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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1941
Page
8
Detroit December interview quotes Henry Ford urging a postwar world federation with a universal currency and economy. He argues nations would live in peace, no armies, and profits from global unity while the United States should seek compensation to ensure worldwide stability and prosperity.
Soviet dispatches report a panicky German withdrawal from Rostov with eight divisions destroyed or crippled, massed fronts collapsing toward Taganrog and Mariupol while Russian forces under Timoshenko Remizov close in from east north and west toward the Sea of Azov. Cossack cavalry and tanks push German rear guards. Rostov townsfolk greet Red Army as civilians aid and feed troops.
British and German forces fight across a wide Libyan front with reduced tempo while Axis supply attempts by sea near the Egyptian Libyan frontier are intercepted. Prisoners, including senior German officers, reach Egypt as Ed Duda remains under British control and raids clear battlegrounds near Zegh and El Adem. Axis claims of encirclement of a New Zealand division are reported.
Nearly 20 buildings on West Sixth Avenue must be set back if the street is widened. The city, with Virgil Beavers as photographer, captured exteriors and interior views to aid planning. Widening depends on property owner agreements while the city and state agree on sidewalk, curb, gutter, and paving costs.
In Houston on December 3, Lucyle Richards, a rodeo trick rider, testified that Frank Dew made checks payable to her to fund his gambling games. Dew, the cattleman she is accused of killing, ran gambling games at his apartment where he was fatally shot. Richards said Dew forced her to act as hostess and maintained she did not fire the fatal shot.
The air ministry announced three British aircraft were missing after bombardment of targets in occupied France last night and an attack yesterday on shipping off the Norwegian coast.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull denounces Japan for military despotism in conquered lands, contrasting U S and Japanese policies. Sen Claude A Vepper predicts a pincer move with Vichy France to hinder Allied shipping and notes Japan's Indo China buildup. Roosevelt seeks Tokyo's reply on Japanese aims in Indo China amid info control from Tokyo.
An 11 year old Amarillo boy, Jerry Jones, saved his tooth after pulling it at home. He placed the tooth on the mantel and weeks later a portion popped off and fell to the floor like a grain of popcorn. The incident was witnessed by his parents at 706 Fairmont Street.
The House appropriations committee approved an additional 8.24 billion defense outlay nearly all for defense with lend-lease funds to boost tanks guns and other equipment for Britain and Russia. The total defense authorizations since July 1 1940 would reach about 67.99 billion. The panel refused broader lend-lease transfers but urged a 1.56 billion increase for lend-lease and allowed potential transfers up to 500 million if needed. The plan covers war and navy needs including 2 020 airplanes and 120 million for gun mounts and merchant ship arming. Marshall said large-scale production and force superiority are essential.
London reports a rising split within the Labour Party over Churchill's conscription bill. MPs met in private as the government seeks authority to draft 3,000,000 men and compel women into uniformed services. George VI issues a proclamation for a 70,000 youth draft as debate continues.
London reports that Germany has expanded its police by about 50 percent in the reich and occupied territories due to fears of civil disturbances. The measure reflects heightened security as political tensions rise.
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions with fresh southwest winds up to 40 mph. In Amarillo today highs near 69 and tonight lows around 38, with similar trends across Big Bend Del Rio and New Mexico sides, including brisk winds Thursday and warmer nights.
Russian ambassador to the United States Maxim Litvinov reached Wake Island today aboard the China Clipper after an 11 hour flight from Guam He departs tomorrow for Midway Island and Honolulu on the final leg of his Pacific journey
William S. Knudsen told 46th annual Congress of American Industry that strikes risk undermining wartime production. At the Waldorf Astoria, the OPM co-director urged unity, criticized jurisdictional disputes, and called for greater industrial cooperation to support defense programs and civil economy.
German air raiders bombed a port on the British southwest coast during the night and severely damaged a large merchant ship in British waters, the German high command said today. Asbestos Shingles sold at Newby's.
The toy aisles show secret weapons in many military style toys this Christmas. German and Japanese made items are less common with American labeled toys dominating shelves. The piece notes how wartime sentiment shapes toy choices and hints at lessons in commerce and national pride.
German raider Steiermark scored a direct hit on Australian cruiser Sydney on November 19 and was set ablaze by Sydney before both ships were abandoned. German survivors say 320 crewmen were captured or wounded. no Sydney survivors reported. Two raider crew boats reached Carnarvon last week. The raider captain was rescued by an Australian ship.
German authorities in occupied Paris announced a medical corps officer was shot last night in Boulevard Magenta. A 6:30 PM curfew was imposed for the entire tenth arrondissement and will continue indefinitely with a warning that harsher measures may follow.
Construction costs in Amarillo for the year reached 2 664 970 dollars as a major building period unfolds. The latest permit went to American Auto Wrecking Company for an auto parts building at 205 North Fillmore Street with an estimated cost of 5 000 dollars. Contractors warn material shortages could raise costs next year if the city is not designated a defense area.
Rome dispatch quotes Belgrade paper Ornova that Uscize in southwest Serbia has been wrested from Communists with about 3000 killed or captured. The claim is from Gazetta del Popolo via UPI.
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