 8.08 to 9.84 per day. Exams scheduled by the Civil Service Examiners Board in San Antonio.

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Nazis Blamed in Chile Plot Revealed by Critica

In Santiago on September 26 14 an alleged Nazi conspiracy to disrupt American unity is blamed by Critica a socialist newspaper. It claims a German plan to strike Chile and to foment separatism across Eastern Colombia and neighboring nations. Police found three clandestine radio transmitters near La Union.

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War 25 Years Ago Today in September 1941

Compiled notes claim Allied forces took Combles Theipval and Guende court with 3500 German prisoners. Greek army reportedly wants war. Austro-Hungarian HQ in Transylvania says Szurdek and Vulca Passes evacuated against Romanians. U.S. embargo on scrap imports cited. Japan hit by flare. British planes strike Berlin Kiel and other targets.

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Nazi Schools in Croatia Planned

Zagreb reports a decree to establish German language schools across Croatia to teach the Nazi way of life. The plan targets areas with German children and promises loyalty to their Croatian home, aided by ancillary facilities. A missing person notice appears in WOAL-Cady at 6 15 a m.

Zaagreb Croatia

Australian Air Force personnel soar past milestone

Stimulus figures from Sydney on September 26 show the Royal Australian Air Force now numbers 51,000 personnel, about 16 times the strength before 1929. The report notes Australia leads with 30,000 trained pilots gunners observers and navigators despite limited objections to expansion.

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Electric Jalopy Solves Shortage Nightcap Mystery

In New York, the eastern gasoline shortage spooks two men as James Melton, a radio tenor and doctor, tries to borrow gas after 7 pm curfew. Kostelanets seeks fuel and heads home to Silvermine, while Melton recalls a scene with Humphrey Bogart.

New York James Melton

Worker Burned as Balloon Explodes in Washington

In Bhattle Washington on September 26 Joséph Gillespis attempted to inflate a 42 inch hydrogen filled balloon. The balloon exploded burning his arms singeing his hair and shattering nearby glass windows.

Bhattle Joséph Gillespis

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