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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1942
Page
5
KEITH WHEELER reports on the Pacific Fleet Catalina crews at Kiska and the Aleutians. Catalinas face heavy losses yet press on under harsh conditions, with crews adapting to torpedo missions and dangerous combat while earning praise from the task force commander for durability and persistence.
The weather bureau reports a mild warm up tonight after a day with a high of 87 and a low of 63. Rain totals vary across towns with Shamrock recording 4.48 inches and Dimmitt 8.8 inches, while Amarillo saw 0.02 inch and other areas reported heavier showers.
Editor's note invites readers to send names to recipients in the armed services. The week covers Texas politics including Allred Moody O Daniel race for junior U S senator, Governor Stevenson vs Collins, local races, and the upcoming July 25 primary. Amarillo grows, war plants progress, glider school losses, Abe Lyman concert, football outlook, and local sports news including a Victory Open golf tournament with war bond prizes.
An informant says Japan has advanced preparations to attack Russia, with 30 to 40 divisions on the Siberian frontier. He cites Aleutian Island seizure and the Hangchow Nanchang Railway operations as key moves to shield flanks and open overland routes to Shanghai.
French dispatches from the Syrian frontier report insurgents damaged two sections of the Mosul oil field pipeline to Tripoli and Haifa. British garrisons and patrols were stepped up, but no independent confirmation of oil flow interruption was available.
The Potter County General Rationing Board announced 18 new bicycles may be sold before Aug 1. Eligible buyers include those in gainful work or war effort using the bike for work travel, not for pleasure. Applications must be filed by eligible individuals. federal employees and Red Cross must apply through Washington.
Axis forces lash at Rostov as the Don region comes under heavy bombardment and German claims of a 90 mile advance surface. Soviet counter thrusts around Voronezh and Rostov slow the push while ground forces withdraw in good order to prepare a decisive stand along the lower Don.
Bill Coffey of 3502 Bowie Street won the $5 first prize in the weekly news tip contest for calling in the glider crash story in which the pilot died and the passenger was injured. R H Bryan earned $3 for labor troubles at the Army Technical School. J C Hatridge won $2 for tipping on a cat and pups with a killed mother. Other tipsters were listed with addresses.
London July 21 U P reports that allied officials including Prime Minister Churchill discussed a possible second front in Europe to aid the Soviet Union. British sources note Japan may mass forces in the north and threaten Siberia, prompting renewed speculation on Allied invasion plans for 1943.
RAF and joint headquarters reports say British planes damaged around 30 Axis aircraft on the ground at Fuka airfields and bombed tanks trucks and planes near El Alamein. British fighters set fire to enemy barges northeast of Sidi Barrani while Malta saw one German Messerschmitt shot down. Five British planes were lost with two pilots safe.
July 21 report notes American pilots and Negro troops arriving to bolster invasion forces in Northern Ireland. They join British units, under a 40 year old colonel who promised these men will prove outstanding. Maintenance crews work with pilots as both sides exchange technical chatter. The eager group seeks immediate air action.
Amarillo and vicinity see slowly rising temperatures with a warmer night. West Texas scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms east of Pecos River. New Mexico also sees storms and similar daytime warmth. Extremes: 87 maximum, 63 minimum. noon 74. precipitation 0.02 inch. Lifee i Geo A Tomlinson solicits your vote. Paid political advertisement.
In Washington a rubber industry exhibit outlined a two year usable tire plan. It would ration tires under a new scheme, allow everyone to receive tires with proper care, and introduce thiokol as a tire material. The program calls penalties for wasteful driving and three ration classes prioritizing essentials, with some tires for pleasure driving.
M L Annenberg a 64 year old German immigrant who built a newspaper empire from humble Chicago newsboy beginnings died last night at St Marys Hospital in Rochester less than two months after parole from Federal prison.
The Stilwell communique reports United States bombers with escort sank two Japanese vessels of 1000 to 2000 tons each in a river port 90 miles north of Hanchang Kiangsi Province. Planes returned safely with no losses.
British four engine RAF bombers raided targets on the French invasion coast and northwest Germany while Spitfires from the American Eagle Squadron joined over Vegesack and Le Havre area. The missions targeted shipyards U boat nests and military facilities with incendiaries and explosives.
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