15 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
1
A midsummer WW II broadcast-style column urges rapid War Bond purchases in Amarillo. The writer warns Germans and Japanese press home morale and links bond drives to reducing American casualties, stressing unity, determination, and immediate action while recalling June 1944.
The Army discloses specifics of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the 20th Air Force headed by Gen. Hap Arnold. The report covers design, engines, wing, landing gear, aerodynamics, and a massive production program across major American factories and the unit’s organizational structure.
The article notes the B-29’s evolving role and cautious deployment from production lines. It recalls the April 18 1942 Doolittle raid from the Hornet, where 16 B-25s bombed Tokyo and four other targets, incurring heavy U S losses with only one returning.
The British dispatch notes Washington reported a B 29 raid on Japan with 16 planes crash landing in China and crew losses in Russia. It details the new 20th Bomber Command under Gen Arnold with Gen Haywood Hansell Jr and Gen Kenneth Wolfe in command roles and outlines its global warfare role and leadership.
The report shows lamb prices steady with spring lambs at 14504116.00 and a few small lots of individual head. Renters remain steady at 16.00 in the town, with overall market activity described as nominally steady and Sheep around 2,000 head.
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