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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1942
Page
12
A fragmented OCR passage lists scattered names and numbers unclear in context. It mentions Bute Jack, NS 7, 4004, an engine of finance, and references to rates, loans, and a highway, but lacks coherent narrative or events.
Australia reports steel mills at Newcastle and Port Kembla producing more than 1,800,000 tons annually. Canada shows a high household equipment level with an automobile and a telephone per nine people.
A feature recalls American flyers serving with the RAF Eagle Squadron in World War II. It lists pilots such as Merta, Geiger, McColpin, Tribkin, Bateman, Daymond, Wallace, Tobin, McGerty, Flynn, Bono, Anderson, Fenlon, and Peterson, noting their acts, locations, and fates as they fight over Europe. The piece honors their courage and their impact on the war effort from London to the front.
The Globe-News and Paramount Theater invite readers to nominate ten Amarillo women as Mrs Miniver winners for wartime service. Nominations should include name address and phone, plus a brief description of the candidate’s efforts such as Red Cross work Motor Corps Troop Hosting or other public service supporting the war.
The Paramount Theater showcases Eagle Squadron with Quentin Reynolds foreword praising American youths who left college to join the RAF. Reynolds recalls nineteen and twenty year olds choosing liberty and air supremacy, seeing London’s suffering, and earning respect as a premier fighter squadron.
Readers are urged to submit nominations for Mrs Miniver to honor home women. Mail early for accurate screening and to recognize deserving local figures as Mrs Minivers of Amarillo.
Members of the Guy V. Henry Jr Camp United Spanish War Veterans plan their annual picnic tomorrow at 6 30 in the north central Ellwood Park. Veterans and families urged to attend bringing filled picnic baskets and barbecued food will be provided.
An old style drug advertisement from Creney Drug selling Letos gum product. It promises money back if the first bottle fails to satisfy and asks if gums look repulsive or itch. The ad emphasizes product efficacy and cosmetic concerns.
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