Warplanes Raid Lae and New Britain in Pacific War Update
Allied air forces led by MacArthur bombed the Japanese base at Lae New Guinea and attacked Rabaul Gasmata and other targets in New Britain. Aerial combat damaged several enemy planes and runways while one Allied aircraft was lost and another missing. A British intelligence officer reports large Chinese manpower used in the Singapore area campaign.
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Brydon
MacArthur
Australia
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Lae
North New Guinea
United States
Port Moresby
New Britain
Prim
John Curtin
New Guinea
Rabaul
Gasmata
Malaya
Singapore
Formosa
Hainan Islands
Canton
South China
Anti Axis Sabotage Starts With Guerrillas Across Europe
Allied intelligence reports describe an underground anti Axis army spanning Germany, Italy, and occupied territories, carrying out sabotage, passive resistance, and guerrilla warfare to disrupt war production. Incidents include damaged power stations, broken communications, derailed trains, and factory tool damage across Germany, Czechoslovakia, and France, with numerous arrests and plant shutdowns.
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London
Europe
Germany
Italy
Britton
Moscow
Forback
Gestapo
Deuches
Goering Works
Linz
Neuburg
Czechoslovakia
Skoda
Pilsen
Brno
France
Paris
Hoyt's Compound Promises Relief From Digestive Ailments
Mrs. L. M. Martin of Lubrock reports severe sour stomach pains and poor elimination improved after using Hoyt's Compound. She says regularity returned, food digestion improved, and nerves and sleep better, with one bottle priced at $1.25 and two at $2.00.
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Hoyt
L. M Martin
Ninth Street
Lubrock
Hoyts
Creme
Market summary and stock tickers across exchanges and cattle markets
Industrial and stock indices show mixed moves with rail and steel shares turning up and many notable names listed on the New York Exchange. Kansas City livestock reports indicate hogs, cattle, and lambs trading unevenly with higher tone in some classes and overall demand steady to strong.
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Kansas City
Open Bids on Water Line to Expand City System
The city commission will open sealed bids tonight for nearly nine miles of a 20 inch water line and other enlargements. The project is part of a $1,150,000 water system upgrade, with $750,000 bond issue proposed, $420,000 allocated for the long line and air force school service. Bids will also be received tonight for a carload of gasoline.
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City Commission
Presbyterian Church Sets Congregational Meeting
Central Presbyterian Church will hold its annual congregational meeting tomorrow night at 8 in the fellowship hall. Elders and trustees will be elected, the church budget adopted, and a report on the year’s work presented.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
Court Session Opens in Claude After Army Day Delay
The spring term of the 47th district court convened in Claude with Judge E C Nelson presiding. The judge postponed the start by one day due to Army Day observances in Amarillo yesterday.
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47Th District Court
Claude
E. C. Nelson
Amarillo
Night patrols to guard county roads by two deputies
Deputies L. B. McKenzie and W. H. Watson receive night patrol assignments with uniformed service on county roads. A two way radio system will be installed in their patrol car to stay in contact with the sheriff’s office and Amarillo police. McKenzie is long time deputy. Watson is newly appointed. The court also transfers W. C Dever from jailer to bailiff of the 108th district court and names B. L. Wims as jailer.
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Commissioners Court
L. B. McKenzie
W. H. Watson
Bill Adams
Amarillo
McKenzie
Watson
W. C Dever
108Th District Court
B. L. Wims
Jaller
Roosevelt calls to re negotiate war contracts with UAW CIO
President Roosevelt told a Detroit war conference that the government will re negotiate contracts with employers to ensure savings from wage relinquishments benefit the nation. He cited double time or premium pay for weekend work as a wartime brake on production and a possible aid to enemies. The message followed a proposal to cap incomes at 25 000 a year with defense bonds in place of overtime. delegates from 600 local unions attended the special session.
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Detroit
Roosevelt
United Automobile Workers (Cio
R. J Thomas
Uaw-Cio International
Thomas
International Executive Board
Uaw-Cio
National Cio
World War Veteran Joe Utley Dies at 47 in Amarillo
Joe Utley a World War veteran and Amarillo resident since 1927 died early this morning. Survived by widow a brother Roy of Amarillo father L Utley Sayre Oklahoma and three sisters all in Oklahoma. Body to be sent tonight to Sayre for funeral services tomorrow.
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Joe Utley
Amarillo
Roy
L. Utley
Sayre
Okla
Oklahoma
Utleys
Otis Apartments
Potter County Forms Countywide Sanitary District
Potter County creates a countywide sanitary district excluding Amarillo and federal reservations. Joint operation by county and state. a $50 000 WPA project for at least 390 outdoor sanitary units. County cafes must obtain health certificates. public water and facilities will be inspected. District aims to preempt rural population growth.
