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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
2
The writer notes a prolonged rainy period easing fears of floods, predicting a strong summer with abundant row crops. Mentions a lightning death of a cow, a soldier’s career moves, murder case theories, and community gossip, all within a conservative, opinionated local column style.
London dispatch reports Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s headquarters issues sixth pre invasion broadcast urging occupied Europe to form small guerrilla bands to assist Allied invasion forces.
Allied medium bombers backed the Rome offensive by hitting lake Albano targets near Frascati and areas between Lanuvio and Velletri. Additional raids struck Subiaco as German withdrawal routes east of Rome. Losses included 14 heavy bombers and nine other aircraft. 43 enemy planes were destroyed.
Amarillo police may search for a killer linked to the death of Deputy Sheriff Joe Cresap 68 in El Paso. A man in a U S Marine uniform fled Clovis New Mexico toward Amarillo after slugging Cresap with a gun. He is about 19, 5 feet 9 inches, 165 pounds, dark hair, injured hand, wearing sharpshooter medal and campaign ribbons and carrying a 45 caliber automatic.
Free war drafting training sponsored by Texas Tech will start soon at Amarillo College. Open to high school graduates with no age limit or physical test, the 12 week course runs weekdays from 8:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30, tuition free with job prospects after completion. Contact W. S. Layton or call 2 4094 for details.
Wheels official Amarillo Rotary Club publication notes editor C. W. Rogers shares a philosophical quip about marriage. Getting a husband is like buying an old house you don t see as it is but how you imagine it will be remodeled.
Lipscomb County cattleman Harry King visited his brother Lloyd King in Amarillo and discussed forthcoming wheat harvests. He noted favorable weather and strong prospects in Ochiltree and Hansford counties on the North Plains, despite recent heavy rains that damaged some tall grain.
Air ministry reports widespread attacks with 3,360 tons of bombs dropped on targets in occupied territory. Bombers faced thunderstorm and icing conditions reaching Trappes. Eight planes were lost, and mine-laying operations occurred in enemy waters as demolition bombs hit the invasion coast at a rapid rate.
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