Amarillo Fun Spotlight Tonight on USO Hit
Heavy rains spread across the Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma breaking up travel with quagmires and limited visibility. Amarillo reported 2.8 inches in parts, while Perryton logged 2.5 inches by late afternoon.
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Dixieland Comedy by Dixie Dice Darlings in Amarillo
Rains blanket the plains as Dixie Dice and her 100 Darlings present an American morale benefiting musical comedy at Municipal Auditorium. Free admission invites all ages to enjoy lively costumes, dancing, and songs honoring U S service members and local defense workers with a sold out feeling.
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RAF Rains Bombs On Emden And Naples In Extended Blitz
British raids hit Emden Naples and Sicily in broad night strikes targeting submarine and iron ore routes. RAF aims to pressure Axis bases from the Mediterranean to the Reich as Rommel’s forces in North Africa face renewed German and Italian air activity.
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Navy Chief King Says Midway Battle Could Decide War
Admiral Ernest King reported that U S and Japanese actions continue in the North Pacific and west of Midway with U S losses relatively small. He noted Japanese massing at Midway, warned battles lie ahead, and said Hawaii must be held at all costs while Japan withdraws from Midway without admitting decisive defeat.
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Battle of Midway declares decisive Pacific victory
The Navy reports the anti submarine program is established and efficient while the Pacific fleet gains a momentous victory at Midway. Admiral Nimitz confirms sinking two to possibly three Japanese carriers and significant damage to battleships cruisers and transports.
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Australian Mainland Shelling Marks First Sea Attack
Allied wartime bulletin reports Sydney and Newcastle shelled from the sea for the first time since the war began. Newcastle endured a 30 minute barrage while Sydney was struck at unknown length. Initial reports credit submarines with the attacks, both cities blacked out and little damage or casualties noted.
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RAF Attacks Japanese Troops at Homalin and Akyab
The RAF struck Japanese troop concentrations at Homalin on the east side of the Chindwin River in Burma, delivering strong blows. The force also bombed Akyab yesterday, according to today's announcement.
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Frontline Situational Brief Amid Global World War II Actions
Allied ships and air forces hunted the remnants of a large Japanese invasion fleet in the mid-Pacific aiming to deliver a crippling defeat as 15 Japanese ships had already been sunk or damaged. In China Japanese troops clashed near Chuhsian while forces moved toward Kiangsi. The RAF bombed Emden and Naples, aiming to curb Axis reinforcements. Rommel faced renewed British assaults in North Africa as German tank attacks near Knightsbridge failed. Russian fronts saw ongoing reconnaissance and sporadic fighting.
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Amarillo Weather Forecast and Yesterday’s Temperatures
Showers with moderate wind expected Monday across Amarillo and vicinity. temperature change minimal. Hourly figures show highs around 68 and 59 yesterday with a low of 41, and 24 hour precipitation around 0.28 inches ending at 4 PM yesterday.
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Avengers Induction at Lake Marvin Ends With Star Spangled Banner
Heavy rain did not deter the induction ceremony at Lake Marvin. Pat Flynn introduced Mason King as master of ceremonies and noted calls from Col KE C Black Jr Col FE A Simp. Ensign Gerald Pope administered the oath to recruits and Chief Petty Officer C M Norman of Ama...
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Panhandle Avengers of Pearl Harbor Hold Lake Marvin Ceremony
Rainy opening of Lake Marvin saw 68 Panhandle Avengers pledge allegiance to the United States. Ensign Pope led the ceremony with a band and a hero roll call. Despite downpours, crowds stayed for fellowship and plans looked to reschedule water events next Sunday.
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