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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1942
Page
9
In Washington on July 22, Senator Thomas argued that a $28 million synthetic rubber plant at Borger Texas backed by Phillips Petroleum has been halted due to the high need for critical materials. He cited a grain alcohol route as cheaper and quicker, noting $13 million already spent and the plant’s unfinished status.
The Senate approved a measure to form an independent agency to produce synthetic rubber from grain alcohol, despite White House objections over interference with the War Production Board’s rubber program.
The discussion centered on obtaining rubber from alcohol rather than petroleum. Phillips Company produces limited synthetic rubber for aircraft gas tanks, about 8,000 tons yearly, with plans to reuse the same process in a new plant. The War Production Board halted that plant due to material priorities, favoring alcohol-based rubber which uses significantly less critical material. The witness argued the board prefers rubber from alcohol and that Congress critics may misinterpret actions. Houston report adds new note of Sun Dance Sioux joining the army and a village enlistment.
Washington July 22 Soviet Ambassador Maxim Litvinov planned a conference with President Roosevelt to press for an immediate opening of a second front against Germany. The be aiming to shift German pressure and accelerate Allied operations.
In Bern on July 22, Axis dominated regions impose labor demands on Jews. Salonika police have registered over 6,000 Jews aged 18 to 45 for compulsory work. Warsaw’s 80,000 skilled Jews in ghettos are assigned tasks by Germans via a liaison office.
In Washington the Nazi saboteurs case reached day thirteen as cross-examination resumed with the sole defendant who has testified in his own defense. The trial has extended with continued questions as authorities press for clarity on the charges.
British and German sources report German armored forces near Rostov and three-pronged pressure from Taganrog Voroshilovgrad and Millerovo. Russians retreat along scorched earth lines while counterattacks at Voronezh claim heavy foe losses and ongoing Stalingrad and Rostov thrusts unfold with fresh reinforcements.
A committee in Amarillo pressed for rapid action to convert existing homes into additional living units for war workers under the Victory Housing Plan. The plan, backed by Certain feed Products Corp and FHA representatives, offers liberal loans with no down payment to permanent tenants for the war duration and six months beyond.
British bombers attacked the Ruhr industrial centers last night with about 300 planes, causing large fires at Duisburg the main objective. Thirteen bombers were missing and one enemy aircraft shot down. RAF fighters provided protection without casualties.
London reports more than 50 giant bombs weighing 4000 pounds each were among explosives dumped on Duisburg targets during last night's raids, according to the air ministry.
A joint air ministry and security ministry communiqué says RAF patrols over France and the low countries kept Nazi interceptors away from the Ruhr mission. Last night enemy aircraft dropped a few bombs on scattered points in east England causing some damage.
Allied bombers and fighters attacked Crete targets including Rommel’s supply base near El Alamein as ground fighting paused. Suda Bay was hit in force with direct hits on two vessels and a pier set afire. a larger ship suffered a near miss. American Liberator bombers likely participated in the raid.
The RAF bombed a concentration of about 1,000 enemy vehicles in the desert battlefields and, with air freedom secured, resumed attacks on the combat zones. Casualty and precise locations not detailed.
British communique reports heavy Allied bombers targeting a 40 mile desert front west of El Alamein. Attacks struck Axis vehicles and fires started, with air action over the line and two Axis planes downed. Crete reports say German paratroopers concentrated.
Senator James E. Murray expands renomination edge on the Democratic ticket amid a radio dispute with rival Burton Wheeler who accuses Murray of trying to ride war fever to office. Murray led with 27,078 votes from 573 of 1,185 precincts, over Joseph B. Monaghan. Rankin led GOP U.S. Senate bid. Miss Rankin did not seek renomination. Vr Geo. A. Tomlinson Solicits Vote.
In Chicago a quiet tavern argument in sign language led to a stabbing. Joe Guepfer, 45, was knifed in the abdomen and rushed to a hospital in serious condition after writing the assailant’s name to a nearby police sergeant. A deaf woman witness said Guepfer struck the other man with a cane after being insulted in sign language.
Chungking reports Chinese forces recaptured Kienteh 65 miles southwest of Hangchow after a five day battle ended Sunday. Fighting continued around Wenchow as Chinese aim to push Japanese from the Chekiang coast and cut their lines of communication.
Two highway patrolmen stop a truck in Birmingham Alabama and ask why its tail light is missing. They discover the driver’s trailer is gone leaving only the truck and a puzzled man wondering where his trailer ended up.
President Roosevelt and congressional leaders agreed on a further canvass of existing powers to curb inflation before seeking new legislation. Speaker Sam Rayburn and Senate Leader Alben Barkley said a message to Congress on wage controls or other steps is not yet determined and may involve executive action. Roosevelt planned a meeting with his war labor cabinet tomorrow.
Weather outlook for Amarillo and vicinity shows warmer conditions this afternoon and night with scattered thunder showers in West Texas and New Mexico. Panhandle and South Plains cooler. Del Rio Eagle Pass region expects milder conditions. Temperature extremes over 24 hours reached 80 maximum and 55 minimum. noon reading 78. Vv Neely Greenhill Lowndes Insurance.
The Navy reports two more sinkings in the western Atlantic with 35 lives lost and 50 saved. Miles Nelkin is hailed for his sacrifice saving 18 seamen from a 37 man U. S. crew aboard a cargo vessel torpedoed June 28. The AP tally notes nearly 400 wartime losses in the region.
Ralph Reed of Houston telegraphed his Tulsa brother Phil Reed that cigars are on him after their baby girl was born at 5 A M. Phil replied twelve hours later trading cigars after his daughter was born at 5 P M.
New Delhi reports four successful RAF air attacks on Japanese coastal craft along the Kaladin River and in the Akyab area on Burma's west coast, announced by the air headquarters communique.
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