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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
6
In New York reports that thin rubber contour maps of enemy territory and fortifications were examined by invasion forces as they unrolled them in landing boats just before H hour. The article cites Herbert E. Smith, president of the United States Rubber Co., as commenting.
General Clark relied on rubber maps built from multiple sources and aerial photos for the Sicily or Sardarno landings. A model is created, a plaster negative cast, and latex sprayed to form a durable relief map. The maps help troops identify enemy concealment and safe foxholes. Bobby Dilday of Riverside visits his grandmother in Amarillo. his stay runs until August 17.
At Pearl Harbor Aug 10 the US announces the conquest of Guam ending major Japanese resistance after a rapid eight day drive. 10,000+ Japanese dead counted with more killed by air and sea bombardment. Rota Island remains Japanese held. Accidental US deaths in 1943 rise to 97,500.
The author argues that while heavy punishment is needed to deter future aggression, the idea of total extermination of Germany is a rhetorical phrase not a policy. He notes Germany faces severe defeats and high casualties, and that postwar penalties should include fines imprisonments and possible executions for war crimes to prevent a new war.
Houston attorney Miss Effie Reslan told the all male city council that bare backed women on Main Street reflect discredit on the city. Mayor Massey and City Attorney Lewis Cutrer discussed indecent exposure laws while noting the ordinance is not broad enough to cover the issue. MT Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
Doctors note kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes that filter blood and stay healthy. When tired they disrupt daytime function causing night awakenings and backache. Doan s Pills offer relief by flushing waste from the blood and have been used for over 40 years.
Javier Rojo Gomez, head of the Federal District, announced plans for 100 sport parks in Mexico City by January 1945 to provide recreation for youths and curb juvenile delinquency. In California, Shirley Hannahs of 3006 Hughes Street is.Field director of the Girl Scouts and active through Sept. 5.
A1930s style dialogue extols the Burlington Lines growing network with 11 000 miles of track serving 13 states 22 gateways and 200 interchange points. It highlights freight and troop movement and anticipation of more jobs as peacetime railroad work expands nationwide.
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