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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1943
Page
7
An article explains how proper lubrication preserves critical automotive equipment during wartime. It discusses viscosity, weight of motor oils, and the need for genuine paraffin-based Shamrock Oils and Greases, urging regular oil changes to maximize mileage and minimize mechanical wear.
Washington reports thousands of classrooms may close or consolidate when school opens due to a severe teacher shortage. The National Education Association notes 175000 fewer teachers signed than usual, with late sign ups possibly still leaving a 15000 to 25000 short. Administrators resort to higher pay, recalls, and cross‑subject staffing to cope. Capt. Cook died during his second visit to Hawaii after discovering the islands in 1779.
Ensign Alano Zeeck new officer in charge of the Amarillo District and Yeoman Betty Huscher plan a WAVES recruiting drive visiting Panhandle cities to attract women ages 20 to 36. They promise postwar Navy careers and training valued at thousands of dollars to release men for sea duty. Women are invited to visit room 240 Amarillo Building for discussions without obligation.
Stockholm reports Svenska Dagbladet stating Germany claims RAF raid on Berlin Monday night was reduced 50 percent by new anti aircraft defenses. The dispatch cites coordinated search lights aiding Nazi night fighters. Britain notes 58 bombers lost. Berlin censorship blocks damage news.
Sgt. Esther Sisson resumes duties with the local WAC recruiting staff after a furlough in Phoenix Arn. She will serve permanently at the local recruiting office in the Post Office Building, under Lieut. Helen Wade Finn. The army announced over 100 WAC positions for women ages 20 to 50, with equal allotments and advantages to men in uniform.
Pantex Ordnance Plant will increase output starting Sept. 1 under prime contractor Certain teed Products Corp. The plan calls for about 14 percent more bombs per month for the rest of 1943, with only a small rise in workers on the load line.
An ad-style item promotes Ice Mint for burning callouses and tired feet. It urges rubbing the cream to soften hard skin, ease aching feet, and restore comfort, claiming white cream cools and soothes. Ends noting the druggist stocks Ice Mint.
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