Weather and war notes and readers’ letters mix in Plains column
The column blends forecasts of fair, then possible winter reversals with wartime bets and reminiscences. It cites Wake Island Marines, questions about the German air fleet, and a letter praising American soldiers. It highlights Mrs. Avery Turner’s These High Plains book and the history of barb wire. The piece ends with a quirk about an aunt's coffin being opened in California.
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Wake Island
United States
Russia
Africa
England
Japan
Avery Turner
High Plains
Turner
Mrs
Basketeers Seek Extra Funds for Christmas Food Drive
Basketeers need 300 more dollars to reach a 1000 dollar quota for Christmas baskets. Jaycees pack the food at 218 Taylor Street with help from Sam Houston Junior High and Alice Landergin School. Four to five beeves are most urgently needed. Pinkney Packing Co. will handle slaughter. Donations of cash or food are welcome as distributions occur Christmas Eve morning.
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Guy Walden
Mr Walden
Taylor Street
Jaycees
Basketeer
Walden
Sam Houston Junior High School
Alice Landergin School
Pinkney Packing Co
Basketeers
British Planes Attack German Battleships in Brest
British bombing planes attacked the Scharnhorst Gneisenau and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen in Brest harbor during the night for the third time in 24 hours. All planes returned. The air ministry said a drydock was burning and black oil smoke rose from the Gneisenau as Stirling bombers struck the docks.
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London
U.P
Scharnhorst
Brest
Air Ministry
Scout Troop Seven Christmas Fete Tonight
Scout Troop Seven hosts a Christmas party and dinner at the First Christian Church. Dean Settle serves as Scoutmaster in full uniform as the troop plans gift exchanges and festive activities.
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Scout Troop Seven
Boy Scouts of
Troop 7
First Christian Church
Dean Settle
States Cooperate in U S Defense
President Roosevelt announced a pledge of full cooperation by state and local governments in the war effort and asked governors from 48 states to consolidate public employment services under the federal government to centralize defense worker recruiting. A committee of the governor's conference and council of state governments urged consistent fiscal action to fight inflation and speed the defense program.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Council of State
Philippine Flag Flown Upside Down in Wartime
President Manuel Quezon ordered the flag inverted in wartime as a traditional Filipino signal of valor and fortitude to persevere for victory. The action reflects a wartime custom cited by Quezon.
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Manila
U.P
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
Secretary Hull denies push to suspend patrols around Hawaii
Secretary Cordell Hull rejected reports that the State Department asked for a suspension of naval patrols around Hawaii during prewar talks with Japan. He called the reports unauthenticated and reiterated U.S. position on strategic defense.
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Hawaii
Washington
Cordell Hull
State Department
United States
Japan
Wee Tack Children’s Sox Found
A person reports finding two pairs of children’s socks and offers to return them to the owner. Call 2-2924 to claim.
City Prepares For Defense In Amarillo
Amarillo begins civilian defense organization with air raid sirens planned at a sheriff’s office meeting. Volunteer enrollment cards will be signed at the control office, maps marked for seven service chiefs, and a civilian defense oath included. Mayor Joe Jenkins says the government aims to organize civilian defense to the fullest extent.
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Amarillo
Bill Adams
Joe Jenkins
Washington
German Chief of Armies Believed To Be Ousted
New York report says Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch seen in civilian clothes in Vienna fueling belief he has been relieved as commander in chief of German armies. Gen Alfred Jodl named as possible successor per well authenticated private information.
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New York
Walther von Brauchitsch
Vienna
New York Times
Alfred Jodl
Hitler
von Brauchitsch
Times
Vichy Denies Knowledge of Martinique Pact
French circles in Vichy deny any knowledge of a naval pact between Martinique’s high commissioner and the United States. They also rejected London’s claim that Paris had withdrawn its accusation that the submarine that sank the St Denis near the Balearics was probably British.
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Vichy
France
Martinique
United States
London
St. Denis
Balearic Islands
Kiwanis Band Parade Delays Traffic For Santa Fund Drive
The San Jacinto Kiwanis Club and the red shakoed Sam Houston Junior High Band halted traffic at Seventh Avenue and Polk Street at noon. Drum majors formed a circle in the intersection as the band played and bell ringers collected donations for the Christmas Cheer fund. Santa Claus joined, collecting again from donors. Adjt. Johnson will report receipts tonight and the Kiwanis and other clubs aim to top last year’s total.
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Santa Claus
Sam Houston Junior High School
Seventh Avenue
Polk Street
San Jacinto Kiwanis Club
San Jacinto Kiwanis
Adjt
William T. Johnson
I. G. Brady
Kiwanis
American Business Club
Gene Chapman
Christmas Cheer Appeals Broadcast Aired By Salvation Army
Adjt. William T. Johnson announces 24 local firms and organizations sponsor a Christmas Cheer appeal. The Salvation Army broadcasts daily on KGNC and KFDA through Christmas Eve. Tomorrow at 7:15 PM KGNC. Sunday 2 PM KGNC. Monday 10:15 PM KFDA. Tuesday 4:45 PM KGNC.
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Adjt
William T. Johnson
The
Salvation Army
KGNC
KFDA
Christmas Cheer Coffers Aid Needy This Winter
The funds will buy shoes clothing and food for the needy during winter. Bitter Creek era name Sweetwater Texas reflects local history and sentiment.
Government tires and tubes sale excludes recap and used items
The notice states a government order is now effective for new tires and tubes only, excluding recap and used tires or tubes. It claims the Panhandle has the largest stock of used and recap items and offers high grade premium rubber for retreading with a prompt recap service.
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Panhandle
Insurance Men Push Bond and Stamp Sales
Amarillo life underwriters will meet Saturday morning at the Amarillo Hotel to receive instructions for selling Defense Stamps and Bonds. President Don Wyatt heads the committee with G. W. Mills Ernest Archambeau Zeb Moore and Clyde Rehmeyer.
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Amarillo Life
Don Wyatt
Association
Amarillo Hotel
G. W. Mills
Ernest Archambeau
Zeb Moore
Clyde Rehmeyer
Wyatt
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