Insane asylum run by inmates shocks visitors
A remark from a man describing a mental health facility as the most different kind of insane asylum, saying it is run by the inmates.
07 May 1942
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
1
A remark from a man describing a mental health facility as the most different kind of insane asylum, saying it is run by the inmates.
Roosevelt inherits between five hundred thousand and six hundred thousand from his mother. The Flying Tigers hero Lieutenant John Ed Blackburn is remembered as a pivotal figure in Burma. The Globe-News Jeep launches next week with a dollar subscription for servicemen. Texas and the Panhandle lead in enlistments. Local gossip ranges from weather to community milestones and wartime updates, with quips about public life and then a string of quirky local sayings and facts.
The sugar rationing board in the region reports duplications in registration including two families sharing the same maid who held two ration books. Officials say duplicate books will be collected and that many duplications stem from confusion. Registration continues this afternoon at area schools with tens of thousands still to register.
Minneapolis report outlines shelter foot as a civilian ailment from sleeping upright during air raids. Doctor cites deck chair pressure and poor circulation, swelling and pain as primary symptoms. Immersion foot affects sailors in damp, cold boats with numbness and swelling. Panama plans three dormitories in Colon to house families in tents.
Reports from Chungking and New York describe Japanese air activity and a mechanized force driving 25 miles into Chinese territory along the Burma Road reaching Chefang. Chinese officials warn of a possible major offensive while Japan claims gains toward Yun nan and occupation of Akyab.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce plans a three day drive to raise under 7000 to reach a 40000 budget. Membership chair John McCarty and Pinky Vineyard lead 130 workers who will split into teams and make 10 calls each, reporting by Tuesday night. Jaycees will assist with 260 calls to nonresponding businesses and individuals.
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