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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1943
Page
9
Amarillo's first of two large war housing projects is ready for occupancy with 184 units filled by civilian war workers at Amarillo Army Air Field. Arthur Truitt, executive director of the Amarillo Housing Authority, says applicants for all units are moving in and it is not going to relieve the housing strain.
Amarillo officials report 184 units west of English Field at Army Technical Village with 74 efficiencies for couples. Units include one two and three bedroom homes, furnished with basic stoves and ice box. Many rented to civilian war workers. 360 Pantex units may stay vacant without military permission. Builder Lee McMurtry under contract for about $255,000.
Allied reports say Patton's forces push from Licata through Palma to Naro and Ponte Olivo near Gela, with gains shrinking the distance to Agrigento. British Eighth Army moves up the east coast toward Catania, while Montgomery’s units seal the Ragusa junction and seize key coastal centers.
Allied planes wrecked two supply ships and two destroyers, damaged 320 trucks and six locomotives in 24 hours as RAF and US forces pounded Sicily. Fortresses hit Catania and Augusta air bases while Liberators bombed Cotrone and Vibo Valentia airfields, crippling Axis logistics and communications across southern Italy and Sicily.
Aboard an Allied cruiser off Augusta Sicily on July 12 a Greek destroyer captured the town after heavy bombardment. The action supported tanks north of the city as Spitfires shielded Stukas and Melilli was bombarded. The account notes minesweepers, air alarms, and a dramatic daylight assault with capturing forces moving toward the Augusta naval base.
Allied dispatch reports U S troops advancing through New Georgia jungles toward Munda air base as Japanese garrison fights to hold position. Sea reinforcement failed. Japanese task force remnants flee, with heavy U S air attacks delivering 32 tons of bombs on encamped troops and anti air batteries. In northeastern New Guinea, Liberators Flying Fortresses and Mitchells drop more than 71 tons on Salamaua and nearby Lake.
Soviet communique says German infantry and tanks pressed back on Belgorod front as Russian counter attack enlarges the wedge. Front-line dispatches indicate Germans still hold much of the gains from a week ago amid heavy losses across sectors. Official totals report 2772 German tanks and 1187 planes destroyed in nine days of fighting. Hollywood news notes Harry James awaiting draft board decision after Betty Grable marriage. Marvin Jones to discuss food administration issues on KGNC with Nelson and Davis.
New York reports a surge in a black market for eggs within days of OPA price ceiling enforcement on Monday. The Producers' Price Current, a key egg publication of the New York Mercantile Exchange, notes the unofficial trade is developing rapidly.
London reports show 201 civilians killed or missing in June air raid deaths, with May toll at 584. Separately, Yugoslav government-in-exile says guerrillas seized Zvornik from German forces and captured ammunition, and Malta announces 106 Axis planes downed during the initial Sicilian campaign days.
Lightning struck Amarillo early this morning disabling the police radio transmitter at Fourth Avenue and Monroe Street for five hours. Estimated damage was 150 dollars as KQDH went off air at 1 15. Fire-like bursts danced in the transmitter house prompting technician Malcolm Clack to restore service by 6 15. This follows a prior outage since the unit was moved from atop the Oliver Eakle Building.
Chinese high command reports Japanese troops retreating to their Kunlung base after an offensive on the Yunnan Burma border. The bulletin says Chinese forces restored the original line and repelled a thrust aimed at Lungling along the Burma Road.
Mrs. Mary K. Frailey, accused of killing her two children Watt Martin 11 and Louise Martin 6 from a former marriage, was adjudged insane by a Dallas jury on July 14. The May 6 murders were the crime she faced.
War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes announced an inquiry into the entire gasoline and fuel oil situation due to expanding military needs. He said the investigation would cover production distribution and supply to ensure adequate fuel for defense.
Ione Baker former Amarillo bookkeeper for the Community and War Chest travels to New York to complete WAVES enlistment. Accompanying her is Ruth Denton newly enlisting, formerly assistant manager at the Social Center for Girls now WMCA adjacent.
British captain recounts Sicily landing at Cape Passero as light Italian opposition with few casualties. Two landing parties captured Pachino and 500 Italians plus four German prisoners. Allies faced mines and air raids but secured a swift advance by dawn with Pachino surrender and local officials accepting surrender.
In Hartford Connecticut a woman told police a man dragged her down stairs by the hair choked her and threatened to kill her. She asked officers not to arrest him hoping instead he would be found so he could marry her.
Amarillo and vicinity show not so warm tonight and Thursday morning with gentle winds. West Texas sees little temperature change. Panhandle and South Plains face scattered thundershowers this afternoon. New Mexico reports scattered showers north and west this afternoon and evening with no significant temperature shift. Highs near 91, lows around 61. Precipitation data for 24 hours ending 6:30 A.M. The note ends with a business line for Russell Stationery Company.
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