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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1941
Page
9
Kenneth Wayne Stapp a Marine private at San Diego California visits relatives during a furlough he recently enlisted in the Marine Corps a few months ago and is visiting at 1029 North Harrison Street.
Bolivian authorities report arrests of several Cochabamba garrison officers in a thwarted Nazi putsch. German Minister Ernest Wendler is declared persona non grata as a state of siege is imposed. Wendler reportedly plans to depart via Chile pending Congress review. In Washington, Sumner Welles warns Germany may push aggressions in Europe after the Russia campaign, with Gibraltar as a potential target. Franco denies US aid to Spain tied to any promised support for another country.
Sturdivant Thomas Lambert, 42 year old World War veteran, died last night at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a 10 day stay, arriving from Snyder. He is survived by his wife. Body in state at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements.
In Jersey City, Vice Chancellor James F. Fielder denied two Camp Nordland owners a temporary injunction against Sussex County officials. The ruling barred Sheriff Denton J. Quick and Andover Township’s municipal committee from interference with the 203 acre camp. Attorney John Winans accused the sheriff of political and personal motives in the dispute.
Spokane dispatch reports Billy Welch of Houston captured the National Public Links title at Indian Canyon by defeating Denver’s Jack Kerns 6 and 5 in a 36 hole final. Welch and Kerns were relative unknowns, with Welch a former Texas Longhorn, and both finalists invited to the National Amateur in Omaha this September.
Delegates at a Dallas short course of the United States Chamber of Commerce showed strong interest in tourism. Amarillo should become a gateway to Carlsbad Caverns Conchas Dam and Palo Duro Canyon with follow through on regional attractions. Defense, industry and agriculture tied to preparedness were also discussed at the Amarilloan school.
London July 21 The News Chronicle reports a public opinion poll showing 72 percent of British people believe the United States will enter the war and 43 percent think Britain will lose if the U S stays out. Fourteen percent said no and 14 percent did not know. The Sunday Observer notes more Brits and Americans see the war as unwinnable without U S involvement and rapid entry.
Fire of undetermined origin damaged a car and caused small damage to a garage at the Amarillo Tourist Court on West Sixth Avenue near the underpass. Firemen received the alarm at 7:42 this morning.
Thomas A Tubbs of Floydada has enlisted in the Marine Corps at the Amarillo station. His father Arthur Thomas Tubbs was a Marine in World War I. R E Golightly a Floydada Golden Gloves boxer also enlisted in the corps.
Workers kick off a week of planning for a brick drive in Canyon as Panhandle Plains Historical Society hosts a Sunday afternoon event. Boone McClure Pat Flynn Hub Pritchard lead volunteers with Canyon groups aiding arrangements and West Texas State College students acting as guides.
Rev Eddie Clayton urged President Roosevelt to stop plans permitting 20 000 officers and men of the 45th Division to swim nude at White Rock Lake Beach en route to Louisiana maneuvers next month. He argued it would disgrace Dallas and the army. Park officials proposed dawn swims with guards directing traffic due to suit shortages.
The county commission considered a proposed addition costing about 11,000 dollars. Architect W C Townes presented plans for a juvenile detention ward, noting state law requires counties of this size to provide a separate facility, with a likely approval pending court advisement.
Naval recruiting is active with several men accepted for service. Fred Duane Thomas of Amarillo joins the regular navy, with Ralph Palmer of Canyon in naval aviation, Roy Glenn Dyson of Pampa in the regular navy, and Malcolm Wesley Yarborough of Tulsa in the regular navy. B. M. Caldwell is appointed an ensign in the naval reserve. The recruiting office is located on the third floor of the federal building.
Tom Troth of 826 Carolina Street will pay for the return of a large bunch of keys left in the post office yesterday. A metal tag attached asks the finder to return the keys to Cook's in Camden, New Jersey, for a reward. Call 7797 or 4214 to arrange return.
Dallas July 21 editors replace dashes with three dots and a dash to signal approval of Great Britain's V for Victory campaign. The paper notes the new symbol appears at article ends, aligning with wartime morale and wireless signaling.
Eleven men apply for slots in Amarillo Unit No 1 of flying cadets. Sgt. R D Short needs at least 19 more applications to reach 30 for a board of examiners. The unit would hold 20 men with sufficient interest from several cities seeking new units.
Motorists in Amarillo continued to pay more than $100 daily for traffic violations. Corporation court fines assessed Saturday totaled $103. Over the weekend the city remained unusually orderly with the jail reportedly empty for the first Monday morning in months, according to Sergeant Elmer Green.
Portsmouth reports engineers will dissolve a 123 ton locomotive sunk in the Piscataqua River using seawater as the electrolyte rather than lifting it. Divers attached cables and plates to the engine after a bridge collapse last year, to clear the channel at a high salvage cost. The time needed for complete dissolution is not known.
A brief health ad notes digestion and elimination slow with age and urges Adlerika to ease constipation and gas pains. It promotes purchasing Adlerika at Cretney Drug via a local druggist.
Six people were injured in a crossroads collision near Claude yesterday afternoon. Wanda Saunders, 6, remains in serious condition with a fractured skull and scalp wounds while her mother bruised and hip hurt is expected to leave today. The other two victims, Claudine Tollett and her infant daughter, died, and two adults recovered at hospital.
Amarillo launches a citywide drive to collect used aluminum utensils. A. K. Baracat says the V shaped pile at the courthouse will symbolize victory as residents from all walks join the effort. Children ride free to a Paramount matinee with aluminum donations and scouts help collect on routes.
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