Amarillo Faces Coffee Cutback War Time Rationing
Amarillo retailers and residents face a 15 percent monthly coffee delivery cap based on 1941 levels under WPB wartime rules. Rex Baxter of the chamber of commerce says the city, growing fast, loses more than a quarter of its coffee supply while ships shift to war needs. Canada exports show honey production above 20 million pounds yearly.
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Rex Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
War Production Board
Amarillo
John Curlett
WPB
United States
Canada
Department of Commerce
No Down Payment Offered for Extra Room with Rent Credit
Advertisement claims no down payment is required and the extra room can be paid for by crediting it against rent received, suggesting an offset in monthly payments.
Malta Defenders With Spitfires Trim Axis Air Assault
Malta's garrison and 270000 civilians, under Gen Viscount Gort, repelled Axis raids with Spitfires, downing 101 planes in 72 hours. Americans in Eagle Squadron flew with RAF for heavy losses and damaged enemy aircraft, while dockyards endured bombardment and strong AA fire.
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Joseph Munroe
United Press
LA Valletta
Malta
U.P
London Aviation
Royal Air Force
Eagle Squadron
Sicily
Viscount “Tiger” Gort
Lost dog and job notices fill Tack letters page
The column lists dog loss reports and assorted help wanted pleas. Entries include a black Boston Bull named Scrape missing near 16th and Lipscomb, with a reward offered, and multiple notices from individuals seeking childcare, housework, or farm work across Amarillo and nearby Texas towns. Many writers provide contact numbers and brief personal details.
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Boston
Scrape
16Th and
Lipscomb Street
Jack Dale
Opinions Sought on 1942 Tri-State Fair Exposition
War Production Board and Office of Defense Transportation officials will be consulted before any decision on a 1942 Tri-State Fair exposition. A committee led by Ross Rogers will report June 1 with members John K. Boyce Rex Baxter S. B. Whittenburg and Bill Baker. Over 20 directors breeders and officials attended the Herring Hotel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Office of Defense Transportation
Livestock Associations
Tri-State Fair
Association
Ray
Pinkney
Ross Rogers
Rogers
John K. Boyce
Rex Baxter
S. B. Whittenburg
Bill Baker
Herring Hotel
Father Urges Son To Slap a Jap
A Navy file released a letter from James Henry Canon Sr. of Paducah Texas urging his son Jim Jr. to become a gunner and fire on a Japanese battleship. The father predicts a long war and expresses confidence that his son and other American sailors can deliver a decisive blow.
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Dallas
U.P
Navy
James Henry Canon, Sr
Paducah
Tex
Jim, Jr
Jimmy
Governor Olson Sees Leather Rationing Impact
Sacramento report states Gov. Culbert L. Olson, as head of the State Council of Defense, was informed that 80 percent of top-grade leather soles must be reserved for military use, potentially restricting civilian footwear and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
U.P
Culbert L. Olson
State Council of Defense
Advertising drives down prices and boosts quality for consumers
The piece explains that advertising spurs mass production and distribution, lowering costs for shoppers. It points to disposable tissues dropping from 65 cents in 1925 to 13 cents now, two for 25 cents, and argues free competition keeps prices fair while improving quality. It urges using advertising as a buying guide.
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