05 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1942
Page
1
Survivor DeLong describes a Fourth of July torpedo strike off the African coast as a U S transport was hit by Axis torpedoes. He recalls flames, a crew member’s rescue, and the sea voyage continuing after the ship blew up. He wore a German officer’s overcoat and endured two nights aboard amid the chaos.
Dec. 4 London dispatches report the Vichy regime under Marshal Petain losing control as Laval maneuvers toward a pro-Nazi government. Arrests of Herriot Borotra and others are noted, with Petain powerless and many French officials rounded up or confined. British and American troops reportedly cross into the Ivory Coast as observers doubt the move.
In Shamrock, more than 1000 gas ration books must be returned to obtain signatures due to an oversight in issuing the books last week. The omission of a rationing board member or authorized agent's signature went undetected for a day or two. The issue prompted a recall to ensure proper authorization.
Casualty and battle details from Casablanca and Fedala Bay describe Allied troops, sailors, and Marines repelling attacks. Rommel’s quick Casablanca visit is noted as timing for transport survival. Lieutenant Brooks, with 33 years in merchant marine service, is mentioned amid intense aerial and torpedo threats.
Dalhart hosts two special events marking Pearl Harbor anniversary with a war bond and stamp sale. The Dalhart Lions Club sets a downtown bond auction Monday 2:30 to 3:30 pm with prizes over $300 in cash and merchandise. Channing High School and PTA plan a Monday night program featuring a Boy Scout activity, box supper, games, and a Boy Scout ill. A basketball game between Channing and Boys' Ranch of Old Tascosa follows, with proceeds benefiting the bond sale and a final high bid winner receiving a third bond and stamp event prize. General admission and supper included. events filmed for the stamp and bond sale.
Shamrock A Dec 41 Special Pumerai services for Mrs Marearer Patterson Halford 79 were held at Shamrock cemetery Tuesday at 3 p m by Rev I J Crawford pastor of the Missionary Bant Church Aus Halford died Monday She was born in Van Zanda Count 31 1863 She married William Patterson in 1881 and the union produced one son who died Patterson preceded her in death in World War I Battle of Tyonne Wood She is survived by one son William Patterson of Lela and two brothers Joe Birch of Wellington and Marion Birchfield of Bon Sans County Tex
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