22 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1942
Page
1
Seattle public safety committee debates a dog cat curfew as a blackout precaution. Cats resist lock up arguing they pose no menace while opponents warn rats would surge. committee adjourns to sleep on the issue amid the blackout context.
A reader seeks a house helper or laundry assistance and a live‑in partner near Austin Street. A practical nurse seeks nursing or housework work with lodging. Lost items include a navy cloth purse and papers. rewards offered. Dogs Mickey and Jack are missing. contacts provided.
By January up to 120 million cans of American condensed milk had been distributed in Britain. Argentina sharply increased its dairy shipments to the United States in the past year.
The war department created a new draft classification 1-A( t suspended) to include men with remediable physical defects. Those in 1-A (suspended) wait for defect correction before induction, then are placed in 1-A and called up. Defects listed include dental issues, nasal obstructions, simple goiter, repairable hernia, and nutritional unfitness. Up to three days hospitalisation to assess correction possible. bridges and dentures now acceptable.
Washington April 22 The Office of Facts and Figures quotes German radio saying children under 15 will be enrolled in the fire department. They will normally work by day to fight incendiaries, with night work allowed in urgent public danger emergencies.
Hawaii based Air Corps gifts a lively quarrel over state origins among officers. The piece lists top states by officer percentage, names several generals and pilots from Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, and California, and notes a local hero from Delaware and others with subs help. It ends with a playful hint that the best state is the one back home.
The writer laments limited town facilities for soldiers on leave near camps. He notes many towns lack suitable places, causing soldiers to idle publicly. He praises communities with lounges, cake and milk or beer, and urges Americans to support making life easier for those in training.
Hollywood reports Joan Crawford becomes the highest paid jitterbug in a six year gap for her first movie dance. She earns 125 900 dollars for a three minute jitterbug scene with proceeds donated to war charities.
Rev. Alton Z. Riley a 31 year old Niles Michigan negro pastor pleaded guilty to assault and battery but Judge Van Pyle withdrew the plea and released him after evidence showed he merely kissed a Mishawaka woman who bought apples from him. The judge said the man was guilty of indiscretion and not a punishable offense.
Charles A. Fisk vice president of the First National Bank attends the annual American Bankers Association meeting at French Lick Springs Indiana. He serves on the association’s executive council and will be away from the city for several days.
The massed chorus of nearly 500 voices will give a concert tomorrow at 4 30 in the Amarillo high school auditorium. Directed by Dr Archie N Jones UT music head and choral critic judge, the performance is free. Arrangements were handled by Miss Julia Dean Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir director.
Dallas reporter notes D. W. Bishop found five hub caps after hitting a pothole on Industrial Boulevard. He kept one and offered to return the other four to their owners if they call.
At the AP's 42nd annual meeting in New York voting tabulations show Chicago Sun and Washington Times-Herald applications rejected. The Sun received 684 in favor and 287 against while the Times-Herald drew 514 for and 242 against.
Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese broadcasts say 62,600 prisoners are held in the Philippines with 10,600 Americans among them. The release notes 1,600 American captives are hospitalized.
News from Albuquerque reports 107 New Mexico fighting men reached Corregidor before the Bataan fall, raising hope among mothers that others from the 200th Coast Artillery may have found refuge in the Philippines. Gov. Miles and Col. Sage comment on identification and relief efforts.
John Stevens evangelist will continue gospel meetings at the North Amarillo Church of Christ tonight at 8. The subject is The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against the Church. A large congregation heard him last night and the meeting will close Sunday with an all day session. O M Reynolds conducts song services. A separate note offers sewing kits for soldiers and sailors.
A fragment reports ConocoTh Oil exaggerated claims of protection by more than double compared with five other oils in a death test that ends when the engine fails.
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