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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
4
A Norfolk Navy basing story describes Southern recruits resisting vegetables and fresh fare in mess halls. Recruits prefer traditional staples, while officials note diet shifts as training progresses and weight and height gains emerge.
Gen. Sir Claude Auchinleck, a battle hardened Scot known as Auk, succeeds Archibald Wavell as Britain's commander in the Middle East and India commander. His career spans India Northwest frontier Aden Iraq Egypt and Narvik, earning him the label troubleshooter. He boosted Indian army opportunities and expanded industry and enlistment.
Dugan arrives in full tribal regalia causing Barbara’s guests to be astonished while Hank chases a business decision on selling 5000 acres to Midwest. Barbara suspects Dugan’s honesty but Hank praises Dugan’s skill and future leadership as they discuss land value, a dinner talk, and a late night confrontation about trust and oil interests.
Barbara suspects Uncle Hank’s role in a scheme involving Dugan Blake known as Indian Dugan Blake. Larry Grover reveals Blake’s Oklahoma football fame and honorary tribal chief status. The pair discuss using Blake as an outsider in polo matches while plotting their next move as romance and danger intertwine.
David Bruce of the weather bureau explains a climagram based study showing Amarillo sits mid range for year round comfort and efficiency. He compares monthly temps and humidity with Puerto Rico and Fairbanks to map zone of maximum efficiency for troops.
The article recalls Voroshilov rallying Leningrad as German forces near the city and Soviet resolve to form new militias. It contrasts wartime urgency with US economic shifts, urging thrift to support defense while noting booming consumer demand and government defense spending. It ends with a fable on budgeting from Bach's father.
In the Deanna Durbin film Almost an Angel two actors Gus Schilling and Irving Bacon known as The Ravens keep a straight face on screen as death mask makers. They wait in a mansion hallway with Laughton as a 75 year old dying mill owner while off set they provide comic relief. They once rioted over Durbin eating a snack and later demanded food during retakes. They carry prop bags with their equipment and once produced a watermelon and beverages from them.
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