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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
A reader seeks afternoon employment for housework or childcare within walking distance of 804 Sunset Terrace and 611 Belleview Street. A lonely 42 year old man with good income wishes to meet a woman around that time, continuing on page 19.
Secretary Wickard chaired the first meeting of the war time food committee to hear an upbeat forecast of U S agricultural production. The crop board warned weather could push farm output beyond prior records while Continental Europe faces severe shortages. Wickard called the data proof that U S productive capacity may crush the Axis and that farmers aid the war effort.
General Emmons headquarters in Hawaii reports Army aviators lauded Marines for extraordinary bravery at Midway. Pilots describe Marine pilots, many new to flying, showing cool resolve and bold actions, including a daring low level attack. survivors praised their discipline and resolve amid heavy losses. Also notes steel industry pickle processes using sulfuric acid baths.
British Mark VIII 44 ton tank described as the Father of all big tanks plods along at walking pace and fires from a machine gun battery. It carries nine crew members who endure brutal rides over rough ground as suspensionless tracks jolt the crew through combat.
A collection of brief ads and notices includes a missing navy blue purse worth five dollars with a reward offered, several employment appeals from colored individuals seeking maid, cook, or housekeeping work, a pair of glasses found at Municipal Auditorium, a lost suitcase near West Ninth Avenue and the Blackstone Hotel, a lost Pekingese dog named Fooey with description, and requests to manage a small hotel and for a 22 year old woman seeking work with a baby.
A report of a lost package on a bus traveling from Bivins Addition toward town via West Tenth Avenue and Glenwood. The sender is not identified in the readable text.
A reader reports exchanging a tan Panama hat with another man inside Luby's Cafeteria and asks the party to reach Mr. Stubbs at Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co for further contact. The note emphasizes ensuring the other hat owner makes connection.
A 27 year old ranch worker in Amarillo seeks a nice young woman between 23 and 30 who does not drink or smoke. He writes from Tack to begin correspondence as he adjusts to plains life and desires a companion.
H A Nobles recalls the hunting pack in the Tennessee hills. He praises hounds baying and treing game as living education for a boy, claiming wild nature offers a richer soundtrack than any band or choir.
A finder is asked to contact 1014-B W 11th Ave after locating three yards of green and white chambray and a spool of white thread. A reward is offered for the return.
Dorothy seeks employment caring for children or housework. She is an experienced, young colored woman ready to work afternoons, prefers half day but will do by day or week. Seeks furnished room. Contact Dorothy at 2107 Van Buren Street, Rear.
A set of three car keys on a chain has been turned into the Globe with a note requesting owners to claim them. The find was logged at a local police desk and awaits owner verification and identification.
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