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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
27
Allied forces report heavy fighting over Genoa and the Mediterranean as British and French planes clash with Axis forces. Churchill and the government vow to continue the war despite setbacks, calling for national prayers and mobilization.
Italy reports improving results in war against France and Great Britain with air land and sea forces claiming success. The bulletin notes forty French planes two British and an Allied submarine destroyed as part of ongoing hostilities.
The Texas Press Association adopted a resolution backing President Roosevelt's defense program and another endorsing government soil conservation. Charles K. DeVall of the Kilgore Herald was elected president, with Dave Woerren of the Panhandle Herald named vice president.
Congressional sources say the administration will propose a powerful Atlantic fleet built around a new type warship. The plan aims to counter potential Nazi gains in Europe and keep the Pacific main fleet intact. The navy will continue battleship and large carrier construction with a heavy cruiser styled capital ship of 20 000 to 28 000 tons and 11 inch guns, escorted by fast destroyers and aircraft carriers.
Dr. Frank L. Turner president of McMurry College spoke to a packed San Jacinto Methodist Church last night. He outlined four stones to remove from the heart forgiveness, loyalty, belief, and indifference hindering Christian renewal amid war and strife. A large choir accompanied by two pianos and led by Clifton Janak performed during the service. Rev. H Clyde Smith leads the church and the evangelistic series continues for some time.
Reinforcements reach the South Atlantic as cruisers show the flag and 24 hour operations begin in Arsenal and shipyards. Army air corps targets exceed 100 squadrons by April 30 while 10 600 fliers annually are to be trained. Navy plans a second Texas training center costing about 25 million. Civil Aeronautics proposes a 45 000 flier reserve yearly.
Col Augustine W. Robins, 57, commanding officer of the air corps training center at Randolph Field, San Antonio, died suddenly of a heart attack at his quarters at 5 03 A M. He had returned from Washington D C after discussions with Maj Gen Henry H Arnold and was guest of honor at a cadets’ dance the previous night.
PORT ARTHUR June 16 A lighthearted note from Village Creek near Silsbee describes Scout master Clem Wall and four Troop 74 Boy Scouts catching 28 trout eight to fourteen inches long. The boat, pulled into shallow water, spooked the school causing fish to jump into the boat and onto the bank. Wall and the Scouts assisted in gathering the fish and later sharing them.
Berlin reports via DNB that Allied oil supplies are tightening while Germany gains from Italy’s entry into the war. No figures released. reasons cited include increased Russian deliveries, seizure of Dutch and Belgian stores, and diverted Romanian oil via the Mediterranean.
Seventeen Texas osteopathic physicians will participate at the 44th annual American Osteopathic Association convention in St Louis from June 24 to 28. Included are Lester J. Vick of Amarillo and R. H. Peterson of Wichita Falls among the Texas delegates.
Democratic leaders indicated they hoped to adjourn Congress by weekend if emergency actions allow. Senate and House debate a $1.007 billion defense tax bill and a $1.706 billion emergency defense appropriation with potential amendments. Führung leaders anticipate quick Senate action followed by swift passage in the House as needed.
With less than 1700 left to raise, the Potter County American Red Cross aims to finish its war relief drive today toward a 6760 goal. By late Saturday night 5109.13 had been collected, with further promises pending. Pancher Upshaw chairs the drive, Howard Anderson leads the county chapter, and Mrs. Floyd Cooper serves as executive secretary.
E M Durham Jr reports Rock Island Lines carloading totals for the week ending June 8 1940 at 23 434. The figure compares with 21 086 for the previous week this year and 22 493 for the corresponding week last year.
In The Hague two tearful mothers sought a Solomon ruling over a baby lost in a May 10 bombardment at a maternity home. One mother said she handed her 10 day old to a passerby who took it to an air raid shelter. the other claimed the child as hers.
Graveside funeral services for Phillip Grady Smith infant son of Jaude C. and Mrs. Smith were held at Llano Cemetery at 10 o'clock this morning. Rev. H. C. Smith of San Jacinto Methodist Church officiated. Survivors include the grandparents W. A. Smith of Amarillo and Mr. and Mrs. Cc. S. Needham of Wellington. Body lay in state at Blackburn-Shaw chapel prior to the services.
W. E. Sherman, longtime Silverton high school principal, has taken the principal position at the Plainview junior high. The Sherman family plans to move to Plainview in the near future.
Japanese planes raided Chungking with bombs dropping near the U S gunboat Tutuila causing smoke and shelter. Five hundred bombs left over 10 000 homeless and about 100 dead or wounded as districts including foreign missions endured damage and the Chungking Hostel was demolished. Sixteen Chinese fighters shot down five raiders while several American and European buildings suffered harm with no casualties reported aboard the Tutuila.
Tyrone and Stratford mourn E. H. Bus Riffe 31, brother of Earl Riffe, after last rites in Tyrone and death at Optima. Survived by four brothers Harry Tyrone Jess and George Texhoma Earl Stratford. Riffe ran an elevator at Goodwell until retirement due to ill health.
A Central Fire Station firefighter sprang from bed and raced to the engine room when a fire alarm rang. He arrived in shorts, dressed after reaching the scene. A small blaze at 104 South Georgia started when an electric iron burned through a floor.
An Asheville civil service applicant offered humorous definitions to a questionnaire. He defined larceny as working and embezzlement as trying to get away with something wrong while incendiarism was described as the state of being on fire.
A pattern offer describes a blue ribbon pet design in simple stitches. It includes a 15 by 19 inch transfer, color chart, required materials, and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents to Amarillo Daily News Household Arts Dept for pattern 6619 with name and address.
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