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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1941
Page
16
The piece urges unwavering support for President Roosevelt and the war effort against Japan and Germany, condemns Axis aggression, praises patriotic sentiment, and warns of fire dangers in the Panhandle with a call for a volunteer fire-emergency plan. It notes deer hunting exploits and various social observations while defending Allied resolve and criticizing Axis leaders.
Dear Tack I wish to do housework cafe or laundry work Please see me at 204 North Pierce St or call 4906 Mrs Audrey Smith Repair old toys I will repair your old Christmas toys at reasonable prices M L Taylor 312 North Polk Half day work Dear Tack I want half day general house work of any kind A Reader Call 2 4997 Keep children Would like to keep children on weekends in their home I am a girl 15 years old Call 2 4917 A Steady Reader Lost sweater Last Tuesday evening I was at Margaret Wills School ground playing football I left my green and tan sweater with zipper size 36 I forgot to retrieve it Please call 4183 if found
Job listing seeking a mid age or elderly woman for permanent housework duties. Preference for overnight stays. Contact details not provided. Location: 315 North Pierce Street.
Charles A. Lindbergh at his West Tisbury, Massachusetts home declined to comment on the Japanese attack on the United States. A correction notes Elton H. Simmons Jr. listed as an Amarillo boy in Hawai i and the Philippines is the son of Mrs. Hattie F. Simmons of TO Fillmore Street. address was incorrect in the News account.
Lt. John Blackburn an Amarillo aviator among early U S and American airmen to join Chinese air force and fly P-40 fighters against Japan. He trained at Randolph Field after graduating from New Mexico Military Institute and previously served as Defense Coordinator Knudsen’s private pilot.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce met at the urging of the Southwest Cattle Raisers Association to organize a Panhandle wide effort to control prairie fires. Rex Baxter was named to coordinate the campaign with ranchers backing fire guards and an educational program urging motorists to prevent fires. The group cited heavy growth from a wet season and losses to grazing lands.
U P reports Congress shifts from isolationist stance to support for war after Japan's Pearl Harbor attack. Senators Wheeler and Nye declare support for war, with Nye criticizing administration diplomacy as provocative yet urging decisive action to declare war.
A letter from Jack Pittman Jr of Amarillo, Texas, dated December 3, describes his voyage from Pearl Harbor to Wake and Midway islands aboard the USS Wright, an aircraft carrier tender. He notes seas, cargo unloading, cigarettes for sale, and Christmas plans while expressing faith and hope to return home.
Dr George Gallup reports a majority of American voters expected conflict with Japan and favored curbing Japan even at war risk. In the week ending Dec 6, 52 percent said war would occur, 27 percent said no, 21 percent unsure, with 69 percent backing steps to curb Japan even if it risks war.
The piece cites Sen. Arthur Vandenberg and multiple Republicans and Democrats including Bennett Clark, Danaher, Aiken, and Milner along with O Hara and Mcule as urging a united, full mobilization and a declaration of war if needed. It frames the attack as a catalyst for bipartisan support for decisive action.
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