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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
12
Detroit town workers confront a potential strike as the City Employes Union AFL considers action after wage demands fail. A mass walkout could halt defense production. street railway staff also seek raises while Mayor Jeffries hopes for no disruption.
Secretary Morgenthau urged a common currency unit for export trade among American republics and Canada at the Rio conference. He suggested a dollar or gold or silver based unit, possibly extendable beyond the hemisphere.
Three River Road School eighth graders Betty Stockett Ora Jean Salters and Betty Glasgow led a defense stamp and bond drive at the assembly They mobilized 150 pupils to earn money by cleaning yards and houses and taking care of children The effort raised 412 75 for stamps and bonds as the community improved
Dallas reports that tire and tube regulations will be relaxed next week for dealers distributors and wholesalers under the tire rationing order amendment effective next Wednesday. Distributors and retailers may liquidate excess inventories but sales to individual motorists remain restricted.
Amarillo officials Sheriff Bill Adams and County Judge Ern est Northcutt visited Austin and found a city blackout with no lights. They described dogs howling cows bawling horses neighing and roosters crowing while Austin, famous for flood lit streets, appeared suddenly dark and eerie.
A 2,096,138,875 dollar supply bill for independent agencies with 984,410,800 for the maritime commission shipbuilding program moves from the appropriations committee to the House. The total trails Roosevelt's request by about 5 million and is 1,257,699,349 below this year’s levels, with the panel noting that additional supple mental funds may balance the apparent cut. The commission reports 968 vessels contracted as of Jan 1 and 423 more contracts to be let before June 30, with 999 ships contracted per Dec 9 testimony.
The San Jacinto Kiwanis Club will entertain veterans at the veterans' hospital at 7:30 this evening. Powell Smith arranged the program with Carl Clifft, deputy state school superintendent, as a main speaker. Club members and their wives will attend.
Three Japanese aircraft carriers were sighted in waters off New Guinea, according to a London radio report picked up by NBC. The note also includes a filler feature about YOUR IDEAS EDITOR offering a daily dollar for ideas to Amarilloans and readers.
The New Plains Baptist Missionary Association workers meet with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at Sixth Avenue and North Taylor Street this evening and Friday. Elder W B Wages speaks tonight with tomorrow's speakers including Elders Blake Clark Bishop Lee Beard Englis Bennett Robinson Vickery and Corbin. Elder Jeff D Welch preaches at 11 15 in the morning and Elder G W Simmons delivers Friday evening.
Amarillo police recovered three cars stolen in Oklahoma City, McLean, and Tulsa over the past two days. Capt. Tommie Thomas of the traffic squad noted the vehicles were comparatively new with new tires. Two youths were involved, one armed.
Wall Street shows varied results with several Dow components advancing while others retreat. Grain futures drift, Kansas City livestock and hogs move slowly with moderate shifts, and a Department of Commerce note cites quinine demand amid annual needs.
Thirty of the 32 crew aboard the Latvian steamer Ciltvaira survived after a German submarine torpedo hit amidships near Charleston. Two firemen were killed by steam in the engine room. Survivors reached New York nine after landing in the US.
Notices from the Plainview Chamber of Commerce announce the annual banquet to be held February 9 with James E. Gheen of New York City as principal speaker. Amarillo assistant manager Joe Cooley notes the event falls on the first day of daylight saving time.
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