24 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1942
Page
1
In a political update supporters report that O'Daniel appears to be re-nominated to the U S Senate after maintaining a 12 256 vote lead. The story notes party dynamics and potential impacts on the campaign.
Moscow dispatch reports a fierce Don bend battle near Stalingrad with Soviet advances and German crossings. Russians claim firmer positions around Kotelnikovski while Nazi pressure grows center Don bend and at Stalingrad’s southern prong.
British Wellington bombers conducted a daylight attack on Emden, hitting docks and shipbuilding areas. The RAF reported two bombers broke through at 4000 feet, dropped explosives, and returned. A Wellington engaged a Messerschmitt 109, with the rear gunner firing. Bombs also fell in eastern England and the East Midlands, with two Nazi planes destroyed.
The Brazilian government announces wartime status as the 29th nation to oppose Hitler, with plans to curb fifth columnists and block submarines. Neighbors Uruguay Colombia and Venezuela near conflict, while Chile and Argentina may follow. In Asia, China advances along the Chekiang-Kiangsi rail line as Japan withdraws.
The Dunes near Dalhart demonstrates that resodding with native grass is economical and effective for wind erosion control. Porterfield at Amarillo Experiment Station led planting of 150 acres in 1940 at about 2.25 dollars per acre, with 44 steers grazing this year and gaining enough weight to cover costs. The project highlights grass as a rotation crop and the enduring landmark of the old crow's nest tree.
The Amarillo Experiment Station near Bushland showcases native pasture grass planting methods using seed embedded in mud pellets. Porterfield and Dr. Whitfield guide trials with simple equipment, noting drought resilience, deep planting, and moisture retention. The staff includes David Reid, Fulton Ackerman, Ed Van Doren, Jess Fults, Andy Anderson, Carl Reeder, and Betty Fink. Visitors, especially farmers and ranchers, are welcome.
Rio de Janeiro roars with patrols and roundups of Axis suspects on Brazil’s first day of war. Authorities search for secret transmitters and seize a German embassy device while France Guinea’s role grows strategic. The coast tightens as Brazil aligns with the United Nations and reads for possible regional war spillover. Separately, Fordham University notes earthquakes near the Aleutians indicating Japanese occupation.
Mrs. Frank Stone of Dumas gave birth to a baby boy on arrival at Northwest Texas Hospital after a drive from Dumas. The infant weighed five pounds 11 ounces and will be named Frank H. Stone Jr. Both mother and child were reported doing fine. Mr. Stone works as an engineer with Shamrock Oil and Gas Company at Dumas.
The bulletin notes continued cool conditions in Amarillo and vicinity with a Monday shower forecast for New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. West Texas expects scattered showers with locally heavy rain west of the Pecos, and temperatures ranged from 55 to 78 yesterday. Precipitation for the past 24 hours ending 4 PM was 0.25 inches.
Wilbert Lee O'Daniel leads James V Allred by 12 256 votes with about 30 000 left to count as rural strength secures key Texas Democratic nomination for a full six year Senate term. The Texas Election Bureau notes the race appears settled with O'Daniel at 50 71 percent to Allred 49 29 while other statewide races show Smith James and Jester prevailing.
James V. Allred expresses gratitude to Panhandle supporters after election night. He says he will issue no public statement until official canvass and plans to rest, sending thanks to friends across the Panhandle for their strong backing.
Certain-feed Products Corporation at Pantex Ordnance Plant evacuated the Oliver-Kahle building on Saturday as the person nel and medical departments moved to the plant site offices. Other departments had moved earlier. Remaining downtown are the Pantex garage and Certain-feed housing department at 909 Tyler Street and the employment office at 504 Taylor Street. Employees rise earlier to reach the reservation, with many using buses or car pools for the 20 mile commute.
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