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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
11
Singapore holds under heavy air and sea pressure with counter attacks reported as British forces fight to hold key positions. Tokyo confirms main army entry as fighting intensifies around Bukit Timah Hill and the city.
MacArthur reports to the war department that Japanese forces in Luzon may be reorganizing and receiving reinforcements. Japanese occupiers threaten Masbate and control minor channels to Luzon while food shortages worsen for Homma’s troops. Corregidor forts and nearby U S forts in Manila Bay silence hidden batteries as MacArthur’s line holds on Bataan.
A special Amarillo Sunday News-Globe edition on February 22 will showcase Get Acquainted Week with hundreds of pictures of local people from merchants clubs churches and civic leaders. The issue aims to revitalize the old cow country custom of Howdy, neighbor, featuring faces readers know or should know.
Cairo dispatch reports British forces engaging Axis units near Mekili, 100 miles southwest of Derna. Axis forces in the Mekili area were scattered, while other mobile groups were observed but not drawn into battle by Imperial troops.
Mrs. E B Campbell of 413 Monroe Street wins five dollars for the top tip about stolen chickens found dead. Other weekly prize winners include Wendell Pay for the tip about a marilloan who died at birth and Luther G Roberts for the car train crash tip east of Amarillo. Multiple residents named as tipsters across several streets.
Burma reports Japanese offensive driving toward Martaban and Paan as defenders push to hold the Salween line. In the Philippines, Gen MacArthur’s artillery roars on Bataan, with Filipino and American gunners delivering heavy fire and engineers destroying bridges to impede the enemy.
The British army reported that a Japanese assault in the Pa An sector along the Salween River front was repelled. The report came from Rangoon on February 12.
Allied dispatch details Japanese breakthrough west of the Salween with heavy fighting at Paan and on the Ran Goon Mandalay line. Bombers hit Martaban and Chiengmai while Chinese troops reach contact near Burma’s northern theater as Thai forces press north toward Indo China.
Dorothea Martin WPA recreation supervisor leads a project to organize a death by own action squadron of girls who will date soldiers for sponsored dances. FE J Strout from San Antonio assists during his inspection tour as the meeting gathers attendees from city organizations at 7 pm in the Social Center for Girls building.
The bureau says a light change in the weather with possible snow. Censorship loosened but we cannot publish snow depth yet. Temperatures cooled after a 49 degree high yesterday and a 26 degree low this morning.
Brisk winds and light snow expected this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures steady this afternoon, turning cold tonight. West Texas shows mild afternoon temps, warmer tonight. New Mexico predicts warmer afternoon and easing in Pecos and Rio Grande Valleys tonight.
Batavia reports heavy Dutch resistance to a large Japanese pincer threatening Java and surrounding areas. Navy communique says five enemy ships sunk off Amboina after attacks on Soerabaja and other targets while Vice Admiral Helfrich takes over UN naval forces in the Southwest Pacific.
Reports from Kharkov describe Russian units on the northwestern front capturing eight towns in 24 hours and scoring advances. Despite heavy snow slowing the offensive observers see some progress while Berlin hints at a spring push.
A Flat Top oak desk with double pedestal sold quickly for 30 dollars after a 84 cent ad cost. The Globe News Want Ads offer a fast cash market with hundreds of items advertised and a Dial 6262 Want Ad Headquarters.
Tokyo dispatch reports British warships reinforcing Singapore as defenders mount a fierce resistance. Domei News Agency says the situation remained tense in early Friday broadcasts.
As Japanese forces press into Singapore, British defenders on the island fight four counterattacks with dwindling effect. Communications dampened, the defense clings to a shrinking line from the naval base to Pasir Panjang. Reports confirm heavy Japanese tanks and advancing troops, with the city center and race course contested.
Ontario premier Mitchell Hepburn says the United States fleet is in hiding and that Japan has a better navy. He claims American Marines are humiliated in Manila Singapore and Shanghai as he asserts where US forces are located.
Construction in Amarillo shows signs of life with permits totaling 15050 dollars this week. Hugo Loewenstern received two permits for frame houses on Washington Street at 1909 and 1901 Washington costing 4300 and 4800 dollars respectively.
The defense front in Potter County shows the post office as the sole source of reports. Lincoln's Birthday observance delayed notices from other sellers. Defense stamps and bonds brought in $1,443.75 yesterday while the treasury warns that loose change won't win the war.
The article reports on helium filled blimps guarding coastal waters from enemy submarines. It notes Amarillo helium's vital role in American defense as blimps patrol at high altitude and slow speed. The piece features Sandor S. Klein of United Press recounting a sub hunt in a helium filled airship.
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