Bomber Parade Is Set
Merchants are urged to participate in a local parade event with community supporters invited to sponsor and decorate their storefronts for a planned float and ceremonial march through downtown streets.
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
11
Merchants are urged to participate in a local parade event with community supporters invited to sponsor and decorate their storefronts for a planned float and ceremonial march through downtown streets.
Victory Bond campaign staff report ongoing sales and pledges across the county. Volunteers continue to sell stamps and bond pledges despite a heavy tally, with hopes to surpass the 25 000 bomber goal and reach the regular quota. A bank incident highlighted the drive as residents line up to buy bonds and support the effort.
War notes aside, a mixed forecast covers Amul and Vicine Ry warmer winds with blowing dust by afternoon, cool tonight, widely scattered showers, strong winds across West Texas and the Panhandle. Snow possible in southern portions by tonight. colder temperatures and light rain or snow in Parhandle South Plains.
Confused dispatches describe the Burma battle as Japanese thrusts advance from Faungoon toward Mandalay and Sitang River valleys. Allied forces regroup to defend Toungoo and Rangoon corridor while Chinese troops and newly armed units bolster the central Burma front.
A garbled dispatch from Washington reports Uetson seeking a labor agreement and pledging to boost production without foregone costs. The text hints at promises and labor-management aims but is largely unreadable.
Heavily armed five convicts who fled Ferguson Farm were captured near Brenham and west of Round Top. Three were nabbed near Brenham after abducting Alfred Forrester, tail carer at Paige Forrester. Two were captured later near Hound Top as highway patrols blocked routes. Sheriff Will Loessin reported the operation involved state police and sheriffs to recapture the group. The abduction occurred early this morning in the area.
Officials outlined a proposed registration system covering youths 14 to 19 and men up to age 64. The plan would roughly double registered manpower to about two million, but those aged 45 to 60 would not be liable for service under current rules. The act mandates male registration, with active force size remaining limited to about 20,000.
Amid rapid growth in Amarillo officials and business leaders hold a morning meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss transportation for workers to a government plant and housing needs. Industry representatives from railroad operators and unions attend as the city debates bus service viability and housing construction amid wartime material shortages.
Belfast reports reveal a Republican Army conspiracy to gather intelligence on American and British forces in Northern Ireland. A man linked to the plot faced charges after agents were caught transporting letters seeking troop counts factory details and protective force strength.
Allied pilots blasted a Japanese cruiser and two large ships in the New Guinea area while more vessels were reported damaged or sunk. Reports say American and Australian air forces attacked invasion bases and defended Port Moresby as Japanese forces moved along the Huon Gulf toward the island, with Gen. MacArthur and Gen. Hurley coordinating efforts.
The Maritime Commission announced a production program to build 1486 Liberty ships in war service by 1944 as part of the United States effort described as the greatest emergency shipbuilding in history. The plan aims to expand shipyard output despite material bottlenecks and scheduling uncertainties.
Soviet guerrilla units claim control of a large area behind German lines, claiming 6 000 square miles comparable to Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Pravda described strong defenses, while Allied and Soviet sources discussed broader war plans and ongoing bombings.
An official spokesman warned the London daily Morning Mirer it would be suppressed if it continued to publish material provoking opposition to the war. The cartoon showing seamen and a fatal accident was cited as an example of hostile reporting. The Day Worker was previously closed 13 months ago amid censorship pressure from authorities. Richard G. Casey was appointed to a British wartime cabinet post in Washington.
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