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Potter County
Amarillo
Khiva Shrine to Hold Regular Monthly Meeting
The Khiva Temple of the Mystic Shrine will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night at the Amarillo Hotel starting at 7 30. Plans for the spring ceremonial on May 21 will be discussed.
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Mystic Shrine
Amarillo Hotel
British Destroyer Havock Reported Wrecked Off Tunisia
The admiralty announced that the British destroyer Havock was wrecked off the coast of French Tunisia. The loss was confirmed in a London dispatch dated April 7.
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London
Admiralty
French
Tunisia
Ordinance Regulates Trailer Camps
City commission may introduce an ordinance regulating trailer camps described by city manager A. P. Hancock as a health measure. The note frames the move as public health action. A separate item mentions Colorado University Boulder offering a mountain climbing course to students.
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A. P. Hancock
Colorado University
Boulder
Colo
Britain to name Indian defense minister Jinnah says
Mohammed Ali Jinnah president of the Moslem League announced that Britain has agreed to appoint an Indian as defense minister. The statement was reported from New Delhi on April 7.
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New Delhi
India
Britain
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Skilled Men Are Wanted for Panama Canal Jobs
The U S Civil Service Commission seeks skilled workers including artisans engineers and draftsmen for Panama Canal positions. Benefits cover rail and Pullman transport to embarkation ports plus port transport, monthly room and board 50 to 60 dollars, no dependents allowed, 40 hour weeks with overtime pay, US citizenship required and age limit 55. Roles include armature winders boatbuilders blacksmiths machinists riveters riggers shipwrights sheetmetal workers welders and coppersmith with wages from 1 48 to 1 52 per hour and higher monthly rates for naval architect and draft positions. Applicants should contact the Secretary of the US Civil Service Examiners or the Manager, 10th US Civil Service District in New Orleans.
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Panama Canal
United States Civil Service Commission
Panama
Armature
Ime
United States
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Tenth U. S. Civil Service District
Customhouse
New Orleans
Navy reports drop in U boat attacks along Atlantic coast
Secretary Knox said German U boat raids on U S coast shipping fell noticeably last week. He cited coastal protection measures and the wave-attack pattern as possible causes while noting 14 submarine attacks in the western Atlantic, with only two along the coast last week.
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Washington
Knox
United States
Atlantic
North Atlantic
Navy
Caribbean
Director Warns Against Burning Up Tires
Philadelphia April 7 William L Batt director of materials for the War Production Board warns drivers against wasting rubber at a drive for victory rally. He says drivers who burn their tires now will regret it later and doubts any more rubber will be available for private use during the war.
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Philadelphia
William L. Batt
War Production Board
Federal Business Association of Philadelphia
MacArthur accepts York bid to head Citizens Committee to Display the Flag
Gen Douglas MacArthur accepts Sgt Alvin Yorks invitation to become honorary international commander in chief of the Citizens Committee to Display the Flag at U S Army Headquarters in Australia on April 7.
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U. S. Army
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Alvin C. York
Citizens Committee
Survey of Amarillo recreation needs for workers and soldiers
Randolph Field cadets name General MacArthur as top hero in a first poll while a wider survey in Amarillo assesses recreational facilities for war workers and soldiers. Raymond Forsberg leads the Federal Security Agency survey with the USO and local leaders. the Chamber of Commerce schedules an April clinic to address housing and expansion issues amid war industry growth. Santa Fe carloadings for week ending April 4 1942 rise vs 1941.
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Amarillo
Raymond T. Forsberg
Federal Security Agency
USO
Forsberg
Region 10
Texas
New Mexico
Louisiana
Santa FE
Sweden
Defense School Places Open for Aircraft Overhaul Classes
Amarillo announces ten openings in aircraft engine overhaul courses through the Defense School. Men 18 or older, high school graduates, not 1-A, may enroll at the U S Employment Service. Course covers overhaul inspection and testing of engines from 50 to 600 horsepower with classes noon to 9 pm led by Hudson Landers.
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Amarillo
Army Air Ferrying Command shifts leadership during wartime
Col. Harold L. George takes command of the ferrying command succeeding Brig. Gen. Robert Olds. The unit, in 10 months, expanded to operate on a larger scale than civil airlines and now delivers American aircraft to the Netherlands East Indies the Soviet Union China and other Lend Lease beneficiaries via a world wide network of routes bases and weather stations.
