23 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
1
A letter from BE. Dst. of Amarillo requests Amarillo residents to purchase Defense Bonds as gifts to support the Boys' Ranch. The writer suggests diverting small leisure expenditures to bond purchases, enclose one dollar, and entrustBond handling to Tack. The aim is to fund expansion for housing and defense morale.
A nostalgic column mixes mild Christmas weather with light jokes about potatoes and a Wake Island siege. It urges patriotism, notes draft concerns, and praises soldiers while urging readers to reflect and stay calm during hard times.
The navy has taken private luxury yachts and converted them into auxiliary combat and training vessels. Former owners include Harold S. Vanderbilt Major Edward Bowes H E Manville and Norman B Woolworth. Yachts retain costly features but bars were removed and now serve as torpedo boats training ships coastal patrol craft and mine sweepers.
Amarillo residents purchased defense stamps and bonds totaling about 54 951 35 dollars yesterday. The bond component reached 54 212 50 dollars with stamp sales around 73 85 dollars. A line formed at the post office defense stamp window and other sellers reported brisk sales amid strong demand.
Merry Christmas arrived for Mrs. Bryan Rogers and her parents from their son Pvt. Malcolm Bull. He is attached to an anti aircraft battery in the Far East and his message said all is well.
Amarillo delegates return from Washington and will present their trip report to Chamber of Commerce directors and honorary members at a 7 PM dinner in room 202 Herring Hotel. Mayor Joe Jenkins plans to attend despite a city commission meeting at 7:30 PM. Rey Baxter will present routine matters and the group may discuss revising next year’s program.
The Army recruiting service announced that 28,363 volunteers were enlisted in the two weeks after the outbreak of war with Japan. The figure spans from December 8 to December 23.
Rangoon Burma December 19 home minister Uo Ave dee declared in a radio speech that Burma prefers a partnership with Great Britain and opposes Japanese bid to enslave Asia.
John and Frank Cacciatore bought an IM1A model car after their truck failed. A ras eline in the cylinders and a crank brought the car to 40 miles per hour. They report 29 miles per gallon and call the purchase economical.
Perryton and nearby towns report multiple enlistments as Perryton boys Billy R. Parvin William F. Stark John C. Schroeder and Wayne Robert Symons join the Army. Stark stays, others depart after Christmas. Additional draftees include LaRue V. Glenn Elkhart Kansas James I. Kyle Amarillo and several Pampa residents. Navy recruits and Marines also shipments and coast guard applications noted.
Crochet this portrait panel in mercerized cotton. Pattern 243 includes chart directions and stitch illustrations with materials list. Send ten cents, PATTERN NUMBER, name and address to Amarillo Globe Needle Craft Dept NYC.
Chicago AP reports states seek quick methods to issue birth certificates as about 60 million Americans lack proof of birth. Reasons include pre1900 states lacking official registration. defense industry hiring rules increase demand. Navy and Commerce propose accepting affidavits and hospital records as proof.
Knights Templar of Amarillo will sponsor a brief Christmas observance at 10 o clock Thursday morning in the asylum at 504 Taylor Street. All Knights Templar, members of Amarillo Commandery No 48 or not, are invited to attend.
Mayor Joe Jenkins announced an extension of the tire and tube sales ban to January 4. Chief of Police Sid Harper instructed all dealers of the extension.
Sgt. Bob Short, an army recruiter, reports that married men may now enlist as aviation cadets. Officials can enlist applicants on the spot and ship them immediately or grant 30 day furloughs before shipment. The aviation cadet examining board returns to Amarillo January 5 to examine at least 25 applicants.
The Lions Club held its annual Father Son and Daughter Luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. Each member brings his child as a guest, with a toy as admission. Toys gathered at the luncheon will go to Adjt. William T. Johnson of the Salvation Army for the Christmas toy drive.
Washington reports labor and management representatives agreed to forego strikes and lockouts for the war duration and to settle all disputes peacefully. London dispatch notes British submarines destroyed six Axis transports or supply ships in the Mediterranean.
Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire urged Congress to pass antistrike legislation amid Roosevelt's industry labor conference, arguing the discussion is delaying action while American servicemen die.
Mrs. Jenkins reports Santa Fe offices donated 499.12 to the Red Cross war relief drive. Pinkney Packing and American Smelting and Refining gave 400 plus. Central Junior High and Horace Mann contributed smaller sums while 40 to 50 Southwestern Bell employees pledged 211. Local details note Amarillo Colored people gave about 200. soil conservation 181 percent.
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Weather bureau forecasts continued cold weather with a low near 27 degrees, tonight’s expected low around 20, and lighter winds. English Field records .03 inch moisture from the sixth of 30 predicted snows, aided by sleet, with a Christmas forecast due tomorrow.
General Walther von Brauchitsch told officials he asked Adolf Hitler to relieve him as commander in chief due to heart trouble. The German army announced the request had been made some time earlier.
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