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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1942
Page
8
Three part series begins on Page 10 detailing Australia’s war strategy industrial effort and population history. The articles examine national mobilization and societal impacts during the South Pacific conflict.
Mrs W M Scofield of 707 Florida Street wins the weekly news tip contest and $5. Second prize of $3 goes to Mrs C M Figh of 2901 Tyler Street for a tip about a traffic policeman chasing a call down Polk Street. Third prize of $2 to Mrs Bill Sullivan of 315 North Tyler Street for a tip about a Amarillo woman finding a 1906 cattleman convention badge northwest of Amarillo. Other tipsters listed with addresses.
A London report says sharp Allied air attacks have slowed the Japanese drive across Burma. The commentator declares Japanese forces are held near standstill with no front-line changes and no westward push across the Sittang River. British and American volunteer fliers reap the effect.
LAS CRUCES N M March 4 District Attorney Martin Threet missed his first court opening in nine years due to dental work.
Allied forces in Java face renewed Japanese advances as air supremacy and sea control favor the invaders. British Dutch American Australian troops defend key towns and highways while Dutch reinforcements, fielded by Lt. Col. Tharp’s Texas unit, struggle to halt incursions amid heavy bombing and tank disparities.
Paris officials say the RAF air raid killed about 600 as rescue workers sift through rubble in the industrial suburbs. Earlier reports counted at least 442 dead and over 1,000 injured with 200 to 250 homes destroyed.
British forces engage German troops south of Timimi in the Libyan front with RAF support, artillery driving back axis outposts. Italian reports say British motorized units pushed into southern Libyan front flanks but were repulsed with losses. Cairo reports RAF strikes and a second raid on Suez Alexandria with no casualties.
Amarillo and vicinity see diminishing winds this afternoon and lower temperatures. West Texas colder this afternoon and tonight with occasional showers over mountains Big Bend area and Del Rio Eagle Pass area. New Mexico cooler with occasional showers or snow squalls in central mountains and windy east portion. Temperature extremes 24 hours ending 6 30 A M minimum 34 maximum 43. Noon temperature 37.
World famous fiddler Rubinoff arrives Friday with Russian pianist Alexander Makofka. He'll perform Rhapsody in Blue and other tunes, with reserved seating from the Philharmonic Orchestral Association. A 4 PM school matinee features Rubinoff directing the Sandie Band and awarding three medals. Tickets on sale at the Chamber of Commerce and schools.
Thousands of American troops from Midwestern states arrived in Northern Ireland to bolster the AEF after a calm North Atlantic crossing guarded by US warships. The Rainbow Division legacy and eager soldiers signaled hopes for action, with no formal landing ceremonies observed.
In London on March 4 Lieutenant General Hein ter Poorten is named acting commander of coastal naval units after Vice Admiral C. F. Helfrich resigns the Southwest Pacific post and is given a special mission. The Netherlands government ordered the Indies governor general to transfer command to Gen Ter Poorten following the loss of two Dutch cruisers in a night battle with a Japanese invasion armada.
Air raid sirens sounded in Paris at noon when planes identified as British, likely on reconnaissance, flew over the city but dropped no bombs.
The London report says German port Emden was bombed and mines sown by air while RAF struck Paris suburbs including the Renault plant. British sources say the action could affect Vichy cooperation but deny changing overall policy amid favorable weather aiding raids.
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