Axis says U S naval forces move toward the French West Indies
Unconfirmed reports claim U S naval forces head for Martinique and Guadeloupe while British troops prepare to depart Barbados for Dominica. A San Juan source calls the Axis tale baloney but notes U S aid to Giraud’s administration in Guadeloupe could be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominica
United States
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Barbados
Transocean
Washington
London
San Juan
Puerto Rico
United Press
Henri Giraud
North Africa
Federal Communications Commission
U. S
French West Indies
France
Georges Robert
Batte
Robert
Giraud
U. S. Navy
USO seeks Amarillo girls as non dancing game hostesses
The USO at Amarillo Field plans to form a non dancing Games Hostesses group to entertain soldiers who do not dance. A training course will set entertainment rules and standards. Eligible applicants eighteen or older may submit the application blank at the USO Club with references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Amarillo Field
Amarillo
Victory Command
Elizabeth Payne
USC
Work Is Found for Soldiers' Wives
The Downtown USO YWCA office lists dozens of soldiers' wives seeking employment as stenographers receptionists cashiers and waitresses. Most have Amarillo ties from six weeks to six months with some permanent for the duration. Employers in offices stores or other business can contact the Downtown USO at phone 26263 to hire a qualified applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
USO Club
Amarillo
Taylor Street
Freight Train Derailment Near Spring Injures Conductor
A Missouri Pacific manifest freight train derailed about 30 miles north of Houston near Spring after striking a broken rail. Seven or eight sulfur cars overturned. The conductor was injured. his name was not released. Cars carried perishable fruits and vegetables bound for northern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Missouri Pacific Lines
Here
Spring
Missouri Pacific Division
Miss DeMunn To Hawaii For USO Entertainment
Miss Irene DeMunn, program director for the Auditorium USO, will plan entertainment for Yankees in Hawaii after leaving Amarillo Field. She returns to Emporia Kansas Friday to await orders to report to USO headquarters in the Hawaiian Islands. She has coordinated dances and morale events for soldiers since November and praises Amarillo for its support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene DeMunn
USO
Yankees
Hawaii
Amarillo Field
DeMunn
Emporia
Kans
Hawaiian Islands
Miss DeMunn
Amarillo
200 Killed in Air Raid On Palermo Revealed by Axis
Vichy radio relays Rome report claiming at least 200 killed and 300 seriously injured in air raids on Palermo Sicily by American 400 planes during the day and Wellington bombers at night. Axis account notes Sunday attacks on the north shore port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vichy
Rome
Palermo
Fort Smith Faces Water Famine
Fort Smith Arkansas, population about 40,000, faced a water famine after the Arkansas River broke the main from Lake Fort Smith near Van Buren. The disruption threatened supply for the city and prompted measures to ration and seek emergency water sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
Arkansas
Lake Fort Smith
van Buren
Phillips Groomed as Illinois Baseball Pitcher
Urbana Illinois Andy Phillips star Illinois forward who broke the Big Ten scoring record in 1942 43 basketball is being groomed as a starting pitcher on the college baseball nine. Last year Phillips was an outfielder.
Dark Jungle continuation hints at cautious travel plan
In a tense exchange, Barry is warned against illness and told to rest at a plantation. Jose plans to start again after moonrise, with broth provided to aid recovery before resuming travel away from the Quiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor
Barry
Jose
Amarillo Housing Units Plan For Pantex and Army Field
Amarillo plans about 450 civilian housing units by June 1 to June 15 for Pantex Ordnance Plant and Amarillo Army Air Field workers. The Amarillo Housing Authority accepts applications at 323% Polk Street, with rents from 24.50 to 32.50 per month including utilities. Units include 360 at Pantex and 184 at the army field with various bedroom configurations, and are funded by the National Housing Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Pantex Ordnance Plont
Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo Housing
Arthur Truitt
The
Authority
Pantex
Army Field
Housing Authority
Soldiers on Leave May Get Gas for Errands
Soldiers on leave or furlough may obtain five gallons of gasoline for personal errands with no other transport. The Office of Price Administration announced that personnel may visit the local rationing board starting Friday, show leave papers valid at least three days, and receive up to five gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
160 000 Prison Inmates Working on War Goods
War Production Board announces 160000 prisoners in more than 10 states are now producing war goods and foodstuffs as part of prison conversion to war work. Contracts valued at 7765412 dollars have been obtained to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
93 Year Old Proves He Can Take Care of Himself
In Beaumont Texas on May 12 a 93 year old man V Arnhoff proved his independence by sitting in a store chair and dozing off. Ambulance attendants took him to a hospital for a check up but he recovered and later took a taxi home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnhoff
Jeb
Mark Sixth Anniversary of King George Coronation
Flags flew from public buildings today to mark the sixth anniversary of the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in London. The article notes a comparison mentioning the daily cost to France of German occupation could fund 2,500 modern workers homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
London
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
France
After War, Veterans Contemplate Changed Homefront
In a chat with Jeb Crowell, a veteran of the last war, he predicts that the postwar world will differ from what veterans returned to before. He notes that many of the boys this time may not come back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb Crowell
Jeb
Joe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ar An
Axis
U.S
French Islands
Globe-News
S.co
U. S. O. Games Hostesses
J. M. Hyden
W. 7Th St
Petey Nt
STAR
Mr. Truitt
National Housing Authority
Freeman KS Flowers
Har Oey
Seranontia
Au UC
Joe Marsh
Brewing Industry Foundation
First National
First National Bank
U. S. Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Panhandle
United States War Savings
Post Office Drug Store
Taylor St
Tramins
Norwich
Wrisley
Barbara Gould
Nile At
Marine
DR. Pierre
Wana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!