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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
13
Amarillo residents from all walks line the post office to buy United States savings bonds on the final day of tax free federal securities sales. By noon total sales reached $97,443.75 in value and $129,925 in maturity value, with bonds offered in $25 $50 $100 $500 and $1000 denominations at a discount.
The Greek army reports growing confidence to win as heavy snow and rains hinder ground operations. Greek air forces claim air superiority over Italian forces. Italy reports losses of 50 planes in the past week. Front lines see continued engagements and Greek artillery strikes harming Italian units trapped on the central front as supply difficulties persist with rain and snow affecting food transport.
Texas selective service plans inducting 3,720 registrants between March 17 and 26. J Watt Page says 2,820 white men will be processed March 17 to 26 with up to 150 examined daily at induction stations. The 900 negroes are set for March 24 to 26, completing two calls and bringing Texas to 21,585 men, about two thirds of its first year quota.
Rose Ellen Lester, two-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Lester of 721 North Garfield Street, wandered from home during the morning. A two hour search by neighbors and a frantic mother ended when the child was located across the street visiting.
Texas liquor revenues for February show a gain of 379,419 from the year earlier. Liquor administrator Bert Ford announced February 1941 receipts totaled 581, 39, compared with 502,020 in February 1940. Three-fourths of net liquor revenues go to the state welfare fund to be matched federally.
London February 28 the ministry of agriculture announced Britain will put chickens on rations starting April 1 due to a serious shortage of feed supplies.
Forecaster Mr Collman expects fair weather with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph on March 1 and no local dust. Today’s high 60 to 65 degrees, tonight’s low 35 to 40, yesterday’s 58/31. Spring arrives March 20 at 6 21 P M with equal day and night for 12 hours.
Diplomatic dispatches report German troop movement through Bucharest toward the frontier as Bulgaria braces under police raids and mass arrests of journalists and oil officials. Bucharest streets halt business while Berlin, Rome, Tokyo pact chatter swirls. 12 German bombers head east over Budapest under an overcast sky.
In Saigon French Indo China prepares for full mobilization amid reports of a midnight ultimatum from Japan. Tokyo pressure seeks to force peace terms ceding territory to Siam while French quarters warn of tense danger and possible last minute compromise. Air defenses tested as Indo Chinese forces shift to alert.
Dr. F A Buech el of the University of Texas predicts national retail dollar sales will reach an all time peak this year with volume gains rather than price increases. He says workers living standards may rise and the trend could continue if costs stay under control and speculative factors are restrained.
Pennies from a cash drawer were the loot as burglars broke a window at Jim's service station located at 1001 Travis Street last night. Police recovered the small haul and detained the suspects awaiting charges.
Reports from Rio de Janeiro say American nations discuss joint seizure of ships taking wartime refuge in American ports for the war duration. Brazil may act soon as 161,842 tons across 35 vessels from Italy, Norway, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands are tied to Brazilian ports.
Front reports West African coast guards shattered an Italian division along the Juba River in Italian Somaliland. British and Free French units advance from Eritrea’s north contact enemy positions near Cheren as Mogadishu falls and Eritrean resistance weakens. The press notes 3 Italian generals captured and thousands of Italians taken prisoner amid heavy fighting and ongoing movements in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
William B. Heroy of Pilgrim Exploration Company told the Southwestern District AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE meeting in Shreveport that Germany has secured sufficient petroleum to run its military machine. He said Axis oil flow from Romania is being feverishly increased and that Axis production is about 300000 barrels daily, above prewar German and Italian consumption.
Look back a year to February 28, 1940 when Russians closed to seven miles from Viipuri, and a warning from Lloyd George about Britain’s food situation. Also notes a 1916 Verdun bombardment with German reinforcements as the battle rages.
British forces evacuated Castelrosso, an island near the Turkish coast ten miles offshore, after landing Tuesday in a raid aimed at destroying an Italian seaplane base. A joint admiralty and war office communique said the withdrawal followed the accomplished objective.
New York report states Rex Stout claims Dr Watson was a woman named Irene Watson and Holmes’ partner in a troubled marriage. He cites an acrostic using eleven Sherlock Holmes titles spelling Irene Watson and suggests their son could be Lord Peter Wimsey.
Neil Shadoin a 22 year old bass viol player with Herbie Kay's Orchestra died from a skull fracture after their station wagon rear ended a truck on the Worcester turnpike in Westboro Massachusetts. Fellow Chicago musicians Robert Ballinger age 21 saxophonist and George Hulme assistant manager were hurt with knee injuries and cuts and transported to Boston for treatment.
The Weather Bureau forecast fair conditions for Amarillo and West Texas tonight and Saturday with minimal temperature changes. New Mexico expects increasing clouds Saturday while remaining mild. Latest 24 hour extremes show a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 58 degrees. noon reading was 56.
Merchants in Amarillo prepare for one of the year's largest merchandising events. Monday marks Dollar Day and the Fat Stock Show opening, with both events expected to draw large crowds to the city.
Selective service recruits fourteen from each local board will dine together Monday evening before leaving for Fort Bliss and a year in the army. The induction is set for March 4 with two boards contributing fourteen men each.
British authorities announced plans to mine eight additional square miles of waters off Singapore starting March 3. The operation aims to seal the eastern approaches to the harbor and secure the shipping lanes.
Reports from Vichy indicate Germany may be preparing to clear French Channel coast as part of possible invasion plans. Observers cite mid February start and coastal clearance to 22 miles, with German claims of sinking or damaging 28 ships. Additional signs point to intensified air activity against Britain and Africa, plus attacks on Eastern England targets.
Liberty County Commissioner Pope Jackson told the Texas Highway Commission that a three mile gap in the paving on State Highway 146 near Barbers Hill is so bad you could not fly over it with an airplane. He sought this year’s improvement and a 1942 completion of a northern segment near Rye amid a large citizen delegation. President Roosevelt cut his engagement list and retired to his study to nurse a severe head cold.
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