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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1941

Page

2

Reds Fight Depend On U S and British War Aid

Reuters dispatch from Shanghai reports Stalin told Harriman and Beaverbrook that American and British materiel relief will decide Russia’s wartime prospects. The piece outlines routes to supply materiel, noting Finns severing the Murmansk line and several routes now blocked, leaving only a few corridors to aid the Soviet war effort.

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Catherine and Peter the Great’s fatal romance and fall

Ekaterina draws power from Peter's inflexible will and debauched rule, guiding a brutal court. Peter indulges in sexual excesses, executions, and extreme cruelty, keeping Ekaterina close then estranged. Amid executions and medical decline, Peter dies in January 1725 after years of opulent tyranny and violent scheming.

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Italian Stores Check Stocks

ROME Sept 30 71 Reprints today Mallans were unable to buy clothing textiles furs hats or shoes since stores began taking inventories of their stocks preparatory to rationing. Sales of those goods were suspended by the government pending issuance of ration cards within a fortnight to assure all consumers an indispensable minimum and to prevent hoarding. Bread rationing will begin tomorrow from use of an inadequate grain crop.

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Raid Targets German Ports As War Expands Across Europe

A British air raid strikes Steuth and Hamburg docks while Cherbourg Le Havre targets reported. Eight British bombers missing. a Gy stinger fighter shot down. Stettin raid marked the war’s eleventh long range blow aiding Russia. Smaller German coastal actions noted along eastern England and Scotland with casualties in northeast Scotland.

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German air raids on Britain and Berlin air war update

German high command reports sinking of an 800 ton freighter and another vessel near Great Yarmouth, while Berlin and Scottish coast raids continue. British losses claimed as 11 bombers, with German raids extending to southeast England. civilian casualties noted in Bamburg. Weather notes and long list of meteorological observations follow.

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University to refund tuition fees for draftees

University of Texas regents, in a two day meeting at Austin on September 30, propose refunding tuition and other fees to students drafted for military service during the school year. The action aims to restore charges exceptal or mandatory costs, noting faculty vacancies and gifts noted in the discussion.

Austin University of Texas University Regents Tony Bed Dresse Tregente

Airfields of Italy Bombed During World War II

ROME September reports describe British air attacks on Italian airfields at Cagiari Saramia and Catenin causing damage to aircraft. British losses included two planes over Cagisel. four others. In the Mediterranean a battle over the sea credited an Italian naval scout with shooting down three British aircraft before being downed. some crew reportedly saved. German and Italian bombers targeted Tobruk Libya in renewed operations.

Rome Cagiari Saramia Catenin Mediterranean High Command Tobruk Libya

Jap Leaders Discuss U S Relations

Tokyo reports say Japan’s cabinet discussed international affairs with emphasis on possible rapprochement with the United States. Foreign Minister Toyoda briefed on talks with US Ambassador Grew andBritain's Duff Cooper and Gen Plagett were cited as influencing East Asia tensions.

Tokyo Japan United States Teijiro Toyoda Joseph C. Grew Cooper Francis Plagett Shanghai East Asia Britain Far East Chungking Malaya Thailand

War Roundup From 1943 Churchill Aims for Europe

Prime Minister Churchill warns of possible invasion of the continent and predicts prolonged war while Nazi pressures and Allied counter moves unfold. Red armies claim recapture of a city near Leningrad and stalled siege as German efforts falter in Crimea and Ukraine. Italian command reports four Soviet divisions crushed. Germans announce executions of Czech suspects. Allied air raids strike Stettin and Hamburg. China recaptures Taishan as Japan withdraws.

Associated Press Churchill Britain Hitler Egypt North Africa Spain Isles Germany Leningrad London Crimea Ukraine Reich A. F Stettin Hamburg Taishan Tungsten

War 25 Years Ago Today War updates and battles cited

War reports recount a three day battle in Transylvania where German forces drive part of the Romanian army south into mountains. British capture a German submarine similar to the Deutschland and take it to Sealand. Athens notes Greece may declare war soon. Berlin acknowledges RAF air operations aiding Italian attackers near Egypt.

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Sad Note for Organ Thief at Brown Household

A man at 213 Rockwood Court reports a Tuesday incident where a thief stole an organ from his garage on Monday. He says the organ is 103 years old and would not play. Police were alerted as the value is listed at four dollars.

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Dodd Club Hosts Evening Dance At Gunter Road

The National Catholic Community Service club hosts a Thursday evening dance from 8 to 11 p m on Gunter road with Lions Club sponsorship led by Enos Gary Brackenridge high school principal in charge. The event will provide 400 fees for all city parishes. Meanwhile the Tuesday Musical club junior department plans a center program featuring piano by Patsicka Staffel songs by Emmiabell Metzger with H S Metzger on piano and performances by Ethel Hayes with Rhyliss Albert.

Dodd National Catholic Community Service He Gunter Road Lions Club Feet Enos Gary Brackenridge High School National Catholic Community Service Club Roland Grasso Louis Mover Hest Leo Murphy St. Peter Clayey's Church Patsicka Staffel Emmiabell, Metzger H. S. Metzger Ethel ‘Hayes Rhyliss Albert

Defenders Post Installs Seven New Officers

Defenders Post 498 of the American Legion at St Leon Springs near San Antonio installs seven new officers. Retiring post commander R. M. Whaley announced the changes. New officers include Hiber Moore as commander, Willie Moreau as vice commander, Stanley Postel as adjutant, Arthur Uni as finance officer, Oweff Miller as chaplain, Walter Feller as sergeant at arms, and Ed Kafe Ser as service officer.

The American Legion St Leon Springs San Antonio R. M. Whaley Hiber, Moore Willie Moreau Stanley Postel Adjlant Arthur Uni Oweff Miller Walter Feller Ed Kafe Ser

General McNair criticizes Army leadership after maneuvers

General McNair told about 1000 officers that leadership must inspire discipline among nearly 400000 troops in the Second and Third armies. He cited failures including disregard for safe enemy fire, massed attacks with weak defensive action, blackout violations, and poor reconnaissance.

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