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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
10
Pulse Feeler asks readers if women should leap at Leap Year romance as Valentine's Day nears. Local responses show mixed views from Miss Edith Brown to Mrs G H Spruell with comments ranging from caution to eagerness and curiosity about why Leap Year recurs every four years.
Allied air fleets pressed a round the clock assault on Nazi Europe with heavy bombings of Frankfurt for a fourth raid since Jan. 29 and new raids on the Pas de Calais coast. Liberators Marauders and fighters supported Fortresses while German losses and American bomber losses were reported. Weather near freezing with gusty winds and recent snow showers affected coastal Kansas and the Panhandle.
Allied air forces curtailed by weather as German armor pressed south of the Anzio beachhead, while American and British troops fought to hold ground near Cisterna and Cassino. German losses mounted with 89 tanks and over 4,000 prisoners reported. heavy bombing and ground assaults continued amid fierce fighting.
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet forces under Gen. Vatutin pushing toward Korsun Shevchenkovski and Goroditz as the Ukraine pocket of about 100000 German troops nears destruction. Artillery encircles the remaining forces while Luftwaffe tries to aid survivors, with transport planes shot down.
Allied forces led by Australians and U S troops completed the five month Huon Peninsula campaign, seizing control of 150 miles of coast and inflicting heavy Japanese losses. Madang and Alexishafen were targeted as Rabaul faced renewed air strikes while Wake and Kwajalein remained under Allied pressure across the Pacific. Chinese troops in India and Burma reported steady advances against Japan as Bangkok raids continued.
Amarillo chamber directors discussed airport needs at a noon luncheon. Rex Baxter and A. P. Hancock talked about extending English Field by shifting a highway. C. L. Lundblad of TWA was in town, and aviation committee chair Bob Stone plans a rapid meeting.
The Federal Communications Commission was asked to approve the sale of Station KTOK Oklahoma City to Ted Taylor for 150000 dollars. Taylor is connected with several radio stations including KGNC Amarillo and V Neely Greenhill Lowndes Insurance.
Two hunting films to debut next Tuesday night at the Paramount Theater will roll out to thousands of theaters nationwide. The Sport Scopes program includes Mallard Plight and On Point filmed at Big Bull Ranch Hemphill County for RKO Radio Pictures. Featured are Eltinge F. Warner and Mrs. Sybil Harrington, plus Capt. Duke Moseley and Jim Maggard.
Washington reports 18 charges against Japan for war prisoner and internee mistreatment. The note alleges failure to provide necessities, restricted Red Cross access, labor compelled beyond camp duties, poor medical care, and corporal punishment.
The U S Weather Bureau reports fair, continued cold conditions with a low near 8 degrees tonight and a gradual rise Saturday. West Texas fair with slightly colder tonight, warmer Saturday. Del Rio Eagle Pass area colder tonight, Panhandle not as cold. New Mexico snow flurries in the northern mountains end this afternoon, otherwise fair through Saturday with rising temperatures. Twenty four hours ending 6 30 A M: High 36, low 10, noon 16, trace moisture.
Santiago reports La Hora received an private undated tip that Bolivias Villarroel government has been toppled in a counter coup and leaders jailed. Unofficial radio and ambassador statements echoed the claim with few details about imprisoned ministers and a US memo alleging Argentine funding.
Wendell Willkie declared during a 12 minute stop in Baker Oregon that he would be nominated for the presidency by the Republican party. The Republican leader spoke while touring the western United States en route to the Pacific Northwest. He said flatly I am going to be nominated for the presidency of the United States on the Republican ticket.
Allied dispatch from Algiers on February 11 reports the German threat to the Fifth Army beachhead below Rome and the Allied failure to exploit early gains. The invasion forces are now on the defensive, unable to break the stalemate toward Rome.
London reported Finnish authorities said 150 Russian planes bombed Kotka for two hours. Anti-aircraft fire limited damage. eight civilians killed, two wounded. Two raiders destroyed. Kotka key saw mill center near Helsinki.
Moscow radio quoted President Kalinin telling Russian workers that this year would bring the final blow to the Fascist invaders and drive the enemy from all Soviet territory. The Soviet Monitor recorded the broadcast in London on February 11.
Amarillo owns English Field and has spent little on it. The city would need land title, then CAA would build runways at their expense. the ultimate cost depends on land value and master plan adoption. Dallas shows bonds for Love Field expansion, illustrating how cities fund airport growth.
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