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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
8
Washington reports Civilian Defense calls for immediate school air raid instructions. Guidelines cover alarm signals, orderly refuge entry, use of fire drill teams, multiple exits, shelter locations, water and toilets, fire guards, and post drill planning. Emphasis on quick action and wartime readiness.
Secretary Ickes announced that U S natural resources have been mobilized and advanced to meet unprecedented wartime demands. He cited minerals water power grazing land and timber as vital to building defenses and supporting the arsenal of democracy during the year.
The Philippine Red Cross reports evacuation of Manila and nearby war zones continues but feeding refugees is a major problem. A cable from Charles Foster to Norman H. Davis requests a substantial appropriation soon as Red Cross uses all resources. Davis promises all possible aid. The national Red Cross has begun a drive to raise a 50,100,000 war relief fund.
Dr John F. Mead president of Amarillo College designates Thursday as National Dime Day. Each Thursday students must buy at least one defense stamp per a plan proposed by Betty Sue Wise and approved in assembly. Tulane University’s Middle American Research Institute houses the nation’s largest Maya artifacts collection.
In Moscow region the Red Army halted a German thrust by constructing an eight foot high fire barrier of hay and brush along key roads. Russian troops defended the line till reinforcements arrived, then counterattacked and routed the invaders. Simultaneously California issued an emergency war order after enemy planes were sighted over the state.
Amarillo High School has been elected a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, according to a letter to Supt. Charles M. Rogers from J. W. O’Banion, chairman of the Texas association. The selection rests on a October report assessing teachers, class sizes, pupil-teacher ratio, library and lab adequacy, equipment, and school governance. The reviewer noted no adverse criticism, praising the city’s public schools leadership.
The Panhandle division of the Texas Optometric Association met yesterday at the offices of Drs. Benson. Presiding was Dr. Kester of Hereford. Educational papers were given by Dr. Montgomery Dr. Sticksel and Dr. Frances Benson. Attendees included Al Staehlin Borger F M Kester Hereford P I Crum Panhandle T M Montgomery W G Martin J E Hewett L N Pittman Hugh Sticksel Mike Montgomery R J Benson and Frances Benson Amarillo along with Roy Super and A A Holmquest of Amarillo.
Miss Winfred Travis 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Travis former Amarilloans died in a Los Angeles hospital yesterday morning Her Amarillo home was 1706 Jackson St She was a graduate of Amarillo High School attended Amarillo College and UC Riverside Her parents live at 629 South Hobart Los Angeles Survived by two sisters Jean and Amyee Travis Funeral service set for 2 30 PM tomorrow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale Calif
The Alcona County village of Mikado, population 125, seeks a new name due to its association with Japan during wartime. A movement is under way to rename the town Roosevelt, reflecting anti Japanese sentiment and national conflict.
Bomb protection material was dumped at strategic spots across San Francisco today. Residents filled buckets and bags to take home the incendiary defense supplies as part of a citywide effort.
Swiss telegraph agency reports from Rome that nine of sixty accused in a conspiracy against the Italian state were sentenced to death after a Trieste trial. Forty eight others received prison terms from three to thirty years, while three were acquitted.
John L. Collyer president of B. F. Goodrich Company said the nation's current rubber stockpile along with new sources would meet military and naval needs.
Manila December 15 report states the Far Eastern Army headquarters flag will remain flying despite enemy fire. General Douglas MacArthur, asked if the flag could serve as a target, replied with a smile to take normal precautions but keep the flag flying.
A 19 year old army private, Eugene I. Tuttle of Divide Montana, is jailed on murder suspicion after allegedly firing on a car that did not stop for an order to halt near Los Angeles Municipal Airport. Mrs Adele Brandel, 52, was killed. The incident prompted an army appeal for civilian cooperation with sentinels and patrols. Dr Harry M Brandel was present. Tuttle said he fired into the air, thinking soldiers needed a ride.
DeWitt MacKenzie notes the United States and allies face a long war as Japan presses Manila and the Philippines. He argues air power and shipping losses shape early battles, with U.S. production and reinforcements crucial to prevent Tokyo from securing strategic bases in the Far East. The column weighs long conflict prospects and the need to save the Philippines and defend Singapore.
The dispatches show Russians pouring disaster on the Nazis in a remarkable Soviet operation. The text suggests the Bolshevists push toward eradicating German soldiers on European soil if Hitler fails to stem the advance.
In Manila on December 15, enterprising Chinese, pushed out by prior Japanese competition, rented vacant stores once held by interned Japanese along Rizal Avenue. The shops bore large signs announcing This store is Chinese.
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