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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
1
Moscow reports Premier Josef Stalin calls for combined Russian American and British blows to strike Germany, signaling end of Allied divergences over a western front.
In a lively survey, workers and housewives discuss who should cook breakfast while on KP duty. Residents like Mrs J T Golden and Mrs F D Brewer weigh in on whether husbands or wives should prepare meals during wartime rationing and work.
A thousand American bombers and fighters raid northern France in the 14th attack in 15 days as RAF and US forces strike Maintenon and rail targets. Bomber crews report limited German air opposition and some bombs returned due to weather and local risk.
London dispatches report invasion fever rising with Eisenhower set to signal uprising when zero hour comes. Allied broadcasts urge caution and secrecy while German plans and Swedish timing rumors swirl. Military preparations include massive airborne operations, port-to-rail shipments, and a widened anti leakage campaign.
The government presented affidavits from war agency heads to prove Montgomery Ward is essential to the war effort and that Roosevelt acted correctly in seizing Ward properties in Chicago. The affidavits argued Ward’s farm supplies and apparel impact war production and warned labor disputes could spread to other plants. Judge Holly heard arguments on Ward’s bid to dissolve the temporary injunction limiting government operation of the seized plant.
The War Department announced the sinking of an American ship in the Mediterranean with 498 military personnel missing. It gave no exact sinking date, only that it was recent, and noted next of kin had been notified.
Captain Don Gentile fighter ace slipped out over the weekend and is believed en route to Piqua Ohio to spend a leave. He returned to U S Mustang Base near England after London and his request for a trip to the United States was approved. Gentile has a record of 30 enemy planes destroyed, seven on the ground.
Rep. Cochran released a War Department report detailing disciplinary actions against responsible officers after 100000 government batteries were sold to civilians for large profits. The study found bid flaws and inadequate guidance, with no fraud proven, and vows tighter controls and bid-based resales.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. West Texas sees partly cloudy to night and Tuesday, with scattered thundershowers elsewhere this afternoon. New Mexico shows partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and Tuesday with isolated showers or thunderstorms in northwest areas. Winds up to 25 mph this afternoon. High 78, low 46.
The Democratic State Executive Committee in Austin filed written arguments for a rehearing in the U S Supreme Court case on Negro participation in party primaries. Attorneys Morrow and Moody argued the party, not the state, fixes membership and that the 1932 convention defined white participants. The brief contends the convention acted freely, not under state law, to determine its membership.
Two years after the retreat from Burma the first all American tank unit has entered combat in Northern Burma as Stilwell's forces push toward Myitkyina and Mogaung. Allied efforts aim to reopen the Ledo India to China supply line and hasten action against Japan. Chinese forces report heavy fighting near Loyang and Hulao Pass with new Japanese offensives in Northern China and ongoing battles across the Burma and China fronts.
British carrier planes attacked a nine ship German convoy off Norway near Bodo. Four merchants were hit, one sunk, an 8,100 ton derelict and an 8,000 ton passenger vessel burned, with fighters and bombers damaged by coastal flak as arctic weather raged.
Puerto Rico resident commissioner Bolivar Pagan in Congress demanded Gov Tugwell resign accusing him of dictatorial rule. Pagan warned revolution could erupt if the organic act is not reestablished and Tugwell removed. He likened Tugwell to Hitler and Mussolini and noted the governor travels with an armed guard in luxury.
In Jamestown on May 1 a man peering at a defense plant through binoculars was seized by guards. He identified himself as an inspector of smoke stacks, prompting a cautious security review by plant personnel.
Amarillo city officials plan a special election to decide if police and fire departments will join civil service. The city commission will meet tomorrow night to consider an ordinance calling the election and conduct routine business. One week later they will review proposals for building well houses on the water project.
The U S Weather Bureau will broadcast forecasts six times daily over KGNC from English Field. H C Winburn or P W Reynolds will deliver the direct daily forecast during a three minute segment at 7 30 each morning with additional slots at 8 30 morning 12 30 5 45 or 6 30 and 10 evening.
E B Mormon wins first prize in a news tip contest after reporting a cow leaping into a car. Billy Pieratt earns second prize for the story of a shopper calmly finishing her shopping after retrieving a lost undergarment. Multiple other locals are listed for smaller prizes.
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