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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
16
Sergeant G. C. Hollister earned a near miracle rescue when a Zero attack blew off a bomber turret door over New Guinea. He fell backward but hooked his feet on a bar between the guns and called for help through the intercom after his earphones tore away. A fellow gunner hauled him back aboard.
Rep. Albert Thomas of Texas urges immediate abolition of drafting married men over 40 while younger workers stay home in defense industry. He cites plant observations of 75 percent aged 21 to 30 and calls for directing older men to defense jobs. He defends American war effort against critics and notes planes and tanks proving effective. Also mentions Raymond Madden visiting Amarillo and local residents visiting relatives.
Classified notices seek live-in help and part time workers including elderly man, young girl, colored girl, and window curtain launderer while listing a dense radio program schedule across KGNC AM FM with many show times and sponsor notes. The item also notes lost baby coat and reader requests.
Listing of radio programs across networks for August 20 1942 includes orchestras bands and singers such as David Cheskins Orchestra Vera Barton Glenn Miller Earl Godwin War Broadcasts and The Jamboree from Dixie. Also features dramas news commentaries quizzes and variety shows with times ranging from evening into late night.
RANDOM JOTTINGS listing several moves and visits. M L Smart, 517 North Taylor, transferred to Mississippi by Freese Nichols Construction. Sadie Miller, 617 B North Taylor, to visit daughter in San Antonio. William Hall of Carthage, NC, in Amarillo on business. Mr. Carthage is a building contractor. Mrs John Austin, 814 Fairmont.
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