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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1942
Page
2
Draft boards report slow registration for 18 year olds with the first period ending soon and a second period starting Friday. Officers note a wager on which day yields more registrants, amid scores of loose statistics and holiday allowances before December calls.
Windy weather and cooler tonight with freezing temperatures likely. Last night dropped to 30 degrees after a 62 degree high yesterday. Weather observer Winburn says details for Dallas next Saturday remain restricted as Amarillo targets another victory over Sunset.
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest producer of surgical dressings, reports dominant market position in the medical supply industry.
In 1939 Helena reports losses amounting to 10,000 tons damaged requiring rebuilding or extensive repairs. The incident prompts review of shipyard capacity and procurement for replacements and refurbishment.
Navy figures show the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor strike involved about 105 Japanese aircraft from warships near Oahu including 21 torpedo planes 48 dive bombers 36 horizontal bombers and some fighters. Navy Army losses list ships sunk and damaged with many vessels back in service or near repairs.
Markets list Dow Jones Industrial Average up 29 with gains in several sectors. Revenue from New York Stock Exchange quotes includes Allis Chalmers, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, and more. Chicago and Kansas City livestock markets report steady to strong hog and cattle trade with top hogs at $14.10 and beef cattle varying by weight and grade.
The Senate unanimously approved a bill raising salaries for more than 1.5 million federal civilian employees nationwide. The measure, sent to the House, would pay time and a half for overtime above 40 hours and a flat 10 percent increase for others including congressional and judicial staff and some postal workers.
The Bolivian government declared a state of siege nationwide to quell disturbances by extremist elements in the Catavi mining district. Army units were deployed to protect mines and transport facilities as authorities vow to maintain order and production amid wartime obligations. Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura was relieved of his ambassadorial duties and returned to Japan after the diplomatic exchange at Lourenco Marques.
U S air forces pounded the Japanese base at Munda on New Georgia Island on December 14 the fifth day of attacks. Boeing B 17 Flying Fortresses and Douglas Dauntless dive bombers joined Grumman Wildcat fighters in the raid with no enemy air opposition reported. Occupational accidents caused 18000 U S deaths in 1941.
Potter County board announces changes to emergency gasoline rationing. Form R-555 for truck, fleet, official and non highway uses will be discontinued at midnight tonight. After tonight Form R-555 may be used by consumers only for emergencies affecting life, health or valuable property.
Western Airlines reports a passenger liner with over 14 occupants missing on a flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. The craft took off at 1 05 A M and was last seen west of a Fairfield Utah CA A station with no radio contact. An air search is organized.
A long line of bombs loaded on trolleys was moved across Egyptian sands for loading into Wellington bombers before a raid on Axis positions. The scene is a familiar sight at British airfields.
Air warfare in the Solomon Islands likely to intensify with Japan's new Munda Point air field on New Georgia Island. Fighters and bombers may escort raids toward Guadalcanal and threaten bases at Buin Rekata Bay and Faisi. American bombers report good hits, while Munda's runway uses coconut grove camouflage. The piece also notes the Service Men's Civic Center in Amarillo, now starting its second year after wartime aid origins.
Amarillo officials may allow right turns on red at most signals to save gasoline and ease traffic. City manager P Hancock said the ordinance would require a full stop before turning, with exceptions at heavy intersections on Polk Street from Fifth to Ninth Avenues. Tonight's agenda also includes tax assessors letters and approval of bills.
Tax official Perry C Burks explains Amaiilo property owners can deduct city taxes paid before December 31 1942 from their 1942 income tax. With a 13 percent income tax rate the move saves 13 percent of city taxes paid, plus an extra percent if you pay annual income tax. No city tax discount applies to those not paying income tax this year. Nine states have laws aimed at preventing hasty marriages.
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