German Drive at Kharkov and Sevastopol Stays Fierce
Moscow dispatch reports the German command assaults along the Kharkov front continuing for a third day with hundreds of tanks and massive infantry, while heavy pressure and repeats of charges press Sevastopol defenses. Soviet communiques note gains and stubborn defense with claims of wedges and counterattacks. Barents Sea warship losses are also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Kharkov Front
Sevastopol
Kharkov
Barents Sea
Ford housing controversy prompts Senate inquiry
A Senate defense investigating committee in Washington will study the Willow Run worker housing dispute near Ypsilanti Michigan. Chairman Truman says a hearing will examine Ford officials claims that a permanent bomber city is unnecessary and would use critical war materials. A Ford spokesman vows full legal methods to oppose federal housing agency plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Defense Investigating
Henry Ford
Willow Run
Ypsilanti
Mich
Truman
Missouri
Ford Motor Company
Rommel Masses Force South For Egyptian Beal Battle
Axis commander Rommel pushes armored columns south toward Egypt as British defenses redeploy atop the border escarpment. RAF and Hayal South African air forces strike Axis transport while British tanks clash with advancing German units west of Salum. Tobruk’s fall looms behind a flood of bombings and sea raids, with Axis reports claiming thousands of British prisoners and heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennedy
Cairo
Marshal Rommel
Eighth Army
RAF
Hayal South African Air Force
Salum
Egypt
Tobruk
Rommel
Fort Maddalena
Salam
Bir el Shegga
Ain el Gazala
Cirenaica
Mediterranean
Cape Spartivento
Italy
London
Africa
War Bonds drive asks Potter County to raise seven per person
The county is urged to raise 563100 in War Bonds and Stamps this month while a shortfall of 364995 remains. Citizens are urged to sacrifice, fund the drive by June 30, honor soldiers and sailors, and support war industries amid heavy traffic and shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan Associations
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Potter County
Amarillo
Fronts See Axis Push For Caucasus Amid World War II
A 1942 battlefront brief notes German forces dying in large numbers to force a breakthrough toward the Caucasus. Rommel shifts south for an Egypt blow. Chinese troops retake Kweiki to slow Japan. Axis U-boat base reported on Brazil coast. Argentina faces parliamentary demand on Ortiz policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rommel
Egypt
Evening of Fun to Boost USO in Amarillo and Panhandle
Tonight Amarillo and Panhandle dance lovers join a USO benefit dance at the Nat starting 10 PM to 3 AM. Mike Redwine and his orchestra perform with vocal numbers and Miss De Laine Williams as the official American Legion entertainer. Admission is 1.50 per couple. proceeds go to the USO War Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Panhandle
USO
Nat
Mike Redwine
de Laine Williams
American Legion
USO War Fund
Cresney Drug
Oliver Eakle
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Freese-Nichols & McKenzie Construction Company
Cactus Manufacturing Plant
Dumas
Certain-feed Products Corporation
Army Air Forces Technical School
Advance Glider School
Amarillo Florists
Cunningham Floral Company
C. W. Fletcher
Army Engineer Corps
Freeman's
Maj
P. S. Irvine
Pantex Ordnance Works
Capt
Chinese Break Edge of Jap Pincer Drive
Chinese high command announced recapture of Kweiki in Shangking campaign to thwart Japan's Chekiang-Kiangsi rail line assault. Eastern claw stalled near Shangjao as China eyes airfield at Lishui. 15,000 troops advancing from Wuyi toward Lishui. Japanese forces reported to attack from Fukien and Kwantung regions with multiple outposts captured or harassed by Chinese with street fighting and rail derailments reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
China
Kweiki
Shangking
Japan
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Chekiang
Shangjao
Lishui
Chuhsien
Wuyi
Tsinyun
Hangchow
Tokyo Radio
Chekiang Province
United Nations
Kwangfeng
Fukien
Kwangsi
Chinese Central
Chyntsao
Nanking
Anhwei
Chuantsao
Tientsin-Pukow
Deferment for Married Men in Draft Postponed
Gen Watt Page reports Potter County Board No 1 will postpone induction of married registrants pre December 8 1941 living with wives and children. Telegram says impending legislation to compensate dependents prompts new rules and applies to Texas boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Watt Page
Selective Service
Texas
Wage Law for Women Urged at Texas Labor Session
John Reed Texas labor commissioner urged the State Federation of Labor to push a bill at the next Texas Legislature to establish a minimum wage for women. The proposal was made during the afternoon session of the convention in Fort Wayne on June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Texas Labor
John Reed
State Federation of Labor
Weather Bureau circulation figures for Amarillo papers
The record lists circulation totals for Amarillo newspapers in June 1942. The Amarillo Daily News reports 22,847 copies, the Amarillo Globe 12,513, and combined daily circulation reaches 35,360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Daily News
