22 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
1
A massive winter storm menaces Montana with a predicted White Christmas snow arrival. The dispatch notes subsequent milder days, wind and clouds then suggests Amarillo residents face a holiday dinner shortage as many soldiers seek home hospitality, urging readers to host troops by calling a local number.
Local residents urged to host more soldiers for Christmas dinners as 1,500 Amarillo servicemen abroad awaited meals, noting only 250 invitations had been extended. Speakers emphasized shared hospitality with towns like Dalhart, Pampa, Wichita Falls, Denver, Abilene, and Fort Worth. The appeal highlighted home front morale and community spirit.
A tragedy in Amarillo spurred a relief drive for the Barnes family after monoxide poisoning killed Mr and Mrs Barnes leaving two young daughters Medrith and Juda. Local donations from News-Globe readers and supporters like Tom Wingate surpassed 75 dollars with more gifts listed to help the grandmother Mrs Hancock care for the children. Proceeds directed to the News- Globe or Mrs Hancock. Additional notes cover health facts, a Stanton quote, a zebra crossbreeding term, and a 1943 price administrator update.
Market report notes Dow Jones figures from Merri Lynch with mixed declines across sectors. Chicago hogs and cattle trade slow to mostly higher with top hogs around 14.75 per hundredweight and cattle near 16.60. Kansas City livestock activity shows hogs 4¢ higher, top 14.75, cattle steady to higher with fed steers around 15.00. Sheep demand remains strong with fat lambs up to 15.65 and good wooled lambs around 14.75 to 15.50.
Hollywood lights and war news mix as stars pledge bonds and face military moves. Loretta Young plans Xmas rendezvous in the East with Major Tom Lewis while John Beal joins the 6th Ferry Command in Long Beach California.
A daily Reader ad reports a lost gold locket with a cameo and a photo of a 4 year old baby. The owner offers a reward and asks to call 2 2797 for return. The notice appears alongside a housing ad seeking a dependable girl for general housework with room board and salary in a camp setup.
U S forces reported three Solomon Islands raids by Army Air Forces targeting Japanese shipping in Buin Bougainville and two other Solomons attacks, while naval air units pounded shore installations at Kiska in the Aleutians.
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