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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1942
Page
7
A British source reports Norway's ports from North Cape to Aalesund closed amid Nazi moves in the north. Reinforcements reach Trondheim with the Tirpitz, sparking fears of offensive against Iceland and further Arctic campaigns.
Weather forecasts for Amarillo and vicinity predict cooler afternoon, light snow possible east of the Sangre de Cristo range, and temperatures around 38 noon with a high near 50. Separate reports cover Chilean labor leader Bernardo Ibanez demanding a diplomatic break with Axis powers and strategic Allied movements in the Pacific including MacArthur’s transfer to Australia and ongoing war updates.
The Globe-News reports residents respond to the Bomber Week drive with pledges and bond purchases. Amarillo groups including the Typographical Union promote participation, pupils display victory posters, and civic leaders urge widespread support to back Uncle Sam.
Letters and comments from Long Beach residents claim many Japanese live in the Los Angeles area and warn about land and lease controls near war industries. The message argues authorities should act promptly against perceived Japanese presence and influence.
Soviet forces on the Ukraine front pressed the German defense near Kharkov and Crimea as tanks and artillery attacked. Reports from the Soviet embassy in London quoted a purported German officers’ appeal to overthrow Hitler while asserting Germany’s armed forces would fight to end the war.
Reports say air support and infantry aid the Burmese defense as Japanese advances threaten Rangoon to Prome. British imperial hopes hinge on two towns as bases while reinforcements, though slow, may arrive. London optimism centers on halting Japan in Burma and support from India’s defense.
Chronicle notes a cold stretch across Dalhart Amarillo and Pampa with heavy snow in spots. Weather bureau forecasts continued cold. several local incidents including a fatal crash near Abilene, and a dance benefit for police funds at Rainbow Gardens. Citizens discuss milk production, tax deposits, and a new creamery plant permit.
The tip contest awards three prizes totaling 11 dollars to local tipsters. Floyd Evans wins first prize for his story about the lassee circle at the First Christian Church. Mrs Overt Burnett receives the second prize for her tip about a church meeting mix up. Third prize goes to Paul Glover for his tip on an operation mishap story, with several other contributors named in reader tips.
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