08 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
1
A collage of notes covers a coming snow, local studies on synthetic rubber from Panhandle gas fields, Germany and Hitler era politics, medical staff moves to Corpus Christi, a Texas hospital project, and various cultural tidbits including Bob Hope and wartime humor. It references Amarillo, Temple, Mission, Corpus Christi, and New York social notes.
Captain Tommie Thomas of the Amarillo police traffic squad says the city, like others, faces rising accident risks due to tire shortages. He urges motorists with old tires to drive slower, keep to 40 to 45 mph, and notes few serious rear end incidents so far this year as wear persists.
Infant Deane Harwell son of Mr and Mrs TH Harwell died at 6 15 this morning at 402 Crockett Street The child is survived by his parents and two sisters Evelyn and Carrie Dell Harwell Funeral arrangements are pending with Boxwell Brothers funeral home and likely set for tomorrow afternoon
Miss Jewell Davidson county tax assessor collector returned to her office for a short time this afternoon marking the first day back since a month of recovery from an operation.
A collection of terse personal notes and requests to Tack including job seeks from young men and a mechanic, a San Jacinto home help inquiry, a driver and ranch hand ad, a housekeeper available mornings, an orphan girl hoping for a home, a dog owner seeking the animal’s owner, and a widowed woman seeking companionship with men aged 50 to 65.
The Netherlands admiralty reports a German submarine was torpedoed and sunk by a Dutch submarine operating with the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean. The Dutch sub rescued 12 officers and ratings from the German boat and landed them at a British port.
Defense Band Needs Players in Amarillo as Texas Defense Guard forms a battalion base. Bob Mueller, leader, aims for at least 28 musicians by next Wednesday. Company A remains at 110 men under Capt A Petersen. a second company under Sam Davis is awaiting approval.
Amarillo city hall will receive a gilt seal commission for Mayor Joe Jenkins as a Civilian Defense coordinator. Governor Coke Stevenson signed commissions for mayors of 636 municipalities and County Judge Ernest Northcutt will also receive one. Civilian Defense in Amarillo grows with thousands of volunteers signing for wartime duties.
LOIDON January 8 An official spokesman said a corps of airdrome defense troops under air council control will be formed to guard airfields against invaders and prevent repeats of Crete. A Houston woman bought $250 worth of panty girdles amid girdle shortage fears for the duration.
Governor Coke R Stevenson will not attend public events for at least 30 days following the death of his wife. The decision was announced in Austin as part of a period of mourning and reduced public duties.
The world's tallest man, Jake Erlich known as John Earl, towering over eight feet, visits Amarillo this morning. He is a former Ringling Brothers performer now representing a wine company and left for Albuquerque after a stop at the Herring Hotel pharmacy.
German sources quote President Roosevelt as aiming to rule as God’s representative on earth. They dismiss U S plans as mere desires and note events in Canada and Australia as proof Roosevelt seeks not to lose influence in the British Empire.
An advertisement claims backache relief may start with tired kidneys. It argues kidneys remove acids and waste, causing symptoms like backache, urninary changes, swelling, and low energy. It promotes Doan’s Pills as a long sold remedy to flush toxins and restore vigor.
Motorists in Amarillo received tickets for not paying at meters on Polk Street and other locations where meters are installed. Over 400 meters are in operation with similar numbers planned, and first collections likely start tomorrow.
Eight women patrons at a help yourself laundry on West Seventh Avenue faced a brief scare when a flue fire broke out. The fire department extinguished the blaze with little damage and moments of confusion as patrons hurried to remove their laundry.
Orlena Farmer-Marvin, who re signed recently, has returned to her position as laboratory technician for the city health department. Mr. Marvin enlisted recently in Uncle Sam's armed forces, Miss Dorothy Stemple, who came here from Pueblo, Colo, to accept the position of laboratory technician, has accepted a similar position in Pampa.
Amboina in the Dutch East Indies was struck by Japanese planes for a second time with no serious damage reported by the Netherlands high command. The Amboina base, key in the Molucca Islands, was targeted after raids by seven planes yesterday and eight planes on Tuesday.
Philip Willkie, Wendell Willkie's 22 year old son, will join the Navy Friday. He said he does not want favors and simply wishes to be another American boy serving his country.
The Amarillo Junior Symphony Orchestral rehearsal scheduled for tonight is canceled due to weather, announced by Mrs. Glenn Nutt.
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