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Washington
U.P
Army Air Force
Netherlands East Indies
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
China
Army
Real Estate Sales Rise in Amarillo Board Meeting
Amarillo Board of Realtors members heard a report on first quarter 1942 sales showing 129 in January 1942, 126 in February and 151 in March. The group discussed rental values and dismissed rampant rent rumors as hysteria while noting a study of individual high rents could curb speculation. Fred M. Seale was elected to membership.
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Amarillo
Fred M. Seale
Boy Scout Troop 9 to Receive Charter Tonight
Charter presentation for Boy Scout Troop 9 set at 8 p m in the American Legion Hall with H G Wilson neighborhood commissioner and Bob J Johnson Jr council commissioner taking part. Officers include Charles C Bills Scoutmaster and Wallace Hess assistant.
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American Legion Hall
H. G. Wilson
Bob J. Johnson, Jr
Charles C. Bills
Wallace Hess
J. W. Barr
W. C. Anglund
Royce P. Gant
Roy R. Beard
Defense Guards Pleased With Dance Attendance
Members of Company C of the Texas Defense Guards thank attendees for the Ammunition Fund dance at the Aviatrix Club. Captain Sam Davis says the fund increased considerably and all present enjoyed the event. Drill at Amarillo High School grounds tonight. all members urged to attend.
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Company C
Texas Defense Guards
Aviatrix Club
Sam Davis
Amarillo High School
Finnells Host Panhandle Sailors Evening Social
Short leave for Panhandle sailors tonight at the home of Commodore H. H. Finnell 1206 Boowie Street. Plains Boat Club and Auxiliary members are urged to attend at 7:30 p.m. for a covered dish dinner and chuck call. Commoress Mrs. Dave Britain promises good eats and a full turnout is expected. Discussion on lake opening programs and summer regatta meets will follow.
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H. H. Finnell
Boowie Street
Plains Boat Club
Dave Britain
High Plains
Commodore Finnell
Potter County Farm Gets AAA Check
The Potter County farm participated in the government farm program and received an AAA payment of $61.49 this morning.
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Potter County Farm
Japanese Attack On Manila Bay Barrage Fails To Pinpoint
Constant shelling from dive bombers field artillery and tanks plus attempted barge landings aimed to seal a Manila Bay pincer. Wainwright’s beach defenders repelled several amphibious tests as the Japanese shifted to steel barges with 75 mm guns and shelled the defenses. Many shells fell short though sea-borne artillery harassed defenders.
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Yamashita
Manila Bay
Wainwright
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John A. Parris
Nin
Pit Pere Ree
Gallagher & Burton, Inc., Phila
Hamiltons
Elgins—Waltham Bulova
Gruen
Longines
John Furbach
Polk
Mrks, L. M. Martin
Dow-Jones
Mercill Lynen, Pierce, Fenner & Benner
AL Lpm
NEW York Stock Exchange
Merrill Lyneh, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Clare Alleghany Lud Steel
Aliis-Chalmers
Am Roil Mill
Am Smelt & Ref
A'N Amer
Baldein
Bendix Aviation
Bethichem Steel
Borden
Tiene Pate Vy Budd Mtg
Cotumer
Chrysler
Basasedees Bi
Ily Trent OU
Ay Chrtien Wright
Wa Deere & Chae
Anit
Douglas Atroratt
Ren Fjer Aaa
Fien Motors
Greyhound Corp
Vws
Lit Harvester
Int
Power & Pap
Kenneratt Copper
Jet
Maratial Fieiet
Montgomery Warders
Saal Kelvinator
Nationel Biscuit
New York Shipbuilding
New York Central Railway
Bill
North American Aviation
Ora
Parkara
Pan American Airways
Paramount Pictures
Jo Penney
Phillips Pet
Fissmouth
Als Remington Rad
RCA
Republic Steel
Sears Roebuck Sun Shell
Union Owl
Sorony Vacuum
Southern Pacific
Standard Brands
Sable
California
Stand
Indiana
New Jersey
Studebaker
Steel
White Motor
Wilson & Co
Woolworth
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Meeting
Atth District Court
Amarillo Tire Exchange
S. Fillmore
Havocks
Tolzien
WM. Knabe
Rovers Ang Ei Bean
Atlantic Coast
York
CCDF
Randolph Field
Gen. MacArthur
General MacArthur
Army Air Corps
Clark Gable
Lana Turner
Sergeant York
Mr. Cooley
The
Chamber of Commerce
Defense School
Russia
Boy Scout
Finnells
Ordway-Saunders CO
du Ana
Doche & Co
Buchanan
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Western Electric
Bell Telephones
Bell Telephone
T.C. Webb
Audiphone CO
North Texas
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