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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1940
Page
1
A fragmented dialogue questions French imperial history and contemporary U S stance, asking if France was an empire when it conquered Cochin China and if the empire died with imperial conquest. It shifts to debates on autocracy, Russia, and diplomacy versus duplicity.
Claire Hollingworth, a British journalist noted in London as a "female scarlet pimpernel," was ordered to depart Rumania within eight days. Fifteen other British subjects were also urged to leave as refugees were assisted from Czechoslovakia and Poland. the action followed a Soviet aligned policy in Bucharest.
British sources hinted that Britain plans to reopen the Burma road to supply China as East Asia changes. The foreign office stayed silent on reopening scheduled for October 18 unless a fresh Japan agreement is reached.
Secretary Hull and Lord Lothian discussed the Japan Germany Italy alliance and Britain’s plan to reopen the Burma road next month to allow supplies to reach China. Hull reaffirmed no policy change on road closure, while Washington sources suggested a $25 million loan may accompany the move to aid arms shipments to China.
London reports show Britain's ordinary expenditures for the first half of the 1940-41 fiscal year were three times as large as the corresponding period in 1939-40. Government spending, wartime needs, and economic measures drive the increased outlay.
A San Antonio report cites Mrs Scott regaining appetite and 35 pounds using Retonga gastric tonic from Walgreens at 300 E Houston St. The ad credits a local Retonga representative and features a testimonial from Mrs Gale M Seat of Monroe St. It asserts safety as a vegetable preparation from medicinal roots and states Retonga boosts stomach juices and detoxifies the bowels.
Tokyo secretary confirms about 150 Japanese residents in Britain will return home voluntarily. Foreign office spokesman Yukichiro Suwa states hundreds more will stay, and no order or advice to depart Britain was issued to Japanese residents.
Spectators on Mount Carmel watched Italian air raid over Haifa and port area in Palestine. Witnesses said bomber crews faced anti aircraft fire and escaped by diving to sea or waste land, with large water fountains reported.
Husky Cecil Wetzel, who captured the kidnapper of Marc de Tristan, says he refused his share of a 26000 pound reward. The former Washington State football star declared he does not want money for rescuing the child, stating he understands the parents’ feelings and has his own issues. He was making a personal appearance at a downtown theater.
New York September 22 advisory hoists northeast storm warnings from Cape Hatteras to Sandy Hook. A moderate disturbance southeast of Cape Hatteras with strong high pressure will drive northeast winds likely reaching moderate gale force along the middle Atlantic coast. Text 26 hours.
Police reports show two barrel banks robbed during the weekend in San Antonio. The BM. A. Webb houses at 421 Belknap were broken into, and coin collections stolen. Two purses yielded $7.75, and Max Schneider of 719 Aberdean Place reported $55 left behind.
Berlin reports German Junkers dive bombers raided the British airfield at Hastings damaging two hangars and runways, isolating a large portion of the airport. The agency says the attackers surprised the British and encountered no fighter or anti-aircraft response.
A war roundup reports hints of a new European phase with Axis moves toward Gibraltar and possible invasion of England. Bombing raids target London, Liverpool, and other British sites as German and British forces clash across the channel, with air alarm updates from Berlin and London.
U S officials prepare to host 20 high ranking military officers from Latin American republics for a 16 day tour of United States defense facilities. Inspectors Gen Marcelino Bergalla and Lieut Col Oscar Gestido of Uruguay lead the first arrivals. Participants from Peru Bolivia Colombia Paraguay Guatemala Argentina Panama and the Dominican Republic join later.
Shanghai dispatch reports a high ranking officer of the IAP fatally wounded by an unidentified gunman in the Bongkew district. Japanese forces announce the officer died from injuries sustained yesterday. An accompanying police officer was wounded. the assassin is believed to have escaped.
The Army reports all recruits will receive at least one regulation uniform. About 50,000 overcoats and large stocks of woolen cloth and blankets were ordered to cover shortages. Delivery of uniforms proceeds as contracts total millions, with mackinaws and olive drab jackets issued for drivers. The annual clothing bill is expected to exceed 300 million dollars.
British and Allied observers warn of a proposed axis offensive targeting Gibraltar and Bizerte as part of a broader plan to draw British forces from the Mediterranean. The Daily Express contends Hitler may seek Franco’s cooperation to push through the Pyrenees.
In Hanoi a Japanese mission of 50 met with Admiral Decons to discuss the Vichy Tokyo accord granting limited facilities in Indo-China and to address the northern border incursion. Maj Gen Issaku Nishiwara heads the mission as Japanese troops occupy parts of Haiphong briefly replacing the U S flag before retreating.
In St Joseph Missouri a youth club called I Wanna Be Captain Too protested Elliott Roosevelt's proposed captaincy in the U S army. Thirty youths organized with the motto a captaincy for each and all and pledged square ear membership.
Berlin reports anger over Dutch politicians amid criticism in Dutch press. The dispatch notes Dutch opposition to democracy and cites a Halland movement aligning with Europe wide political revolutions.
War 25 years ago today reports British attacks near Ypres and on the Champagne front. French forces press along the Serbian frontier as British and French actions unfold. A note marks one year since a German declaration that armed British merchantmen are vessels of war. A Polish government storming brace mentioned.
Fort Worth September 30 Dr George W Cox state health officer urged installation of a stable merit system in Texas health department employment with real career service opportunities. He called for a shift from favoritisms to efficiency and economy, saying trained public servants are now required and the system requires public support legislation and agency approval. Dr Cox and others spoke at the Texas Public Health Association opening session with New Orleans public health official Dr C G Applewhite and State Senator Martin addressing administration.
London broadcast marks Munich anniversary as Churchill calls the fight for Britain the battle for Czechoslovakia. He frames Czechoslovakia’s duties as Britain’s principal war aim and pledges support to the nation under threat.
London reports Captain H P G Crookshaw, financial secretary to the treasury, urged Britons today to save to the limit to finance armaments for upcoming big battles, saying the war has hardly begun.
British night raids hit targets from Aberdeen to Merseyside with heavy fires destroying an armament plant in Audlands as war planners claim widespread damage. German reports claim RAF raids yielded little damage while Derbys Rolla Hoyce works suffered a strike. Gas mask guidance circulated as British and German air actions continued along the Midlands and coast.
The Japanese dominated government in Nanking declined to renew Great Britain's 20 year lease of port facilities on Lin Kwang islands near Weihaiwei. Chiang Kai-shek's Chungking government offered a one year renewal. The British squadron used Jalanes as a summer station.
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