21 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1942
Page
1
Front lines show mud and raiding actions as Russian reports say German high command fears an American British spring offensive. Guerrillas in the north threaten, killing 783 Germans and destroying tanks and depots while Germans deploy punitive expeditions.
Major H. P. Burgard commanding officer of Pantex Ordnance will be the principal speaker at the Hanson Post American Legion meeting tonight. The regular weekly gathering starts at 8 o clock in the Legion Home at 1800 Harrison Street.
C. W. Purr is seriously ill at Northwest Texas Hospital but attendants report he is “doing nicely” today as medical staff monitor his condition.
A collection of brief help wanted notices from Hereford Texas and surrounding area. Entries include James Wilson seeking any honest after school or Saturday work aged 15, Billy Greenwold asking for shoes while offering to work, a reader seeking washing and ironing, Mrs Mary Lawson seeking farm or housekeeper work, a teen girl seeking after school child care, a 27 year old colored woman seeking morning work, a street contact seeking to exchange snap shots and correspond with a woman aged 30 to 38.
Potter County advances United China Relief push after a church meeting at St. Andrews Episcopal Church where Chairman Hubert Cole and County Attorney Tom Seay presented the motion picture. Donations chair Roy Pollard plans to work with Hanson Post of the American Legion to organize further. Cole urged support as China aids against Japan, with Potter County’s quota set at $5,000 and checks sent to Hubert Cole at the County Clerk's office.
Funeral services set for John S. MacCormick a 70 year old Panhandle pioneer who died yesterday. He lived in Canyon 23 years after moving to Swisher County 53 years ago. Survived by wife three sons four daughters and siblings. Burial in Dreamland Cemetery by Blackburn Shaw.
The weather looks better with warmer afternoon and night temperatures predicted by the bureau. Yesterday's high reached 51 degrees and the low this morning was 45. Rain totals included 32 inches near Amarillo with generally widespread showers. The Santa Fe bridge near Boise City was repaired after high water damage. Total rainfall around Amarillo reached 1.57 inches with 38 inches at Pampa and 48 at Clarendon yesterday and last night.
Mrs. E L Dryden 57 of 300 Sunset Street died unexpectedly last night. Survived by husband, daughter Lorene of Tucson and three sons Fay of Amarillo Ray of Oklahoma City. Siblings and grandchildren listed. Body in state at Blackburn Shaw Chapel awaiting funeral plans.
The post office sold 150 dollars of Victory Stamps and 32050.25 dollars in mature Victory Bond value yesterday. Banks are closed for San Jacinto Day and no report on yesterday's sales is available. The House of Commons will hold a secret session this week to debate the War situation.
Federal authorities led more than 150 agents in a statewide raid at 62 locations across New Jersey to raid what officials called the largest Hitler celebration in the state. About a score of enemy aliens were arrested and over 100 people questioned, with several detained and to face action by the attorney general. At Union City City Hall Tavern authorities found August Klapprott and Rev. John C. Fitting, both naturalized citizens, who were released after questioning as the raid disrupted Nazi praise songs and uncovered eight German nationals without proper registration or service cards.
Morning fire left six businesses with heavy losses as owners planned temporary quarters. Officials noted insurance gaps and replacement costs while crews battled smoke filled ruins. Firemen and volunteers aided several rescues as crowds gathered near the Santa Fe building.
Dow Jones averages indicated gains for industrials and rails at 1 PM while utilities slipped. In Kansas City trading, hogs, cattle, and sheep moved unevenly with some prices rising. fed cattle mostly steady, light supplies, and dealer cattle steady.
London reports Allied leaders including the chief of staff and Harry Hopkins coordinating with British military chiefs. German Field Marshal von Rundstedt is said to be strengthening defenses in northern France and Belgium to block raids and any invasion. London observers foresee U S bomber formations growing over Britain with a vast air base role.
Bond issue of 1 344 favorable with 59 against for an air force site plus about equal totals for street and sanitary sewer improvements with 54 and 53 against. Agenda includes bids on a power mower and radio equipment and a city depository proposal. Deferred hearing on the rezoning of 2400 02 South Polk Street from residential to retail. Meeting at 8 o clock in first season session during summer hours.
The Chief Executive listed the act as one of the most daring in combat aviation and placed the medal on the bride’s lap as the President noted O Hares rank. The President then promoted him two grades to lieutenant commander and presented the promotion papers. O Hares murmured thanks and modest acceptance.
Peace hintpower suggests Japan ready to quit while reports say Japan speeds toward possible war against Russia with reinforced garrisons near Manchukuo. In Burma fighting around Yenangyaung brutal as British tanks and Chinese regiments press Japanese holdouts. claims of 500 Japanese killed and possible recapture by Chinese forces under Stilwell lack confirmation. In the Philippines Gen MacArthur cites continued heavy fighting on Panay and Cebu with new Japanese landing at San Jose and ongoing bombardment of Corregidor as U.S. and Filipino defenders hold Manila Bay fortress. Naval update notes four American submarines honored in service news.
The four marine commanders earned Navy Crosses for daring raids in Japanese waters. They are credited with sinking six Japanese ships totaling 45 000 tons, bringing their combined score to 36 ships sunk 12 probably sunk and 11 damaged. Allied air bases from Australia struck Koepang Rabaul Salamaua and Port Moresby with nine Japanese bombers escorted by fighters. raiders were dispersed by anti aircraft fire and Allied fighters.
The Manzanar relocation camp in Los Angeles area discusses loyalty, surveillance, and a growing self contained community. It notes block leader elections, an advisory committee, irrigation hopes, and daily life of residents including births, romances, and social events.
Miss Chive Mori of Los Angeles, editor of the Manzanar Free Press, wrote a brief statement for evacuees at the camp. She says loyal Japanese voluntarily evacuated to demonstrate loyalty, hoping for shared war effort and outcomes.
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