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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1943
Page
2
Navy says auxiliary carrier A provided crucial air support at Attu in the Aleutians aiding ground troops. Wildcats led by Lieut. Comdr. Lloyd K. Greenamyer strafed and bombed Japanese positions amid bad weather. Greenamyer listed as missing in action.
Chicago market opened up and traded higher for hogs and cattle with firmness in calves and strong activity. In Kansas City hogs sold slow to steady with top around 13.75, cattle weak to lower on feeders and steers while vealers and bulls held near steady. lambs and sheep showed varied gains. Financial notes show a liquidating fund with a bid around 2.04.
A man found in Amarillo last night with amnesia was tentatively identified as H. L. Forbes of Oklahoma City. Police said he was exhausted and hungry and did not know why he was in Amarillo. Chief Sid Harper noted a ticket from Obla to Oregon and the man was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital for treatment.
In Phoenixville veterans at Valley Forge General Hospital speak of waiting and recovery rather than battles. Pvt. Charles H. Wilding recalls a land mine ending his leg while Staff Sgt Walter Woods and Sgt Clarence Keilman describe tank hits and shrapnel. They focus on leaves, future plans, and a poker game in the ward as Sicily fades from memory.
Hollywood notes recall Leslie Howard’s death and his cultural impact while celebrating other stars. Martha Raye’s war work continues despite illness. Susan Hayward visits wounded soldiers. light exchanges at Brown Derby capture studio life and humor.
Senator Vandenberg declares the palace guard must be demobilized soon and urges a formal war cabinet to aid President Roosevelt on the home front. He forecasts administrative reorganizations after Congress returns and criticizes the current kitchen cabinet led by advisers including Harry Hopkins.
Pittsburg July 12 Fritzie Zivic known as Mary Zivic and Jake LaMotta meet in a 15 round bout at Forbes Field to settle who is the better fighter. Zivic says he will seek a legal name change while LaMotta ponders joining witnesses among his foes.
American bombers attacked four Japanese cargo vessels trying to supply the Kiska base. They sank one ship, left a second sinking, and badly damaged the other two.
Senate approved a plan to raise dependents allowances for servicemen but the House did not act before recess. The proposal would fund full first month, boost child payments, and raise parental support for those with chief support, while letting certain enlisted men pick a family allowance plan. The change would not raise the serviceman's own contribution, which remains 22 dollars a month.
Discussion of Education in the Post War World will highlight the Education for Victory conference in Austin June 25 26 with several hundred educators and government officials. Dr L A Woods announced the event linking the Texas public school system to wartime and postwar duties.
The Livestock and Meat Council urged President Roosevelt to empower the War Meat Board to carry out its created purposes. It asked to end experiments with animal ceilings and allocations and said the board can manage meat supply, encourage livestock production, and control slaughter. all recommendations require War Food Administration approval.
Coffee manufacturers ask consumers to buy two pound jars to adapt to government limits on glass jars during canning. They argue larger packaging allows more product delivery and note government has released more coffee to the public. El Salvador is cited as producer of a single crop.
The War Food Administration announces a 12 month plan starting July to cut civilian butter by 404 million pounds from 1.67 billion and cheese by 508 million pounds while milk product allocations favor armed forces and defense aid. Civilian consumption last year: butter 2.07 billion pounds, milk 2.30 billion. this year civilian shares shrink accordingly.
A Berlin radio relay quoted by the Associated Press said U S Air Force bombers from China attacked Haiphong and Hongay in French Indo China on Saturday. The communique reported 21 civilians killed and 40 wounded in Hanoi issued statement.
Economic Stabilization Director Fred M. Vinson approved wage adjustments for five railroads based on Railway Labor Panel recommendations. The changes take effect July 25 and include a 44 cent daily rise for Wichita Falls & Southern plus overtime pay beyond eight hours, aligning with industry practice.
Premier Hideki Tojo traveled back to Tokyo from an inspection tour in the Philippines Burma and Malaya the Tokyo radio reported with U S government monitors recording the broadcast.
President Roosevelt signed today the 848,295,883 agriculture department supply bill but lamented that Congress did not provide funds to continue the crop insurance program. This action comes as the administration outlines shifts in farm support policy.
Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia suggests a wartime trade with Canada exchanging New York City liquor for Canadian meat. He spoke in a transcription from Canada during his weekly radio address, noting Canadians face meat shortages but liquor abundance, and asserting a swap could benefit both sides.
A new Sault Ste. Marie Canal lock named for General Douglas MacArthur and built by U S Army engineers in 13 months is in operation. It speeds ore carriers to wartime steel mills and, though deepest, is not the longest of the four locks. Formal dedication occurred yesterday amid a military setting.
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