28 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1941
Page
1
The Amarillo scene swirls around Carl Hinton and the airport controversy. Walter Irvin urges press restraint while Hinton’s push for a California visit and a Texas airplane plant fuels public backlash. The Chamber backs open participation as tensions flare and questions linger about leadership and federal aid.
In a letter to Tack, Harry Meyers urges a frank council discussion on Amarillo airport needs under the National Defense Program. He credits Lubbock with $30,000 WPA funding, warns against overbearing rival groups, and argues Amarillo must show strategic value and cooperation to attract army and navy use while maintaining commercial air service. Meyers cites Amarillo’s growth from 9,000 to over 51,000 as part of a community effort.
A report from Hinton on Washington hints Amarillo may gain federal airport funds only if the city owns the project. Community leaders, including Dr. Thomson and Col. Simpson, push for consensus while noting internal rifts and pressure from critics. The piece advocates unified effort and broader civic programs to boost Amarillo.
A new portable dance floor of waxed hard rock maple can be laid on any level surface in four to five minutes and rolled up for storage when not in use. It targets impromptu gatherings and offers quick setup.
The education division of the Amarillo Safety Council discussed a driver education plan tied to new stop signs and regulations. Tom Troth will lead the campaign, with Maynard Drake, Bruce Autry, and other committee members guiding the effort.
Classified notices show job seekers including a married man with four daughters seeking any labor or ranch work, a 20 year old girl available as housekeeper and nanny, a widow seeking honest work and a home, a reader offering quilting and house duty, Edith Eddinger seeking motherless home work in Wichita Falls, and a 20 year old woman available as traveling companion or driver with references.
A cleaner and presser with a six member family seeks hourly work ironing or house cleaning, and a seamstress who prefers sewing. They list 204 North Florida Street and ask for help locating their 11 to 12 year old pointer dog, with continuation noted on Page 5.
The Fighting Greeks in Amarillo report $260.50 donated toward a $10,000,000 Greek war relief fund to aid soldiers and civilians. Dr. KR Thomson heads the finance committee with Arthur Ware as treasurer and lists other committee members. Multiple contributors from local individuals and businesses donate sums. Checks may be sent to Mr. Ware at the Amarillo National Bank.
Wendell L. Willkie experienced his first air raid warning in London as he left St. Pauls Cathedral after touring bomb damage. He visited the Bank of England to meet Governor Montagu Norman with sirens sounding, while spotters looked on. He collected incendiary bomb fragments and planned further tours and meetings with British notables including a possible audience with King George VI.
New Orleans reports WPA chief Howard Hunter outlines a total defense program aimed at full employment for 8,000,000 jobless. He cites a one billion dollar appropriation, potential projects from malaria control to swimming pools, and estimates 2,000,000 jobs by 1941. Milwaukee zoo adds two air raid sentinels, Brazilian crested screamers, to detect distant aircraft.
Great Britain faced a severe blizzard and cold wave disrupting transport and food supply with northern Scotland hit hardest. Airplanes dropped supplies to Sutherland Caithness while 15 foot drifts closed roads and rail. five areas reported extensive disruption and food distribution suffered nationwide.
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