Amarillo Globe
Pantex Rough Riders Guard Ordnance Plant
Mounted guards nicknamed Pantex Rough Riders patrol the Pantex Ordnance Plant in the Plains. Foreman J B Walling directs safety with horse-mounted teams, saddles and uniforms ordered, and Lieut J A Swaney describes the guards as snazzy. They will patrol government holdings around the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalry Battalion
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Plains
Panhandle
J. B. Walling
Texas State Police
J. A. Swaney
Walling
Industrial city pattern takes shape at Pantex site
Major Irvine describes rapid progress at the Pantex Ordnance Plant site as foundations water mains and rail access go in. Bulldozers trucks and diesel locomotives move materials while workers race to complete underground work before above ground buildings rise. Americans in the Panhandle can be proud as streets grow into a modern complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Irvine
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Wiiter
J. A. Swaney
Lieut
Swaney
Pantex
Irvine
Panhandle
Congressional Chiefs To Meet With Churchill
President Roosevelt summoned congressional leaders to the White House for a conference with Prime Minister Churchill to review the war situation. MacKenzie King of Canada joins the Pacific war council meeting as observers and potential talks with Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Churchill
Great Britain
Pacific War Council
MacKenzie King
Canada
Pacific Council
United States
Council
New Zealand
Midway
Aleutians
Alaska
China
Japanese landings in sparsely populated Aleutian outpost shown
Tokyo broadcasts publish first pictures of Japanese occupation on a barren Aleutian island. Naval correspondent describes the landing, improvised shrine, and rapid construction of defenses as American prisoners are depicted. The island is portrayed as a calm but fortified base with anti aircraft batteries and a looming future offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Domei
Aleutian Tundra
Tokyo Radio
Hell
Dutch Harbor
U. S. Naval Base
Alaska
Commandos Coming Event Promises Amarillo Unity
An upcoming event in Amarillo is teased as a major patriotic gathering that will be unlike anything seen before. The feature promises more details in Sunday’s paper, inviting all residents to participate in a city wide celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Civilian defense exhibit shows war era model village
A Boston exhibit centers on a model village of concrete houses with safety devices illustrating how residents might live if war became common and peacetime life was unusual. The display aims to demonstrate civilian preparedness and shelter concepts in a historical context.
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Boston
Hale County Area Flooded After Severe Storms
Farm families in Hale and Lamb counties were marooned as 10.5 inches of rain and heavy hail flooded arroyos and lakes. Crops were ruined, fences washed away, roads blocked by ice and water. One farmer reported 175 acres of row crops lost, with no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Hale County
Hale
Lamb
Cotton Center
Bejarnett
Walter Struve
Leslie King
Star Route
Hale Center
Aaron Williams
Olton
Lamb County
Springlake
Axis submarine base reported off Brazilian coast near Gurupy delta
A high source says naval and air forces are probing reports of an Axis submarine base along the Gurupy River delta on the Maranhão Para boundary in northern Brazil. Investigators note possible raider activity with fuel and supplies deliveries and acknowledge no base confirmed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Maranhao
Gurupy
Para
Brazil
Natal
Guianas
United States
WPA approves hopper control project in Panhandle district
Authorization to set up a $170 000 WPA grasshopper control project has reached district WPA offices. Officials expect labor to be assigned soon but noted WPA roll losses may hinder full use. Counties sponsor materials and transportation while WPA provides labor and some transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
WPA
Nazi Planes Strike Industrial England
German aircraft hit the industrial Midlands for the first time in over a year causing casualties and damage. A lone plane later opened anti aircraft fire over London for about ten minutes as observers ponder a potential resumption of raids on the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Midlands
England
Germany
Recruiting Battle At Dalhart Between Army Coast Guard
Dalhart will host a recruiting battle ground with Army and Coast Guard recruiters from Amarillo sub stations. Sgt T K Morris will duel Chief Jim Duffer for prospects at the Dalhart post office, Duffer present all day and Morris this afternoon. Morris also seeks recruits in Dumas this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
High Plains
Uncle Sam
Army
Coast Guard
Amarillo
T. K. Morris
Jim Duffer
Duffer
Sergeant Morris
Morris
Dumas
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Hitler
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Ortiz
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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Pershing Drive
Fourth Street
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