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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
9
A brisk, sunny pattern with warmer days and snowfall expected in January or February contrasts with war news. Amarillo merchants report record buying and low price haggling while readers weigh American confidence, naval strength, and global strategy, with local notes on Pecans, Osa Johnson, a ring reward, and a humorous column closing remark.
A green cap with a CCC emblem was turned in at the Globe-News Classified counter and will be returned to its owner. Size 6 forCAP.
Navy and Marine recruiting offices report a Christmas plan for Amarillo area enlistees. Five men shipped to service branches, while others remain for holidays. Recruiters report high activity with more transfers expected before year end. Anonymity of troop movements is noted, with one sergeant announcing a destination.
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 0 that the Wagner Act does not bar an employer from expressing its view on labor policies. Justice Murphy stated the interpretation while returning to the labor board litigation over Virginia Electric and Power Company and a redetermination of issues in light of the opinion.
Pioneer Negro cowboy Matthew "Bones" Hooks sent Christmas greetings to the News-Globe and Panhandle newspapers. He paid especial tribute to surviving pioneer men and women of the Plains, honoring them with a white flower and noting 311 flowers sent over 47 years. He urged readers to keep flying and bless America.
The Optimist Club led by A B Hall took over kettles on Polk Street corners boosting the Salvation Army drive. ABC added 144.31 toward shoes clothing and essentials for needy youths. Tomorrow at noon the Amarillo Kiwanis Club under Bruce Autry will man kettles seeking to top last year’s 253 11.
Police in Amarillo reported a Hereford turkey theft aiming at Christmas. Twenty baby beef type birds about twenty pounds each were taken, according to the Hereford sheriff.
A Kilgore Texas writer honors J E Pietusch of Amarillo College who died in Honolulu during the war. He recalls Pietusch as a star athlete and a loyal dependable friend whose memory honors both Amarillo College and Texas alumni.
The FBI will conduct a six day training school in Amarillo starting July 12 for Panhandle peace officers. Agent A P Kitchin said officers from Texas towns Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Texarkana Tyler and Amarillo are invited as part of nationwide home defense training. The program covers internal security es py espionage investigations and war time duties.
The Dow Jones industrial average stands at 107.37 with a 0.44 drop while railroads are at 2453 down 0.13 and utilities up 0.09. Trading volume reaches 1,070,000 shares.
Mrs. Josephine De Coster of the Holiday Bureau says 525 Christmas dinner baskets are set, with 200 families adopted and 316 to be handled by Jaycee Basketeers. The report also notes cattle and hog markets and a suggested holiday menu for large families. About 1,000,000 roses are ordered daily in New York City.
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